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They even turn on their own. Writes Patrick Cockburn of recent events in Syria: "This misperception of the reality on the ground in Syria is fuelled in part by propaganda, but more especially by inaccurate and misleading reporting by the media where bias towards the rebels and against the government is unsurpassed since the height of the Cold War. Exaggerated notions are given of rebel strength and popularity … In the event, a basically false and propagandistic account of events in Syria has been created by a foreign media credulous in using pro-opposition sources as if they were objective reporting." What little credibility Lord Justice Leveson might ever have had, he destroyed it with his frankly stupid comment. One wonders now whether an inquiry into the intellectual capabilities of judges might be appropriate. This is not the only fool (or bigot) on the benches. View full article here
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If a group really wanted to alter society, in the long term, it is appointments to the judiciary that they should concentrate on not getting candidates elected to the legislature.
Who determines such issues as whether someone can be deported, an elected politician or a group of judges?
Judges are our new aristocrat-priests, examining treaties and legislation like pagan priests examined the entrails of sacrificed animals, only they being able to determine the hidden meaning.
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Originally Posted by: James102  If a group really wanted to alter society, in the long term, it is appointments to the judiciary that they should concentrate on not getting candidates elected to the legislature.
Who determines such issues as whether someone can be deported, an elected politician or a group of judges?
Judges are our new aristocrat-priests, examining treaties and legislation like pagan priests examined the entrails of sacrificed animals, only they being able to determine the hidden meaning.
I think you are right ... this very small, secretive group has overwhelming power and very little accountability.
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I too agree with James 102 - To the authorities Leveson is a useful idiot in the style of the recently reprimanded and sacked Dr Freddy Patel.
The public deserve more oversight into how their officials are recruited and retained. After all we suffer the consequences of the mistakes made and pay for it.
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We sneer at Iran and its Ayatollahs deciding whether a law conforms to sacred scripture then have judges examine legislation to see if it conforms to European treaties that have been changed out of all recognition since they were signed by elected politicians. Changed by judges.
When the European judges looked at the original treaty did they take part in prayer sessions and mediation before deciding that it was intended that prisoners have a vote?
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I'd agree with the evaluation of the judges with the caveat that they inhabit a much smaller, higher pressure self regarding bubble than even the politicos or the MSM. In the case of The Court of Protection in particular (leave aside the superinjunctions), the disputation of unjust, irrational or abusive judgements is closed to wider scrutiny on pain of contempt - and they do use it - even reporting/discussing the imprisonment of somebody jailed for contempt of the Court of Protection is a contempt.... As far as the MSM is concerned, I've noted there's been quite an increase is comment disappearing and tinkering with "most popular" and "most commented" across the board. There are obviously some out there who wish to shape any public debate by any means that come to hand and they are utterly shameless in their manipulations. edit: It seems some members of the judiciary are going all out to bring the law down to the same level as MPs in the public perception - indded show that the two are linked perchance: Huhne gets away with it - partisan judge involved Edited by user 16 December 2012 20:59:14(UTC)
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