January 2011
55 posts
You can take anything, if you want it enough
The first month of 2011 comes to an end, and no doubt January has been a month of change. I think the most obvious is the revolution in the Arab world. No one could have predicted this revolution that these typical tourist states would speak up against their corrupt government. It’s amazing to believe all the events taking place, though for different issues, have been inspired by one man. Mohamed...
“I HATE SEXISM
I HATE OPPRESSION
I HATE IGNORANCE
I HATE IT ALL”
“”The seed of revolution is repression.” - Woodrow Wilson”
“When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.” - Victor Hugo”
Bye Grandpa
I read an article confirming there have been more than 100 deaths during the Egypt protests. My first reaction was empathy towards those who lost their loved ones, but as I grew to examine the events that have taken place these past few a days I got more angry about these deaths. Hearing Mubarak made his government resign made me question as to whether he actually knows the cause for these...
SANDAL ON FACE
This Monday, Semester 2 officially starts, and what better way to start it then a visit from the Israeli Ambassador, Ron Prospor. Now of course you may question, how is this exactly a good question? Well my friend, when Talya Lador-Fresher , the Deputy Ambassador visited The University of Manchester last year, carnage was provoked by pro-Palestinian protestors. They surrounded the car and...
Egypt Police beats →
Egypt protests: ‘People are being hauled out by police and beaten’ - audio
Jack Shenker, the Guardian’s reporter in Cairo, recorded the horrific experience as polic drove them through the city. He was beaten by police alongside protesters last night.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/audio/2011/jan/26/egypt-violence-jack-shenker-arrest-audio
Do give this a listen, its incredibly...
Mubarak, your plane is waiting
I love it. I absolutely love the Arabian revolution on its way. Its obvious Tunisia has made history, and is responsible for present events taking place. I’m sure you have seen the hysteria in Egypt. If not basically protestors are demanding the end of President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year dictatorship. AND IT’S ABOUT TIME TOO! Egyptians fighting back against decades of poverty,...
Systematic Torture on Kashmir
Just like Israel cause pain in Palestine, India does the same to Kashmir. Many Kashmiris have experienced impunity and their human rights violated, by Indian security forces and police. What is wrong with people? I thought going in to such an organization was about making sure others are safe, and making sure the law is practiced properly. Yet they are the criminals. It’s repulsive. In December...
Hippie turned Muslim
Here is John Mohammed Butt, a hippie turned Muslim. He travelled to Afghanistan and Pakistan in 1969, a dope-smoking young hippie and never came home. Whilst his hippie pals matured and returned home, to become accountants, John stayed on. Educating himself at Darul-Uloom Deoband, South Asia’s largest madrassa, (Islamic school); He became fluent in Pashto and studied Islam.
Now John stands...
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Bermuda's truth
I wonder how many people reading this know the intensity of corruption in Bermuda. When you type in the word ‘Bermuda’ the first link on Google search will be promoting information for tourists, accommodation, restaurants, events and activities. But what about reality? Sure it is beautiful, and tourists get a sense of adventure and colour, but what about the residents who are scared for their...
At least 31 killed and 130 injured in a suspected...
Condolences and sympathy to those affected. It’s crazy how one second you’re simply boarding back home, ready for your flight, and then suddenly a bomb kills and injures many.
The world is so unstable…
Soldiers sentence represents no justice
It’s crazy how narcissistic the military are. This world really has become greedy for money. It’s seems the value of money now comes before the value of human life.
In Kuala Lampur, human rights activists are protesting on the jail term given to 3 Indonesian soldiers who tortured 2 innocent Papuan civilians. The soldiers were given a sentence less than a year; 8- 10 months. Apparently...
“THE EDUCATED DIFFER FROM THE UNEDUCATED AS THE LIVING FROM THE DEAD.”
– Aristotle
israel need volunteers?
I’m pretty sure it is Palestine with torn roads, and broken windows. I’m pretty sure it is the people of Palestine with torn hearts and broken souls. The death toll in Palestine is higher than Isreal, right? The people of Palestine are those who deserve the world’s time and money, right? Then why did I see an advert concerning ‘VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL’ being advertised on facebook. Yes my friend, just...
Clueless Cameron Chats Crap
David Cameron seemed very eager yet nervous when announcing the changes to the NHS. Maybe because he knew his speech would be received with disgust. You’d think after studying at Oxford, he’d know the difference between right and wrong. But alas; I guess you can’t pay nor buy general knowledge. We all know that these plans are a big step towards privatization. It baffles me how he believes this...
I think one of the reasons for the increase...
“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter...”
It wasn't suicide. It was murder.
“I’m travelling, Mother. Forgive me. Reproach and blame is not going to be helpful. I’m lost and it’s out of my hands. Forgive me if I didn’t do as you told me and disobeyed you. Blame the era in which we live, Don’t blame me. I am now going and I will not be coming back. Notice I haven’t cried and no tears have fallen from my eyes. There is no more room for reproach or blame in the age of...
A week of racism in Israel
I am in love with this piece of writing. If you love Al-Jazeera as much as I do then our conversations would be pretty legendary. Mya Guarnieri writes an incredible article on the issue of Israelis protesting in support of a religious edict forbidding Jews from selling or leasing homes or land to Arabs. This happened 70/80 years ago but between white and black, where laws were passed disallowing...
Tunisia. Tunisia. Tunisia.
Tunisia. Over the past few days we see turmoil and rampage flood our television screens and newspapers.
Tunis erupts with political carnage and backwards ignorance. In the last 48 hours Tunisia has had 3 different presidents. Freedom of speech and an intention to better oneself has led to the Tunisia revolt, where residents and tourists are locked in hotels and homes fearing their lives. I...
