Category Archives: Debate

Philosophical arguments and willful contraryness

The Convention on Modern Liberty

Posted on 18 January 2009 by Robert

The website is now tested and live at www.modernliberty.net. Please tell your friends, spread the word, and buy a ticket. That other site of mine, LiberalConspiracy, is a supporter too. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, History, Human Rights, Law and Order, Modern Liberty, UK | 2 Comments

On Trolls, Liberty, Debate and Damian Green

Posted on 8 December 2008 by Robert

It all depends on what kind of conversation you want to have, and it is often impossible to talk about something at the level of detail you desire, if you are arguing first principles. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, History, Human Rights, Law and Order, Liberal Conspiracy | 1 Comment

It Was The Sun Wot Manufactured It

Posted on 14 November 2008 by Robert

By quickly fulfilling the plotters’ prophecy and advertising a reward, The Sun’s editorial team inspired the kidnappers to keep Shannon hidden for longer, thus prolonging her ordeal. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Liberal Conspiracy, Media | Leave a comment

Just Like All the Others?

Posted on 3 November 2008 by Robert

No, Barack Obama will not be “just like all the others.” Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Politics, USA | 2 Comments

Against the Windfall Tax

Posted on 27 August 2008 by Robert

Play by the rules… and if you feel you must change the rules, do so only at the start of the game. If we percieve a problem with the way our country operates, its fine to legislate so that it doesn’t happen in the following tax year. Nationalise the oil companies if we must, or tax them at 99%. Whatever. Only this: we must to legislate for the future, not the past. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Environment, Politics, Science, UK | Leave a comment

Fifth Estate or Democratic Tool?

Posted on 30 June 2008 by Robert

When we think about blogging and the development of human interactions through the web, it is easy to assume some kind of historical determinism.  The Internet is one huge sandbox, with new blogs and campaigning sites being launched all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Internet Philosophy, Liberal Conspiracy | 1 Comment

Did You Inhale?

Posted on 16 April 2008 by Robert

It is noteworthy that when a politician is asked about his or her past drug-use, the question is the anodyne “did you inhale?” when it should be “did you know where it came from?” Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Politics, Progress | 1 Comment

Embryo Research Bill

Posted on 28 March 2008 by Robert

I think the animal cell is a sort of ‘surrogate’ that bears a similar relationship to the duplicating genes as a surrogate mother would to a baby that she carries. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Politics, Religion, Science | Leave a comment

A couple of constitutional questions

Posted on 6 March 2008 by Robert

Thinking about the current row over an EU Referendum, perhaps the Lords has a duty to block legislation that is contrary to a stated manifesto pledge? Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Europe | 5 Comments

Cheats and the Church

Posted on 23 January 2008 by Robert

By demanding these empty conversions, priests ask these parents and newlyweds to tell a lie, the easiest they will ever tell. No souls are secured, and the church will recieve no succour. More of it, I say. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Politics, Religion | 1 Comment