What is the intention of Black Lives Matter and are they the new Khmer Rouge? This brief investigation seeks to determine if the grassroots movement has a desire to replicate a ‘Year Zero’ policy. The philosopher Francis Fukuyama postulated the end of history. Obsessed with his theory that in historical terms humanity had cultivated a…
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Western Civilisation in Decline: Is the Apocalypse Coming?
All Civilisations Collapse: is Western Civilisation in decline and if it is can it be saved? It’s simple to spot a sinking ship. Its framework groans and fractures under pressure. Gallons of violent sea-water drag and pull it into the murky abyss. It ceases all progress, unable to stay afloat. The crew are incapable of…
Chinese Communist Party: is it Reckless to Label Them Nazi’s?
A short study into the Chinese Communist Party and whether it’s reckless to attach the label of Nazi to this oppressive regime. I was accosted by a prostitute on the Bund! “You what?” I can hear you reflecting. It’s not as painful as it appears. Separating Shanghai by the Huangpu River the Bund is a…
Drug Use Among Backpackers: Blood on Their Backpacks!
I recently embarked on an internet quest for some backpacking tips to supplement my own experiences. I stumbled upon (not for the first time) the Broke Backpacker blog (www.brokebackpacker.com). Among the plethora of useful information it features disappointing advice on drug use among backpackers. This comment in particular made me uncomfortable: “Be aware that many…
Should Travel Books be in the Political Section?
“What! You’re going where?” Or “Why the hell you going there for?” How I adore receiving such comments (can you hear the sarcasm screaming from the page?) as I announce my latest travel destination. And f**k me it’s exacerbating! But I resolve not to be irritated by people’s lack of adventure. As such I don’t…
Mother Teresa: Righteous Saint or Fraudulent Fundamentalist (Video)
Mother Teresa fraud! Is the saintly woman a fraud or a misunderstood caring Catholic? After composing a written article on Mother Teresa I embarked on a video project. This is essentially a video of the article that can be located HERE Let me know what you think in the comments section below. My Youtube channel…
Holocaust in Asia: Prisoners S-21 & the Killing Fields
The prisoners at S-21 were ordered to sit and observe in silence the impending torment. Uncertain what tactic ‘Dutch’ would adopt, captives were duty-bound to forcefully fixate on the victim. The muddied white and brown floor tiles were already stained with the gore and discharge from previous violent endeavours, and the brown walls were sullied…
John Stuart Mill and Censorship on the University Campus
John Stuart Mill and Censorship. Imagine taking a ghost by the hand and leading him through a modern developed city. Then visualise his expression as he gapes at the spectacle of 21st Century Western society. Whose ghost would you summon? For me it would be John Stuart Mill. Being shown modern New York or Toronto,…
Khajuraho Temples: Artistic Endeavour or Smut Porn?
Built by the Chandela Dynasty, the group of monuments at Khajuraho in northern India represent a masterpiece of Indian art and sculpture. Just 20 Khajuraho temples remain from an original 85. Built between 950 and 1050 the majestic temples belong to two religions; Hinduism and Jainism. Decorated with sublime sculptures and artwork the temples represent…
Hong Kong Protests: A personal Perspective
Prelude to the Hong Kong protests … June 30th 1997, 23:59 pm. Within moments the clock-hand would make a modest shift and a new day would be ushered in. Then they would be on the cusp of significant change. SP, (special powers as he calls himself, though clearly not his real name) recalls the moment…