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Politics

Politics. The word acts as an instant turn off. Some people seem to have a command inserted into their brain that tells them to look the other way whenever it is being discussed. Some people think that all politics involves is a bunch of old men in grey suits who appear on your TV sets every few years to ask for you to vote for them. Some people couldn't care less about it. Those people are wrong. Those people are displaying either ignorence or downright contempt for humanity.

For apathy is the greatest weapon in the hands of the oppressers. It acts to maintain ignorence. It acts to cover up the abuses of power. It acts to maintain the system we live in. It acts as a smokescreen covering your eyes and allowing Genocide, oppression and violence to take place. It acts as a poison inside your Brain allowing you to be controlled and to be told what to do. It acts to perpetuate the myths about societies and countries all over the world: "The land of the free", "A history of Tolerance", "A free country", "A force for good throughout history". Just some of the myths that have prevailled in an atmosphere of ignorence. Apathy lets so much abuse and suffering go unchecked.

But there is no excuse any more. The internet allows for people to explore myths and realise these absurdaties. It allows for openness and for anyone to learn. It allows for anyone to go and read anything and think about it for themselves. Never has the been a greater time to become interested in politics. There are many sites out there where information can be gathered and anyone can go and visit these sites. Anyone can now have their say on politics. The important thing is to realise that it is important, relevant and interesting.

That is why this page has been created. It will in time carry links to great politics sites as well as articles - some argumentative, some informative written by myself and anyone else who wants to have a go. I'll put the best ones up here alongside my own. Together we can bring the message of change that needs to be brought. Together we can contribute in our own small way in overthrowing this unjust system and replacing it with a fairer, just society.

"On this issue of human freedom, if you assume that there's no hope, you guarantee there will be no hope. If you assume that there is an instinct for freedom, that there are opportunities to change things, that hope is possible, then hope may be justified, and a better world may be built. That's your choice.''

-Noam Chomsky

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing"

-Albert Einstein

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act"

George Orwell

Articles Here are some articles I (and others) have written on Politics

1. No to the free market - an essay arguing against global free market capitalism.
2. Presidency 2000 - David McReynolds explains why he's standing for president.
3. The EU - comments about the right wing view of the EU

More to come in the future. If you have a reply to anything I've written Mail me and I'll print the best responses

Links

Here are some links to the best politics resources on the net.

Z is perhaps the best resource I have found on the net. Containing an extensive collection of articles, essays and links to other sites. Its ParEcon section is very good. Also contains the Chomsky archive. If you want to learn and read inspiring articles then make this your first spot.

Link to the McReynolds 2000 campaign.

Soon there will be a seperate page for links

(more to come)

Humour and Latest News Humour

1. Be Patient -A page dedicated to Blairs favourite phrase
2. JFK's death -A slightly alternative look at the nets favourite conspiracy theory subject