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Category Archives: Politics
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
Anti-Semitism at Easter Procession in Malta
I have already reported about the Easter procession at the Maltese town of Dingli in the light of its publicly humiliating treatment of a child with Down Syndrome. But this was not the only scandal I witnessed that evening: the … Continue reading
Posted in Holocaust, Malta, Photography, Politics, Religion
Tagged anti-semitism, Easter
31 Comments
Malta breaking sanctions against Iran
For months, people have asked “What are you actually doing in Malta?” For months, I incessantly maintained my cover story of being a student and a tourist. At least it was a more comfortable cover story than others I had … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Malta, Politics
6 Comments
German Court allows Racial Profiling
Germany is one of the so-called Schengen countries, which means there are no more border controls. You can enter the country without being stopped, without showing a passport and if you travel by train, car or on foot often even … Continue reading
How to prevent Same-Sex Marriage
Churches, Conservatives, commentators, advocacy groups, politicians, media outlets and other concerned citizens are using all means possible to stop same-sex marriage from becoming legal. They use public information campaigns, they pray, they petition parliaments and file lawsuits in state and … Continue reading
Posted in Family Law, Human Rights, Law, Politics
Tagged equal rights, gay marriage, Human Rights, same-sex marriage
16 Comments
Saint Paul in Malta
Paul the Apostle was on a sea journey from Caesarea (in today’s Israel) to Rome in the year 59 to appear in front of a court there, when he was shipwrecked and managed to get to safety on the island … Continue reading
Posted in History, Human Rights, Malta, Politics, Religion
Tagged asylum, Human Rights, immigration, refugees
28 Comments
Violating Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003
One could argue that parts of this blog are in violation of Section 127 of the UK Communications Act 2003. 127 Improper use of public electronic communications network (1) A person is guilty of an offence if he— (a) sends … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Law, Politics, UK
Tagged blogging, freedom of speech, Human Rights
25 Comments
Malta, the Paradise for Victims of Domestic Violence
8 of March was International Women’s Day. I don’t think much of it, because I am anything but a feminist and because on the other hand I think the legitimate grievances by women (for example in Iran or Saudi Arabia) … Continue reading
How far to the right is Rick Santorum?
Sorry, Mr Santorum, I can’t see you properly. Even on my wide-screen TV, you are still too far to the right.
The inevitable Mr Romney
Despite the inconclusiveness of “Super Tuesday”, it looks like Mitt Romney is slowly but surely crawling towards the nomination of the Republican Party to become its candidate for President of the United States of America. Excitement in a party looks … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 