Author Archives: Andreas Moser
Women and Children First
“Women and children first” as practised around the world: “Women and children first” as practised by President Bashar al-Assad of Syria: (Zur deutschsprachigen Version dieses Artikels: Frauen und Kinder zuerst.)
London Olympics vs. Human Rights
We have become accustomed to undemocratic countries being awarded Football World Cups or to European Football Championships being held in countries like Ukraine with less than optimal respect for human rights. (Although Ukraine at least has the hottest political protesters … Continue reading
First Trailer for James Bond “Skyfall”
“Skyfall” is the new James Bond film, and it’s due to be released on 26 October 2012. Since “Quantum of Solace” in 2008, we have been waiting for 4 years for this new James Bond film. Taking into account that “Casino … Continue reading
Equality versus Sufficiency
The second paper in my second-year module Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy as part of my MA in Philosophy had to discuss the conflict between egalitarianism and the sufficiency criterion. Here are my thoughts on this, as always confined by the strict limit of … Continue reading
No review of “The Dictator”
I liked Sascha Baron Cohen as “Borat“ and as “Ali G”, his Günter-Wallraff-like fake identities. With both characters, Cohen was able to reveal a lot about those around him because they felt like they could talk more openly. Some of … Continue reading
The Most Important Investment Advice
My # 1 investment advice: If you still have money left when you die, you have done something wrong. Also consider advice # 2 and # 3.
France, don’t worry about the rich leaving you.
France, first of all congratulations on getting rid of xenophobic Mr Sarkozy. Because of Mr Hollande’s proposed 75% tax rate on incomes of more than 1 million €, some rich residents of France have threatened to leave France. Where do … Continue reading
London is ready for World War III
So we have the 2012 Summer Olympics coming to town. As a Londoner, I am not excited. A busy, crowded and polluted city like London needs two more weeks of a massive rumpus like a hole in its head. And … Continue reading
Malta says “Thank You”
My assignment in Malta has come to an end and I am about to embark on the next adventure, but the people of Malta will not easily forget my stay with them. With my magnificent photos and my investigative reporting, … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 