"Only liberals really think" "only liberals are intellectual" "only liberals understand the needs of their fellows" HOW MUCH VICIOUSNESS THESE WORDS CONTAIN. "Odrade reminded herself that Taraza, despite the casually insulting tone, had used the term only in its catholic sense." <img src="../im
I've just discovered a very odd problem. I recently posted an article which is showing in full on 'My Blog', but in the Forums only an abbreviated version is showing that cuts off half way through in mid-sentence. If I try to edit it in the Forum by adding the missing second half I also get: Sorry, your access level does not permit you to use this page. To obtain access you must be a WinCustomize Subscriber. Click here to learn more about
I've really enjoyed reading 'Palestine 2001'. You've managed an enviable balancing act of letting your (humane and moderate) opinions shine through with crystal clarity while letting the narrative tell the actual story. A narrative voice that is a friendly guide rather a hectoring presence. Hope you're coping with the kimchi withdrawal...
Opinions please - should President Bush have selected a [Democrat] as his Supreme Court nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor? Now that 's what I call affirmative action for minorities
As a British ex-pat and a former London resident I have followed this story intensely and a number of things have struck me. As soon as it became clear that the Jean Charles de Menezes had nothing to do with the most recent bombings the Metropolitan police said so. The temptation to fudge this must have been strong. The professionalism of the police in being honest, and realising that this is the most appropriate policy , is to be admire
I don't have to agree with someone to respect their opinion. This ought to be plain common sense, but because it needs to be re-iterated again and again, I'll do my little bit by offering an 'insightful'. BTW, that doesn't mean that there aren't opinions unworthy of respect <img src="http://im
Chakgogka, the differences between Common Law and Civil Law you cite have nothing to do with the duties of a defence attorney. Not so. In the adversarial system of Common Law, the defence attorney is the only real resource that the defendant has. It is therefore theoretically possible that a defendant c
Do you have a right to privacy? Yes, I do. It is set down in article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. ARTICLE 8 Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. There shall be no interference by a public authority with
Different legal systems work on different principles. The English and American systems of Common Law are essentially adversarial, working on the basis that the truth will emerge from the clash of evidence. Lawyers are thus not concerned with truth; their only interest is to prosecute or defend to the best of their abilities. The role of the judge is essentially that of 'referee'; reaching a verdict is the job of the jury. The most infam
Would you blow up a balloon, or a bicycle tyre to end terrorism? ["A serious answer to a serious question" ]
At least those in charge are showing it. That's why they're in charge.
Won't get attention? You can get a lot of hits Just post a haiku
We are essentially a clear and sane people
you are over thinking this, it's just one of those "what if" situations you also are over thinking this simple question It's a temperamental difference:
I think sometimes you can actually have too much 'democracy'. To an outsider the politicisation of the American judiciary is truly shocking, and suggests that the separation of powers lacks, well, a certain degree of separation. From the American conservative position what is apparently desired is a 'non-activist' judge who will faithfully 'interpret' the constitution. American 'liberals' [sic] seem to want someone who will 'defend' the 'gains
There is no situation, real or hypothetical, in which killing one person will end terrorism. The best you could hope for would be to end one terrorist. Doc may be avoiding the question, but imho he's given the best answer. (and LW has given the scariest answer )
Here in Korea it is normal to ask a lot of questions on first meeting someone, "How old are you?" "Are you married?" Even asking how much someone earns is not considered particularly rude. The reason is that this is a highly status conscious society and people 'need' this information to know how to relate to the person they have just met (are they 'senior' or 'junior' to me?)In fact without this information further conversation becomes difficu
Some people are sure that God exists; others are sure that He doesn't. Most people it seems are really not sure and the majority of that group don't really seem to care. One interesting thing I have noticed: talking to those of my friends who are sure that all religion is rubbish, I discovered that, not some, not even most, but all of those that felt this way had had a bruising encounter with religion at some time in their lives.
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My take on surveillance is bring it on! make it total!! Of course it will never happen, and the reason has nothing to do with technical limitations. No, it's more that those who believe in strong social controls know that total surveillance is counter-productive. Human perversity being essentially ineradicable, most forms of social control work on the basis of making deviance very difficult rather than totally impossible. You always, h
I wish I could give you more than one 'insightful': An insightful for a post that educated me; An insightful for gripping writing that made me think I was actually there; An insightful for a sensitive and empathetic exploration of more than one side of the question; An insightful for honesty. Oh well, I've given you the one anyway.
Making all due allowance for the weird way Americans use the word 'liberal', I saw one liberal expressing his outrage in a very forthright way: the Right Honourable Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, MP. American conservatives need to remember that the left of centre (whatever anyone may claim to the contrary) British Labour government is the best ally you have right now and last time I checked the British Conservative leader was persona non grata
The strikes have provaked a debate for the first time in England over the wisdom of being involved in Iraq. This is misinformed rubbish! What do you mean "for the first time"? There has not only been debate, there has been a lot of activism in the UK both for and against the war from the get go. Didn't
A man prays to win the lottery, but the numbers are announced and he hasn't won. The next week he prays again, and again he hasn't won. The following week he offers up a more impassioned prayer, but equally to no avail. Finally he calls out in despair, "Oh God! Every week I pray to win the lottery, and yet I never win!" Whereupon he hears the voice of God: "Why don't you meet me halfway! Can't you at least buy a tick
Politics can change your way of life and I think that is so important. It is. But it's also kind of abstract. I follow a lot of the 'debates' on here, and chirp in myself too from time to time. However, the most interesting posts always seem to me to be the ones in which people reveal a little bit of
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