Monthly Archives: December 2011

Images of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Matt

2012 promises to be a turbulent, and for many people, a painful year.  I’ve assembled a few images from the last year, with some accompanying poetry.  Best of luck over the next twelve months, and whatever happens – hang in … Continue reading →

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Obama’s new arms race

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Matt

Is it possible to take back the Nobel Peace Prize?   I only ask because the award given to Barack Obama may well go down as one of the dumbest decisions the Nobel Committee has ever made, even worse than … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Matt

Maybe it’s encroaching senility, or simply the sheer volume of events, information etc that passes through our brains in the 21st century, but I find it difficult to remember all the things that have happened when I look back over … Continue reading →

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9/11: Iran did it!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Matt

With impeccable timing, a New York judge has ruled that Iran and al-Qaeda were responsible for the September 11 attacks.  Remember when you were told that Iraq was responsible for the attacks in the lead up to the invasion?   Well … Continue reading →

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