Monthly Archives: September 2009

They mean what they say

Posted on September 18, 2009 by John Robson

A lot of bloodthirsty maniacs out there want to blow us up. What are we meant to do about people who don’t take it seriously?
On Monday, the Israeli Embassy invited me to meet Dr. Jonathan Fine of the International Institute … Continue reading →

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Madely in the morning, September 11

Posted on September 11, 2009 by John Robson
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Advertisements for himself

Posted on September 11, 2009 by John Robson

There’s a lot of excitement in the press about the Liberals’ new campaign ads. So perhaps I could request 37 seconds of your time on the subject.
I pick 37 seconds for two reasons. First, that’s how long the incredibly exciting … Continue reading →

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Madely in the morning, September 4

Posted on September 4, 2009 by John Robson
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When pistol packing was normal

Posted on September 4, 2009 by John Robson

In Alan Garner’s novel The Weirdstone of Brisinghamen, the stolid British farmer Gowther Mossock is awakened by his dog barking at a sinister little intruder returned to prowl round his farm so he fetches his shotgun. His wife says “Watch … Continue reading →

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