“Michael Moore in TrumpLand”, Moore’s tenth feature-length film, was put together in 11 days in order to get it out to audiences before the election. “You get the feeling that Moore was quite spooked by the Brexit vote; he brings … Continue reading
“Donald Trump versus Hilary Clinton is on. It’s shaping up to be the most vicious, divisive election in living memory. Continuing to stoke outrage and controversy and behind in the polls Matt Frei asks if Donald Trump can really make … Continue reading
It is extraordinary to see the extent of sexism in US in 2014. It is not only the obvious ‘big’ issues like unequal pay, limited career prospects and curtailed reproductive rights. There is also the sexism that is present in the media and governing … Continue reading
Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott has a reputation for crass behaviour and, well, stupidity. Although he was born in London, UK, he is strongly of the view that Australia should clamp down on immigration. A gaffe-prone winker, Abbott is rarely … Continue reading
In a cock-up that could have come straight from the pen of Armando Iannucci, UKIP held a carnival in Croydon to try and maintain the pretence that they are not a racist party. Farage bottled it again, apparently fearing that … Continue reading
In Nigel Farage’s alleged apology to the Romanian people for being racist, he repeated the allegations he made about Romanian’s and crime. The three main points he made were headline catching but all were, typically, wrong. Video © BBC / Channel … Continue reading
Demonstrating a breathtaking lack of self-awareness, last Sunday, Andrew Neil mentioned yet again how surprising it is that UKIP have increased their support even though many of their leading members and candidates have been exposed as racists and homophobes. Perhaps … Continue reading
I was beginning to give-up hope that Farage would be properly called to account when today on LBC 97.3, James O’Brien had a brief (22 minute) encounter with him. Despite the time constraints, O’Brien struck a blow for the good … Continue reading
In 2009, UKIP carefully edited a speech made in the European parliament so that its meaning was changed from the European parliament “is involved in making 75% of EU laws” i.e. the laws are the result of a democratic process … Continue reading
Talk about having egg on your face! Video © UKIP & Channel 4 / ITN *************************************************** Facts matter. “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts” Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan If you want to know the … Continue reading
The UK Independence Party faced renewed embarrassment over its links with a wealthy retired businessman as a new poll showed it had surged to record levels of support among voters. …The poll for ITV News coincided with the disclosure that … Continue reading
I Am Incorrigible 