This week we return to our roots and interview a rising star of the blogosphere. David Thompson talks about the growing problem of moral equivalence, and the way far too many people refuse to make a judgement about whether one thing is better that another.

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In this week's news we refer to a report from the Muslim Council of Britain on their demands for schools in the UK. More details at Little Green Footballs.

For news of asteroids and worse see here.

The story of the inept bombers and a bicycle can be found here.

Israellycool Dave gave me the Ahmadinejad quote.

To see the video of Australians booking flights as Al Kyder and Terry Wrist check over at HotAir.

The video to accompany the audio for the attack add about a world without America can be found on 18 Doughty Street.

Damian Penny is back.

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