The aim of the day is not to deliver a series of lectures, but to offer an opportunity for discussion, chaired by John Christensen, with me introducing each theme. Each session will then be open to Q&A, discussion, and a focus on finding solutions to the problems our economy and society face.
Discussion, eh?
This meeting is not about defining the issues, as the meeting we held in Cambridge earlier this year was.
How Trotskyist. Anyone who ever did student politics knows this one. No, sorry, we cannot discuss this issue, that was at the last meeting….
One for Boddicker
The cost of attending will be £45, which will include two rounds of tea and coffee, but no other refreshments.
Despite his self-proclaimed genius the resolution to the conundrum of ‘how to serve biscuits’ at an event eludes him…
Don’t tell me. These debates are likely to be very short and end with “your time here is done”.
That’s easily done online, but how does he deal with it for in-person events?
Does he hire a bouncer, or does he assume a £45 fee will keep all but the committed away?
I don’t like the idea of giving him money or I’d be there with a Tax = Slavery banner
we could go and stand outside before the start
No, sorry, we cannot discuss this issue, that was at the last meeting….
Hilary Clinton is notorious for that. When asked a serious question, she’d answer, “We have already discussed that before.”
Jehovah’s Witnesses go to Meetings too.