Former Mexican President Surrenders War on Drugs
After fighting a bloody and unwinnable “War on Drugs” for over a decade, writes Gareth Allen, is a former President admitting defeat?
Dave Saves Us From The Milk Snatcher
Our heroic Prime Minister saved your children’s milk today. That is if you believe the spin. Gareth Allen smells a rat.
A Pride of Popes – A Brief History of Christianity
As we gear up to host the Holy Father, shock news emerges that he might not be our real dad. Gareth Allen checks the DNA of Christianity and comes up with some other candidates.
Global Meltdown Glossary #6: Double Dip
Britain is on the verge of a double dip recession. It’s the classic story of a dysfunctional rebound romance, writes Gareth Allen, and Dave’s the lucky guy.
Vince Cable – An Impossible Situation
After three months in the cabinet, Vince Cable is wrestling with an impossible political situation. The real question, says Gareth Allen, is how long he will last.
Who Will Buy This Nuclear Submarine?
As George Osborne hands the bill for Trident to Liam fox, Gareth Allen speculates that some heavyweight voices of dissent will start appearing from within the MoD.
Beating The Egg
Yesterday Gavin Reid was imprisoned for throwing an egg at a politician. Gareth Allen looks at the problem from the politician’s point of view. How to handle the egg…
Islam “Not A Religion” According to Tennessee Republican
Tennessee Lt-Gov Ron Ramsey yesterday questioned whether Islam was actually a religion. Gareth Allen writes that this silly man is playing right into the hands of Osama Bin Laden.
Looking Backwards, Not Forwards
The time has come for an international inquiry into the Iraq War. Gareth Allen looks at why the US Senate can’t be trusted.
Tory Sleaze Oozes Over Clegg
One of the Coalition Goverment’s first spending decisions now appears to have been influenced by a Tory party donor. Gareth Allen wonders if anyone told the Lib Dems.
The Legal Concept of Compassion
A year after his release, Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi remains stubbornly alive. The US Senate are starting to get a bit miffed but, writes Gareth Allen, it’s just tough luck.
Your Opinion Matters – Unless You’re Wrong
Times are hard in the UK. The Chancellor is asking for your opinion on how to save money. Rather like selecting the method of your own execution. Gareth Allen writes about it.
All Alone in a Foxhole
Now he’s in Government, poor old Liam Fox is discovering that ministering is not as easy as it looked. Gareth Allen sympathises as Liam looks to the arms industry to help.
The OTS – Osborne’s Good Idea
Please don’t tell anyone, but Gareth Allen today found himself agreeing with the millionaire George Osborne. He wrote this before having a lie down.
South America Leads The Way
In contrast with Africa, Latin America is adopting a much more progressive attitude towards same-sex partnerships. Gareth Allen reports on Argentina.
Another Success For Vatican PR
Gareth Allen looks at the latest PR disaster coming out of Rome. What would Mandelson do?
NHS: The Beginning of the End
Andrew Lansley yesterday announced the beginning of the end of the NHS. Gareth Allen describes how the Tories waved a white flag to the profiteering of private companies.
Global Meltdown Glossary #5: Consumer Prices Index
The latest edition of TCI’s guide to the end of the world covers George Osborne’s latest wheeze to kick you while you’re down.
Anglican Alternative Reality
As the Anglican Church lurches closer to homophobic, misogynistic self-destruction, Gareth Allen draws a comparison with the real world.
Atheism in the Islamic World
Continuing our analysis of atheism around the world, Gareth Allen looks at the huge range of political systems in the Islamic world.
Freedom Of Religion, Not Freedom From Religion
One nation under god. The history of the United States is steeped in religion and, despite a clearly defined separation of church and state, there are precious few non-believers in political office. Gareth Allen reports.
Mosquito – Coalition Govt Not Interested
The Coalition Government spoke this week for the first time on the issue of Mosquito devices. Gareth Allen looks at Nick Herbert’s dismissal of civil liberties.
Private Healthcare Scanning
Private Health Screenings, or “MOT Body Scans,” are the latest method of separating fools from their money. Do they fill a crucial gap in the healthcare market? Or, as Gareth Allen argues here, are they an expensive distraction?
Greenpeace Rebranding BP
A decade ago, BP spent millions of pounds rebranding themselves “beyond petroleum.” Now they are beyond the pale. Greenpeace launched a competition to subvert the BP logo, and the internet obliged. Here are some of the best entries.