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The Lies and Political Hijacking of Remembrance Sunday

For last few years I have been obsessed with studying wars. The Falklands War, Cold Wars, World Wars, Civil Wars, you name it, I can't get enough of it. I think the reason for my fascination stems from all the lies and propaganda that goes with them, with politicians using them whenever possible, as a form jingoism to get the masses on side to believe that ...

The Lies and Political Hijacking of Remembrance Sunday

Guy Fawkes and all That!

I know it is two days since the event but for some reason, this year I have been really intrigued by the origins of Guy Fawkes Night/Bonfire night/Fireworks night. This stems from a friend of mine Neale, commenting on Facebook that you never see kids doing "Penny for the Guy" around the local area anymore. It is, it seems, a thing of the past. Like everyone ...

Me and My Mates Down at the Tax Office!

I got a letter from the tax office the other day and this is what it said; We have now written to you three times asking for the overdue amount shown above (£1700.95 with interest) but our records show you still have not paid or contacted us. If you do not pay or contact us we may decide to contact a Debt Collecting Agency to collect this amount for us. I'm ...

‘Crap Towns’ Returns

Doesn't time fly. It is ten years since I received a gift from someone (one of the kids I expect) which was a book called 'Crap Towns.' This book was a best selling stocking filler listing the worst towns in Britain, describing urban sprawls, drug invested shut down shopping centres and explosions of crime. Most of the voting on these towns, it would appear, ...