Category Archives: Freedom of speech

Amazon won’t host Wikileaks but will sell it

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Amazing. First, Amazon kicks Wikileaks from their servers. After this, Amazon releases a Kindle version of the leaked US embassy cables. Apparently Amazon doesn’t mind making money out of the leaks, then. This is especially ludicrous since Amazon stated that … Continue reading →

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“I’m upset so I’ve made a sign”

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

“Nick Clegg, we know you, you’re a fucking Tory too!” This was a popular chant yesterday at Millbank, London, where some 52,000 students protested against the coalition government’s cuts. I was there, rather accidentally, and – apparently having lost all … Continue reading →

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The power of five unknown Norwegians

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

It only takes one Norwegian with eight fingers to punch off any hostile remarks that a group of angry Chinese students can come up with. Last Tuesday (have been too busy to blog) I went to a lecture by Geir … Continue reading →

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