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Missing the point

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As anyone who’s foolish enough to get me onto the topic will discover, I’m rather fond of the V/Guy Fawkes imagery . I therefore have been known to be a little fussy about how it’s used. As it is these days a powerful image against the Government and for civil liberties in general I get quite annoyed seeing it used in contexts which reduce it’s potency, of such symbolism. So I wasn’t that impressed when I came across this co-option of the V mask in support of the Lib Dems, I can only conclude that the person who made the … Continue reading →

Thoughts on a second walk

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Another November the 5th rolls round and was time to join OH for his little walk. Sadly having just returned from a lovely weeks holiday that would cause those that worry about how others have fun to combust in self righteous horror I had total camera fail due to not thinking to either change batteries or take spares so not photo’s this time. Which is a shame as the turn out was probably twice that of last years and the variations on the Guy theme are really quite not worthy. Despite our increased numbers the local police and PCSOs didn’t … Continue reading →

Details of a little walk

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It’s that time of year again when it seems like a terribly nice idea to go for a gentle stroll through the heart of the fair city of London, in the good company of a group of like minded people in the traditional walking gear of a mask and cloak. Note that unlike the “procession” that will be taking place a few days prior, this is just a gentle stroll, not a protest, not a demo or anything as uncivilized as that. It is just a group of like minded people exercising their right to go for a walk in … Continue reading →