Tag Archives: terrorism

#terrorism has no race/religion.

Posted on May 23, 2017 by henry tapper

When the IRA bombed #manchester people didn’t blame the Irish, yet are so quick to condemn Muslims/Islam, #terrorism has no race/religion.  Jo Bishop (twitter)     There is no lesson to be learned from senseless violence, much as we might … Continue reading →

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Get a grip and a sense of humour

Posted on March 23, 2017 by henry tapper

The sky is full of helicopters and the streets wail with sirens. It is 9 am on the morning after the latest “terrorist” attack and Westminster and the City are on red alert. One nutter decided to go on the … Continue reading →

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Imaginary terror exposed

Posted on August 30, 2013 by henry tapper

The decision by the House of Commons not to agree (even in principle) to Britain’s military intervention in Syria was surprising and uplifting. There will be three immediate consequences. 1. We will not open yet another front on the war … Continue reading →

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