A south of England working man told an election canvasser that he meant to vote Tory because of his new neighbors. They had come from the north of England and they let their dog out far too early in the morning. There was a wild surrealistic logic behind his argument. He assumed all Northerners to be Socialists, and if Socialists disturbed his sleep they must be politely punished.
On the other hand an enthusiastic Socialist supported his local candidate by displaying a window poster with the slogan “Keep Barry out,” Barry being an American gentleman called Goldwater who was not known to be contesting the seat. It is a comfort to reflect that this cogent and ruthlessly relevant political thinker is a professor of education.
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