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“New Zealand Civil Liberties Union” site closed down

Update December 3 : New Zealand police affidavit also to be found here, here and here (and likely elsewhere too). US website hosting Urewera ‘terror’ evidence shut down November 29, 2007 A United States-hosted website which published secret evidence about … Continue reading →

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NZ Police affidavit: Just gimme a Bl@ckmask

So yeah, the affidavit. It’s no longer available via the ‘New Zealand Civil Liberties Union’ site, but presumably those responsible, however briefly, for making it available online shouldn’t have too many difficulties doing so again if they wish. One noteworthy … Continue reading →

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NZ Police “terror” affidavit published online

The New Zealand police affidavit used to procure search warrants in the recent case of the Urewera 16 (nee 17) — or at least a document which purports to be that — has been published online in the name of … Continue reading →

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Left, Right…

Update Saturday December 8. Having examined the Leninist vote at the 2007 Federal election, it’s time to turn right… AUSTRALIA Neither Pauline nor her former Party experienced much success at the polls this election. Well, not in terms of votes … Continue reading →

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Viva Chávez? WSJ on the student opposition…

To Oppose Chávez, Youth In Caracas Rally Behind Stalin John Lyons and José Córdoba Wall Street Journal November 24, 2007 CARACAS, Venezuela — As Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez attempts to push through what he calls 21st-Century Socialism, his biggest obstacle … Continue reading →

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Socialism vs. 2007 Federal Election: Results

Update Thursday May 22 2008 (final results!). Update Saturday December 8. Update Saturday December 1 : The SEP has published its own assessment of its performance at the election. Update Monday, November 26 : Figures constantly updated. The latest issue … Continue reading →

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It’s time to go…

…John HoWARd. PM Howard condemns fake leaflets BBC November 22, 2007 Australia’s prime minister has condemned members of his own party for distributing leaflets implying the Labor opposition supports terrorism… Australian PM on defensive over ‘dirty tricks’ campaign November 22, … Continue reading →

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Naughty Russian neo-Nazi fined over execution video

Blogger fined for putting murder video on Net RussiaToday November 21, 2007 A Russian blogger found guilty of circulating a racially-motivated murder video on the internet has been sentenced. Viktor Miklov will have to hand over 10 per cent of … Continue reading →

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Jackie Kelly: “if you read it you’d be laughing”

Further Update : Jackie Kelly may be in disgrace now, but ten years ago, she predicted HoWARd’s government would last another ten years. Does this mean Kelly was somehow responsible for the downfall of his Government, and the device of … Continue reading →

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Tory! Tory! Tory!

I mean honestly. No: strike that. First Andrew Robb reckons not one not two not three but thirteen Labor Party candidates are ineligible for election. Why? According to Mr Robb, high-level legal opinion suggests that Mr Newhouse was a member … Continue reading →

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