March 1, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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(Or, On democracy, faction and the future of party) The House of Lords is great: “Elections are still vitally important in holding decision-makers accountable, but that does not mean that every political institution should be elected. We need the addition … Continue reading
February 23, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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A quickie to try and clear up a confusion I’ve seen on a few blogs around the place who seem to think that Magna Carta guarantees British (well, English) people certain freedoms: The Magna Carta “rights” thing is a complete … Continue reading
February 16, 2006
by Nosemonkey
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Talk Politics on top form once again, highlighting the details of deliberately confused legislation: “The provisions which appeared in the first draft of the Bill, when glorification was a separate offence, which limit its applicability to terrorist attacks in the … Continue reading
November 16, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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The EU flag is apparently 50 years old today. Hurrah! The great thing is, the flag is a bloody confusing little object. First up, you can’t even get an agreement on who designed it – either Irishman Gerard Slevin or … Continue reading
October 17, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Another load of Blairite EU-nonsense? An attempt to make it look like we’re actually making an effort after the US farm subsides offer and ahead of the WTO meeting this week? Or is this just Prescott picking up his notes … Continue reading
September 7, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Charles Clarke’s speech to the European Parliament from this morning (link courtesy of a kindly comment). Apparently the reason some people are wary of the EU is that it “does not appear to give sufficient priority to offering practical solutions … Continue reading
July 27, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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But it must be said, “Big Brother” was the first thing that sprang to mind on reading that plans are afoot across the EU to increase the cover of surveillance technology. Naturally enough, CCTV is a useful tool. But unless … Continue reading
July 25, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Following this post (crossposted here), where I suggested that the reports of smoke and a strange smell on a tube train at Vauxhall on Friday (shortly before the unfortunate shooting incident at Stockwell down the road) were the product of … Continue reading
July 23, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Christ. The guy they shot didn’t have anything to do with the bombings. (via) Note to anyone who looks remotely dark-skinned, has black hair etc. – if police are present, DO NOT RUN. Wasn’t it Not the 9 O’Clock News … Continue reading
July 22, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Otherwise known as a prime example of the problems of citizen journalism (and hysterical women)… (This follows today’s liveblog coverage of the shooting at Stockwell and other events.) First pondering: “I find it strange there aren’t many press stories about … Continue reading
July 22, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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(Original title: Clapham Junction alert) One of the biggest overland rail interchanges in the country. That’d fuck up quite a bit… More to follow. 10:40 – Not Clapham – Sky News reporting police have shot a suspected suicide bomber near … Continue reading
July 21, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Those are the rumours so far. Warren Street smoke confirmed by an eyewitness friend of a friend so far. Updates to follow… Bunch of cunting bastards. Oval tube as well, apparently. Hackney Road is apparently a bus. Warren Street may … Continue reading
July 19, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Reuters reports a new leak hinting at another “intelligence failure”, this time about how we seemed taken by surprise by the London bombs: “Pressure on the country’s intelligence services intensified on Tuesday with the leaking of a memo in which … Continue reading
July 7, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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So, what’s this “bang” on the tube all about then? Anyone got any clearer idea than “either a bomb or a big crash”? And does this count as Sod’s Law, coming the day after the Olympics announcement? Update: BBC now … Continue reading