Sometimes, it does help, to actually read the article you are commenting on. James Meek is not some journalist, but by far, the most astute observer and commentator on the State of the Union (this side of the Atlantic). His argument on the rhetoric of austerity and scam of privatisation, the dismantling of public networks (i.e. infrastructure) is impeccably researched, sophisticated and nuanced and definitely worth a read, if you can be bothered to step back and reassess the political reality we are being spoon fed.
His book on the subject is called Private Island and is a must read. Just a thought.
EDIT: bcs I wrote spoon fed not spooned you silly spell checker.
