Monthly Archives: July 2008
Who in the Bush administration faces prosecution for what?
Not that anyone will actually go to prison, of course. That would be silly. But it’s nice to dream and informative diagrams are fun to play with: Slate – Crimes and Misdemeanors
Iain Dale’s (biased) 2008-9 Guide to Political Blogging in the UK
As usual, I won’t be taking part in this charade (or anything else this old fraud is behind). But this year, it looks like I’ll have some company: Bob Piper – Why I won’t be voting in Iain Dale’s poll … Continue reading
The new ‘Iraq + 9/11’
Chicken Yoghurt – Check on delivery: There’s a small but significant difference between the transcript of the speech Gordon Brown made to the Knesset today and what he actually said… Is this how he plans to later get away with … Continue reading
Your opportunity to watch an event from start to finish
As I have a keen interest in greater political transparency and openness (some have even criticised me for being ‘obsessed’ about it), I have applied to become a member of the Sunlight Centre for Open Politics. They were allowing anyone … Continue reading
Sgt Streetwise
If you thought Life on Mars was awesome, prepare to be outcooled. Unparalleled excitement and drama awaits you after the fold, with the (partial) adventures of Sgt Streetwise!
Guido’s busted flush
Unity – Say goodbye to the Sith…: As I expected all along, Guido’s ‘crusade’ against the Smith Institute has turned out, on publication of the Charity Commission’s Inquiry Report, to be pretty much a busted flush. Overall, the Smith Institute … Continue reading
Nadine Dorries, Media Intelligence Partners and your money
I’m a busy guy (I’m currently trying to explain SEO in a way that a child can understand… long story), but happily this one’s a slam dunk, and little-to-no-effort is required to explain it: – 1. Right to Know: 1st … Continue reading
The Parliamentary Resources Unit (PRU) scam
The Conservative Party owes taxpayers 2 million pounds and change, and I mean to collect. Please note that the above is a preliminary figure. How soon I get to an exact figure depends on the PRU’s willingness to be transparent. … Continue reading
Proof that my kids are more mature than some ‘leading’ bloggers
From the end-of-term report for a 10-year-old I’m very proud of:
JibJab: It’s time for some campaignin’
Send a JibJab Sendables® eCard Today! Top stuff from JibJab. As with their 2004 offering, they play no favourites and pull no punches as they cut, slice, dice and mash their way through the main players in the race for … Continue reading
