Berlusconi Fail
Posted on October 10, 2009 - Filed Under Politics | 1 Comment
From the Beeb: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has described himself as the most persecuted person “in the entire history of the world”. Mr Berlusconi also said he was “the best prime minister we can find today”. In an impassioned statement, he then mistakenly told reporters he had spent millions of euros on “judges”, before [...]
Religion & Morality vis-à-vis Homosexuality
Posted on July 2, 2009 - Filed Under Politics, Religion | 2 Comments
Here’s a smattering of BBC News readers’ opinions about an Indian court’s decision to decriminalise gay sex. For every sensible “good for India” comment there seems to be a comment along the lines of “homosexuality is an abomination forbidden by God”. Defenders of religion are fond of claiming that religious values promote things like treating [...]
Our Taoiseach
Posted on June 8, 2009 - Filed Under Ireland, Politics | 2 Comments
Damien posted this, and I think you’ll agree that it bears reposting. It reminded me of this guy’s election poster:
Dermot Ahern’s Proposed Blasphemous Libel Law
Posted on April 30, 2009 - Filed Under Ireland, Politics, Religion | Leave a Comment
This debate is a little tiresome and legalistic, but in essence the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has proposed making blasphemous libel a criminal offence, punishable by a fine of up to €100,000. This article provides a bit more context, with Ahern explaining that he has to introduce a law like this since it is [...]
A Cogent & Concise Argument Against Gay Marriage
Posted on February 26, 2009 - Filed Under Film, Philosophy, Politics | Leave a Comment
Government and Global Warming
Posted on January 27, 2009 - Filed Under Animals, Environment/Conservation, Politics | 1 Comment
I tend to prattle on about the virtues of democracy quite a lot, but articles like these make me think that life in a green-minded police state would have considerable upsides. Maybe another humdinger of a world war might help matters too, if it wiped out enough of the global population. Or some kind of [...]
Latest Phoenix Cover
Posted on July 24, 2008 - Filed Under Ireland, Politics | Leave a Comment
This is one of their better ones in recent times.
Nanny Statism Run Amok in Sweden
Posted on June 29, 2008 - Filed Under Europe, Liberty, Politics | Leave a Comment
This story is messed up. An eight-year-old boy has sparked an unlikely outcry in Sweden after failing to invite two of his classmates to his birthday party. The boy’s school says he has violated the children’s rights and has complained to the Swedish Parliament. The school, in Lund, southern Sweden, argues that if invitations are [...]
Alan Rabinowitz on the Colbert Report
Posted on June 12, 2008 - Filed Under Animals, Environment/Conservation, Politics | 4 Comments
This guy is awesome, and the work he does sounds awesome too. Instead of wasting money on fueling over-population in poor countries, the Irish government should give way more money to conservation projects like this guy’s. Last time I checked we had more than enough people on this planet… His book on Amazon.
“Green Fascism”
Posted on April 23, 2008 - Filed Under Environment/Conservation, Political Philosophy, Politics | 1 Comment
Here’s an interesting post about green politics and over-population. I think the writer overreaches in describing a concern with overpopulation as “fascist”. As long as you don’t make racist recommendations as to who should be allowed have kids, then a basic proposal that fewer people would be conducive to a healthier planet does not sound [...]
Olympic Cartoon
Posted on April 15, 2008 - Filed Under China, Politics | 6 Comments
The Economist on How to Make the Most of a Summit
Posted on April 11, 2008 - Filed Under Funny, Media, Politics | Leave a Comment
Another excellent article from the website. If there is a formal dinner, scout out the seating arrangements first. If you have been put next to someone boring, quietly switch your name card to somewhere more interesting. If you get caught, claim to be looking for the loo, or the exit. Finally, try a bit of [...]
Olympic Torch Pwned in Paris
Posted on April 8, 2008 - Filed Under China, Freedom, Politics | Leave a Comment
Eat it, Genocide Olympics!
Censorship, Islam & “Fitna”
Posted on March 29, 2008 - Filed Under Europe, Freedom, Internets, Media, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Politics, Religion | 9 Comments
“Fitna” is the name of a rather nasty, polemical film by right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders that equates all Islam with violence and, portrays all Muslims as extremists. Or at least that’s what I gather based on the testimonies of those who have seen it. I can’t watch it myself because LiveLeak, the main channel [...]
Ross Douthat
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Blogging, Politics | Leave a Comment
Ross Douthat writes for The Atlantic, and I highly recommend his blog to everybody, particularly those of a leftward persuasion. He a very talented writer who blogs thoughtful and well-considered posts from a conservative perspective.
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