What the Big Brother incident says about Lembit’s narrative… and campaign.

Claims that Lembit will be appearing on the next Celebrity Big Brother have now been vigourously denied. But there remain two problems. The first thing is that the story “rang” true. CBB is pretty much the only celebrity reality TV show Lembit hasn’t appeared on. He’s made much out of his appearances on I’m a… Continue reading What the Big Brother incident says about Lembit’s narrative… and campaign.

Lembit’s nuclear option

As you will no doubt have read by now, the Sun is claiming that Lembit Opik has agreed to take part in 2009’s Celebrity Big Brother. Thus far, Team Lembit have issued no denial, suggesting it is either true or they are in complete disarray. A thought though occurs: assuming CBB starts at around the… Continue reading Lembit’s nuclear option

Is groupthink really the correct response to financial meltdown?

David Cameron has announced his party will work with the government to tackle the continuing financial turbulence, whatever that means. Nick Clegg has apparently said much the same. But is this really the correct response? There are certain instances – for example when the country is physically under threat at a time of war –… Continue reading Is groupthink really the correct response to financial meltdown?