Daily Archives: February 23, 2010

From Times Online: Libby Purves Castigates Victim Industry In Bullygate Affair

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

And she does it in no uncertain terms. I’m not sure what it is that makes Bullygate such a compelling story.  Is it Mr. Brown himself that makes the story interesting–his thuggish behavior drawing inevitable comparisons to the affable Tony Blair?  … Continue reading →

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From Veterans Today: Vietnam Veteran Vernon Hunter Murdered

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This isn’t a new story.  But with all the attention we give to the jackass who flew his airplane into a building, surely we can spend a moment remembering a real hero. Two people died.  Read about the one who wasn’t a dickhead: Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Rushdie Calls Amnesty ‘Morally Bankrupt’

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 It’s sad, really, because back when Amnesty International enjoyed a consistent moral philosophy, it joined the international community in pressuring Iran not to kill author Salman Rushdie.  To be fair, the Ayatollah Khomeini did have a legitimate grievance–Mr. Rushdie wrote a … Continue reading →

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