The Guardian serenade

Having mentioned the “Yo Soy 132” protests the other day I thought I should do a little bit of a follow up, as they’ve now serenaded the Guardian. As the elections are this weekend the BBC seem to have finally decided it’s worth some coverage, though still not mentioning the protests. The Guardian does better and even mentions the student demo’s and the name of the movement, though don’t seem to want to mention the serenade. As the picture above shows this isn’t a small protest movement we’re talking about here, yet coverage really does remain scant, and still the … Continue reading

More on the monarchy

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

Bad news from Bexley

I’m sad to report that it’s bad news from Bromley court, the Cunts in Bexley Council have managed to get young Olly Cromwell sentenced to 12 month community service order AND a 5 year restraining order plus £620 costs. As Max says that sounds like Olly can’t attend council meetings so an apparently very obvious denial of his democratic rights. I’m hoping there’ll be a whip round to  help with costs, and I suspect that I’ll have a sudden urge to attend more council meetings. I’m expecting that Gareth Bacon still won’t comment possibly citing appeals, or failing that both … Continue reading