Had It in Holland Park

Thursday 10 May 2012

Mitt Romney Gets Testy After Gay Marriage, Immigration, Pot Questions

Commented May 10, 2012 at 10:54:49 in Politics

“Why won't you talk about what I want to talk about?
What do you think you are, independent or something?
After all, I'm a politician and what I say helps you sell soap flakes.

Ofsted Chief Sir Michael Wilshaw Tells Teachers: You Don't Know What Stress Is

Commented May 10, 2012 at 10:50:47 in UK Universities & Education

Wilshaw: "My stress was bigger than your stress."
Alternatively: You've got stress? Gosh you're lucky! When I was young we couldn't afford stress.

Obama Same-Sex Marriage Position: Why He Made His Decision

Commented May 10, 2012 at 10:43:28 in Politics

“Getting rid of the man-woman thing seems to be moving well, so now it is time to go after the "one" bit. Why should people who wish to marry more than one other person be discriminated against?

Paul Krugman: Our Political System Has Been Warped By A Small, Wealthy Minority

Commented May 4, 2012 at 08:39:32 in Politics

“Since Citizen's United, the the 1% can also buy elections. The solution: a 28th Amendment:

"Whereas the election of representatives is the sole concern of the represented, no person (individual or corporate) may contribute in cash or in kind to an election campaign unless they are resident within that election district.

Afghanistan Strategic Partnership May Hinge On Immunity For US Troops

Commented May 4, 2012 at 08:26:05 in World

“Dear NATO, please come and defend us from our enemies. PS: if you make a mistake and harm a civilian, you will go to jail for a long time. (If the mohareb Taliban harm civilians, by mistake or deliberately, we will negotiate with them)

Russia Threatens Pre-Emptive Strike On NATO Missile Defense Shields

Commented May 3, 2012 at 22:25:54 in World

They wanted some headlines and they got them. Gosh our media are a gullible lot.

Cardinal Sean Brady: Head Of Catholic Church In Ireland Facing Calls To Resign Over Allegations He Knew Of Child Abuse

Commented May 3, 2012 at 16:18:02 in UK

“He should resign - along with every journalist in Ireland and about half of the politicians.

Afghanistan Strategic Partnership May Hinge On Immunity For US Troops

Commented May 3, 2012 at 16:13:52 in World

“No impossible demands such as
1) immunity for US troops
2) aid money being spent on aid instead of going to Swiss bank accounts of cronies
3) free and fair elections
4) women treated as people

Ofcom Should Speed Up Murdoch Investigation, Says Miliband (LISTEN)

Commented May 2, 2012 at 16:13:11 in UK Politics

“Yes! Make it fast. The blood is in the water, there are headlines to be gained, and all that Murdoch did for Labour will never be repeated. So get him, now!

GM Crops Experiment At Rothamsted Is An 'Act Of Terrorism' Protest Group Say

Commented May 2, 2012 at 16:10:37 in UK

Of course they say that, but they know they are lying when they do.

John Yoo, Former Justice Department Lawyer, Protected From Torture Lawsuit, Rules Appeals Court

Commented May 2, 2012 at 16:07:22 in Politics

“NO! We should be able to sue anyone who writes an opinion that we later disagree with. These people clearly do not understand what a litigious society is all about

London 2012: British Olympic Association Loses Court Battle To Keep Lifetime Bans For Drugs Cheats

Commented Apr 29, 2012 at 20:15:21 in UK Sport

“What hypocritical nonsense. There are few professional athletes who do not play hurt and none who who play hurt without pain killers. If pain-killers are not considered perfromance-enhancing drugs, then someone does not speak English very well.

John Boehner: Americans 'Do Not Want To Vote For A Loser'

Commented Apr 29, 2012 at 20:08:38 in Politics

“Ah, come on, John. They voted for you.

Olympic Security: Army To Station Surface To Air Missiles On Residential Flats In Bow

Commented Apr 28, 2012 at 16:53:09 in UK

No Way! We want our homes protected, but not from our own rooftops, from someone else's, please.

Apple's Tax Strategy Cuts Its Tax Bill By Billions A Year: Report

Commented Apr 28, 2012 at 16:50:23 in Technology

Apple can be criticzed for this by anyone who deliberately does not take a tax deduction to which they are entitled. All others are just saying: they should do as I say, not as I do.