Sky TV, Oxford and Prisons 3 Feb 2013 | 05:18 pm

I was left flabbergasted and discombobulated when I read that, apparently, the inmates of HM Prisons have access to Sky TV. Not only is the government cutting down on defence, increasing foreign aid s...

An original thought of defence 22 Dec 2012 | 10:41 pm

It is Christmas yet once again. It is a festive season. I quite enjoy it and always have. I think it is fair to say that I used to enjoy it a lot more. But fret not, I shall take pleasure in being wit...

Quote 12 Oct 2012 | 11:16 pm

G.K. Chesterton pointed out that condemning patriotism because it has been cited as a cause of war is like condemning love because it has been cited as a cause of murder.

Mohammed online what a crime 26 Sep 2012 | 06:41 pm

It is all kicking off again. We have seen it before and before we saw it before, we saw it before that. It is becoming a prevalent theme in the world now, not just where there are large concentrations...

The wisdom of the Duke of Wellington 23 Jun 2012 | 01:21 am

With the Government insistent that the military must bear its fair share of the budget cuts, relying on an army of part-time soldiers is the only option available, and one the top brass have reluctant...

A slow and callous update albeit happy 28 May 2012 | 07:06 pm

Dear readers (if there are any of you left), You will have to as always excuse my ineptitude at posting as frequently as one should, one who is interested in the world and what goes on around us. As ...

A proper raison d'être 2 Mar 2012 | 11:50 pm

To be a man means that you are brave, loyal and true. When you are in the wrong, you own up and take your punishment. You don’t take advantage of women. As a husband, you support and protect your wife...

The most pathetic British Political Party: The Liberal Democrats 27 Feb 2012 | 09:08 am

There was me thinking that the wretched AV referendum was the price paid for the boundary changes. The Lib Dems are, for reasons best known to themselves, determined to cement their reputation as the ...

YouGov / Sunday Times Survey Results 20 Feb 2012 | 04:28 am

This is rather interesting stuff: Conservatives: 37% Labour: 41% Liberal Democrats: 7% UKIP: 6% SNP/PCY: 4% Green: 3% BNP: 1%

Self-Control 12 Feb 2012 | 03:09 pm