Well that was unexpected. I didn’t always agree with Cook. But I did meet him once, while he was Leader of the House and I was a but a lowly researcher for an opposition MP. And he was thoroughly nice. … Continue reading →

Today we commemorate the “just” bombing of civilians because – hey – it was for the greater good, you know? (Well, greater good for the Allies at any rate. But if you wanted to see an Imperial Japan stretching over … Continue reading →

Uzbek blog campaign day – not a bad idea, and well worth supporting. Count me in.

Blair’s statement on anti-terrorism measures. Mostly fairly typical, platitudinous stuff, and all to be expected. A few bits stand out for confusion, however. But I’ll keep this brief as I’m knackered and have work to do. First up, people will … Continue reading →

I know, let’s ban the buggers and drive them underground (pun not necessarily intended) – that’ll make it easier to keep tabs on ’em… And no, I have no knowledge of or interest in either of those groups – but … Continue reading →

Way to keep the moral high ground there guys! The full research paper on the United States’ apparent plans to re-start production of antipersonnel landmines can be found here. (And yes, the US is indeed one of the few countries … Continue reading →

Missed this earlier – the New York Police Department also agree with my assessment of the 7th July bombers. It’s like I’m some kind of terrorism expert or something. Which would be an even more worrying thought…

Have just had a call from the St John Ambulance lot, and it’s a go to give their volunteers who were on the scene on the 7th a nice piss-up. Should have date/venue confirmed early next week.

I knew there was a reason I didn’t sign that “Unite against Terror” thing… And just to keep those who continually read the worst into everything I write happy – George Galloway is a dangerous idiot for spouting this kind … Continue reading →

Terrorism: It’s the sodding Welsh! That’s what I read into this at any rate – and it’s not as if the Welshers haven’t got a history of acts of terrorism: anyone else remember the Plaid Cymru attack on the Pen … Continue reading →

ID Cards – commencing propaganda phase two. “Hey, look guys – y’know, I understand entirely – you reckon these things are all about giving things to us! You don’t, like, see the benefits to you! Well, guys, here’s how it’ll … Continue reading →

Compassion and understanding. And more. And more. And more. And more. And more. And more. I’ve never read this Steven Vincent guy. Know nothing about him. But it’s nice to see that if I get blown to fuck going to … Continue reading →

In my considered legal opinion*, this silly bint should have had the book thrown at her. * What? I was accepted for a law conversion course once. Just because I turned it down and have only the most basic of … Continue reading →