Archives for the 'Britain' Category
Physician Heal Thyself
Published on 3 Jul 2007 at 10:32 am.
2 Comments.
Filed under Britain, GWOT.
Plot hatched in British hospitals. Suspect Islamo-docs must have thought they were taking the “Hypocritic Oath.”
Pay for Play OK
Published on 2 Jul 2007 at 11:40 am.
7 Comments.
Filed under Britain.
The Poms attempt to address that age-old question: Is the world’s oldest profession really more of a folkway, lifestyle or pastime?
South Asian Wrongfulness Update
Published on 2 Jul 2007 at 9:01 am.
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Filed under Britain, GWOT.
Two more arrested in Britain’s Islamo-flambe case. AP doesn’t indicate whether these are more disenfranchised South Asians engaged in international wrongfulness.
Clarification: “Terrorists are criminals.”
But here’s some news. They may not be South Asians after all. Iranian Kurds, linked to Ansar al-Islam? Sounds more Middle Eastern to me. Somebody may owe the disenfranchised South Asians an apology. What’s that [...]
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Jihadi U. Grade Inflation
Published on 1 Jul 2007 at 11:19 am.
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Filed under Britain, GWOT.
The bumbling raises the question of whether we are just lucky in this case. I’d still like to know what the smart ones are up to.
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News of Londonistan
Published on 30 Jun 2007 at 10:37 am.
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Filed under Britain, GWOT.
UPDATE: Flaming Jeep with two flaming, combative Asians in it rams terminal at Glasgow Int’l. BBC. Vid, photos, running updates at LGF.
UPDATE: Two in custody in Glasgow, linked to London bombs, Brown wants Brits to be “united, resolute , strong” and support the cops. Apparently still no word on anything of substance.
Big question: Given the way Gordon Brown has loaded [...]
The Long Blairwell
Published on 27 Jun 2007 at 10:08 am.
43 Comments.
Filed under Britain, middle east, pols.
Our pals across the pond view Tony Blair ambiguously at best but like Brown less. From this side of the Atlantic, Tony Blair was a towering figure who recognized the threat and at a critical moment in history acted, standing unapologetically with us, unwavering in the face of domestic and international opposition. Well, except when he was apologizing for [...]
Hail to the Sheets!
Published on 22 Jun 2007 at 11:49 pm.
4 Comments.
Filed under America, Britain, history, pols.
At Iain Dale’s:
Two young American females overheard on the tube…
Girl 1: Every girl would sleep with the President of the United States, wouldn’t she?
Off To The Races
Published on 21 Jun 2007 at 11:00 am.
7 Comments.
Filed under Britain, GWOT, Islam.
Pak clerics knight Sir Osama bin Laden, “Sword of Allah.”
Evacuation Day*
Published on 20 Jun 2007 at 8:50 am.
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Filed under Britain, pols.
TOL’s Gerard Baker on Gordon Brown: The famously America-loving Brit PM-in-waiting has a delicate game of distancing himself while remaining America’s staunchest ally, particularly with Sarkozy and Merkel angling for the spot.
BBias
Published on 17 Jun 2007 at 7:32 pm.
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Filed under Britain, media.
Beeb holds up the mirror, is shocked at what it finds. Liberal bias. Good thing they didn’t go looking for pro-Jihadi sentiments. That could have got ugly quick. h/t plus commentary at Newsbusters, who doesn’t think U.S. news organizations would do this. Reynolds, encouragingly, “admitting the problem is the first step.”
UPDATE: Forget the debate over one [...]
And The Winner Is …
Published on 14 Jun 2007 at 11:52 am.
6 Comments.
Filed under Britain, blogs.
… thanks to you, the very naughty Theo Spark, Austin Powers of the Blogosphere, “Most Non-Politically Correct.” Oh, behave!
Hey, that half-naked chick has a Star of David on her chest and American flag trousers! Whose embassy do we burn!?!*
* Unclear whether there’s a semi-serious political point or just some gratuitously inflammatory iconclasty here. I was looking into [...]
His Toniness
Published on 12 Jun 2007 at 2:34 am.
1 Comment.
Filed under Britain, blogs.
Look for Tony Blair to show up with the Clintons, predicts Theo Spark. Why not, Bush’s dad can’t seem to get enough of Bill. Only Tony will be doing it for cash, not charity, Spark predicts. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to vote for the Austin Powers of the Blogosphere here.
The Austin Powers of the Blogosphere
Published on 9 Jun 2007 at 11:42 am.
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Filed under Britain, blogs.
… is running neck-and-neck with Devil’s Kitchen for “Most Politically Incorrect.” Study the issues here. Vote here. Then, you can go back and study the issues some more, you perv.
My considered endorsement: There may well be more politically incorrect blogs in this competition, and I invite you to rate and comment on them. Like all good [...]
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A Dhimmi Proposal
Published on 8 Jun 2007 at 2:32 pm.
20 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Islam.
The debate is on, whether “Is London’s Future Islamic” is inspired satire or cloying relativistic multi-cultural surrenderism.
Nose Art Approved
Published on 7 Jun 2007 at 9:59 pm.
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Filed under Britain, Islam, military.
Riyadh Air Force. “Ad Astra Per Allah Akhbar.”
RAF Bans Nose Art
Published on 7 Jun 2007 at 9:34 am.
3 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Islam, military, sex.
Another little corner of England that is no longer England, due to PC concerns of offending women and Muslims. No reports any women or Muslims were actually offended, but they don’t want to start. (h/t Theo Spark, the Austin Powers of the Blogopshere. Shagadelia alert: Not safe for people who are offended by nose art.)
Some history [...]
Graphic Threat to Health
Published on 6 Jun 2007 at 12:00 am.
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Filed under Britain.
2012 London Olympics logo not only vomit-inducing, also prompts epileptic seizures. That may explain the muttering and head-bashing. The logo’s animated promo is so dangerous it had to be pulled and has been replaced with an inspirational tearjerker vid of a kid in the Para-Olympics. Presumeably non-seizure inducing.
Now I’m wondering what we’re all gonna catch from watching this. Compliments of Theo [...]
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WTF Rorschachs
Published on 4 Jun 2007 at 11:25 pm.
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Filed under Britain.
The newly unveiled 2012 London Olympics logo here.
Taken to its full potential with some naughty animation here, compliments of Theo Sparks. Judging by reports, he’s captured the British reaction. He wants to know what Yanks think.
I’m getting a very strong “IOC rapes gay nazis” off this, with or without the motion. How about you?
Mahdi Wants
Published on 3 Jun 2007 at 6:59 am.
1 Comment.
Filed under Britain, Iraq.
Mahdi Army denies involvement in kidnapping of Brits. Kidnappers want Britain to leave the Mahdi Army alone. Looks like Britain’s getting ready to oblige.
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Published on 1 Jun 2007 at 12:08 pm.
7 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Israel, middle east.
Times: Brit lecturers union votes to back Israel boycott.*
BBC: Army of Islam releases video of captive BBC correspondent Alan Johnston, seized in Gaza March 12.**
* Brit academics deeply concerned about human rights violations.
** The sad part is, as Theo notes below, Palestinian terrorists did not have to abduct Johnston to get this message out on the Beeb.
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Ayo Gurkhali!
Published on 1 Jun 2007 at 12:31 am.
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Filed under Britain, Gurkhas.
UPDATE: A grateful Britain reconsiders, says yes. Not sure how one becomes an “ex-Gurkha,” however. Link includes some details of Tul Bahadur Pun’s action June 23, 1943, storming a Japanese machinegun nest.
Gurkha earned a VC in Burma, wants to move to Britain for some regular health care* and so he doesn’t have to climb down [...]
Wars of the British Succession
Published on 11 May 2007 at 1:24 am.
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Filed under Britain.
Stratfor on the Blair exit. It’s not a pretty picture:
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Here’s Looking At You, Liz
Published on 8 May 2007 at 10:54 am.
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Filed under Britain, Bush.
George winks at Her Majesty. Her Majesty does not look amused. Is this how you address your monarch, you blasted colonial!?!
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His Ill-Mannered Chimpiness
Published on 6 May 2007 at 7:51 pm.
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Filed under Britain, Bush.
George II. He is our leader. We will follow him blindly. As long as he keeps doing everything Our Dark Lords Rove and Cheney and the Wifey/Librarian say. NYT:
WASHINGTON, May 4 — How does George W. Bush, a towel-snapping Texan who puts his feet on the coffee table, drinks water straight from the bottle and was [...]
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Prince Harry
Published on 27 Apr 2007 at 11:02 pm.
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Filed under Britain, Iraq.
Says if they don’t let him go with his unit, he’ll resign his commission. All right, Harry. A guy like that could be king.
Technically Ambitious Deployability
Published on 25 Apr 2007 at 7:56 pm.
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Filed under Britain, military.
Looks like Rumsfeld may be advising the Brits on sustainable transformation. Robust, networked, agile.
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On Second Thought
Published on 16 Apr 2007 at 11:10 pm.
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Filed under Britain, Iran.
Brits regain a sense of shame. Priorities may be a little skewed still, however. News of hearings into the decision to let swabs sell stories trumps hearings into the capture and detention of the 15 sailors and marines in the Telegraph’s account. AP deserves a nod for being able to tell the difference between the sizzle [...]
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey
Published on 12 Apr 2007 at 8:54 am.
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Filed under Britain.
Think you might know someone who passed through the Old Bailey? Search here.
12 Oct. 1693:
John Crittenden and Edward Deer, were both tried for High Treason in Clipping the Currant Coin of England:
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Home is Where the Humiliation Is
Published on 5 Apr 2007 at 8:42 am.
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Filed under Britain, Iran.
Fifteen Brits home, at what cost? UK Telegraph notes that the short-term gratification boosted a vile regime with which we have a lot of serious longstanding issues. “The Royal Navy has a lot to answer for.” I’d suggest that Tony Blair does as well.
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Brits Pardoned!
Published on 4 Apr 2007 at 9:20 am.
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Filed under Britain, Iran.
Mahmoud the Magnanimous and Merciful says the infidels may go.
The stalwart and brave commander who captured these criminals is decorated!
Does this mean the demonstration is off? Iranian rules say heck no: Throw some rocks, chant “Death to Iran,” storm the place, take some war criminals hostage!
Falklands
Published on 2 Apr 2007 at 10:05 am.
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Filed under Britain.
25th anniversary of when Britain didn’t take crap* from third world despots trying to change the subject.**
Different Phase
Published on 27 Mar 2007 at 9:53 am.
11 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Iran.
I think we might be getting somewhere:
U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said that efforts to release 15 British sailors and Marines seized by Iran will enter a “different phase” if negotiations fail.
Welcome Home
Published on 17 Mar 2007 at 11:59 am.
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Filed under Britain, USA.
Tigerhawk quotes Berlinski on something INS does right:
At dinner with Zia one evening in London, I mentioned in passing that more than once, when I’ve returned to the United States, the immigration officer has inspected my American passport and said, “Welcome home.”
“If any official here,” Zia replied, “had ever, ever, even once said that to [...]
Next Chapter Sent Back for Edits
Published on 5 Mar 2007 at 10:07 am.
7 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Iraq.
A couple of weeks ago Tony Blair declared “the next chapter in Basra’s history can be written by the Iraqis.” Yesterday, the Brits raided an Iraqi government intelligence agency compound and found a secret prison full of torture victims. Get me rewrite!
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British Terror Exports Up
Published on 3 Mar 2007 at 8:09 pm.
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Filed under Britain, GWOT, Iran.
Memri cites Aafaq.com’s claim that Britain has become the greatest exporter of terrorism in the world. Britain’s Muslims, that is. Long list of news reports follows. No question Muslim Britain’s extremist elements are doing their damndest. However, I suspect Iran’s extremists Muslims could give Britain’s extremist Muslims a run for their money, if the same law enforcement and [...]
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Wales vs. McDonalds
Published on 28 Feb 2007 at 10:20 am.
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Filed under Britain.
“Have you got anywhere with McDonald’s, have you tried getting it banned? That’s the key.”
Sunday Morning Mutiny
Published on 25 Feb 2007 at 10:15 am.
13 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Intel, Iran, media, military.
The London Times says up to five top U.S. generals and admirals will resign if we attack Iran.
Here are some of the key phrases:
Pilgrims For Israel
Published on 21 Feb 2007 at 12:59 pm.
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Filed under Britain, Europe, USA, middle east.
Michael Totten’s interview with Michael Oren, author of “Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present” ends up at Plymouth, down the road from my house. Michael van der Galien picks up the thread.
Brits Split
Published on 20 Feb 2007 at 11:50 pm.
13 Comments.
Filed under Britain, Iraq, Oz, military, pols.
Brits are halving their force in Iraq. Tony Blair, who long fought within his own party to do the right thing in Iraq, is giving in to political forces he is no longer willing to fight. He’s leaving himself soon enough, so he might as well set the terms for the British draw down, to leave [...]
Battlefield Shifts Westward
Published on 4 Feb 2007 at 10:43 am.
23 Comments.
Filed under Britain, GWOT, al qaeda.
The war with extremist Islam has just entered a new phase. Times of London: Al Qaeda leadership in Pakistan and Iraq have issued orders for British cells to conduct a “low-tech” campaign of abductions and beheadings.
ISLAMIC terror cells in Britain have been instructed to carry out a series of kidnappings and beheadings of the kind [...]
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Soros in a Short Skirt
Published on 4 Feb 2007 at 12:39 am.
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Filed under Britain, Europe, GWOT, Uncategorized, sex.
Hungarian billionnaire/nutjob George Soros: “America needs to follow the policies it has introduced in Germany. We have to go through a certain de-Nazification process.”
This is very revealing.
Let me tell you something about Hungary. I’ve been there. There are one or two important things you need to know about that place. I’m not talking about 1956. Clearly, Stalinist oppression is [...]
Party Town Rocks
Published on 31 Jan 2007 at 1:49 am.
10 Comments.
Filed under Britain, ancient mysteries, beer, sex.
My father-in-law is a mountain of a man, a big gruff old New England fisherman whose people came across from Scotland to Nova Scotia God knows when, then down to New England, whaling, fishing, firefighting, moving rocks around. He’s got the biggest hands I’ve ever seen. I found him placing stones in a stone wall [...]
