The week that was...

Here are some of the posts made over the past week on Spectator.co.uk:

Fraser Nelson highlights the topicality of Atlas Shrugged, and asks what options remain after rate cuts.

James Forsyth remarks on the idiocy of the ECB, and outlines the politics of printing money.

Peter Hoskin wonders how low we can go, and reports on what Peter Mandelson thinks of Ken Clarke's possible return.

Lisa Hilton ushers in a fat-fighting New Year.

Garvan Walshe says that Gazprom's actions reveal Russia's weakness, and

Daniel Korski spells out how to put the freeze on Russia's energetic aggression.

Melanie Phillips picks up on depravity and double standards.

Clive Davis writes on the economy & the crime rate.

Trading Floor gives details of a wise investment.

And Americano observes how Obama is selling the stimulus.