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Don't even think about watching the Simpsons. You may well be breaking an unwritten law.
It may be illegal to even look at images, in order to possess them. Even if they are cartoons on the TV.From the Register:Miss Willott has clearly done her homework. She noted that whilst the Internet Watch Foundation focuses on images that can be downloaded – the traditional web route – images accessed through other means, such as streaming, are not within its remit.

She asked Mr Starmer: "If someone is watching streaming images online, there would be no actual copy on their computer, so they would not technically be in possession."

He replied: "It would be for the courts to interpret the meaning of possession. We would proceed on the basis that there should be no such loophole."
Well done Kier, Playing Safe Behind The Law of Unintentional Consequences.

Binge-drinking 'fuelled by work pressure'
Published Date: 20 February 2009

THE pressure to be "perfect" at work is fuelling the boom in binge-drinking, a psychologist has claimed.
Professor Anna van Wersch carried out a study of drinkers and found they struggled with the stress of having to control their emotions in the workplace.

Instead, they let off steam at weekends. And, despite government warnings about keeping to recommended weekly alcohol units, she did not believe bingeing was entirely unhealthy.

Prof van Wersch, who is from the Netherlands, said: "People in England are more high achievers than the Dutch. The quality of their work has to be perfect and their performance is much higher. There's a lot of pressure to do well, and to behave appropriately and control one's emotions, and that can be stressful.

"That's why I think the British put so much emphasis on having something to look forward to at the weekend: a chance to let off steam and le…

Gordon's Birthday.Here's How The Great Gordo Is Viewed.

Today, Gordon the Maroon said:

Everywhere I go in Britain, I sense and share the anger and dismay of millions of hard-working people who have watched in disbelief during a year in which irresponsible practices in global banks have brought the world's financial system close to collapse.

Because this has had an impact on every high street and in every home in Britain, anger alone is not enough - only bold action to protect those endangered through no fault of their own will do.

First, there must be no reward for failure. In practice this means that anybody associated with a loss cannot receive a bonus. That's not a special system designed to punish the bankers, but normal commonsense business practice.

Guess what? I ain't sending you a birthday card. You don't deserve one. 
Now Fuck Off and take a dose of the medicine you have prescribed for real hardworking families.
You're nothing but a figment of your own im…

Jacqui Smith failed to consult over new anti-photographer law
Pic originally posted to IhatejacquismithAlex Singleton writes:"The Royal Photographic Society - established in 1853 - ought to have been at the top of the list of organisations consulted of how the law would work in practice. Yet the society, which has a Royal Charter, tells me that it has unsuccessfully been trying to meet Miss Smith over the past year, despite the encouragement and help of a backbench Labour MP."Jacqui, it would seem, still has friends she can call on however, as some comments, made on this subject, on the Telegraph site have been "disappeared".A slew of comments sticking up for the home sec (from Bob Roberts or a Mr Timney) are expected shortly.

Lamb 'head-butted golden eagle'

"A lamb was seen head-butting a golden eagle, one of Scotland's largest birds of prey, according to a new report on island birdlife.
The lamb head-butt incident is recorded in an official report" Well Jacqui and Co, I guess you may be starting to appreciate just how confused and bewildered that eagle felt! Some of Brighton's Finest are also getting an idea of what it's like to be bitten in the butt by the "Surveillance State."  "One policeman, who did not want to be named, said: 'This is taking things too far. We use CCTV to catch criminals, not officers who take a quick break from a punishingjob." Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear, eh?
Maybe you could give some support to this landlord whose livlihood is threatened by similar behaviour by you masters? "A prospective pub landlord says the police insistence on him installing CCTV cameras to film everyone entering his pub threatens …

Paranoia now stalks the streets.

Michael Binyon

"Is this Russia? Or the Middle East? I remember the list from 40 years ago, when I first went to the Soviet Union: no bridges, no junctions, no railway stations, no government buildings, no soldiers and, above all, no police. Point your camera at any of these and you were under arrest."



"Forget the West's former easy tolerance. Paranoia now stalks the streets and shopping centres of Britain. From this week, any unauthorised photograph, even inadvertent, of a policeman could land you in jail for up to ten years. Ten years! What madness is this? And it's not just the police. Under Section 76 of the 2008 Counter-Terrorism Act, any picture “likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism” is prohibited. That means almost anything: railways, public buildings, government offices, monuments, parades, communications centres. Every officious jobsworth now has a right to stop you, tear out the film o…

From Katabasis Blog"On Monday 9th February this week a friend and work colleague found police at his door at 7am in the morning. They searched through his house, took all of his computer equipment and then arrested him. He was then grilled for several hours before finally being released on bail.His "crime"? Allegedly he has been arrested under "suspicion of incitement", or more specifically, "inciting people knowing a crime is going to be committed". This is under sections 44, 45 and 46 of the Serious Crime Act 2007. The fact of the matter is though, he has done absolutely nothing wrong and is simply being set up as the fall-guy for someone else's misdeeds. And all of this on the basis of some painful abuse of recent legislation."Katabasis would like help in building a counter case. Please visit his blog for a better understanding of why this needs to be counteracted as quickly as possible.

Ms Smith told the BBC she did not feel under pressure - after newspapers speculated she could face the axe.Asked if she was concerned people were briefing against her, she told the BBC: "I'm home secretary. I quite often feel under pressure but not from things like that - from things like keeping the country safe, making sure the police are back on the streets, protecting this country from terrorism and keeping our borders safe."There's an excellent post on Jacqui's fall from grace on the Ihatejaquismith blog.

Dunno What All The Fuss Is About Really.

Details Here

Gordon Takes Leaf Out Of The Fonz's Book.
Government Aides have denied rumours thatThe "Ponz" has been watching re-runs of Happy Days in an effort to saythe words  "I Was Wrong" . So far with limited effect, although Sarah said she loved the results so far.

Looks like the writing may be on the wall for Jacqui.
From the Sunday Times
"THE home secretary, Jacqui Smith, has privately indicated that she fears for her political future, amid Tory claims that she is “out of her depth” and speculation among MPs that Gordon Brown may want to replace her.
People who work closely with Smith are now openly casting doubt on her track record and her chances of surviving an expected summer cabinet reshuffle."

From Labourspissed THIS.Well, all I can say is, Gordon said "No Reward For Failure."  Remember: There Is No Reward For Failure. Gordon said, so it must be right.Also, ICBW, but.... Isn't threatening to harm someones livelihood actionable?Twitter may have something to say on this as well.You really aren't doing anything to help Labour Derek.

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Tractor Stats, Lord Elvis, Electro-Kev all Missing in Action.

Geert Wilders banned from entering the UK.

Free Speech is now non existent.
As Douglas Carswell MP said today "We are a lesser country than I thought we were"

Daniel1979 has a post on Freedom of Speech in which he says

"So, if we look at the world, and in particular the UK this week, have we taken a step closer or a step back from this Universal Declaration?

Let me offer something close to some quotations, for censorship in the UK is not an original tyranny..."

And Prodicus seems to be inviting a similar fate to Lord Elvis' blog in an oblique reference to the last post on the 10 Drowning Street blog.

It's been an interesting few days since I started this blogging lark.
Nice to have known you, even if for such a short time!

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Jacqboots Smith Denied She Was A Chicken And Attempted
to Duck The Issue When Questioned on Her Expenses.
Paxo Said "She's Stuffed Now,
Wait Till She Puts That Bill In Front Of Parliament."

Just saw this on Obnoxio's blog!

Tractor Stats blog inspired me to start my own.
Come back Mr Stats!!

Update: More bloggers are worried here

Sony Releases New Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work

H/T The Devil's Kitchen

Gordon runs out of opinions after
Peter does a runner with the smoothing iron.
Jacqie laughs like a pig and Harriet bans
Lap dancing.