Author Archives: Tim Ireland

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Three ‘unconnected’ stories

CNN – Howard warns of new terror threat: Australian Prime Minister John Howard warned Wednesday that he had received intelligence information about a specific terror threat to his country, though he refused to divulge details of the threat, citing security … Continue reading

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And there goes Blunkett! Again.

Link to follow. UPDATE – Here you go: BBC – Blunkett resigns from the Cabinet UPDATE – Shall we get him a going-away present, do you think?

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Blowing stuff up

Guardian (August 4, 2005): But there is one anniversary that seems to be curiously missing: this year it is 400 years since Guy Fawkes very nearly blew up parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. There were plans to make an ITV … Continue reading

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Head finished. Body to follow.

How about that? This *has* been a journey of discovery. I’ve spent many a quiet minute focused on the task of building my Blair Guy, and – as often happens when I focus on a project (professional, political or otherwise) … Continue reading

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It’s Friday afternoon!

Well, the U.S. isn’t quite with us yet, but… Patrick Fitzgerald is expected to release documents within the next two hours and then hold a press conference at 2pm (Eastern time). The BIG question is: Bad news might be coming … Continue reading

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The kindling takes shape

Today, the bulk of my personal time will be spent on completion of Tony’s head. It’s turning out to be good pre-Fitzmas therapy. He burns next Saturday. Join me, do.

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Australia’s got it bad, too

Sometimes it seems like the whole Western world is playing this game: The so-called anti-terror legislation is similarly eviscerating of individual rights, which is no surprise. Not only are your conversations with your lawyer no longer privileged, they must be … Continue reading

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Breaking news!

A new, enormous and very exciting picture of Dennis Paul recycling in his back yard (a feat made possible only by the good work of the Conservative Borough administration) can now be seen at his website. Prepare your modem for … Continue reading

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Get your hopes up (you need the exercise)

The Plame Affair: Here’s the story so far and here’s the latest scuttlebutt. Some ripples are reported here. Everyone seems to think that today is the day and that in itself is cause for hope… because today is not Friday. … Continue reading

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Burn Tony Blair in effigy this Guy Fawkes night

Ladies, gentlemen, small boys and girls, I’ve never felt driven to burn anyone in effigy before, but I would like to invite you to join me on my own personal voyage of discovery as I attempt to burn Tony Blair … Continue reading

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