Author Archives: Tim Ireland
About Tim Ireland
Tim is the sole author of Bloggerheads.The lying liars are lying to you about their lies and their claims that others are lying to you
Clear so far? Good. Independent – The US propaganda machine: Oh, what a lovely war: A week after the US Defence Secretary criticised the media for ” exaggerating” reports of violence in Iraq, The Independent has obtained examples of newspaper … Continue reading
ID Cards – please excuse the link-dump:
Spy Blog – The final vote on the Identity Cards Bill 2005 – Ayes 301 (including the Conservative front bench) Noes 84 NO2ID – ID Cards bill passes BSSC – Official: It’s Compulsory Perfect.co.uk – Anyone who opts out is … Continue reading
Hot Water
Don’t you find it a little odd that Mary Creagh, the Labour MP who is worried that we all might burn ourselves has never formally objected to a government that approves of boiling people alive? Perhaps she thinks that if … Continue reading
Was it a mistake?
Was it a mistake, or was it part of the plan? I’m going to ask that question again in a few moments, but first, this: Blair and Howard are using their wagons to form a very small circle; “We must … Continue reading
Condi is coming to town
Condiwatch.co.uk – a response to Jack Straw’s invitation of Condoleezza Rice to the North West of England in March/April 2006
Your duty is clear
I would like to apologise to women everywhere… shortly. First, there’s this: I didn’t reach Page 45 of today’s Independent until Justin and Rachel brought it to my attention. I had other things on my mind this morning. But I’ve … Continue reading
Yes, in your name
New York Times – In Secret Unit’s ‘Black Room,’ a Grim Portrait of U.S. Abuse: As the Iraqi insurgency intensified in early 2004, an elite Special Operations forces unit converted one of Saddam Hussein’s former military bases near Baghdad into … Continue reading
If you must stay on your arse…
All those not going over the top should be submitting a story or project about sofas. To answer a question that’s now been asked twice: I’m not on the judging panel, and the Terms & Conditions only stop two Friends … Continue reading
Blair: the head, the tail, the whole damn thing
As you can see, it’s a beautiful day, the beaches are open, and the folks here are having a wonderful time (and I’m sure you can guess which movie I watched last night)… New Statesman – The men in grey … Continue reading
Guantanamo: Straw cornered into (limited) action on foreign nationals
It’s the ultimate job interview; the people wearing the white hats in the ‘war’ on terror will imprison you, abuse you and torture you until they find your mental and physical limits… and then they’ll offer you a job. This … Continue reading
