Letterboxes and Bank Robbers
The great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks once remarked about the crucifix: “A lot of Christians wear crosses round their necks. Do you think…
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Populism and its supporters: How Bruce Banner Morphed Into the Hulk
In 2014, the journal Science Magazine produced a fascinating study. The study, titled When contact changes minds: An experiment on transmission of support for…
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Money Grows On Weed
“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing, result…
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In Defence of Enoch Powell
“Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” Some weeks ago I had the misfortune of an audience with Dennis MacShane….
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We must understand Enoch Powell’s “Rivers of Blood” speech, not bury it
Fifty years ago, Enoch Powell rose before a gaggle of Conservative Party activists to deliver his notorious “Rivers of Blood” speech. Delivered at the…
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Reflections on the Hungarian Election: A Native’s View
On 8th of April 2018, Hungary holds its parliamentary elections. This is the election that will, in one way or another, determine the long-term…
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The future of the Labour party
Less broad-church, more split-congregation? In Jeremy Corbyn’s first leadership campaign, Labour party members became heavily accustomed to hearing the phrase ‘Broad-Church’ used to describe…
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The Election of Donald Trump – Reflections for British Politics
I went to bed at 1am last Tuesday with distinctly the same sinking feeling of uncertainty I had back in June when Sunderland forwent…
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Deplorable, Disgraceful, Despicable: The British Right-Wing Press
The English language scarcely contains language vitriolic enough with which to describe the utterly reprehensible behaviour of the right-wing press in recent days. The…
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The Innocence of Ched Evans
For some time now, I’ve been avidly following the case of Ched Evans, and taking part in some heated debates in the process. I…
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