Monthly Archives: September 2009

Anatomy of Injustice

Posted on 17 September 2009 by Robert

When the Russian elite realises that its own business interests are being irrevocably damaged by this culture of impunity, then perhaps they may be motivated to stop it. Continue reading →

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Two Americas – Infinite Jest and The Wire

Posted on 16 September 2009 by Robert

The two pieces are obviously very different in style. The Wire is brutal realism (if not totally real), whereas Infinite Jest is satire, fable, comedy, with a little magical realism thrown in. Nevertheless, the two have a fair few similarities. Continue reading →

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Linklog for 6th September to 14th September

Posted on 15 September 2009 by Robert

My del.icio.us links: 6th September to 14th September The week in books – Tintin sued for racism; and the Free Word Centre plugged Just Asking – One of the more concise explanations of what is lost when we torture suspected … Continue reading →

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Build a Better Baggie

Posted on 9 September 2009 by Robert

I recall an urban myth I once heard, which was that Marlborough Cigarettes have the trademark “Marleys” pre-registered for the eventual legalisation of pot. Continue reading →

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War Anniversaries

Posted on 8 September 2009 by Robert

The experience of learning about the Second World War in 2009, must be a little like learning about the First World War back in 1989. Continue reading →

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Linklog for 18th August to 2nd September

Posted on 2 September 2009 by Robert

My del.icio.us links: 18th August to 2nd September loca london – Reviews of major exhibitions currently open in London. Oh No! The Muslims Are Coming! – There's every reason to suppose that a kind of cafeteria, cultural sense of muslim … Continue reading →

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