Category Archives for Politics

Support for Israel

TweetI have much stronger feelings for Israel since my trip there; the pleasure of seeing people openly able to display their Judaism. On my return I found myself defending Israeli military action in Syria to stop the transfer of missiles … Continue reading

19. May 2013 by markjl
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Democracy in Egypt

TweetI was reading that democracy is not really present in Egypt despite the revolution. The fears of the population that the transition would be slow and that despite elections, the old regime would still hold power seem to be true … Continue reading

24. February 2013 by markjl
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The solution is: relaunch the building trade

TweetRelaunch the economy by boosting the building trade. Guff! First off I’d like to know why builders should get the money. Second, what the hell. I know that politicians like to feel clever and find all the solutions, that is … Continue reading

13. September 2012 by markjl
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Élections législatives : pas de sièges pour les pro-nucléaires !

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29. May 2012 by markjl
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Who wins dares 2012

TweetWell it seems that the British have successfully replaced the Irish threat with the Muslim threat albeit under the guise of the infamous Al Quaidi and the war rages on, justifying arms production and sales and the modern military state. … Continue reading

19. February 2012 by markjl
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How has society changed?

TweetMost people would say that the arrival of clean piped water in the countryside was a good thing, but are we aware of our dependency on the state and related infrastructures since electricity and water came to the countryside? Should … Continue reading

14. October 2011 by markjl
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L’Europe contre les plantes médicinales

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17. March 2011 by markjl
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The Wall in Israel

Does the The Wall of Shame built in Israel have the support of the Israeli people and if so why? Continue reading

02. March 2011 by markjl
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A sketch of the Middle East: complexity and solutions

A most complex debate, the ‘Middle East’ is perhaps on its way to the road of peace through democracy and change. But that fight is not yet won. There are many discussions yet to have and we hope, fewer bombs and guns. Continue reading

10. February 2011 by markjl
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Understanding and exchange lead to peace

The road to peace in the Middle East is yet unclear and it appears that further troubles are to come yet. But Mubarak can no longer cling to his regime and must go. What now for other nations? Continue reading

03. February 2011 by markjl
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