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And This is Why…

May 16, 2012 Longrider 13

…We must never again have the death penalty. Outlining Mr Hallam’s case, Henry Blaxland QC said: “It is our case that this appellant Sam Hallam […]

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Will Self Can Take a Hike

May 13, 2012 Longrider 8

While I share Self’s concern about politicians and their use of the military as personal playthings, his solution sends shivers down my spine. So, here’s […]

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I am Spartacus

May 12, 2012 Longrider 8

To paraphrase Timmy, dear ASA, please see the reply given in Arkell v Pressdram (1971). As with others, I have no strong opinion one way or the […]

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Scare Story of the Day

May 10, 2012 Longrider 20

Another lazy obesity epidemic story in the tellytubbygiraffe today. This organ has long since given up any hope of actually being a reliable purveyor of news, it […]

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ATM Chugging

May 9, 2012 Longrider 6

They say not, but is it? I don’t want to be nagged to give when I draw out money from an ATM. Frankly, I don’t […]

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Chasing Trolls

May 9, 2012 Longrider 0

Following the episode that several bloggers (myself included) had with Dickie Doubleday and our efforts to track him down, Chuck sent me this link to […]

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PGW

May 7, 2012 Longrider 16

Paleogenic Global Warming. Giant dinosaurs could have warmed the planet with their flatulence, say researchers. I don’t know what to say. No, really I don’t. […]