This may come as a shock to people but for the last few decades the world deaths in conflicts have been very low by post war standards. We think from the news, and from what we read on line, that violence is surging around the world, but it isn’t. This is the most peaceful… Read More The world is becoming less violent | Bad Putin fan art
One of the most common claims in British politics is that the Tories are tough on immigration, and Labour are soft. In reality this is just posturing – right wingers like to claim to be tough on foreigners, while lefties feel the need to claim the opposite for effect. One side claims it wants to… Read More Send Them Back | Labour vs Tories, Tough vs Compassionate
A leaked opinion from the US Supreme Court reveals that they are about to repeal Roe vs Wade – the key judgement that protects the right to abortion. The outcry across the US was loud and immediate – overwhelmingly Americans support the right to abortion, and repealing Roe vs Wade is a minority view. It… Read More Roe vs Wade, Red vs Blue | Will the United States separate?
Has the British government decriminalised rape and sexual assault? A few years ago I wrote about the way drugs were becoming decriminalised in the UK. There was never any policy announcement, just huge cuts in Police funding that forced local forces to make hard choices about which crimes they could afford to pursue. Theresa… Read More Has the UK legalised rape and child sexual abuse?
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A few years ago a friend of mine got lost on the internet. He had just moved to a new city to start an exciting new job when he was suspended from work for a year. He knew no-one and was lost and alone and anxious. He spent much of his time on-line… Read More Lost on the Internet | Conspiracy and Identity
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Boris Johnson is not a liar A liar is someone who knows the truth and cares about it, but who take step to conceal it and promote a fabrication instead Boris is a bullshitter. He will say anything to get his way. Whether he wants money, or power, or attention, or simply to escape from… Read More Boris is not a liar | Why the fines don’t matter (updated)