Tony Blair said the lack of a credible alternative to Labour has handed his Government a "huge opportunity".
Mr Blair shrugged off Iain Duncan Smith's outspoken attack on him in the Tory leader's conference speech last week. Mr Duncan Smith accused the Prime Minister of being corrupt and a liar.
Mr Blair told The Times: "I'm not interested in rising to this at all. I am absolutely sure the public would prefer politicians to play the ball rather than the man."
I'm fairly sure that the late David Kelly's family might be a little surprised at Tony's new found ethical approach to blood sports.
If parsonical Tony is right about the public's preference I would think he's but a stone's throw away from his post P.M. career on the U.S. lecture circuit.
Monday, October 13, 2003
Thursday, October 09, 2003
The Pole vaults to favouritism.
The Pole vaults to favouritism.
"Pope John Paul is runaway favourite to win the Nobel Peace Prize tomorrow, ahead of former Czech President Vaclav Havel, according to an Australian bookmaker.
The winner of the $US1.32 million prize, perhaps the world's top accolade, will be announced in Oslo tomorrow from a record field of 165 candidates.
"We've had a lot of interest in the pope," said Centrebet's Gerard Daffy.
"We're offering (US President) George W Bush and (British Prime Minister) Tony Blair at 200/1 but haven't had a single bet."
Centrebet today has the pope at 5-2 on - you bet $1 and get back $1.40 if he wins.
Mr Havel, who helped bring down the Iron Curtain in a "Velvet Revolution", trails him at 7/1 with Irish rock star Bono and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tied on 10/1"
If the Pope does not win the Nobel Prize but performs well he will most likely be headed Downunder for another crack at the Melbourne Cup in November. The Pontiff is currently quoted at the juicy odds of 15/1.
"I realise it's all in the lap of the gods, well the one true God actually, but if the old bloke acquits himself well in the Cup we might think about popping him over the sticks at Aintree for his swan song", his Australian trainer Cardinal George Pell said last night.
The winner of the $US1.32 million prize, perhaps the world's top accolade, will be announced in Oslo tomorrow from a record field of 165 candidates.
"We've had a lot of interest in the pope," said Centrebet's Gerard Daffy.
"We're offering (US President) George W Bush and (British Prime Minister) Tony Blair at 200/1 but haven't had a single bet."
Centrebet today has the pope at 5-2 on - you bet $1 and get back $1.40 if he wins.
Mr Havel, who helped bring down the Iron Curtain in a "Velvet Revolution", trails him at 7/1 with Irish rock star Bono and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tied on 10/1"
If the Pope does not win the Nobel Prize but performs well he will most likely be headed Downunder for another crack at the Melbourne Cup in November. The Pontiff is currently quoted at the juicy odds of 15/1.
"I realise it's all in the lap of the gods, well the one true God actually, but if the old bloke acquits himself well in the Cup we might think about popping him over the sticks at Aintree for his swan song", his Australian trainer Cardinal George Pell said last night.
Wednesday, October 08, 2003
Labor backbencher threatens to snub US President
Labor backbencher threatens to snub US President
"Federal Opposition leader Simon Crean has moved to stop at least one Labor backbencher from snubbing George W Bush during his speech to a joint sitting of parliament later this month.
But Tasmanian MP Harry Quick says he may still turn his back while the US leader delivers his address.
Earlier, Mr Quick said about 16 politicians from the ALP and other parties were planning a protest against the US President.
"During his speech, a group of us will stand with our white arm bands on and we will publicly turn our backs on the President of the United States of America," he said.
Mr Crean says he has since told Mr Quick such behaviour would be highly disrespectful."
Harry was one of the ALP's most vocal opponents of the deceitful Iraq crusade. Now's the time to tuck your conscience in your old kitbag Harry. That's whatparty discipline democracy is all about Harry. I think the phrase that has been become popular by the back-fillers of recent history is what Harry needs to keep in mind ... "move on".
While Simon (AKA "Mr. 17%") might view Harry's threat as disrespectful, Simon's move can be viewed as yet another classic "don't frighten the horses" driven response. Weak as piss!
People might be amused to know that this joint sitting is being organised during the Pollies school hols. A bucket full of our taxes is being put to good use to recall Parliament so as to allow Little Johnny to give his brown nose a spot of exercise around the nether regions of Australia's de facto Commander of Chief.
But when President Schwatzerzenegergerer is invited to address the Parliament of the 51st state of mind ... that will be an entirely different matter. I'll be up there in the front stalls waving Old Glory with unrestrained enthusiasm. Of course by that time I will be dirty dancing with Ms. Altzheimers.
But Tasmanian MP Harry Quick says he may still turn his back while the US leader delivers his address.
Earlier, Mr Quick said about 16 politicians from the ALP and other parties were planning a protest against the US President.
"During his speech, a group of us will stand with our white arm bands on and we will publicly turn our backs on the President of the United States of America," he said.
Mr Crean says he has since told Mr Quick such behaviour would be highly disrespectful."
Harry was one of the ALP's most vocal opponents of the deceitful Iraq crusade. Now's the time to tuck your conscience in your old kitbag Harry. That's what
While Simon (AKA "Mr. 17%") might view Harry's threat as disrespectful, Simon's move can be viewed as yet another classic "don't frighten the horses" driven response. Weak as piss!
People might be amused to know that this joint sitting is being organised during the Pollies school hols. A bucket full of our taxes is being put to good use to recall Parliament so as to allow Little Johnny to give his brown nose a spot of exercise around the nether regions of Australia's de facto Commander of Chief.
But when President Schwatzerzenegergerer is invited to address the Parliament of the 51st state of mind ... that will be an entirely different matter. I'll be up there in the front stalls waving Old Glory with unrestrained enthusiasm. Of course by that time I will be dirty dancing with Ms. Altzheimers.
Monday, October 06, 2003
Does my bum look big in Row D?
Does my bum look big in Row D?
"Australia's expanding bottom line has sparked a trend for larger seats in some of the nation's newest sporting and cultural venues.
Melbourne Cricket Ground's new northern stand is reportedly one venue that has increased individual seat sizes by around 30 per cent, partly as a measure to cater for patrons' larger bottoms."
Melbourne Cricket Ground's new northern stand is reportedly one venue that has increased individual seat sizes by around 30 per cent, partly as a measure to cater for patrons' larger bottoms."
Friday, October 03, 2003
An offer pass up I just couldn't not avail myself to.
An offer pass up I just couldn't not avail myself to.
Dear Friend,
I know this mail may come to you as a surprise, I got your email address through the web while in search of who will carefully handle this urgent and hitchfree deal.
I am Ahmed Dangote am attorney at law. I practice with Unity Chambers and Co. 32A, Omole Close, Ikeja. Lagos. I have one of my clients who banked with Royal Trust (& Securities) Bank Limited (RTSBL) He is a foreigner base in Nigeria, unfotunately he is late. He died on a fatal plane crash 2 years ago. I am contacting you based on trust and confidentiality that will be attached to this deal. The Management and the Legal department of BANK (RTSBL) had a recent meeting recommended that the account of this my client will be declared dormant and confisticated, and to deposit the fund to the Bank Treasury according to Nigerian Banking and Financial law.
This said account of the decease Engr. Vincent Pillai hold the sum of Twenty Five million, Four hundred thousand united state dollars ($25.400,000.00). In fact it happened that since his death, nobody has come up to office to make claim of his belonging as a next of kin or to say he know anything about the him.
To cut the matter short, I could not contact any of the his relations because his home address could not trace. Basically, what I am request of you at this junction is for you to come in as the relation of the said deceased, I will give you the contact of the Bank, you will have to write to them, tell them that you are a relation to the deceased and that you have found out that Engr. Vincent Pillai has account with RTSBL which you want to lay claim through their legal authority. They are going to honour your request you. However, I will be the one to provide you the vital documents for you to lay claims of the money and also to enhance you a rightfull person to the decease.
Please include your telephone number when replying this mail and I will give you more information as soon as you indicate your willingness to assist in this transaction. After successful conclussion of this transaction we shall share the money 40/60%.
Probably, you can reply me through my private box: ahmed.dan1@eudoramail.com
Yours truly,
Ahmed Dangote
Thank you ballboys, thank you linesmen, thank you Ahmed. The cheque is in the email.
And in late breaking news (link courtesy of the very courteous Mr Yorkshiresoul) a fine investment for any spare cash you have left after Mr. Dangote has ratted your piggy bank can be found HERE.
ACME products. More than you ever wanted to know or buy.
I know this mail may come to you as a surprise, I got your email address through the web while in search of who will carefully handle this urgent and hitchfree deal.
I am Ahmed Dangote am attorney at law. I practice with Unity Chambers and Co. 32A, Omole Close, Ikeja. Lagos. I have one of my clients who banked with Royal Trust (& Securities) Bank Limited (RTSBL) He is a foreigner base in Nigeria, unfotunately he is late. He died on a fatal plane crash 2 years ago. I am contacting you based on trust and confidentiality that will be attached to this deal. The Management and the Legal department of BANK (RTSBL) had a recent meeting recommended that the account of this my client will be declared dormant and confisticated, and to deposit the fund to the Bank Treasury according to Nigerian Banking and Financial law.
This said account of the decease Engr. Vincent Pillai hold the sum of Twenty Five million, Four hundred thousand united state dollars ($25.400,000.00). In fact it happened that since his death, nobody has come up to office to make claim of his belonging as a next of kin or to say he know anything about the him.
To cut the matter short, I could not contact any of the his relations because his home address could not trace. Basically, what I am request of you at this junction is for you to come in as the relation of the said deceased, I will give you the contact of the Bank, you will have to write to them, tell them that you are a relation to the deceased and that you have found out that Engr. Vincent Pillai has account with RTSBL which you want to lay claim through their legal authority. They are going to honour your request you. However, I will be the one to provide you the vital documents for you to lay claims of the money and also to enhance you a rightfull person to the decease.
Please include your telephone number when replying this mail and I will give you more information as soon as you indicate your willingness to assist in this transaction. After successful conclussion of this transaction we shall share the money 40/60%.
Probably, you can reply me through my private box: ahmed.dan1@eudoramail.com
Yours truly,
Ahmed Dangote
Thank you ballboys, thank you linesmen, thank you Ahmed. The cheque is in the email.
And in late breaking news (link courtesy of the very courteous Mr Yorkshiresoul) a fine investment for any spare cash you have left after Mr. Dangote has ratted your piggy bank can be found HERE.
ACME products. More than you ever wanted to know or buy.
Spot the difference.
Spot the difference.
"I have only one thing to say: You turn if you want to. The lady's not for turning!" - Margaret Thatcher at the party conference 1980
"Forward or back. I can only go one way. I've not got a reverse gear." - Tony Blatcher at the party conference 2003
"Forward or back. I can only go one way. I've not got a reverse gear." - Tony Blatcher at the party conference 2003
We learn from history that we don't learn from history #237.
We learn from history that we don't learn from history #237.
Found this 1972 cartoon in a book I borrowed from the local library.
Eerily prescient.
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