Maroon
In the words of the great philosopher Bugs Bunny it would seem that Richard Murphy is an utter maroon, for he has just tweeted: “Where did this absurd myth that the gov’ts money is “ours” come from?...
View ArticleA stirring ditty
Via the Anglo Saxon Chronicles a stirring ditty with which I’d hope few would argue. Though I wouldn’t make an exceptionn for Tony Benn myself Share on:web design
View ArticleA worthy cause
(Another one first posted over at Drinkuary.org) Whilst it can seem that the world and dog are after our money at this time of year, here’s a worthy cause for your attention: Cocktails in Care Homes...
View ArticleChristianity ‘close to extinction’ in Middle East – Telegraph
A troubling article in the Telegraph via Harry’s place: Christianity close to extinction in the Middle East Regardless of what you may think about the power structures of any of the Christian sects...
View ArticlePolitics, navel gazing and Edith Cavell
Just in case the title of this post wasn’t enough warning, I must warn you that this post is rather navel gazing in content and may even tend towards being a bit hippy in places. I do apologize and I...
View ArticleGay marriage and democracy
According to the Guardian the majority of people in the UK now support the legalization of gay marriage. A term I find odd as it’s not really illegal for gay people to marry it’s just not recognized,...
View ArticleClimate change the unravelling
I tend to avoid commenting on climate change as there are excellent blogs out there written by people that understand the science a hell of a lot better than I do. However in this case I feel I ought...
View ArticleHappy new year
Slightly late I know, but happy new year to everyone that reads my inane driveling. To start the new year on a lighter note, here’s a cartoon – I suspect that climate science works a lot like this:...
View ArticleStrange goings on in Bexley
It would seem that the overly cozy relationship between Bexley council and the local police is still going strong into the new year, read more over at Bexley is Bonkers. For the short version when a...
View ArticleIn the pay of big Drinka
Wow I seem to have made it to the big time, or rather drinkuary has. It would seem that I’m in the pay of “big Drinka” over on the “Bad science” forums they’re discussing drinking and health related...
View ArticleHow’s that legislation working out?
This article was first posted on Drinkuary One interesting thing about the proposed legislation both minimum pricing and the bans on multi-buys is it’s all been tried before so we can look at other...
View ArticleNothing to hide, nothing to fear?
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal neatly skewers the “nothing to hide, nothing to fear” fallacy. Share on:web design
View ArticleClimate agreement
I just came across this graphic published by NASA doing the rounds on FaceBook which as far as I can make out is meant to prove that scary man made climate change is real and all the scientists agree....
View ArticleWe shouldn’t accept the puritans frame of reference
This post first appeared on Drinkuary I’ve changed the title, and am adding this slight introduction. By accepting the puritans idea that there are irresponsible drinkers who it’s ok to punish we’re...
View ArticleGovernment alcohol strategy consultation
For those of you that aren’t following Drinkaury there’s a whole bunch of new posts up going through the entire government alcohol strategy consultation response form page by page. There’s just 6 days...
View ArticleThis is not equality
Now that Drinkaury is over – though of course the fight against the puritans go on, it seems I missed all sorts of other things. This means I’m afraid that I’ll be doing a few catch up posts on the...
View ArticleLiberty Forum London
Thanks to a post over at SamizData my attention was brought to the upcoming Liberty League Freedom Forum in London. the line up of speakers and talks looks good and being close enough to not need...
View ArticlePurile amusement
Not got anything terribly insightful or clever on this one (so no change there) but the juxtaposition of these two links on the book of face to day amused me terribly. Via a feminist connection we...
View ArticleAbsurdist science
A few days ago a meteor exploded above Russia and an asteroid had a close fly by with the earth. Such is the state of science education and climate alarmism that a new anchor asked if the asteroid...
View ArticlePeople armed with the law
an awesome video showing the power of people informed about the law to resist the illegal actions of court bailiffs and the banks, just because they usually get away with it doesn’t mean the law is on...
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