Olympus Has Fallen and the rise of arbitrary power
Torture is one of the nastiest incarnations of arbitrary power. That is why Christian civilisations, based on the belief that all human power is accountable to Jesus Christ, once Himself a victim of torture, should have no truck with it
- 29 April 2013
VIDEO: Hitchens on Thatcher
Hitch's words on meeting Lady Thatcher reminds us what a great sense of humour the Iron Lady had...
- 8 April 2013
The life and death of Hugo Chavez
A man who in death could bring as much pain to his opponents as he did in life - if we let him
- 5 March 2013
Why accept the socialist-driven Iraq War narrative?
George Galloway may be a master orator, but we'd do well not to allow him free rein over the Iraq War narrative
- 27 February 2013
People who view Galloway as a hero end up regretting it. Take it from me, I'm one of them
Galloway was eviscerated by Aaronovitch on BBC Question Time - but when will they day come when all of Britain sees through him?
- 23 April 2012
Loony Left: 'Don't go to the doctor if it harms the environment' edition
This week's edition of Loony Left is, we agree, Galloway heavy again. But who can resist when the man just oozes ridiculousness...?
- 6 April 2012
George Galloway - we've all heard the name, but do you know what he stands for?
George Galloway returns for another stint at the taxpayers' expense. Raheem Kassam takes a moment to mention why he thinks Bradford West made a terrible mistake in electing him.
- 30 March 2012
Oh, Laurie, you just don't do irony, do you?
Laurie Penny has a right not to suffer an extreme level of abuse that breaks the law. But when she makes a career of provocation, she has to accept that abuse comes with the territory
- 2 February 2012
The rise of atheism in Pakistan
Counter-extremism expert, Ghaffar Hussain catches up with 'Hazrat Nakhuda' - founder of the 'Pakistani Atheists and Agnostics' Facebook group
- 9 January 2012
Thank you, Mr. Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens changed my life. I suggest in his passing, he'll change many, many more
- 16 December 2011
Libya Poll: Your reaction
56% of your said that the West should not be intervening in Libya - so how about we chop the head off the snake and call it a day?
- 30 April 2011
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