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Weekend Open Forum
It's the weekend and time to let your hair down and enjoy a spirited conversation with the Confidential crew.
Confidential Daily Comment
Our Lords and Masters
There is a sure sign that there is something to see that others don't want you to find. Here's what to look for and where.
3 min read
When there is a virtual prohibition on having a sensible and rational discussion about a subject of public importance, you know something is awry.
Based on my experience, a pile on designed to stop public debate is the clearest warning sign that we aren't being told the truth.
I've seen it on several occasions during public life and every time it has been to hide the real story from the people.
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