This Really Ragged Notion
by Quinn
The Euston Manifesto has caused a bit of a stir amongst bloggers; Tim Worstall is offended by it, Chris Dillow is in two minds over it, and Phil Edwards takes it to task (and uses the same source as myself for his post title).
I would spend some time discussing it myself if I saw it as anything other than a well meaning vanity project, if I thought it likely that it would resonate beyond the people who already agree with its aims, or that the world would change one iota because of the publication of this statement of principles.
But I won’t, because I don’t, because it’s not going to, because it won’t.
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If you do a Google Blogsearch, it’s fascinating to see how many people have taken the time to write blogposts saying how the Euston Manifesto isn’t worth their time.And if you look in their comments you’ll notice I’m trying to thank every one of them for linking to us. Trouble is it’s difficult keeping up.
It didn’t take much time to write this post to be honest, as you can probably tell, and I haven’t and probably won’t be doing a Google Blogsearch as you suggest, but thanks for your comment.As for The Euston Manifesto, best of luck if that is how you want to spend your time. I suppose if lots of people are writing posts about you, be they complimentary or not, then that is half the battle at this early stage in your campaign.
The problem I have with the “Euston Manifesto” is the “Euston” bit. I believe it’s a location in London, a city which has provided precious little over the decades except the North Country Puffer and Nipple of the Yard, so I can’t work up much enthusiasm. Call it the “Mytholmroyd Booklet” or the “Luddendenfoot Programme” and I might well be interested.