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Lee Griffin About Lee: Former students' union president and intermitent blogger since the turn of the century, who's aim is to promote objective thinking and a break from partisan politics when discussing the issues of the day. Contact him.

Is it time to ignore the threat of "terrorism"?

Mon 3rd Mar 2008

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The political landscape has been undeniably altered since the attacks in New York on September the 11th, and to some degree the 7th of July bombings in London. Aside from the IRA attacks in the UK (conveniently forgotten in modern rhetoric) the western world had not seen anything like what happened in 2001, at least that's what we say to ourselves. I for one wonder just how true, or at least relevant, that is...

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Politalks Delay

Mon 3rd Mar 2008

Hey to all looking for Politalks this week. I'm afraid that there is a slight delay on it this week and so will be available tomorrow. This trend will be repeated for the next couple of episodes as I have commitments for the next couple of weekends. Unless I state otherwise you can expect the weeks episodes to be posted on a Monday, but I'll always inform you of when it may be delayed such as this week!

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So what the hell is going on, Labour are slumping in the polls and yet those most naturally in their shadow able to take their place (the Lib Dems) are failing to capitalise in the polls. And even though the Tories are enjoying high times so much they must think it's the 80's all over again (in more ways than one) they have failed to deliver one serious or credible attack against the government that would show them to be the true heir's to the throne. So to speak. Anyway, on with this weeks Politalks. NSFW as usual, transcript can be found if you go through to read more!