Monthly Archives: March 2006
Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental
The Sun – Are you next JK Rowling? (March 2, 2006): Today is World Book Day – and to celebrate The Sun is launching a search for the new JK Rowling. We are looking for an undiscovered writing genius among … Continue reading
Let’s show them how it should be done
Amnesty International – Iraq: Thousands of detainees denied their basic rights: Thousands of detainees being held by the US-led Multinational Force (MNF) in Iraq are trapped in a system of arbitrary detention that denies them their basic rights, Amnesty International … Continue reading
Lest ye be judged
OK, I’ve watched the interview and have seen/heard the quote in context. I’ve gazed into those tear-filled puppy-dog eyes and have come to the following conclusion; Tony Blair did not state that Yahweh told him to invade Iraq. Rather, he … Continue reading
Tearful Tessa
BBC – Tessa Jowell splits from husband: Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell and husband David Mills are to separate, it has been revealed. Mr Mills’ lawyer said their marriage had been put under “strain” by the controversy over their finances. What, … Continue reading
Give. Me. Liberty.
Consider this a standing ovation.
Guantanamo names released
BBC – Pentagon reveals Guantanamo names: The US defence department has released the names and nationalities of some of the inmates detained at its Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba. 1. Some. Not all. 2. And not without some kicking and … Continue reading
Judge ye not
Independent – Blair: ‘God will be my judge on Iraq’: Tony Blair has proclaimed that God will judge whether he was right to send British troops to Iraq, echoing statements from his ally George Bush. And…. *cue* lighting bolt. (beat) … Continue reading
I want a meeting with Ian Hislop
Private Eye bit into the fruit too early and have been shy of Teh Interwebs ever since. But stuff like this needs to be online: The Eye could benefit greatly from a strategic release of their material online… as I’ve … Continue reading
Tessa Jowell is a liar
I’m with Craig on this. Tessa Jowell is a liar. You may as well write it on the nearest wall, because you sure as hell won’t read it in a newspaper.
It’s Ming!
Ming Campbell has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. I would like it noted for the record that – apart from some fun with Anne – that’s two party leadership elections I’ve managed to keep my … Continue reading
