Truth will out - eventually: But when it comes to governmental 'truths' it is advisable not to hold your breath waiting! Also, and this is another "Government Health Warning", don't assume that when various top-level enquiry reports are published they will contain "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth". So, it is with less than bated breath that I await the Chilcot enquiry report into exactly how many lies were perpetrated by HMG in order to gain public support for our disastrous foray into Iraq. Similarly, I would urge my American friends not to become too excited at the possibility - I put it no higher - that the full report into the 9/11 attack detailing official Saudi aid and assistance to the attackers will be published any time soon. After all, it's now 55 years since the Bay of Pigs fiasco and still the CIA refuses to publish its mea culpa - well, if it's not a mea culpa it bloody well should be! George Will has an excellent article on the American non-reports over at The National Review.
Do the EU a favour and VOTE LEAVE: Roger Bootle in The Telegraph today has an interesting take on the IN/OUT referendum. He points out the truth that the EU, irrespective of whether we Brits are in or out, is heading for disaster because of the sclerotic but fanatical grip of the EU maniacs in Brussels. The shock waves from a Brexit would simply provoke what is already looming. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the Netherlands are already edging towards the exit and the French nationalists are just waiting to boot Hollande in the derrière at next year's Presidential election. So come on, people, we've saved Europe before, let's do it again!
Three cheers for The Mail: At last, and entirely due to the good efforts of the readers of The Mail on Sunday, 'Dim Dave' and the patronising prats who support him will be forced in June to come to parliament and explain why, amongst other things, we continue to provide 'aid' to the likes of China and India, both nuclear powers, plus sundry thieves and killers who ravage their own countries in Africa. If ever Dave deserved the soubriquet 'Dim' then his insistence that 0.7% of our budget, or £12 billion, is spent keeping dictators in place confirms it.
I lunched not wisely but too well: Again! Sorry about that but we had friends round for a late lunch and the wine flowed and time passed and afterwards I snoozed I had to try to work out the meaning of life and somehow I arose to seventh level of inner awareness. Ah well, see you all tomorrow . . .
No more rumbles today
I have always been of the opinion that one day the EU will implode. It just does not fit the criterion that is needed for it to work like the USA say. History actually tells us that all previous attempts at political and economic union have ended in failure apart from the USA although it nearly did. The EU wont be any different. So even if we vote to remain in the EU which we probably will it will not be for another 40 years. Another reason to leave now to so as to not be damaged later by it's demise.
Posted by: Antisthenes | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 11:17
Now look here, Antis, we can't have this sort of defeatist talk it just gives aid to the enemy. Of course we'll win starting here in downtown Milborne Port where the entire village is behind me, er, well, they were the last time I looked!
Posted by: David Duff | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 11:23
Question without notice Duffers. Why is Milborne Port so called? According to Google Earth you are approximately 34km from the sea and without a navigable river.
Posted by: AussieD | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 11:53
I'm glad you asked me that, AussieD, because for a change I actually know the answer. The word 'Port' was added to the name of a town or village if it was considered to be im*port*ant or wealthy which Milborne was 'back in the day' due to a fast-flowing stream running through it on which, I believe, at least six watermills operated and a fairly large glove-making factory was also nearby. The village actually returned two members of parliament back then when Sherborne Town which is very much bigger had none. Then the rascals introduced the Reform Act in 1832 and did us down!
Posted by: David Duff | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 12:02
Thanks Duffers. I love the "quirkiness" of many English place names.
Posted by: AussieD | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 12:21
I see they have even named the local pub after you - "The Tippling Philosopher"
Well done Corporal [Substantive] Duffers.
Posted by: AussieD | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 12:25
AussieD, David provided some photos of that pub a while back I believe. It struck me as a very comfy place and just my style. Though I am no philosopher.
Posted by: Whitewall | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 13:35
If the 9/11 pages are released, about all it will do is open the flood gates for law suites by victim's families against the government of Saudi Arabia.
When it comes to a Brexit, the sooner the better for Britain to get the Hell out of Dodge while things are on firm footing...at home and even in Europe. When the eventual earthquake happens in Brussels, shaking ground will give no country any firm footing to steady itself for the coming economic chaos. Get thee out.
Posted by: Whitewall | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 13:46
The main thing about The Tippling Philosopher is the, er, entertainment':
http://duffandnonsense.typepad.com/duff_nonsense/2010/10/ye-goode-olde-days.html
Posted by: David Duff | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 13:48
Yes I remember that account from a while back. It always pleased me that my ancestors "over there" could pull off such an event in fine style and the proper spirit. We all could use a dose of those "goode olde days". Though I must say, the marksmanship is cause for concern.
Posted by: Whitewall | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 13:58
Speaking of Olde...I am reading about this massive Roman era villa just discovered in Wiltshire. Quite interesting. At least it is under a garden and not a parking lot. The Romans never made it to the shore of North America that I know of.
Posted by: Whitewall | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 14:03
"If the 9/11 pages are released, about all it will do is open the flood gates for law suites by victim's families against the government of Saudi Arabia."
Well WW ... there's other things too - or as David might put it, "Vee haf our vays!"
http://www.frontiersnews.com/saudis-threaten-to-sell-750-billion-us-assets-if-congress-passes-bill-that-would-let-911-victims-sue-saudi-arabia/
(Too WW - ol' 'Triple Apostrophe' left The Color of Crime over on Dip's site [by way of a reply to #1482] ensure you bookmark!)
Posted by: JK | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 14:12
And, by the bye Whiters ...
https://20committee.com/2014/03/11/911-planner-freed-by-syrian-jihadists/
Posted by: JK | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 14:33
JK, got it! Thanks.
Posted by: Whitewall | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 14:42
Whitewall, we have let in long term sleepers who will strike when appropriate. The Western people are unable to comprehend these people and as a consequence many are in denial thinking no this cannot be happening. But it is.
Posted by: jimmy glesga | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 19:31
Indeed Jimmy, "unable to comprehend"? Yes indeed.
https://20committee.com/2014/06/10/exploring-al-qaidas-russian-connection/
http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/International-Relations/Asylum-seekers-flocking-to-Arctic-route2
Posted by: JK | Sunday, 17 April 2016 at 20:07