Merry Christmas and a capitalist New Year

Here's a little seasonal gift from Prodicus: a chance to do some real good in the tougher parts of the world without contributing a penny to the already-vast Dictators Pension Find.

Don't give to some fake charity. Instead, lend a little to a real-life, named, photographed, low-income, bottom-of-the-heap capitalist entrepreneur with a microfinance loan. You'll get it back (without interest - that's the gift bit) when she or he makes a little profit and then you can lend them some more or recycle the money to another worthy soul who does not want your charity - just a bit of help to get started. Then they in turn can help their family and their neighbours.

Capitalism has lifted more people out of poverty than Marxism ever could or ever will. Mugabe can verify that. Or could if he weren't so busy killing his compatriots and taking their money off them like the good Marxist he is.

This Christmas, be a good little capitalist and do your bit to prove it by helping someone else prove it too, to the great benefit of themselves, their family, their friends, neighbours and nation.