The Goldsmiths Islamists (ISOC) & their LGBT & Feminist “Friends”

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Since blogging about this rather bizarre confrontation a few days ago, things have become even weirder and far more bizarre, so much so, that it all warrants a return to take a closer look at ISOC (The Goldsmiths Islamic society). First The Backstory On 30 November 2015 Maryam Namazie gave a talk at Goldsmiths University. She had been … Read more

Why are some inclined to embrace Bullshit as truth?

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We live in a world that is awash with rather a lot of pseudoscientific claims that are pure grade one gold plated Bullshit, and so it is worth thinking about why some are very susceptible to such influences and others demonstrate a robust immunity to it all. A fascinating paper that yields some insights has been published within the journal Judgment … Read more

Goldsmiths Feminist Society stands in solidarity with Goldsmiths Islamic Society

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Much to my complete and utter astonishment, two diametrically opposed ideologies have climbed into bed together at Goldsmiths university in order to publicly oppress and gag those who take a stance for the freedom to believe whatever you wish and the freedom to criticise those that oppose that. So let me explain how this all … Read more

@BBCtrending Attacks #ExMuslimBecause

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Much to my complete surprise, the BBC has taken a rather strange stance that involves criticising ex-Muslims for daring to tweet under #exMuslimBecause their reasons for becoming an ex-muslim – this is rather bizarre. It came to their attention because it was trending hence @BBCtrending discussed it. Maryam tells the story on her blog … I was interviewed by Anne-Marie Tomchak … Read more

ISIS Ducks

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I’m not really a 4chan fan, but I do confess that I find the ISIS Ducks to be rather amusing, it comes via the UK’s Independent … 4Chan is far from the safest or friendliest corner of the internet – but sometimes it comes up with the goods. On a private board on the site this week someone posted … Read more