Category Archives: activism

Strolling season approaches

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It’s that time of year again, when the leaves are turning golden, soft golden sun washes across meadows glad in the wisps of morning mists. In such a season what could be better than to go for a gentle stroll with other like minded people? Of course those that have never joined in on such a pleasant perambulation, accuse a group of masked anonymous individuals of self aggrandizement (presumably because of our boasts of going for little walks in the vaunted halls of the blogosphere). They also say we’re not actually doing anything, presumably because they believe we’re not achieving … Continue reading →

Freespeech in Europe

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Over at Samizdata it’s reported that Gert Wilders is on trial for his film Fitna. A film which saw him banned from the UK despite not having broken any law and being invited here by the Lords. The BBC cover the matter briefly when you consider the precedent this trial will have on freedom of speech across Europe – as so eruditely expounded by Archbishop Cranmer (from where I’ve shamelessly stolen the image used here). After all as has been said many many times, freedom of speech is an all or nothing affair, and even if you disagree with Mr … Continue reading →

Still giving away power to the EU

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Do you remember that nice Mr Cameron seeming to promise not to give away more power to the EU without asking us first? Except of course it was only to block “new treaties” anything done under existing treaties is just fine. That this has had no effect on the tide of legislation coming from the EU and in fact wasn’t intended to have any effect was shown clearly when our new ConDem overlords adopted the EU arrest warrant. The EU is also setting up it’s own diplomatic service and can now supervise our national budget – and their latest acquisition … Continue reading →