Nosemonkey's EUtopia

In search of a European identity

November 22, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Where next for democracy?

The New Republic analyses potential Democrat candidates for the 2008 elections (registration required, or try BugMeNot). Dismissing the ones who’ve had a lot of speculation already � the likes of John Edwards, Howard Dean, Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama � … Continue reading

November 21, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Female ethnic minority politicians

A couple of nice profiles in the Sunday Times today which make interesting reading. One of Condoleeza Rice, riding high as the new US Secretary of State, and another of the Dutch Muslim politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, currently in hiding … Continue reading

November 19, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Tony Blair to face impeachment

Well well well… Of course, it’s not going to get anywhere, but still – it’s the first time in nearly two centuries that an impeachment motion has made it to the Commons order paper, so this may prove to be … Continue reading

November 18, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Sensitivity

Remember the outrage with Ken Bigley’s death? Noticed the lack of the same over Margaret Hassan? The former a guy who went to Iraq for a quick buck, fully aware of the dangers, the latter an aid worker who spent … Continue reading