Category Archives: censorship

Theresa May, Brexit and the lost imperial past of a Global Britain

Posted on October 11, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

Theresa May has flattered her party and she wants to seduce the public. Despite the harsh economic reality, she has offered a dream that re-imagines the UK’s imperial past as a bright future. Her post Brexit path is towards a … Continue reading →

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Incest and tyranny, Trump fits a pattern

Posted on October 1, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

Incest is an abuse of power. The incest, though, is more than physical abuse as it can include emotional or psychological elements. From ancient times, incest was shunned for its effect on the family and more widely on society. For … Continue reading →

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Mike Cernovich, propaganda and the Truth

Posted on September 21, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

In an interesting film, Mike Cernovich (hereafter MC) says that he is tired of mainstream media propaganda.[1] He does not believe that the media covered the conventions correctly. He sets out to the tell the truth about the conventions, the … Continue reading →

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A commentary on Zizek: either stop talking or stop thinking

Posted on June 27, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

In the immediate aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo shootings in Paris, Slavoj Zizek wrote a column for the Guardian.[1] Hs purported goal was to help us, the West, think about or even think through the shootings. One imagines that he … Continue reading →

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Why is the Queen silent on Hillsborough?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

The Queen has not made a public statement about the Hillsborough finding of fact. Despite, 96 citizens being unlawfully killed, she is silent. In 2007 when 56 UK citizens died in a terrorist attack, she and other members of the … Continue reading →

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In the UK, political philosophy is a pre-crime

Posted on December 15, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Only a brave self-confident community can tolerate a man uncompromisingly dedicated to the open quest for truth. –Harry Neumann On the surface, the idea seems to be ludicrous like something Philip K. Dick might write. He coined the term “pre-crime”[1] … Continue reading →

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“Can’t you take a joke?” Charlie Hebdo, tolerance, and why the joke is on the West

Posted on July 28, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Freedom of speech and the freedom of the press are considered important for a free society. Both of these freedoms support the common opinion that binds a society together.[1] The freedom to philosophize is the source for these freedoms. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Why is the Goddard Inquiry a threat to the Crown?

Posted on July 25, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

The inquiry threatens the UK regime’s very fabric. What the recent Cabinet Office documents indicate is that the powerful pedophile predators were known.[1] The Crown knew about them. The police had files on them. The Home Office and the Cabinet … Continue reading →

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Can the Goddard Inquiry succeed when civil servants hide the secrets?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, also known as the Goddard Inquiry, has started in the UK.[1] This long overdue Inquiry will “investigate whether public bodies and other non-state institutions have taken seriously their duty of care to protect … Continue reading →

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Libertarianism’s hidden shadow: Tyranny

Posted on July 5, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

For most people the word libertarian makes them think of liberty. Libertarians want to ensure individual freedom. At the same time, people will seek libertarianism as opposed to tyranny. Despite the surface belief, I argue that it hides a tyrannical … Continue reading →

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