Scott A. Hill

Scott Hill is an independent journalist from Bedfordshire, UK. He specializes in domestic and global politics and is inspired by the writings of Robert Fisk, John Pilger, and Christopher Hitchens.

West to Syria: Do as I Say, Not as I Do

"If anyone votes against [this] resolution, or tries to veto it, that should be on their conscience." These were the futile words of British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday (8th) following discussions over proposals to submit a UN resolution against Syria, condemning the violence and genocide currently sweeping the nation. The draft resolution – … Continue reading “West to Syria: Do as I Say, Not as I Do”

If Libya Is a Success, What Would Be a Failure?

You must surely fear for the reputation of your species when you hear the deaths of some 10,000 people referred to as "successful." Until this week, I used to regard an away win at Celtic Park as "successful." I would casually refer to a drive from Bedfordshire to Aberdeenshire as being "successful" – barring crashes … Continue reading “If Libya Is a Success, What Would Be a Failure?”

How Dare They Bomb Pakistan, That’s Our Job

The hypocrisy is unspeakable. This morning (13th May), 80 Pakistani citizens are dead. These were not terrorists, nor warlords, but harmless civilians who, not for a second, posed a threat to society. The vile attacks in the northwest Pakistan district of Chardassa were perpetrated by suicide bombers belonging to the Pakistani Taliban. They called it the … Continue reading “How Dare They Bomb Pakistan, That’s Our Job”