Tag Archives: politics

Transparent Lobbying

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Justin

When I lived in the US, I was appalled at how commercial interests seem able to alter government policy at their will, corporations are now so powerful that senators have to bow down to them if they want the support … Continue reading →

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Is the UK becoming a police state?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Justin

A couple of my best friends Denny & Helen have recently set up this website in the aftermath of the recent G20 demonstrations. Both of them are politically active bloggers who decided to put together somewhere they could share their … Continue reading →

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Further to my last post,

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Justin

It now comes to light that Ian Tomlinson died from internal bleeding after being assaulted by a police officer, manslaughter charges have been brought. I saw the following picture today, a spoof on the posters that the Met have put … Continue reading →

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Worrying trends in our supposed democracy.

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Justin

After having planned to attend the demonstrations for the G20 conference, I ended up not being able to make it. Part of me is relieved given what went on but part of me is angry at myself for not going … Continue reading →

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