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| I have been a disciple of the philosopher Homer (D’oh-levels; the wisdom of the Simpsons, 16 November) even before I heard his response to Bart’s request to switch on the TV: “Well, please turn something on, I am beginning to think.” The prospect of thinking is now more terrifying than ever. It is a courageous person who is prepared to think of the implications of having a narcissistic sociopath as commander-in-chief of the most potentially destructive armed forces the world has ever seen. A few of the other matters which do not bear thinking about include Brexit, the rapid loss of species diversity, and the population explosion. D’oh.Jim McCluskeyTwickenham, Middlesex | I have been a disciple of the philosopher Homer (D’oh-levels; the wisdom of the Simpsons, 16 November) even before I heard his response to Bart’s request to switch on the TV: “Well, please turn something on, I am beginning to think.” The prospect of thinking is now more terrifying than ever. It is a courageous person who is prepared to think of the implications of having a narcissistic sociopath as commander-in-chief of the most potentially destructive armed forces the world has ever seen. A few of the other matters which do not bear thinking about include Brexit, the rapid loss of species diversity, and the population explosion. D’oh.Jim McCluskeyTwickenham, Middlesex |
| • I am not surprised that Glasgow University is providing a course on philosophy as covered by the Simpsons. Everything I know of the topic I picked up from Monty Python.Graham TurveyKempston, Bedfordshire | • I am not surprised that Glasgow University is providing a course on philosophy as covered by the Simpsons. Everything I know of the topic I picked up from Monty Python.Graham TurveyKempston, Bedfordshire |
| • Will 2016 go down in history as the year that exposed the basic flaw in democracy – the mistaken belief that the people know best? The final proof must have been the vote to keep Ed Balls in Strictly for another week. The people have indeed had enough of experts.John MainGreat Ayton, North Yorkshire | • Will 2016 go down in history as the year that exposed the basic flaw in democracy – the mistaken belief that the people know best? The final proof must have been the vote to keep Ed Balls in Strictly for another week. The people have indeed had enough of experts.John MainGreat Ayton, North Yorkshire |
| • Shock, horror. Dylan labelled “arrogant” for not collecting his Nobel prize (Report, 17 November). Times haven’t changed much, have they? We’ve given you this honour, so be responsible and collect it.Dave JonesNorwich | • Shock, horror. Dylan labelled “arrogant” for not collecting his Nobel prize (Report, 17 November). Times haven’t changed much, have they? We’ve given you this honour, so be responsible and collect it.Dave JonesNorwich |
| • The way Robert Vaughn, playing nice-but-Nazi Major Paul Kruger, whips off his sunglasses in The Bridge at Remagen has never been bettered in the history of film (Letters, 17 November) Ray PerhamIlford, Essex | • The way Robert Vaughn, playing nice-but-Nazi Major Paul Kruger, whips off his sunglasses in The Bridge at Remagen has never been bettered in the history of film (Letters, 17 November) Ray PerhamIlford, Essex |
| • £62.80p for lobster mousse with caviar and champagne sauce at Le Gavroche (Report, 18 November)! What’s the 80p for?Fr Alec MitchellManchester | • £62.80p for lobster mousse with caviar and champagne sauce at Le Gavroche (Report, 18 November)! What’s the 80p for?Fr Alec MitchellManchester |
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