July 2, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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…in the history of the world, probably” Thus spake Chris Martin of Coldplay at Live8 just now, and so perfectly summed up the inanity of the thing. This is an intelligent chap. An intelligent chap with a good history degree … Continue reading
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Yaaaaaay! Vacant US Supreme Court seat! A fiver on it going to someone who’s anti-abortion, anti-gay marriage, pro-gun and pro-war. (More here
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Federalism – lessons from American history (likely to appeal to you Eurosceptics out there): first States, Countries and Nations from The Sierra Times, then The States’ Rights Tradition Nobody Knows from LewRockwell.com.
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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The Village Voice – Psst! There’s a War Going On – a fairly biting attack on the US media’s coverage of Iraq and stuff. Its link to the Salon article War? What war? is also worth a look for a … Continue reading
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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The BBC – A six-month charge for EU glory – good overview of the problems to be faced – and a few other distractions I’d forgotten about: “In [the] final part of the year, when the main Council decisions are … Continue reading
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Le Monde – The United Kingdom and the building of Europe: 45 years of ambivalence – a nicely critical timeline (in French), along with one of those all too common terrifying pictures of Thatcher…
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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The Government’s love for liberty knows no bounds. In addition to the wholly unnecesary extravagence of id cards, Charles Clarke has now decided that those wishing to protest near the seat of government (ie where it has the only chance … Continue reading
July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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You can just picture the smug grin on his face first thing this morning as Cherie rolls over in bed with a sultry “Good morning, Mr President”, can’t you? (Excuse me a moment while I go and scrum myself down … Continue reading
June 30, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the dangers of blogging and the benefits of a blogging pseudonym: I currently appear on the first page of results for a Google search for “twat”. Make of that what you will, but … Continue reading
June 30, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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A couple of days ago the government narrowly saw its piss-poor ID cards bill pass in the House of Commons. One of the ongoing claims for the intrusive little plastic bastards is that they’d help cut down on illegal immigration. … Continue reading
June 30, 2005
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Comments Off on UK blogging: the risks and the way forward
My latest lengthy post, up now at The Sharpener. Good, bad? Dunno – haven’t read it through properly yet…
June 29, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Heads-up for all your Eurosceptics out there – Move to ‘sell’ EU to the French: “A 40-point plan to explain Europe to the French has been submitted to the government… The proposals include a European stamp, a medal of honour, … Continue reading
June 29, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Remember the nosepegs? Remember the “vote Labour because they’re better than the rest”? It was only a month and a half ago, but already our Polly, Guardian columnist and controversy-courter par excellance, is criticising the government that she encouraged others … Continue reading
June 29, 2005
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In Actual Fact on the practical side of ID cards: “What was surprising yesterday was that four people, in Bundesgrenzschutz uniform got on the train at Colmar in France and during the 10km journey to Saarbr�cken in Germany, went through … Continue reading