Category Archives: Europe

Fatullayev Demo Photos

Posted on 3 June 2010 by Robert

Here are my photos from the demonstration for Azerbaijani editor Eynulla Fatullyev. Update 7th June 2010 Here is a video of the same event, courtesy of Amnesty: addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robertsharp.co.uk%2F2010%2F06%2F03%2Ffatullayev-demo-photos%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Fatullayev+Demo+Photos’; addthis_pub = ”;

Posted in Europe, Human Rights, London, Media, Visual | Leave a comment

Multi-Signature Letter on Azerbaijan

Posted on 3 June 2010 by Robert

The letter in The Guardian is an example of a multi-signatory letter, an age old tactic for all types of political campaigner. Continue reading →

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Balkanisation and the Internet

Posted on 24 July 2009 by Robert

The Internet Age could lead to the breakdown of nation states into smaller political units. Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Cultures, Europe, Globalisation, Internet Philosophy, Multiculturalism | 26 Comments

Recharge

Posted on 16 June 2009 by Robert

If a blogger goes on holiday, and no-one reads his posts, does anyone notice? I was away, now I’m back. Continue reading →

Posted in Europe | 2 Comments

Caucus Conflict I: Right and Wrong

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Robert

The media’s chosen narrative on the conflict in the Caucuses, is that Georgia is the victim of unwarranted agression by Russia. Putin and his oligarchy are flexing their muscles, and the war in Iraq has meant that the USA looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Human Rights, Media | 2 Comments

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

Britain: Boors at the Eurovision Party

Posted on 13 May 2007 by Robert

Europe takes it seriously, while Britain is ironic. Same old story, but this year it is Britain that “doesn’t get it”. We are the social inepts of Europe, and I mean that quite sincerely and objectively. Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Music | 9 Comments

US of E

Posted on 7 September 2005 by Robert

I look forward to the day when we become the United States of Europe, when I can celebrate my illustrious countrymen Continue reading →

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