Category Archives: Intermission

And now for something completely different

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An almost complete break from politics now, as I suspect my current project may amuse some of you. This also counts as evidence why prohibition is always doomed and the decline in drinking should be taken with a pinch of salt, where by pinch I mean a large bucket full. So the story starts with this rather amusing photoshop image that got posted to facebook: Now a friend of a friend works in a place where they could verify that this si sadly a joke and not a real product. However as a bit of a home brewer and back … Continue reading →

The forbidden history of unpopular people

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You’ve probably already seen this elsewhere, but on the off chance you’ve missed it do take the time to watch this excellent defence of free speech from the antipodes (The Forbidden History) +20

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 →