Foucault argues that this synthesis of particularity into universality represents the end of the discourse of ‘politics as war’, at least in this instance. It is a ‘self-dialecticalisation of historical discourse’ that marks ‘the elimination of war’s function as an analyser of historico(-)political processes, or at least its strict curtailment’ (Foucault, 2003b: p. 236).

Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by multiple tics. A tic is a sudden, rapid, repetitive, non-rhythmic movement (e.g. eye blinking) or vocalization (e.g. throat clearing).

They then cut down a quantity of gum-tree leaves for a bed, and threw their rugs upon them ready for bed-time.

Mmm, I'd like to cut me some of that cake!