Author Archives: Tim Ireland
About Tim Ireland
Tim is the sole author of Bloggerheads.Bloody rent-a-mobbers
Watch Labour’s rent-a-mob in Sedgefield disrupting press events for the Lib Dems (via) and the Tories (via). I’ve personally witnessed similar behaviour from the Tories and I’ll happily link to any current/historical footage of the same from the Lib Dems* … Continue reading
People we know and trust
Alastair Campbell: Why, suddenly, are so many people prepared to believe a man who lies and spins for a living… especially when his immediate livelihood depends on us giving a damn about his book? Won’t be buying, won’t be reading… … Continue reading
I’m, like, *so* mainstream darling…
Tonight from 7pm to 8pm I’ll be appearing on the panel (in a primarily audible sense) for Fighting Talk: AOB on Radio Five Live. Wish me luck… I’ll be operating without nicotine. UPDATE (10PM) – Gah! Wimbledon was running over, … Continue reading
Murdoch-related reads of the week
Obsolete – Scum-watch: The dead flag blues 5cc – More soaraway propaganda (Psst! I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that Wade’s days are numbered… the old mongrel is far too reliant on her old tricks.) … Continue reading
Gotcha!
Remember the recent adventure with Emap? (The update on this has been delayed, BTW…hang in there.) Now it’s the Sun’s turn.
EXCLUSIVE OPINION: Amateur Histrionics
Why do by-elections seem particularly unpleasant? Well, for starters, there are more politicians and activists available. Of course, lately we also have the Tories ‘dominating’ the blogosphere (in much the same way that a diarrheic dog dominates a croquet lawn) … Continue reading
Amateur dramatics
“The greatest danger of bombs is in the explosion of stupidity that they provoke.” – Octave Mirbeau Yeah, I know I keep wheeling that quote out, but – to paraphrase almost everyone in the Bush administration – I don’t think … Continue reading
8 random facts meme stab kill die
Justin has tagged me, and he is one of the few people I would forgive for this. Here are the rules (as I understand them): – You must post these rules before posting your facts… or not. – Each player … Continue reading
I plan to blame society (and nicotine withdrawal)
Good morning, and here is the news: Alan Johnston has been freed… and here is your replacement button: The missing protestor has been found… or has he? Nick Boles is to receive treatment for cancer… it feels like Christmas has … Continue reading
Emap: an itty-bitty update
Here’s an article about the recent Emap kerfuffle that is of added interest once you delve into comments (some readers would appear to think that Mr Nash’s response fails the scrutiny test). (Psst! I’m not waiting until my cheque arrives … Continue reading
