Tag: freedom of expression

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Depiction of the Spiral of Violence

Or, rather, of violence against violence + terrorism against terrorism. Among the marchers against terrorism and for freedom of expression we find leaders from France, Denmark, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, Russia, the U.S., Israel, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Bahrein and Ukraine. What do they have in common? A deep belief in violence – violence of various types: 9-10 of them presently fighting foreign wars (mostly against or … Continue reading Depiction of the Spiral of Violence

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Afterthoughts, Danmark, Eftertanker, Ethics and values, International affairs, Irak, Iran, Iraq Wars, ISIS, Israel-Palestine, Media criticism, Mellemøsten, Middle East, Militarism, New Cold War, Nuclear weapons, Terrorism and fearology, Terrorisme & frygtologi, Tidsånden, Tilbageblik, Zeitgeist

Europe’s 9/11 moment ?

I believe this is going to be an iconic image of something that will be a turning point in Europe and, likely too, the generalised West. Is this the 9/11 moment for Europe? Whether intended or not, the government leaders marching in Paris today will tomorrow begin a special ‘war on terror’ in Europe – clamping down on all of us, curtailing freedoms – including … Continue reading Europe’s 9/11 moment ?

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