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Yeah... Carter's low integrity or America's trying to keep their ally's political skeletons in the cupboard; who knows.

Is it worth watching? Yeah, definitely; I've never watched masses of Anime, though I started loads and often got frustrated, but this is one I loved right from beginning to ...

Life was different in Unit E at the state prison outside Newton, Iowa. The toilets and sinks — white porcelain ones, like at home — were in a separate bathroom ...

Ah, yes, old Ev... an interesting band. I feel like Amy Lee is the Art Garfunkel for this generation; great set of tubes, but she just needs someone with real ...

I am firstly a dialectical materialist with an interest in theology: materialists are the only true believers. A Lacanian joke is in order to illustrate the nature of belief: a ...

Tajfel, 1970: Experiments in Intergroup Discrimination . Findings: discrimination can be created simply by creating group membership. No actual difference between the groups is needed. In essence, a h

Revenge! We have tolerated their species too long; as fitting judgement, we must begin the practice of killing and eating them! ... wait a minute...

Episode 43? Oh, yeah :P that's right... yeah, you could say quite a lot. Anyway, here it is if you're wanting it: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

So, I just watched the whole of seasons 1 and 2 of Full Metal Alchemist in one night. Warning! Spoilers ahead! AND THEY KILLED THE BEST CHARACTER AT THE END ...

Revenge is irresponsible, but vengeance is justice. Or summat like that, I forget the real quote. Perhaps, “Nothing is more costly, nothing is more sterile, than vengeance” from Winston Churchill?

Yeah, well, by that logic all my Christian friends in Beirut should have a say in the war crimes trial of the Israeli government, considering they've been bombed more times ...

What, after the First World War? When the victorious countries piled the blame on Germany, leading to the complete destruction of their economy and social system? Forgiveness and a willingness ...

That was something like I was trying to say, only with a good deal more eloquence.

Justice is meant to protect the weak from the strong, or those that would otherwise wrongfully force themselves upon the innocent. Mercy has nothing to do with it. No, that's ...

Yes.