Polish anti-Marxist thinker dies

Leszek Kolakowski has died, he did so much to expose Marxism as a failure, a false ideology which enabled oppressive dictatorships. I remember reading his books they played a major role in helping me to de-Marx myself.

Adam Easton, BBC News, Warsaw : “The Polish philosopher and historian of ideas, Leszek Kolakowski has died in hospital in Oxford, England. He was 81.One of the few 20th Century eastern European thinkers to gain international renown, he spent almost half of his life in exile from his native country.He argued that the cruelties of Stalinism were not an aberration, but the logical conclusion of Marxism.MPs in Warsaw observed a minute’s silence to remember his contribution to a free and democratic Poland…”more

Superb England dominate Australia: 2nd Test Ashes: BBC SPORT – Cricket

Astonishing and superb play from England team today.

Oliver Brett, BBC SPORT: “James Anderson took four wickets as England seized control of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s with a tremendous bowling display late on the second day.

Replying to England’s 425, Australia recovered from a poor start which saw them slip to 10-2 and soon after tea had reached a solid position of 103-2.

But an outstanding running catch by Stuart Broad at fine leg to end Simon Katich’s innings on 48 triggered a collapse in which the Aussies crashed to 152-8, losing six wickets for 49 in 15 overs – a passage of play that will live long in the memories of those who witnessed it.

At stumps, with bad light having finally suspended Australia’s agonising slump, Australia were still 269 runs behind on 156-8, and needing another 70 to avoid the follow-on.

With a five-man bowling attack at his disposal captain Andrew Strauss will be tempted to impose the follow-on should he have the option to do so on Saturday…”more

Second Ashes Test, Lord’s (day two, stumps): England 425 v Australia 156-8

via BBC SPORT | Cricket | England | Superb England dominate Australia.

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