October 5, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Yesterday I mentioned Robert Kilroy-Silk’s announcement that he wanted to be leader of the UK Independence Party. This was, in part, due to his assumption that he’d have the backing of the UKIP’s major financial backer. He doesn’t. Ha ha … Continue reading
October 4, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Vote Blair, get Brown
Well, the Tories are on to yet another vote-winner. Launching “Vote Blair, get Brown” as a slogan would make a good vote-winner for Labour, whose single biggest election liability is the prime Minister, but for the Tories to try it … Continue reading
October 4, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Peter Mandelson faces questioning from MEPs today, and unsurprisingly seems to have found his toughest challenges coming from the British contingent. While Mandy promises to be a team player, amazingly an interesting point was raised by a UKIP MEP, Nigel … Continue reading
October 4, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Hurrah! My views on the man have already been stated, but it never hurts to emphasise the point. Not only do we have the Blair/Brown business heating up following the PM’s announcement he’ll step down after a full third term … Continue reading
October 4, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on The EU and the Bear
So, Russia’s decided to ratify the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions – a move which the entire world should welcome. The UN Climate Change Convention’s superbly-named executive secretary, Joke Waller-Hunter, has done, and without that I’d never have heard … Continue reading
October 3, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Scissor Sisters if you’re Liam Fox, Dido if you’re Nicholas Soames, The Smiths if you’re David Cameron and Meatloaf if you’re Michael Ancram. As the Conservatives set up shop in Bournemouth, some bright spark came up with idea of trying … Continue reading
October 2, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Some guy has a televised chat with some other guy
It’s scarcely breaking news that Kerry is held as marginal winner of the first bear pit square-off of Bush v. challenger. This little beauty (courtesy of mefi) gives another perspective on things. Basically, to paraphrase an old friend of mine, … Continue reading
October 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Anglo-American S&M – the terrorists have won
Britain is one of America’s closest allies. So why does the US persist in illegally detaining and torturing our citizens? This report, of a letter written by British Guant�namo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg, alleges yet more torture by US troops. … Continue reading
October 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
Comments Off on Bush/Kerry Press Review
Checking the front pages of today�s US papers, it looks rather like last night�s debate � coinciding as it did with yet another appalling attack in Iraq – is hopefully going to work to Kerry�s advantage. There can be few … Continue reading