The Mysterious Flame of Queen Hinkypunk

In response to:'Freedom of speech' versus 'respect'?

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:25:00 +0200

Freedom of speech HAS to come with some sort of delimiters. One mans free speech is anothers hate crime perhaps? It is tricky topic- who decides what is morally and socially acceptable or not. But sometimes free speech is used as an argument to defend some terrible things (depending on perpsective). Personally, I try to avoid arguments of relativism and subjectivity- there ARE some universal norms that should be upheld and defended. Otherwise freedom of speech/expression can be used simply to justify bigotry and violence.

In response to:'Freedom of speech' versus 'respect'?

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:40:45 +0100

Yo Hinkster!
Am loving your blog!
xxx

In response to:'Freedom of speech' versus 'respect'?

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:44:05 +0100

Freedom of speech is worthless if it can't offend, criticise or provoke; so it must be defended at all costs.

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sat, 12 Nov 2005 05:44:31 +0100

*passes out*

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 18:23:31 +0100

*does a sexy birthday dance for Hinky*

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 16:12:44 +0100

I think you will agree that http://www.dailykitten.com/ is probably the best website ever.

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:33:42 +0100

Oh, I really miss Guy Fawkes', living in Oz.

Enjoy your birthday!

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 11:38:13 +0100

yay!

Father Ted never fails to lift the ol' spirits...

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:06:22 +0100

OMGOMG you have "That would be an ecumenical matter" at the top of your blog. I love it. Cheered me up this morning. :)

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:05:08 +0100

This sounds like a good week, enjoy it, and have a Happy Birthday :D

Thank goodness half term is over now. I can venture outside again.

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:01:52 +0100

I wouldn't dare scare moggies- my Mums three will be there and revenge will be meted if they feel scared..

*prepares savlon*

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:58:24 +0100

Living near Lewes Sussex you cant escape Fireworks this time of the year. I'm in a quandry though being brought up as a Catholic I find the Bonfire society processions a little tasteless especially in these PC days, where they normally parade an effergy of the current pope and burn it on one of the many bonfires. The kids however only see it as a bonfire night not a political/religious statement. This year it happens to be to 500th aniversary of Guy Fawkes which means Lewes is going all out to beat previous years. But of course I wont be there.

In response to:Fart gas on buses

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:52:07 +0100

Enjoy your celebrations, but don't scare too many moggies with your fireworks :)

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:58:11 +0200

I think it may be Freaky Helly again, yes... :(

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:35:23 +0200

That was me being smutty.

In response to:First entry

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:39:57 +0200

I too ran from lj. And so far I am finding the people here to be of the best kind. No drama allowed. If I start any then you have my permission to kick my bum :)

Plain chocolate digestives found a place on my blog last week. Good news.

PS. I'd let you have our cat but my daughter wants it.

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:11:26 +0200

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:45:46 +0200

I have a pussy you can stroke any day.

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:45:39 +0200

Is that that freaky Helly again?

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:43:08 +0200

No problem!

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:42:39 +0200

Sorry, am not a freaky stalker ;D Just recognised the name x

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:34:19 +0200

off and on...

I haven't psoted for a while, I think I'm averaging one post every 6 months at the moment!

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:21:27 +0200

I don't suppose you post on another forum called Handbag do you.....?

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:53:05 +0200

There are signs...

it will begin with the odd cat shaped cuddly toy...

In response to:Stroking other peoples cats.....

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:50:32 +0200

My son and his girlfriend both went from cat-happy homes to a small flat. They desperately miss the company of kitties, they could be headed that way!

In response to:First entry

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:35:35 +0200

Hey hinks! Lovely blog!

In response to:First entry

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:03:10 +0200

Well then, red wine and jaffa cakes all round!

In response to:First entry

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:17:32 +0200

Ooh you can't beat a plain chocolate digestive - well you can but it makes a lot of crumbs. Welcome aboard.

In response to:First entry

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:54:15 +0200

Welcome Hinkypunk, I've only recently joined the site myself but everyone has been very friendly. I would say you are far more likely to be offered a Chocolate Hobnob than a stale Malted Milk :)