Category: Politics & Political Science
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Australia Chooses a New Direction
Republicanism, ratifying Kyoto and combat troops out of Iraq…these are just a few items on the table with the election of Kevin Rudd as the new Australian PM. So 11 years of conservative rule has been ended with the Labor Party coming to power. After 4 terms John Howard is now out of the office…
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The Sound of Drums
Among the noise of the war drums there are some voices worth listening too. Certain elements within Iran may be determined to snub the USA by any means possible, but all things being equal, this helps elements within the USA justify one final push under the ‘Bush Doctrine’. “Will A Strategic Bombing Campaign Defeat Iran?”…
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The Politics Test…My Results!
You are a Social Liberal (60% permissive) and an… Economic Liberal (38% permissive) You are best described as a: Centrist (38e/60s) Link: The Politics Test on Ok CupidAlso: The OkCupid Dating Persona Test
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Welcome To The World of Tomorrow
France has just joined the growing list of Western governments that have suffered cyber attacks. Over the last several weeks the USA, UK and German governments have all been attacked in a similar way by cyber saboteurs trying to test information technology defenses. “We have indications that our information systems were the object of attacks,…
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A Sobering Thought
Posted on Defense and the National Interest are August 2007 Coalition/NATO Dead In Iraq and Afghanistan, over 120. Over the last 12 months alone that brings the figure to 1,396. I will make a point of trying to keep this updated. Many may debate the reasons why they are out there, but that does not…
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Back On The Block
Just back from a brief trip to where I spent most summers growing up. Staying with family and generally having a relaxing and fun time. It was also my first opportunity to drive on the roads in the UK for some time. Almost all my previous trips over the last few years there was no…
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Better Late Then Never (Original Posting 29th July 2007)
On 25th July 2007 the UK government announced they are providing funding for the purchase of 2 new aircraft carriers, the HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, which are expected to launch in 2012 and 2015 respectively, with in service dates of 2014 and 2016. The new design, refered to as CVF (or…
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