Month: September 2012

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The War Never Ends

September 9, 2012 Longrider 10

In Orwell’s 1984, Oceania was always at war with either Eurasia or Eastasia. The tyranny always needed an enemy to keep the proles terrified and, […]

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Stoptober

September 8, 2012 Longrider 16

Oh, FFS! Smokers across England are being urged to quit for a month in a government campaign. Research has shown that people who manage to […]

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Another One…

September 6, 2012 Longrider 7

These journos who don’t like the interwebs and our tendency for robust comment are queuing up to denounce anonymity. Today it is Mic Wright in […]

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Atheism +

September 3, 2012 Longrider 15

I often cross swords with James on the old issue of militant atheism. I am what is generally referred to a a soft atheist. That […]

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Well, Yes

September 2, 2012 Longrider 14

Mr Davis told The Sunday Telegraph the Government must draw up an “alternative”, pro-growth policy with radical cuts to tax, regulation and public spending. Mr Davis […]