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QUOTESERNESTHEMINGWAY Henry G Manson gives his views The passing of Nelson Mandela gives cause to reflect on his life, struggles and achievements. His gigantic life is something so many have drawn from, particularly following his release from imprisonment 23 years ago. It’s the character of the man is what gave him his worldwide authority. It’s should give cause to pause for a moment and consider how we might better serve our country and each other through the political lessons Mandela…

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pic.twitter.com/6Ua7E8MkUS — PolPics (@PolPics) December 6, 2013 In ancient Rome, the passing of great leaders would be marked by their elevation to the status of gods.  While religion has moved on, the death of Nelson Mandela will no doubt see an equivalent secular process – and rightly so.  In captivity, his name motivated a movement; in office, it symbolised unity; in retirement, it became iconic; in death, the transformation to legendary status will become complete. Few men, and fewer women,…

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You can get 16/1 from Hills that Dimbleby will get tattooed this year See story http://t.co/dpCd2YpAMp pic.twitter.com/V5c6gytIO4 — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) November 10, 2013 Following DAVID DIMBLEBY's comments about tattoos William Hill offering that he'll do it 16/1 before end 2013 5/1 before end 2014 — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) November 10, 2013 In a comment in the story Dimbleby says “The only person who will see my tattoo is the undertaker.” That’s all a bit morbid though Hills might accept an admission…

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Ladbrokes make it 4/5 that Paxman will see out his TV duty for the week wth beard It's 2/1 that it'll survive 2013 pic.twitter.com/DMmfgcBWhH — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) August 13, 2013 What do you think of Jeremy Paxman’ beard? Does it…? Make him look younger Make him look older Makes no difference     

Get your money on Andy Murray @DPJHodges thinks he's going to lose. — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) June 26, 2013 @dpjhodges Do you want to extend our general election wager? See pic pic.twitter.com/cjO1tq4EHG — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) July 7, 2013 Alex Salmond captures the spirit of the moment See pic.twitter.com/T8bHwV6o4b — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) July 7, 2013

Would 21st century politicians would have any acted differently? The politician allowing the unjust crucifixion of the Son of God was never going to get a particularly good press by history, particularly one the Church wrote.  Pilate accepting Christ’s innocence only causes his reputation to fall further: cynical political cowardice set against selfless suffering.  Yet the Church’s authorship of the story and the priorities of religion (as against government) do have quite a dramatic distorting effect.  Politics, after all, is…

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