Monthly Archives: March 2006
Yarrrrrr… it be mutiny!
Oh dear. Someone forgot to tell Jack Dromey that Tony Blair is the captain of good ship Labour, and the only man who can safely navigate it through the treacherous waters ahead. BBC– Labour loans to be investigated: Labour’s treasurer … Continue reading
Power!
Following the news that wholesale gas prices quadrupled on Monday, we’ve had a series of comforting brown-outs (voltage drops) in the Guildford area over the last couple of days. Tickles dark corners of my memory, so it does….
Enter the ‘official’ police ‘web blog’
The Policeman’s Blog – More Police Blogs: (T)hese ones won’t be appearing on the sidebar because… well have a look and decide for yourselves. See what happens when Britain’s public sector takes a viable concept (in this case a blog) … Continue reading
Bold new government policy
Rapists will be raped. Apparently. And if you think I’m kidding, check out the subtle message in the 2nd (PDF) of the two posters in this new campaign. UPDATE – Got onto a bit of a roll with this one. … Continue reading
A very strategic withdrawal
How fortunate it is that the planned withdrawal of some troops from Iraq overlaps so neatly with the local elections. Cynical? Moi? Pah!
There are too many cooks, you see…
Place your trust in the Master Chefs: Chicken Yoghurt – I love it when a plan comes together: The thing is, when Geoff Hoon frets that Ministers are being deluged by questions what he means is they are being asked … Continue reading
Blair is finished
BBC – Met chief in phone recording row: Britain’s top policeman is being urged to explain why he secretly taped a phone call with the attorney general. 1. Oh, come on… you know the answer to that as well as … Continue reading
Questions, questions, questions……
Scotsman – Taking prisoners to the edge of drowning ‘not torture’ says FO (Sat 11 Mar): Forcing a prisoner’s head under water until they believe they are drowning does not necessarily constitute torture or abusive treatment, the Foreign Office has … Continue reading
But… but… but… we gave them Happy Meals!
Independent – Back home, but still imprisoned: The shadow of Guantanamo Sunday Herald – Guantanamo: Three tales of Terror Guardian Film – The Road to Guantanamo TONIGHT (March 9): The Road to Guantanamo, Channel 4, 9pm Plan to see it, … Continue reading
