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Incest and tyranny, Trump fits a pattern

Posted on October 1, 2016 by

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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Patton would have shot Haig: Thoughts on rehabilitating “The Butcher”

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

I was intrigued to hear the other morning on Radio4 that a lecture was to be given today about Field Marshall Haig. The lecturer (Professor Sheffield) suggested that Haig should be reconsidered given the harsh treatment from reassessment of his … Continue reading →

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