Monthly Archives: December 2004
White Stuff – last call
You have hours – mere hours – in which to cut, shape and document a tree for White Stuff: White Stuff White Christmas Competition Seems to me that it’s a perfect use for all those scraps of unused Christmas wrap … Continue reading
Satan Claus strikes again!
The Ultimate Insult brings us another big fan of Santa, who writes: You ever noticed how easy it is to transform “Satan” from “Santa”? Just move the “n” to the end. And presto! “Satan” appears… Hmmm… An internet Google search … Continue reading
Tony Blair: Choking the memory hole
Guardian – Beith condemns Whitehall email destruction plan: The Cabinet Office has instructed staff to delete all unimportant emails after three months, insisting the move is just “good computer maintenance” and the timing a coincidence. Independent – Shredded: Hundreds of … Continue reading
Rupert Murdoch and the ‘War on Christmas’ Campaign
As with their backing of the illegal invasion of Iraq Rupert Murdoch’s media outlets appeared to magically act as one this year with a corporation-wide assertion that The Left were attacking Christmas. The general thinking is familiar. Murdoch wishes to … Continue reading
Banned Aid – a healthy response to Band Aid 20
Banned Aid (moderately NSFW) should bring a little joy to your heart. I chipped in mainly because I thought “credibility-obsessed Sun journalist Dominic Mohan” should make an appearance.
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ID cards: Don’t worry, I’m sure it will all turn out fine
All we have to do is sit back and let our elected representatives do the right thing. Right…? Europhobia – More on ID: Following yesterday’s post, there have been a few more responses to the government’s attempts to peer into … Continue reading
Eclectic link dump #1
Santa! I want! Santa? (gulp) Here’s a top-notch Matrix animation, a lovely message from Dave, a page by someone who’s Proud to be an American, some classic tobacco ads and a bunch of cool portraits (click on any location to … Continue reading
News Corp declares War on Christmas
Mr Pot? There’s a call for you on Line 2 from a Mr Kettle… Bloody great isn’t it? Murdoch’s outlets undertake a global attack on the left, who they charge with taking the Christ out of Christmas, but the cards … Continue reading
Behzti
Ben comments on the play at a Birmingham theatre had to be cancelled following violent protests from Sikhs. This will lead you to this excellent post at Harry’s Place and news that the play’s writer has gone into hiding following … Continue reading
