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The minimal conclusion to be drawn from this investigation is that the British military colluded with terrorists in Northern Ireland. The British state, which routinely categorizes other states as "state sponsors of terrorism", is itself a state sponsor of terrorism.

However it should be equally obvious that British politicians en masse were also colluding with terrorism. This is more stark evidence of the terminal decline of British democracy. Politicians were once expected to be men and women of principle who would provide moral leadership to the nation. The voters then lowered their expectations, hoping only that politicians would be representative of the character and attitudes of the general public. Now we are forced to conclude that they are at best moral imbeciles, complicit in crimes within their own jurisdiction right up to and including premeditated murder.

Mick's article actually holds the clue to how this moral degradation of the Westminster system was set in train. It happened at least in part because the politicians thought they could draw a line between the kind of crimes they condoned in their colonial possessions, and the standards which they claim to adhere to within the home jurisdiction. As any serious student of human character knows, such moral ambivalence is unsustainable.

In this respect, New Zealand politicians are no different to their British overlords. Whether National, Labour, ACT or New Zealand First, they have glossed over, denied and lied about the crimes committed by their military in Palestine, Vietnam, Afghanistan and many over theatres of war. It may be only a matter of time before the colonialist regime is using the same techniques here in Aotearoa.

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I think you're right unfortunately Geoff. When genuine anti-establishment politicians come to the front in New Zealand, they may face the same perils as the likes of George Galloway and Corbyn are facing now in the UK. You can be sure Galloway's election victory near Manchester will be something Kitson's colleagues will be viewing as a major threat, not the out-workings of democracy.

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