Many people have a naive view of what the government actually is. Instead of seeing it as a group of people with the legal authority to use force, they view it as a kind of benevolent father figure, generally looking out for their best interests and protecting them from danger. […]
Politics
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Political Affairs and You: To What Degree Will Brexit Affect Vapers?
There seems to be only one topic of conversation in the UK and it is showing no signs of being resolved anytime soon,...
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When the Liquidity Bubble Bursts, What will be Left?
Let’s face it; debt has always been a huge drag on the global economy, despite the fact that it plays a pivotal role...
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Is The NHS In Winter Crisis?
The colder months are officially here. Over the last week or so there’s been a serious drop in temperature which can...
3 Reasons to Keep Social Media a Politics-Free Zone
Image via Public Domain Pictures Social media allows you to share any thought, concern, or rant you could possibly imagine with the world at large. Or at the very least, with all of your friends, family, and potential employers. But while this freedom can feel intoxicating, there are some good […]
Read more ›A Trilogy of Red: Part 1 – Crimson
Deep in a copse, under a thicket of brambles his member strokes your inner thigh. Cotton sodden from dampened earth, and a mystical murmur hangs beneath the treeline. It trickles down your leg to mingle with mud and leaves, like a wet dream; a Rorschach test – all confused and […]
Read more ›The Case Against Re-nationalizing the Railways
It would be an understatement to say that the Labour party has endured a fairly torrid start under the new leadership of Jeremy Corbyn. His handling of the (admittedly hostile) media, previous comments he has made on the IRA and other such groups, his handling of the shadow cabinet appointments, […]
Read more ›The Submission : Contemporary Islam and its different conceptions after 9/11
This essay aims to give a better understanding of the extremely complex concept of Islam that nowadays seems to be the centre of an articulated dispute arisen after the horrific attacks of 9/11. The first chapter analyses the meaning of Islam commencing from the etymological roots to the study of […]
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