My goodness, it has been three weeks since I last posted. I have been trying to think of a reasonable excuse for being so unreliable and have failed miserably. During my ‘downtime’, more of our troops have lost their lives in Afghanistan and two more have died today. Politicians of all parties have been making […]
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Afghanistan – Is The Gamble Worth The Lost Lives?
In the space of a week, seven British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan. UK Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has now admitted what we all know already…. that even more lives will be lost. The total number of UK military personnel killed in the conflict is now 176. The Defence Secretary justified our continued presence […]
Extradition To US Without Evidence – Time For Change!
Yesterday, I was sent a request to sign a petition on behalf of a husband and wife living in Scotland, to stop their extradition to the USA. Their names are Brian and Kerry-Ann Howes and they have four children. Their ‘crime’ is to have supplied two chemicals – both of which are perfectly legal in […]
President Flies Into Trouble In New York!
As stupidity goes, it must be right up there at the top of the table! The decision to fly Air Force One – the US presidential plane – at low altitude over New York, accompanied by a fighter escort, understandably, caused a minor panic among some of the city's residents. The horrific events of 9/11 are still fresh in the […]