I would like to say no, but that would be a lie.

I am sure those two negative forces do influence me in many subtle (and not so subtle) ways.

I clearly think differently than I did many years ago and it would be fair to say that I have sold out many of my beliefs for a good salary and a senior position in the organisation.

I can rationalise all my decisions but I doubt they would all bear scrutiny.

I am sure I am not alone in this.

Nothing is less sincere than the Chardonny socialists of this world, although the fundamentalist Christians who support wars of aggression and the death penalty run a very close second.

Maybe I am wrong.

Cheers,

Trot