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Cruxshadows - Birmingham gig (December)
Sep. 1st, 2006 09:29 amFor those who don't read ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
covgoths - Cruxshadows @ Edwards, December 1st.
[I'm not sure if this has made it to the other appropriate goth communities yet, as Rob's not on LJ]
covgoths - Cruxshadows @ Edwards, December 1st.[I'm not sure if this has made it to the other appropriate goth communities yet, as Rob's not on LJ]
Godless and flammable?
Aug. 31st, 2006 07:30 pmDon't get me wrong, I'm not saying that Glasgow's Catholics want to set fire to LGBT folk. That's a little bit 15th century, after all.
On the other hand, handing out safety information that might stop those people catching fire from other causes... that seems to be a little more controversial, doesn't it?
The BBC states that some firefighters viewed it as something that would "contradict their moral beliefs", presumably because it meant visiting Pride to hand out the leaflets. Archbishop Mario Conti seems to agree with them, saying that "The duty to obey one's conscience is a higher duty than that of obeying orders".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5301334.stm
Hmm. Does anyone local have a little more information on this tale?
On the other hand, handing out safety information that might stop those people catching fire from other causes... that seems to be a little more controversial, doesn't it?
The BBC states that some firefighters viewed it as something that would "contradict their moral beliefs", presumably because it meant visiting Pride to hand out the leaflets. Archbishop Mario Conti seems to agree with them, saying that "The duty to obey one's conscience is a higher duty than that of obeying orders".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5301334.stm
Hmm. Does anyone local have a little more information on this tale?
(comics) Newuniversal
Aug. 30th, 2006 09:56 pmMarvel's put the first preview of the Ellis/Larroca Newuniversal online. This is their revival and reinvention of the 80s New Universe characters...
First preview page is here
Pretty. That would be the White Event, then. I'm not sure which character's just been caught by it - it doesn't match any of the familiar faces, but then some of them might have changed. On the other hand, it might be someone new. Or someone like Rodstvow...
First preview page is here
Pretty. That would be the White Event, then. I'm not sure which character's just been caught by it - it doesn't match any of the familiar faces, but then some of them might have changed. On the other hand, it might be someone new. Or someone like Rodstvow...
...a Coventry song. With a video filmed in Glasgow, I think. See any familiar faces?
The Specials - Ghost Town
The Specials - Ghost Town
Oh, yes. Almost forgot these two...
Aug. 24th, 2006 10:34 amZodiac Mindwarp - Prime Mover (video)
Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday (video)
I remember seeing these two when I was young and impressionable. Which explains a lot.
Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday (video)
I remember seeing these two when I was young and impressionable. Which explains a lot.
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Aug. 23rd, 2006 11:36 pmThey're finally bringing Oh! What A Lovely War out on UK DVD.
I'm happy now.
I'm happy now.
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Aug. 13th, 2006 12:40 pm[Poll #792208]
Question #2, which some people will be aware of, does not involve Jack and has been omitted in the interests of alongerquiet life. :)
Question #2, which some people will be aware of, does not involve Jack and has been omitted in the interests of a
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Aug. 11th, 2006 09:59 amI'm feeling very cynical today.
I'd like to think that our security forces have done their work well in the last couple of days, stopping a serious plot that could have caused hundreds of deaths.
I look forward to seeing some of these people convicted and sentenced to long jail terms. Assuming that they're guilty, of course.
The catch is that we really don't have the best track record on this sort of thing. ( Read more... ) It doesn't inspire confidence.
As for the political side of things, I'd just like to remind people that this government famously described 9/11 as "a good day to bury bad news".
Even if the security forces did their job perfectly yesterday - and I'd like to believe that they did - then someone behind a desk will be working out how to turn this to their political advantage, to hide bad news or silence opposition.
I'd like to think that our security forces have done their work well in the last couple of days, stopping a serious plot that could have caused hundreds of deaths.
I look forward to seeing some of these people convicted and sentenced to long jail terms. Assuming that they're guilty, of course.
The catch is that we really don't have the best track record on this sort of thing. ( Read more... ) It doesn't inspire confidence.
As for the political side of things, I'd just like to remind people that this government famously described 9/11 as "a good day to bury bad news".
Even if the security forces did their job perfectly yesterday - and I'd like to believe that they did - then someone behind a desk will be working out how to turn this to their political advantage, to hide bad news or silence opposition.
Legitimate military targets?
Jul. 28th, 2006 12:07 amIf you haven't fled south Lebanon, it's your own fault. And it seems you can expect to be shot at on principle.
"All those now in south Lebanon are terrorists who are related in some way to Hezbollah" - Israeli Justice Minister Haim Ramon
Possibly not the best thing to say a day after bombing south Lebanon's UN peacekeepers? Or any of the other non-Hezbollah types there...
"All those now in south Lebanon are terrorists who are related in some way to Hezbollah" - Israeli Justice Minister Haim Ramon
Possibly not the best thing to say a day after bombing south Lebanon's UN peacekeepers? Or any of the other non-Hezbollah types there...
In case you haven't seen this one...
Jul. 26th, 2006 07:55 pmTwo chartered Airbus A310 cargo planes filled with GBU 28 laser-guided bombs landed at Prestwick Airport en-route to Israel from the US
It's no secret that Israel has asked the USA to expedite some weapons shipments, as the current conflict is draining their resources.
On the other hand, it seems that this particular shipment didn't follow the proper procedures. For a start, countries shipping arms via UK airports are supposed to tell the UK government what they're doing.
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett stated that "I have already notified the United States that we are not happy about it" and "We have already let the United States know that this is an issue that appears to be seriously at fault, and we will be making a formal protest if it appears that that is what has happened".
Channel 4 news interviewed her this evening. Aside from those quotes, we had a vaguely startled looking State Department spokesman answering questions from C4's man in Washington - and their man in Westminster mentioning that some branches of the UK government would very much like to bury this story...
It's no secret that Israel has asked the USA to expedite some weapons shipments, as the current conflict is draining their resources.
On the other hand, it seems that this particular shipment didn't follow the proper procedures. For a start, countries shipping arms via UK airports are supposed to tell the UK government what they're doing.
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett stated that "I have already notified the United States that we are not happy about it" and "We have already let the United States know that this is an issue that appears to be seriously at fault, and we will be making a formal protest if it appears that that is what has happened".
Channel 4 news interviewed her this evening. Aside from those quotes, we had a vaguely startled looking State Department spokesman answering questions from C4's man in Washington - and their man in Westminster mentioning that some branches of the UK government would very much like to bury this story...
We've got this really good plan, see. To catch the terrorists before they strike.
Oh, and the prosecution lawyer 'admitted the police had no idea if there even was such a thing as red mercury' and did indeed say "The Crown's position is that whether red mercury does or does not exist is irrelevant", as well as warning the jury not to get "hung up" on this fact...
We're going to offer to sell people Kryptonite - and we're sure the terrorists will try to buy it, 'cos they know that they can do bad things with it. Kill people. Explode stuff. That sort of thing.That sounds more than a little bit stupid, doesn't it? But the UK police just tried to convict people for buying another (allegedly) fictional substance, red mercury. Strangely, it didn't work. Not just because the stuff doesn't exist, but still...
It'll just be a hoax, of course. A sting. As soon as they offer to buy the Kryptonite, we'll arrest them. Charge them with conspiracy to obtain dangerous substances for terrorist purposes. Lock 'em away for years. No problem.
What's that? Kryptonite doesn't exist you say? Who cares. Whether or not Kryptonite does or does not exist is irrelevant - so don't get so hung up on that bit. Doesn't matter. You try to buy Kryptonite, we send you to jail for many, many years. Simple as that.
Oh, and the prosecution lawyer 'admitted the police had no idea if there even was such a thing as red mercury' and did indeed say "The Crown's position is that whether red mercury does or does not exist is irrelevant", as well as warning the jury not to get "hung up" on this fact...
