... solipsism and S4C, ...

... a common affliction of politicians, pressure groups, and those businesses that probably wouldn't exist without political patronage; solipsism is found amongst those who surround themselves with people especially selected to agree with them, in business we look for the best fitted for the job in hand, which brings me to S4C and a presentation that Iestyn garlick ...

... delivered at the Cyfrwng conference earlier this month, it is published here, ...

He presents a case for further taxpayer support of a failing organisation that has supported the many adventures of media luvvies who cultivated a lucrative niche amongst a minority with a political agenda.

The final paragraph of the presentation reads ...

...The BBC will no doubt offer a strategy that benefits both them and S4C. But any deal must also be beneficial to the Welsh language and culture, since protecting them is one of S4C’s core principles.

It is an admission that S4C is a manifestation of nationalist politics dressed up as entertainment, it has the sole aim of protecting a dying language from extinction and the image of pastoral Wales of the 18th century projected as culture.  The question is simple, why should we keep the clock of Wales turning backwards in a world that marches relentlessly forward.

When Julian Ruck writes ...

I’ve decided I’m going to become a recluse and learn the Welsh language – after all Welsh is the only language one can learn in order to speak with fewer people!

... he voices the opinion of many living in Wales.

Whereas Iestyn Garlick writes in conclusion ...

The financial and editorial independence of S4C is essential if there is any kind of future to broadcasting in the Welsh language.

... he really means "... the financial and editorial independence of S4C is essential if there is any kind of future for me and mine ... all large fish in a very small television pond, where viewers are few and far between we need taxpayers largess without public scrutiny.