Author Archives: Matt

Ukip: pretty straight racist guys

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Matt

Two days ago, all 16 Ukip councillors in Lincoln refused to reaffirm an anti-racism pledge, originally put forward by Labour six years ago, which asserts that Lincolnshire County Council will serve all people in the county equally. Why wouldn’t they … Continue reading →

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Sibel Edmonds: the woman no one wants to hear

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Matt

Anyone interested in getting to grips with the twisted and murky contradictions of the great war on terrorism should read the absolute must-read story by Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed on the Ceasefire webzine on the FBI whistleblower Sibel Edmonds. A former … Continue reading →

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Black Holes in Benghazi

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Matt

Far be it from me to stand up and defend Barack Obama or Hilary Clinton.  But the Republican attempt to embroil his administration in a ‘cover-up’ over the killing of four Americans, including the US ambassador,  in Benghazi last September … Continue reading →

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The Rings of the Gove

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Matt

Even amongst the reactionary gargoyles in Lord Snooty’s cabinet, Michael Gove is truly a piece of work.   Ever since he wrote his banal neocon screed Celsius 7/7, Gove has presented himself – and unfortunately been accepted in certain circles – … Continue reading →

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