Monthly Archives: August 2008
Right-wing bloggers react to the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony
They’re such an unprincipled lot that they’ll happily stay allies regardless of most differences, and they do have their differences. Friday afternoon, for example: (Please keep in mind that I am paraphrasing here…) Phil Hendren: “F**k you Chinese control-freaks.” Iain … Continue reading
Bye, Chef
This opportunity to strut has been brought to you by the following very sad news. (Sorry, but this song just isn’t the same without a bunch of white guys getting down. Also, children need to be warned about the dangers … Continue reading
You have to laugh. No, really… that’s an order.
The Russians roll tanks into South Ossetia while everyone is watching the pretty light show in China. Picture of the month is right here.
A quick collection of Lego-related links
– This is very nice, but I got there first. – Needs more stormtroopers. – Ah, that’s better. More history (and art) here. – Speaking of stormtroopers… – Speaking of the entire original Star Wars trilogy… – Been to a … Continue reading
And you thought the new Bond theme would sound silly…
Quantum of Solace – Proposed Theme Song (via)
Iain Dale’s refusal to combat homophobic harassment
Those of you who contribute regularly under comments will be aware of Scotch. Scotch lives in my constituency. We first encountered each other when Scotch was looking for more information on Anne Milton. We became friends, and one of the … Continue reading
Ian Oakley pleads guilty
BBC – Ex-Tory admits harassment charges: A former Tory candidate has pleaded guilty to a campaign of harassment against his Liberal Democrat rivals. Ian Oakley, who stood down as the Tory candidate in Watford last month, admitted five charges of … Continue reading
‘Get Your War On’ now a few frames longer
Justin is quite busy at the moment doing marvellous work for Greenpeace, but I’m sure he’ll have time for a brief jump for joy over this: Wired Blogs – ‘Get Your War On’ Gets Its Video On Raw Story – … Continue reading
Five items
1. Supporting Dave Walker: Unity – J Mark Brewer revisited (updated): It seems that while Brewer’s up for bullying Christian cartoonists and members of the clergy, when it comes to taking on a big bad atheist blogger with a penchant … Continue reading
$8.34
Via Matt: Sean Tevis – Running for Office: It’s Like A Flamewar with a Forum Troll, but with an Eventual Winner A great story, well told. I wish I could give him money.
