I know I'm being naive... naive enough to believe in the basic principles of democracy;  Freedom of thought,  freedom of speech etc etc so its with much concern I see another example of it being eroded by mediaeval doctrines and attitudes towards such freedoms. Satire , political satire has always been a core tool of the electorate to attract attention to possible faults with our governing bodies .... it plays an important role in the balance of power between the ruling class and the ordinary people.

So this news article tweaked my sensitivities on the issue:

India vows crackdown on offensive internet content

Mr Sibal is reportedly upset over tampered photos of Congress party leaders. India has vowed to crack down on offensive internet content, accusing web firms of failing to cooperate. Communications Minister Kapil Sibal met officials from Google, Facebook and other websites on Monday.

On Tuesday he said the firms had told him they were unable to take action.  He said the government would introduce guidelines to ensure "blasphemous material" did not appear on internet. Doctored photos of the PM and Sonia Gandhi have angered the government.

FULL STORY: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-16044554

We see an ever increasing encroachment by mediaeval doctrines , such as religion, in the vocabulary of democracy .... when does poking fun, making a criticism or drawing a none to flattering satirical picture of a public servant become blasphemy ... something that thankfully we have managed to get rid of in the UK. Though, there again, we see certain vocal minority groups in the UK, pushing for its re-introduction. Oh dear .... back to the dark ages we go.  

There are not many things that would make me bare arms and fight to the end for .... but democracy is at the top of my list ..... The day I bow before the fanciful dictates of any religious doctrine, will be when my body lies prone and still !  

Those who value these freedoms, value them as a birth right,  had better wake up and start voicing concern at the growing tide of theocratic manipulation of  democratic principles, wether it be in India or the UK !!

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15996848

I know if I was with Yahoo exactly what I'd do .... Delete! delete! delete!!!

In the search for profit we see once again how greed excuses morality. Deal with the devil at your peril ........ If you have registered with Yahoo .... all you personal data, banking info, perchasing habits will be owned by the worlds largest dictatorship. A system that has NO respect for individual rights.

What you gona do with your Yahoo ......??

Shares in Yahoo rose on reports that China's Alibaba Group was preparing a takeover bid with private equity firms Blackstone and Bain Capital.

Yahoo shares ended Thursday trading on the Nasdaq tech exchange 3.3% higher, having been 4.8% up at one point.  Full story :  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15996848

This little anecdote, though trivial on the face of it, actually paints  a clear picture of the kind of flawed  person we elect to administer our governance.

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The governor of Kansas has apologised for his office's over-reaction to a disparaging tweet from a teenager sent during a visit to the state capitol.

Emma Sullivan, 18, tweeted last week that Governor Sam Brownback "sucked" and "#heblowsalot".But after the governor's office saw the tweet and complained, she was told by her school to write an apology.

Her Twitter following has risen from 61 to 12,000 - four times the number of Gov Brownback's followers.

On Monday, the governor said in a statement: "My staff over-reacted to this tweet, and for that I apologise. Freedom of speech is among our most treasured freedoms."

Ms Sullivan has said she was the tweet was intended as a joke with her friends, but she spent almost an hour in the principal's office over it.

While listening to the governor's remarks in a hall full of students at the Kansas State Capitol on Monday of last week, the teenager tweeted: "Just made mean comments at gov. brownback and told him he sucked, in person #heblowsalot."The Shawnee Mission School District said on Monday it would not force the teenager to write an apology."The issue has resulted in many teachable moments concerning the use of social media," it said in a statement. "The district does not intend to take any further action on this matter."

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My question is IF freedom of speech IS actually one of your most valued treasures ..... Why did your department acting under your control .... try and snuff it out, in the first place.....????

Once again we see a politician squirming after the event.

The man is a liar. An in your face blatant liar.

A c**ks**king fcuking liar!!

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"Aye see you pal..... but I bet ya cani see them robbin you blind ... dumb fucks! "

In 1999 Labour and Liberal Democrats secretly made 6,000 MILES of SCOTLAND'S SEA - ENGLISH by moving Scotland's marine boundaries from Berwick-up-on-Tweed to Carnoustie. This unjust act was secretly passed without the consent of the Scottish People.

Now 15% of oil and gas revenues of the Scottish sector of the North Sea which was previously attributed to the Scottish economy, £2.2 Billion in 2008, is now being attributed to the English economy.

This amount of money is more than the proposed public sector cuts per year as experts forecast that Westminster will after the Holyrood elections, cut the Scottish budget by £35 Billion over the next 15 years which equate to £2.16 Billion per year.

And you are to fucking dumb to realise whats happening .... central belt knob heads!

YOU ARE BEING ROBBED!!!!!!.... or maybe not, if you consider yourself English??