Category Archives: UK

One More Five-Ring Circus

Posted on Friday, 27th July 2012 by Ozboy

The Games of the XXX Olympiad kick off in a few hours, and I for one won’t be watching.

Posted in UK | 120 Comments

A Mixed Legacy

Posted on Friday, 15th June 2012 by Ozboy

Bella, horrida bella, et Thybrim multo spumantem sanguine cerno. – Virgil, Aeneid VI LXXXVI-LXXXVII Today LibertyGibbert marks the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Enoch Powell, British scholar, poet, soldier, linguist, politician and polymath. How prescient were his views, … Continue reading →

Posted in UK | 24 Comments

An Evening With James Delingpole

Posted on Monday, 30th April 2012 by Ozboy

Today’s LibertyGibbert thread comes to you from Sydney, Australia’s largest city, where this evening I had the great pleasure of listening to James Delingpole, climate warrior and God-Emperor of the blogosphere, speaking live to a packed house.

Posted in Australia, Libertarianism, UK | 48 Comments

Spending More Than We Earn

Posted on Sunday, 4th September 2011 by Ozboy

I’m sure you’re growing a little weary of the farce that Australian politics has become this last week. I’ll keep the previous thread going, with updates as they occur. If, as I suspect, moves begin in Cabinet against Gillard, I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, China, Europe, UK, United States of America | 16 Comments

Playing The Race Card Part II: Anarchy In The UK

Posted on Monday, 15th August 2011 by Ozboy

What do you make of the riots happening in many British cities? I’ve read with some interest the discussion on GE’s blog, although I personally believe the emphasis on race is misplaced.

Posted in UK | 23 Comments

The Firm

Posted on Friday, 29th April 2011 by Ozboy

He’s getting hitched in a few hours. And I’m supposed to be excited.

Posted in Australia, Commonwealth of Nations, UK | 26 Comments