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The Jesuits: animated by a deep personal love of Jesus Christ.

Posted on February 25, 2009 by @ndy

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not money, I am become as a sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all … Continue reading →

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P.J. O’Rourke vs. Pierre Bourdieu

Posted on February 22, 2009 by @ndy

Riding along on my pushbike on the the Information Superhighway I stumbled upon the following comment: O’Rourke’s “Seoul Brothers” from around 1986 is one of my favourite pieces of writing of any form: funny, moral, and as substantive an account … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Joel Kovel

Posted on February 21, 2009 by @ndy

Samir Amin, Director of the Third World Forum, reckons Joel Kovel’s new(est) book Overcoming Zionism “is absolutely fundamental for those who reject the unfortunate confusion between Jews, Judaism, Zionism and the State of Israel — a confusion which is the … Continue reading →

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The Ward Churchill Trial

Posted on February 19, 2009 by @ndy

A new blog is being published in support of Native American scholar and political activist Ward Churchill: A little over a year ago, Ward Churchill was fired from his position as a professor at the University of Colorado on trumped … Continue reading →

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Careful, They Might Hear You

Posted on February 19, 2009 by @ndy

Jewel Topsfield reports that, so as to lessen their vulnerability to assault and robbery, Indian students may be instructed to talk (in their native language/s) more softly on public transport and to avoid carrying iPods or laptops (Indians told to … Continue reading →

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Democracy Spawns Bad Taste : 2008 US Presidential Election Redux

Posted on February 18, 2009 by @ndy

“If I was running Al-Qaeda in Iraq, I would put a circle around March 2008, and pray, as many times as possible, for a victory not only for Obama, but also for the Democrats.” ~ John HoWARd, February 11, 2007 … Continue reading →

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Greens Kill! Timber Industry Saves!

Posted on February 18, 2009 by @ndy

Praise Jesus! Both the hoi polloi and the chattering classes have been whipped up into a frenzy by the Victorian bushfires. Professional scribbler Miranda Devine is typically subtle when it comes time — as it must — to apportioning blame: … Continue reading →

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Hail, Great Leader! Long live the DPRK!

Posted on February 16, 2009 by @ndy

Update : Kim Jong Il Announces Plan To Bring Moon To North Korea! Happy Birthday Kim Jong-il! Slackbastard Central Committee Commemorates 68th Appearance Day of KPA Supreme Commander KIM JONG IL! The KPA (Korean People’s Army) and The Songun-Based Revolutionary … Continue reading →

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“Keep away from Durban” Mr KRudd

Posted on February 16, 2009 by @ndy

From the Department of White Phosphorus for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Israel warns Rudd off racism forum Jason Koutsoukis The Age February 16, 2009 SENIOR Israeli diplomat Dan Gillerman has urged Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd not to send a … Continue reading →

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Victory for Israeli Right : Bringing the Zionist Dream to Life

Posted on February 15, 2009 by @ndy

Elections to The Knesset (The Israeli Parliament) done come and gone. The ‘right-wing’ have been the big winners, and on that basis will presumably continue to ‘Bring the Zionist Dream to Life’ for some time to come. Results: Kadima (Forward) … Continue reading →

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