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The Stupidest Thing I’ve Read This Week (21/4/12)

Third place this week goes to the Labour Party and some of the stuff they were saying/doing at the weekend at their yearly conference. In response to protests outside the building that began to get a little rowdy, you could … Continue reading

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Cornering Israel

This story reminded me of something I thought about writing for a while now. The idea that the best way to get change out of Israel is to be aggressive towards them, diplomatically in most cases. It is something I … Continue reading

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The Queen And Obama: “Yes, One Can”

It’s fair to say that the visits of the last week went well enough, but Obama’s must be seen as the better. The Queen of Great Britain visiting these shores is an important moment inĀ our history and in Anglo-Irish relations, … Continue reading

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The British Are Coming!…Why Do We Care?

You know, I can’t even remember the details of the last time the head of state of a mid sized power visited this country. But it’s a big deal all of a sudden. Why, I’m not too sure. I mean, … Continue reading

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Better Know A Micro-Party: People Before Profit

One of the bigger Micro-Parties this time. Name: People Before Profit Alliance Founded: 2005 Leader: None* Representation: Five Local CouncillorsĀ (Three of them in the SWP) Politically: Far Left Associated With: Anti-Capitalism, Anti-EU, Anti-Tax, Anti-War, Pro-Union, Pro-Working Class Rights, Pro-Public Ownership … Continue reading

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