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Climate Change – science definitely not settled!
The whole issue of climate change, or global warming, ( the terms seem to be used interchangeably without much sense), has now reached a fundamentalist level. Either one believes in the single model, and all of the consequences that brings,… Read More ›
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Heavy-handed Police tactics at EDL demo in Preston
For me the EDL demonstration in Preston was less an event about the EDL, and what they were demonstrating about, more about the Police tactics and actions on the day. I have no issues with the Police, and have always… Read More ›
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Students protest in London for 2nd time over University Fees
For the second time this month, students were on the streets demonstrating against the proposed increase in University tuition fees. The event a few weeks ago was focussed on London- this week there were protests throughout the country so the… Read More ›
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Stop the War:more hugging than protesting.
Yesterday’s march by the Stop the War Coalition, CND and the British Muslim Initiative was a very civilised affair with a whole array of the usual suspects that turn up for this type of demonstration. It is very tempting to… Read More ›
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Pope’s Paradigm shift?
So the Pope has declared that condoms can be used “In certain cases, where the intention is to reduce the risk of infection, it can nevertheless be a first step on the way to another, more humane sexuality,” which can… Read More ›
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Bob Crow: Answer to the Tory Cuts?
At the end of October I was at a March against the Tory spending cuts which started from the RMT ( Rail and Maritime Union) HQ near Euston station. With Bob Crow being the leader of this Union he was… Read More ›
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English Defence League: Defiant and Bloodied
The English Defence League was established in Luton in March 2009 in response to verbal abuse at the return of the Royal Anglian regiment by a group of extremist Muslims ( from the group Al-Muhajiroun). Extremist Muslim anti-British activities have… Read More ›
