Monthly Archives: March 2006
Wipe your chin – the bullshit’s dripping
Condi Rice (31 March 2006): “People have the right to protest, that’s what democracy is all about,” Rice told reporters at a British aerospace plant. “I would say to those who wish to protest, by all means.” Tony Blair (11 … Continue reading
Too little too late
ePolitix – MP demands Labour handover plan: A Labour MP has called on the party’s executive committee to begin planning the handover of power from Tony Blair. John Trickett was one of two MPs to use a meeting of the … Continue reading
I read the news today (oh boy)
Here’s a little nugget that has passed most people by: BBC – Intelligence lessons of 7/7: Whitehall officials have told the BBC they are now facing an unprecedented number of terrorist plots in Britain. They say the threat of home-grown … Continue reading
The lying liars are lying to you about their lies and their claims that others are lying to you
Clear so far? Good. Independent – The US propaganda machine: Oh, what a lovely war: A week after the US Defence Secretary criticised the media for ” exaggerating” reports of violence in Iraq, The Independent has obtained examples of newspaper … Continue reading
ID Cards – please excuse the link-dump:
Spy Blog – The final vote on the Identity Cards Bill 2005 – Ayes 301 (including the Conservative front bench) Noes 84 NO2ID – ID Cards bill passes BSSC – Official: It’s Compulsory Perfect.co.uk – Anyone who opts out is … Continue reading
Hot Water
Don’t you find it a little odd that Mary Creagh, the Labour MP who is worried that we all might burn ourselves has never formally objected to a government that approves of boiling people alive? Perhaps she thinks that if … Continue reading
Was it a mistake?
Was it a mistake, or was it part of the plan? I’m going to ask that question again in a few moments, but first, this: Blair and Howard are using their wagons to form a very small circle; “We must … Continue reading
Condi is coming to town
Condiwatch.co.uk – a response to Jack Straw’s invitation of Condoleezza Rice to the North West of England in March/April 2006
Your duty is clear
I would like to apologise to women everywhere… shortly. First, there’s this: I didn’t reach Page 45 of today’s Independent until Justin and Rachel brought it to my attention. I had other things on my mind this morning. But I’ve … Continue reading
Yes, in your name
New York Times – In Secret Unit’s ‘Black Room,’ a Grim Portrait of U.S. Abuse: As the Iraqi insurgency intensified in early 2004, an elite Special Operations forces unit converted one of Saddam Hussein’s former military bases near Baghdad into … Continue reading
