I'm sad. Not because the limited edition chicago burger at McDonalds has ceased selling (although that is pretty sad!). No I'm sad because of something much less important; international politics. The world is a mess, that much we can all agree on. From Egypt's revolutionary (not to say paralyzing) protests that threaten to turn the middle east on it's head, for good or for bad, to the economic bog that developed countries never seem to be able to free themselves from, we see constant examples of the world teetering on the brink of chaos. Only luck and the good work of a few smart and extremely talented people has stopped this from actually happening. Despite our belief that the society which we live in today is as stable as it ever has, the truth leans more in the opposite direction. Modern sociology and politics is built up on such frail building blocks, that they might as well be a toddlers lego pieces. But enough of the global critique, I'll save that for another post, what I wanted to bring up was something on a more domestic scale (yet still incredibly important as an example of what is happening worldwide).

Today I watched the prime minister of the UK, David Cameron, give a speech on how he believes islamic extremism and terrorism in the country should be combatted. I'm not going to repeat it word for word, but the general gist of the speech was that multicultural integration has failed and that extremism needs to be fought head on with more forceful measures, rather than with the the more gentle methods that have dominated integration politics the last decade. He criticizes muslim communities that do little to combat the extremist side of their religion and wants to cut their funding. A large part of his speech also focused on how britain should foster a more nationalistic feeling.

What has mr. Cameron said that I find so objectionable? Isn't it true that terrorism and cultural hate needs to be tackled more aggressively than before? No, you see that is where I must debate the validity of this argument. What mr. Cameron is pushing, is to replace the carrot with the stick because it doesn't seem to be working. But as all fishermen can relate to, catching that big fish which is multicultural peace takes a lot of patience and time. The critical trap that he so readily has stumbled into is saying 'them' and 'us', and in doing so driving a butchers knife through the term 'integration'. He speaks fondly of a nationalistic feeling in england, but how do you define a 'nationalistic feeling' (which mind you suspiciously brings up thoughts of segregation) in say London, where more than 30% of it's inhabitants are from an ethnic minority? This is not an isolated case, as I stated earlier it is going on everywhere in europe. The fear-mongering neoconservatism that is springing up everywhere needs to be stopped!

In such a diverse society there is no room for extreme right wing views, which would more likely ignite the tightly packed cultures like firewood. This recent growth of xenophobia across a lot of europe, which seems to focus more and more on the islamaphobic branch frightens me. Were this specific fear of islam comes from, I'm not sure, but the direction in which it is heading is very much one to be avoided. It is not effective to combat extremism by removing funding to religious groups. This will just prove the point to potential terrorists that they are being excluded from society and instead increase the growth of radicalism. What instead should be the highest priority for David Cameron in his fight for a peaceful society is to work for total acceptance of other cultures. Multiculturalism should be embraced and seen as the only way forwards.

All ethnicities need to be encompassed under one banner to form a sort of comradeship, where everyone benefits from each others diversity. The belonging to one group, greatly dampens one's will to destroy parts of it. This sort of relationship builds solely on trusting each other, and it is here that current communities seem to falter. Decades of inexperience to other cultures, hinders peoples acceptance of each other and curbs the growth of trust. But as time passes and comprehension of other lifestyles increase, fear will gradually disappear and instead be replaced by cooperation. Of course this goal remains but a dream to many, yet it is also attainable. I believe that the fear of other cultures, which is the premiere obstacle that stands in integrations way, arises from lack of knowledge.

This is remedied simply through spending more on education, which is always a good idea (though in David Cameron's case it isn't *cough*education cut-backs*cough*), and encouraging acceptance through example. If different groups can see what they have to gain (smart japanese person to do your maths homework anyone?) from rallying beneath one identity, terrorism and radical movements will be erased (they only spring up because of discontent, and if we're content they won't spring up!). Mr. Cameron might jump in and say 'but it's been tried!', and to that I reply; by going in the opposite direction we wipe clear the slow progress we have made over the last decades and instead throw gasoline on the fire, again patience is virtue!

So please David Cameron, stop your nonsense! You are using your critique of domestic islamist groups to divert attention from your questionable foreign policy while creating a strong and firm image of yourself to the voters by presenting an 'easy quick fix method' (which doesn't exist!) that comes dangerously close to promoting segregation. Be the bigger person and treat all groups in the same fashion!

I'm not going to pretend I hold any knowledge of political sociology, but what I do have is years of experience of working multiculturalism in the various academic institutions I have attended. My general consensus is that diversification is bliss! Having people in my classes that come from every corner of the earth widens my perspective on nearly every current topic. I gain so much from my contemporaries that I couldn't live without. Well enough of my rant, if anyone ever manages to read this post I will be incredibly impressed!

Why so serious? No but seriously (see what I did there?) why does everyone take life so seriously? I know it is non of my concern, but I just can't help looking around me and feeling increasingly perplexed from why all young people have this enormous urge to act and look grownup. It frustrates me. I want to go up to them and tell them you don't have to grow up today, or tomorrow, or ever (hey it worked for peter pan). You don't have to pick up all these responsibilities in one go. Do you want to end up like the washed up older generation that asks itself 'where did my life go?' while looking at a belly that just seems to exponentially bloat for every day that passes.

It seems like it's normal to want to have the weight of the world on your shoulders. News flash: IT'S NOT! Youth is a time where you say 'screw you' to the establishment and rebel by shouting penis as loud as you can on the subway (hehe). Where you can eat deep fried chocolate bars without becoming fat (seriously girls, young people don't get fat easily) and spit off bridges onto passing cars. Sure older people will look down and frown at us, but who cares! Let them frown at us, while we're having the time of our lives they're crying in their sleep about that bill that needs to be payed or the business proposition to be made tomorrow.

The best thing about being young, but which almost everyone has forgotten, is that what you do doesn't matter (don't do drugs though kids, or steal cars or… you get it). Do you seriously think that you're life will be better in the future if you take that plumbing course because you think it might give you a head start on the competition in the job market (that was pathetic). And stop worrying about whether or not you'll ever find 'true love' (you won't…. nah just kidding! Wait and it will come (just don't go looking for love)). Do what you enjoy and live in the present, not the future. Be free, have fun and define youth for this generation. Have no regrets and don't worry!

I leave you with my favourite quote: 'Do what you like, like what you do.'

Oh and a picture of two friends who are 'youth's children' (sounded better in my head…) and enjoy life to it's fullest!

3. I will ONLY post when I feel I have something useful or interesting to get of my chest (that doesn't include sandwiches, faeces, or funnily shaped trees). My posting agendas will include interesting subjects like: breeding bees, ornithology and politics (that was my attempt at humour). No not that serious, but better than *cough*kissie*cough* (the blood sucking plague of the earth)

4. I am a Hypocrite. DON'T criticize me! I may say something one day, then change my mind the next day and pretend that was my opinion since the day I was born. This way if I believe something I say is wrong I can correct it while avoiding the embarrassment of admitting that I was wrong, thus in the process making me look smarter and people who said I was wrong, look dumber. Win-win.

5. I WILL post deeply opinionated posts. You MAY/WILL be offended. I DON'T give a cr*p. Responses from you may come in the form: 'WHAT IS THIS IS SH*T! THIS PERSON NEEDS TO DIE! HE IS HORRIBLE'. Honestly, I don't care. Being PC is sooo overdone and boring. I'm going to let you guys in on a little secret; people have opinions, no one is biased, and no one cares what you think!

6. Irony is a big part of my life and that extends to this blog. For gods sake this blog is called 'ironi'! If you don't understand the subtle art of irony and sarcasm and thus don't understand my posts; PLEASE stay away from the internet in general. Irony is the cement of the big building that is 'the internets'. If you don't appreciate it, find some new friends. I recommend blind, death, mute, wheelchair bound friends. They'll suit you. Trust me.

7. I am a stubborn prick. Everything I say is right and there is no use in arguing. This is the truth. It is the eleventh commandment: 'thou shall not question Nils, for he is always in the right'. I like to be right, it's human nature. If you like to be wrong, you're not human or worse.... a damn pussy.

There I think that will just about do it for now. If you like my satire you can stay and we can have great time. Party at my blog!  And if you don't, well I'm sure you'll grow up into one of those scary old women everyone knows that has ten cats and lives alone and scares all the neighborhood children. It's up to you! Oh and another picture to trick people into reading these. It's kinda awesome, a bit like me then....

Well, a start. Been meaning to start one of these newfangled do-hickeys called a 'blog'. Scary stuff these 'internets' where some disgusting meat banging pervert in Uzbekistan is on the other side reading my posts. But I'll take the plunge, and risk having a few new weird stalkers trying to add me on 'facebook'.

I have looked at other blogs, and my general reaction is zzzzzz. Come the f**k on! Sorry for my language. The average level of writing is atrocious and they fail to interest me as much as pussy fails to intrest Elton John. If you didn't understand that gtfo. That's why I have decided to start a blog, to show the world what a blog should be. It will be different from other blogs; • It will be good looking • It will be smart and subtle • It will be humorous • It will not be about clothes and food • It will be relevant. So in summary it will be Awesome!

So as this blog will 'be unlike any over blog' *deep scary commercial voice* (don't you just love that voice) I will put down some rules for us to follow, and some disclaimers for people reading. (Maybe I should have a big warning at the top of the page: 'Sensitive viewers are advised to stay the hell away from this blog')

1.  I will not, repeat, I WILL NOT feel obliged to post here. That means I refuse to feel 'guilty for not having posted for a while'. I won't cry in my sleep because the Uzbeki pervert can't read about my day to day happenings. Unlike other 'blogs' I will not create no-content posts about 'I ate a bagel today, and then I pooed it out, and then I met some friends' just to fill up dry spells when my head is empty. Truth is I don't want to  commit myself to another thing that sucks time. I don't want to come home tomorrow and think 'crap I have so  much to do that i'll skipping eating my traditional tasty sandwich to post about the tree that sort of looked like a slaughtered sheep that I saw on my way home'. Posts may come once a week or twice in a day, I don't care neither should you.

2.  Hello there mr. uzbeki pervert! I understand your need to see good looking young swedish teens and pretend to be part of their life. I accept that I can't stop you from looking at my pictures and reading my blog, short of putting a password on the blog (besides the thought of your beady little eyes scanning over my pictures doesn't nearly scare me as much as losing potential readers due to password protection). I accept all this, but what I don't want you doing is begging me to put up pictures of me and giving out information about me and my friends. I'm sorry if my morals are different from yours, but in my world it is weird to remotely molest people. You hear that mr? WEIRD!

The disclaimer will continue in the next post, since it's getting kind of long and my brain hurts from thinking. Oh yes and since blog readers have no patience and get bored so quickly (spoiled brats) here's a picture. It may have tricked you into reading this post thinking it had something to with me nipple twisting myself on the great wall of china. If that was the case, bad luck, it didn't.