Monthly Archives: April 2017

George Monbiot, about Syria…

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

I write this open letter, George, because you have been using your public platform to defend claims about Syria that I fear may be damaging for its people. Most recently, you blogged a note about the 4th April chemical incident … Continue reading →

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Who to believe about Syria?

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

I’m no expert about Syria, so why these blogposts? The initial stimulus was realising that people of good will and similar ethics can have some markedly contrasting views of the situation in Syria.  This was a puzzle to me. And given … Continue reading →

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Chemical Attacks in Syria: is Assad responsible?

Posted on April 15, 2017 by

The use of chemical weapons on 4th April in Syria, which prompted the American bombing of an airfield, was blamed on Syrian government forces by the US and UK.[1] UK ambassador to the UN, Matthew Rycroft, has stated scientists at … Continue reading →

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Green Party On Syria

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

I have supported the Green Party for as long as it has existed within the UK.  I think its speakers often make more sense than most other politicians. However, the statement on Syria, by co-leaders Caroline Lucas and Jonathan Bartley, … Continue reading →

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A Theory of Bullshit II: Serious Stuff

Posted on April 7, 2017 by

Serious Bullshit, I suggested previously,[1] was exemplified in the justification offered for the US-led destruction of Iraq. The specific lie deployed initiating it – concerning alleged WMD – has long since been exposed. But a particular lie may be merely … Continue reading →

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