We’re living through times of change, that much is clear, even to those who might choose to ignore the events of the past couple of days. I’m not usually someone who likes to highlight racial issues but I feel that set against the background of 20th century US history the fact that Barack Obama was [...]
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Breathing a sigh of relief
Posted in democracy, Government, History, Political, US Politics, World on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oxford debate disrupted by violence
Posted in Civil Liberties, Events, Freedom of Speech, History, Libertarianism, Society on November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The controversial debate which saw the Oxford union invite Nick Griffin and David Irving to speak about freedom of speech was disrupted by anti-fascist groups in scenes of disorder and some violence. I feel like I am repeating myself here but freedom of speech is a democratic value and yes it is tough when you [...]
Destruction of history.
Posted in Anti-War, Culture, History, Iraq, Robert Fisk on September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In todays Independent I read a report by Robert Fisk which brought to light the destruction of archeological sites across Iraq and ancient Mesopotamia, it seems that in the absence of any real authority in the region, looters have taken over sites in an effort to recover artifacts for sale on the black market. Cities [...]
