Author Archives: Giolla

Thought for the day

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I was pondering something walking through my local meadows earlier today, which I may write about if I remember and get round to it etc.. But in the meantime the Punk Rock Libertarians posted a quote which is very much along the lines I was thinking, so I thought I’d share. “I believe in communism, or a community of people working together and sharing resources in a manner of their choosing. I believe in laissez-faire capitalism, or a recognition of property rights and free trade. I believe in a free society with a government by the people and for the … Continue reading →

ACTA vote tomorrow

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This is terribly late to press for which I apologise but tomorrow (Thursday 31st) MEP’s will vote on ACTA, this has already been rejected by the Dutch government (though possibly just as an electioneering gimmick). Despite my tardiness if you haven’t already done so there is still time to e-mail your MEP. You could even use WriteToThem, which makes it terribly painless. If you’ve not heard of ACTA you may be wondering what the problem is then the OpenRightsGroup* explains it rather well here. But in summary it’s yet another piece of legislation dreamt up between the EU and big … Continue reading →

More on the monarchy

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Just as a quick follow up on yesterdays post on the Jubilee and such, do take the time to go and read this rather sterling article: http://libertarianalliance.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/thoughts-on-the-diamond-jubilee/ “Thoughts on the Diamond Jubilee:Sixty Years a Rubber StampBy Sean GabbThose of us who pay attention to such things will have noticed a difference between the BBC coverage of the Golden Jubilee in 2002 and of the present Diamond Jubilee. Ten years ago, the coverage was adequate, though reluctant and even a little stiff. This time, it has been gushing and completely uncritical. There are various possible reasons for my observation…” The comments … Continue reading →