Monthly Archives: October 2005
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Keep the faith
Charlie Whitaker – I try but I fail Something’s coming… hang in there, folks.
Elena Urlaeva
Meet Elena Urlaeva. She is a vocal critic of Islam Karimov (president of Uzbekistan and long-time ally in the global ‘war’ on terror): Human Rights First – What’s At Stake?: Elena Urlaeva is a human rights activist and member of … Continue reading
Torture? No-one mentioned torture! (note: this trick also works with napalm)
Chicken Yoghurt – The euphemistic road to freedom: Manningham-Buller says she doesn’t think the Algerian government would tell her how they get people to tell them things. There’s a way of getting people to tell you things when they don’t … Continue reading