http://www.david-wood.com The Blog of David Wood Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:35:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A futuristic world where resources are low and kids are forced to fight to death in an arena is not a new concept, and shades of Battle Royale and The Running Man filled my head as I read The Hunger Games. However as any down-to-earth writer will tell you, ideas ... http://www.david-wood.com/?p=257 I've always been an outspoken socialist, but I don't think I've ever written about one fundamental question: Is capitalism evil? I may talk about specific issues in a socialist context, and I may declare that Jesus taught socialist ideals whenever I have the opportunity, yet I don't believe I've ever ... http://www.david-wood.com/?p=256 The last couple of days have been great for nerdy things and it's about to get even better. Yesterday I watched Dr Horrible on Blu-ray and revelled in the awesomeness, as I would for any musical capable of making me laugh and cry within minutes of each other. Then I went on ... http://www.david-wood.com/?p=255 The USA is an interesting country. It has great strengths in standard of living, in freedoms and in the confidence and general good nature of it's people. It has great weaknesses in its lack of care for the poor and needy, it's unfair immigration system and wasteful environmental attitudes. By ... http://www.david-wood.com/?p=254