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Nothing in excess
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Nothing in excess
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Here
Posts: 7,496
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I'm aware there is not much the Commonwealth can do to directly change the policies of its member states. It is a ceremonial institution like the British monarchy, the leftovers of the Empire, but it's not just a matter of having a conscience and speaking out... it is actually the Commonwealth's job to promote democracy and human rights. It's the very reason for its existence and yet they are totally apathetic.
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No matter that they act like senile 12-year-olds on the Today programme website - smoking illegal fags to look tough and cool. No matter that Amis coins truly abominable terms like 'the age of horrorism' and when criticised tells people to 'fuck off'. Surely we all chuckle at the strenuous ennui of his salon drawl. Didn't he once accidentally sneer his face off?
- Chris Morris - The Absurd World of Martin Amis
Last edited by BB_Eye; 13-10-2010 at 12:19 AM.
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