Category Archives: It’s War! It’s Legal! It’s Lovely!
Louise Mensch: Cry ‘Rape!’, and let slip the dogs of war
Over the weekend, the Sun on Sunday columnist and former Tory MP Louise Mensch began beating the drum for war in Iraq. The intensity and bloodlust was striking, and stood in stark contrast to the thoughtful quote in her Twitter … Continue reading
Jimmy Carr: legend
1. I can’t really say that I’m a fan of Jimmy Carr, but I do admire his ability to go certain places, and his willingness to go there (in between corporate gigs). And here he is going there and doing … Continue reading
Eclectic link dump #25
Mr Jenvey is busy elsewhere early today, but he has promised to share a statement with us later. I’m happy waiting for that, but here are a few extras for those of you who have looked through the old magazines … Continue reading
Craig Murray must be heard by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
You know I don’t typically ask this of people, but your voice is needed today. Here’s Craig Murray: Craig Murray – Your Help Needed – Reveal Torture to Stop It On Tuesday 10 March the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human … Continue reading
Eclectic link dump #24
Outstanding: The Crisis of Credit Visualized (via) Viz now has a website that’s even slightly less shit than before, which makes me very happy. Some kind (and really quite true) words from Ian Appleby leading into the antics of the … Continue reading
Somebody’s really got it in for Glen Jenvey
Note – Any use of the audio featured in this post (or text from same) must include a link to Bloggerheads.com – ideally, a link to this post and/or any relevant update – or (for non-web use only) a clear … Continue reading
A year without cigarettes
It’s been a year since I smoked my last cigarette. I know that I’m never going back. 1. Stay away from cigarettes, kids! Be cool like your Uncle Tim and stick to the candy fags. 2. If you’re addicted to … Continue reading
Chin up.
Reuters – (Luke Baker) Exclusive: Lawyer says Guantanamo abuse worse since Obama: Abuse of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay has worsened sharply since President Barack Obama took office as prison guards “get their kicks in” before the camp is closed, according … Continue reading
Jack Straw declares sunlight to be an enemy of democracy
A heads-up via Carl: PA – Straw ‘will veto” Iraq minutes: The Government will exercise veto powers to block publication of key Cabinet minutes under freedom of information laws, it has been announced. Justice Secretary Jack Straw said he could … Continue reading
Torture: those lying, torturing, mother-forgetting scoundrels
Guardian – Miliband faces new ‘torture cover-up’ storm: David Miliband, the foreign secretary, was last night facing fresh pressure over torture allegations after it was revealed that his officials asked the US for help in suppressing crucial evidence. The Foreign … Continue reading
