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That Troublesome Moat in the Eye of my Muslim Neighbour
When I read conservative Christian blogs I note that there is much vitriol directed towards Islam. I do not question that bad things have happened in the world wide Islamic community. Of course there have been suicide bombers. The … Continue reading
Iran: Why they believe they need a Nuclear Deterrent
The old adage suggesting walking a mile in someone else’s shoes before rushing to judgment is probably too much to hope for, but to some outsiders at least, there is one key question largely ignored by those insisting that the … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Islam
Tagged BP, Iran, Natural Gas, Nuclear weaponry, oil, The Anglo Persian Oil Company, The Contra affair, Western interference
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The Euro and the Uncertain Moral High Ground
When a morality play is put on stage it is easy to mistake the simplified plot lines for reality. When the audience announce that they are about to use the play to guide their real life decisions it may be … Continue reading
Gaddafi’s death – now the implications.
Gaddafi is dead and the celebrations have already started. Without wanting to rain on the parade I do want to suggest some reasons why we should be a little hesitant about being too delighted. NATO’s main goal appears to be … Continue reading
Is the Archbishop of Canterbury right on Egypt?
The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a recent public statement, followed by a statement in the House of Lords in which he was at pains to point out that the situation of violence against the Coptic Church is no simple … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt consequences, In the news
Tagged Arab Spring, Coptic Christians, Current protests, Egypt, Salafists, Shia, Sunni, the Archbishop of Canterbury
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An Interview with Fulvio Grimaldi on Libya – “Bloody Spring” revelations?
For those interested in reading another side to what has been happening in Libya I would suggest going to the link below. If Fulvio Grimaldi, an Italian Journalist with years of experience as a war correspondent is even approximately correct … Continue reading
Posted in In the news, Libya, Moral Issues
Tagged Arab Spring, bloody Spring, Grimaldi, Libya, NATO
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Dick Cheney’s Bad Memory on Torture
Although we are used to cynical politicians distorting the truth and deliberately misleading the public, ex Vice President Dick Cheney’s pre-9-11 anniversary speech about the US use of torture was notable for what appears jaw-dropping effrontery. According to Cheney as … Continue reading
Posted in In the news, Libya, Moral Issues
Tagged 82 Airborne Division, Abu Ghraib, al-Qaeda, Dick Cheney, extraordinary rendition, George W Bush, Iraq, Libya, torture, torture by proxy, waterboarding
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Michele Bachmann Thinks God is Punishing America!?
Michele Bachmann Thinks God is Punishing America!? In case you missed it this is a tea bag! Michele Bachmann has placed herself squarely alongside that other Tea Party front runner for the Republican Presidential nomination Rick Perry with her latest … Continue reading
“Frizz Head” Gaddafi and Sons Finished: What Now?
The first signs of roadside executions by the victorious rebels in Tripoli should serve a warning that all will not necessarily be well with the new regime, if indeed it finally ever gets established. While there is no doubt that the … Continue reading
