My Interaction With the World

In response to: "Muslim Extremists Foiled in Terror Plot?" 1183 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

oh I couldnt agree more on this subject. more…

In response to: "George Galloway's Ranting Interview" 1200 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

He is a prima donna, always has been. Lets face it he is a Scotsman and everyone knows that each and every Scot is born complete with their own soap box. Usually the Scots confine the activity of standing on their soap box and having a rant to the many public houses which line the streets of this fair land and occasionally one or two of them escape more…

In response to: "First Rejection!" 1218 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Thanks Nan.....

I'm sure I'll find a way out of my current situation and yes, I would rather be in it here than in Indonesia.

:) more…

In response to: "First Rejection!" 1218 days old
by nan29 [Member]

Matt, in Indoensia, job vacancies mostly are limited to those between 20-35. More than 35 years old, you are finished!
However, I hope that it is only in Indonesia and not in any other countries, moreover in western countries that usually are more advanced so that the people don't think that people more than 35 years old are considered not el more…

In response to: "Labour Madness!" 1222 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Hi Steph... It's good to see we agree on something lol

I do think there might be a case for the legalisation of some drugs but would be concerned with the legalisation of anything which can increase the risk to people and property through drug-related activities. :)

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In response to: "Labour Madness!" 1226 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]

I agree with you on this :) It is absolute madness. Maybe they should think about legalising drugs use and sale through licenced vendors and try and take the crime out of it. more…

In response to: "Labour Madness!" 1230 days old
by faffajane ^Pro

Everything they seem to do is mad, so not really surprised by this. Like all politicians, nothing is thought through, afterall, they sit in offices and don't do much else. Oh I know that I get told they go out and meet ppl like us but have you ever really seen anyone in Government let alone been asked for your opinion? The one and only time I ev more…

In response to: "Goofy Auctions on Ebay!" 1230 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

lol.. yes.. I seen your Zidane video earlier on. Madness or what!! more…

In response to: "Goofy Auctions on Ebay!" 1230 days old
by rithompson [Member]

Hehe! Sounds like my own weird ebay blog! :))

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In response to: "Senseless, Evil and Preventable?" 1233 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Hi Nan.

It is a tragic story and one I continue to follow. What I found amazing though is that it was only today that I could recall the two girls names from memory rather than having to look at their names from my blog!

Have I really became so desentised to such events?

Thanks
Matt more…

In response to: "Senseless, Evil and Preventable?" 1233 days old
by nan29 [Member]

This is a very terrifying news, Matt :(
I think this guy deserved to get death sentence as soon as possible! more…

In response to: "Your Own Personal Library?" 1236 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Thanks for your remarks. I'm still fairly new at it all so treading rather carefully until I'm more settled but it's certainly proving to be very informative and fun, including your own contributions :) more…

In response to: "Your Own Personal Library?" 1236 days old
by Znethru ^Pro

Helpful link. Nice blogging style. I see you have already befriended Varsha Kale! more…

In response to: "Your Own Personal Library?" 1237 days old
by eastkurd [Member]

its 23:07 i just login and see ur comment i visit that link now.thanks for ur link&comment more…

In response to: "Senseless, Evil and Preventable?" 1237 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Hi Abilene and thanks for your comments which sad to say are spot on. more…

In response to: "Senseless, Evil and Preventable?" 1237 days old
by Abilene [Member]

I understand why you want to know more. I am so tired of seeing so much hype in the media about a metatarsal or a yellow card or a red card. Now dont get me wrong I am NOT anti world cup but come on, enough is enough when the front page is dominated continually by eleven men chasing a ball and yet the real news might start on about page 3 or 4. more…

In response to: "A perfect start to the weekend!" 1242 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Hi Nan,

Yes, it certainly does leave you standing feeling kind of helpless. The good news is that although in plaster they were able to manipulate the bones back into place rather than put a pin in. Also he doesn't seem to be in so much pain post plaster and is back home with us. Still, it won't be much of a summer holiday for him with more…

In response to: "A perfect start to the weekend!" 1242 days old
by nan29 [Member]

It reminds me of an accident that made my daughter's chin hurt and it needed operating. My feeling was just like yours, I really wanted to change the position, I was the one to be operated. :)
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In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1245 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Either way you cut it there are going to be problems and I'd have to say that I'd prefer those problems were weighed in favour of children and not the pedophiles. It is a clear demonstration of just how confused, ineffective and incompetent the political system of the day is when such a situation can/will exist. more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1245 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

There is a problem with Not revealing this information in Scotland. In England it has been decided to make this information public... what effect do you think this will have on Scotland. Common sense tells me that convicted paedophiles once released will head North of the Border where their anonymity will be protected. Doesn't Cathies Idea seem abs more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1246 days old
by  [Visitor]

Well said. more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

I noted on your blog this idea that paeodophila was like an uncontrollable drive like hunger and above you describe it like an illness. If that is the case then is jail the appropriate penalty? I sometimes think that it'd be far better to have pedophile communities isolated from the rest of society and denied any access to children but when I try t more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

yes I have a great interest in all things criminological/sociological/philosophical and political - in general the social sciences as a whole.
I agree that the breakdown in society in relation to justice and respect began in the 'liberal' 60's and 70's, we are now paying the price for adopting such policies wholesale with disregard for their more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

With reference to the comment regarding capital punishment being too quick a penance for committing Murder I tend to agree. I read Ian Brady's book 'The Gates of Janus' when studying criminology and he too came to that conclusion, he wrote something to the effect that he wished that the death penalty hadnt been abolished because being locked up in more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by  [Visitor]

Some people are just plain evil and no amount of rehabilitation is going to change that. We've seen several cases recently where criminals, be they paedophiles or violent cases, are set free only to reoffend in the most disastrous way. Why should society endure and taxpayers pay for the upkeep of these ne'erdowells and the law abiding citizens of t more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

I can only agree with your above remarks :) more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by Scotsmanmatt [Member]

Hi Robel..

For many years I have debated with myself the issue of capital punishment with the conclusion that where there is absolutely incontrovertible evidence that no reasonable person could dispute then it is the appropriate penalty where life is taken. The question is of course whether or not such a high standard could ever be att more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by  [Visitor]

You said it. As long as there can be no mistake. Did you see the video? No mistake. more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

oh no not capital punishment!!!!! We cannot have capital punishment because we have a fallible justice system - I would vote for capital punishment if there were no chance of a mistake being made EVER, but the real world isnt like that, people make up the criminal justice system and people make mistakes.

I am definitely for LIFE MEANIN more…

In response to: "The Stark Reality of Murder! " 1247 days old
by shaz_the_prole [Member]

I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately we live in a time when crimes against property seem to attract tougher sentencing than crimes against the person. We are also still living with the affects of liberalising criminology from the late 19th century - when we began to examine the causes of criminal behaviour and justify criminal actions because the c more…