Private agendas & an utter contempt for judicial independence

I didn’t closely follow the Casey Anthony trial that just wrapped up in the US. It was a 3 ring circus of media lynching, unrealistic jury expectations of CSI like evidence and political bullshit. If you are interested in the sordid details of the trial, just Google Casey Anthony and you’ll be up to your [...]

The mobilisation of the angry mob

I, like many others around the world, are anxiously watching the circus surrounding the US Presidential election. While polls are stating Obama is in a clear lead, I can’t help but worry. The old Yogi Berra line, “It ain’t over, till it’s over” comes to mind. Obama was very smart in warning his campaign troops [...]