Inside the paranoid Maoist cults of 1970s Britain (tags)
The couple accused in the case of alleged “domestic slavery” in London were reportedly the leaders of a tiny Maoist sect, the Workers’ Institute of Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought, which had gone “underground” in the late 1970s. To understand how the Workers’ Institute ended up so far off the radar, we need to understand where they came from – the strange world of radical Maoist politics in 1970s London.
Roland Hill Messy Yard Snitch (tags)
Messy yard snitch Roland Hill sends faxes nearly every week to the city snitching on harmless messy yard criminals.
BTL:Obama Ups the Ante in Afghanistan, Graveyard of Empires (tags)
BETWEEN THE LINES Syndicated Radio Newsmagazine
How the spooks took over the news (tags)
In his controversial new book, Nick Davies argues that shadowy intelligence agencies are pumping out black propaganda to manipulate public opinion – and that the media simply swallow it wholesale
British Liberal Press Being Called to Account (tags)
The liberal press doctored news reports on the Iraqi war to support their anti-war agenda. The British government is now calling them to account.
Are You Scared Stupid? Do Tell (tags)
Shuck your shoes and socks at the airport as your luggage is blithely loaded onto the plane without a scan. Wait in line for the cursory backpack and bag search before entering a public building. We endure the inconveniences forced upon us in the name of national security by chanting the mantra "It's okay if it keeps us safe."