Category Archives: Politics
The Secret Police
This article , sent to me by Ome Geoff, demonstrates how the US is (ab)using the Patriot Act via the FBI to spy on its people. Yet another reason that I sleep more soundly for having left the shores of … Continue reading
Birds Of A Feather
What do tobacco companies and military recruiters have in common? Not much, you say. Well, take another look. It seems that cynical and devious marketing plays a significant role in the agenda of both branches of, er, industry. Come to … Continue reading
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Liberation Day
Finally, I can reveal to you the plan that has been in place for, well, I no longer even know how long; more than one year, but less than four, that’s for sure. So, without further ado, beating about the … Continue reading
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No Immunity From Vaccinations
Whilst idly browsing — well, I was reading about Janeane Garofalo, if you must know — I chanced upon this Salon article about the use of thimerosal in American vaccinations given to babies and small children up until a couple … Continue reading
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From Wounded Knee to Iraq
In tabular form, here’s a concise overview of US military intervention over the last hundred years. Man, they sure export a lot of democracy over here.