Category Archives: Terrorism

Ghost Prisoners Named

Posted on 7 June 2007 by Robert

A group of Human Rights organisations, led by Amnesty International, have published a list of 39 ‘ghost prisoners’ that have been detained by the US Government as part of its War On Terror. The US has the duty to detain … Continue reading →

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Terrorist disrespects Islam

Posted on 21 February 2007 by Robert

By wearing the burka, Omar’s insensitivity suggests that his ideology is far removed from mainstream Islam. Continue reading →

Posted in London, Media, Religion, Terrorism | 31 Comments

Ghost Prisoners at Guantànamo

Posted on 18 January 2007 by Robert

When the US declares that the denizens of Guantànamo Bay are terrorists, it is usually given the benefit of the doubt. Even hardened anti-war protesters rarely question this truism. However, the precise fact that the detentions are unscrutinised has meant that locking up the innocent has become the norm, rather than the exception. Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Human Rights, Terrorism, USA | 2 Comments

That’s just what they want you to do!

Posted on 10 November 2006 by Robert

Who cares what the terrorists think of the US mid-terms. Doing something that is right, despite what opinion others may have of it, is the true sign of integrity and strength. Continue reading →

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Notes on Torture

Posted on 3 October 2006 by Robert

Should they opt for the retro ‘removal of toenails’? What if the pliers are not available? With the state of UK public services as they are, it would be worse still, with the Right Hon. John Reid having to declare Britains torture facilities “unfit for purpose”. Continue reading →

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Free Radicals

Posted on 15 September 2006 by Robert

Stephan Müller has reated a free font set, which includes the logos for such popular armed groups such as Haganah, the IRA, ETA, Al-Qaeda… and the US Navy Seals. Continue reading →

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Three days on; Five years on

Posted on 11 September 2006 by Robert

I happened to catch an interesting CCN-IBN special news report this evening, discussing the aftermath of the bombings in Malegon three days ago, where a Muslim cemetary was attacked during Friday prayers. We were shown footage of a Hindu man … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Terrorism, USA | 2 Comments

Blogs and newspapers

Posted on 13 August 2006 by Robert

I haven’t bought either The Telegraph or The Times. I have, however, recieved the benefit of their wisdom, for free. Newspapers should be worried by blogs, because blogs help the likes of me to essentially ‘free-load’ on their good work. Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Philosophy, Terrorism | 8 Comments

Skipping towards dystopia

Posted on 11 July 2006 by Robert

There is a word I know exists but cannot remember. One applies it to a piece of art, which inspires in the viewer those things described or otherwise portrayed by that that art. After seeing Terry Gilliam’s Brazil at the weekend, I have to ask: Is it just me, or is the government’s threat graph designed for the sole purpose of striking fear into the population? Continue reading →

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Seven-Seven

Posted on 7 July 2006 by Robert

Not only did they destroy lives and property, but they destroyed the sense of optimism, a rising tide of political activity and awareness, that had been swelling over the previous week. And do you know what? One year on, I don’t think we have regained that momentum. Continue reading →

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