American torture

Well said. For the very soul of the country, some people must go to prison for these crimes against humanity, and for ordering crimes against humanity in my name, in your name, in our names. via David Simon | American torture.

Taiwan’s elections and Hong Kong

The recent Taiwanese elections (where broadly pro-independence parties did well versus the ruling party) were mid-term non-presidential election, so should have all the usual caveats about kicking the incumbents when it doesn’t matter so much. The part I...

On evil

A very long read. A must read. You might not agree with it. But read it. http://www.theguardian.com/news/2014/oct/21/-sp-the-truth-about-evil-john-gray