It's also short-sighted. Attacks like this create the next generation of radicals and prospective martyrs who will begin the cycle of violence again. I'm not disputing the justification mer… (View Post)

This is the message "liberals" have been shouting for years but as soon as it is said, conservatives say they are being soft on criminals. Chalk may well lose his seat at the election but a… (View Post)

Evening all :) Fascinating to read the PiS-influenced (if not controlled) media this evening. Warnings from the National Electoral Commission about the results and you just get a hint the PiS may be … (View Post)

Evening all :) Just a couple of thoughts on the Middle East this evening. The atrocities perpetrated by Hamas last weekend were the epitome of barbarity, depravity and evil. We are rightly appalled a… (View Post)

Afternoon all :) Just to wrap up the NZ election - the final vote totals have National at 39% (50 seats), Labour 27% (34 seats), Greens 11% (14 seats), ACT 9% (12 seats), NZ First 6.5% (8 seats), Mao… (View Post)