Category Archives: public opinion

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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Tyrants, Incest and the Trumps (revised)

Posted on August 20, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

We know from history, that tyrants display a disordered eros, an erotic longing, to rule others. The tyrant’s desire to rule others is often accompanied by other appetites for food, drink, drugs, and sex. In particular, their sexuality and its … Continue reading →

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A response to Matthew Scott on the Goddard Inquiry

Posted on August 12, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

Matthew Scott, hereafter Mr Scott, has written a blog on Justice Lowell Goddard’s resignation as the Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). [1]He explains in his opening paragraphs that the resignation is unsurprising. The Inquiry has … 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 Andrew Sullivan is wrong about America, Trump, and extreme democracy

Posted on June 19, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

In a provocative essay, Andrew Sullivan suggests America is an extreme democracy ripe for tyranny.[1] America’s multiculturalism, sexual freedom, disrespect for any authority or expertise and intolerance of any inequality whether earned or natural characterise its extremism. These characteristics challenge … Continue reading →

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Does the United Kingdom have the rule of law?

Posted on April 26, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

‘Wherever law ends, tyranny begins’. –John Locke The question seems odd, almost quixotic. In a country that prides itself on Magna Carta with a long history of common law, it seems a question that need not be asked. this seems … Continue reading →

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Who believes that no one ever looks the other way when abuse occurs?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

We are told that various public figures, such as Edward Heath, could not have committed any of the crimes as they were surrounded with security. The police or security forces were present so such behaviour could not occur. If the … Continue reading →

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Lord Bramell’s apology: A response to Matthew Scott

Posted on February 3, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

On his blog, Mr Scott asks and answers two questions.[1] Should the Metropolitan Police now apologise to Lord Bramall? What will happen to the main witness, “Nick”, if the police come to regard his evidence as unbelievable? The questions show … Continue reading →

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Is the Prime Minister’s Office institutionally corrupted by Murdoch’s influence?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

In politics, politicians succeed to the extent that they can gain support for their policies. In particular, they need public support or at least to avoid public resistance. They need public support to defend their policies against those who oppose … Continue reading →

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When the whitewash of a cover up unravels: why archives matter

Posted on August 10, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

What people most remember about Watergate, aside from President Nixon decision to resign the presidency, are the investigations and hearings that lead to his resignation. The film All the President’s Men, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, was a huge … Continue reading →

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