The Sacking of Professor David Nutt

Well, lets well and truly bury the Nimrod fiasco with another incredulous fiasco like the sacking of the governments drug advisor because Alan Johnson doesnt like his advice on drugs

Im afraid public opinion is against you on this one Alan and sometimes as an MP its best to keep your mouth shut.

On the other hand its not the first time Govt's dont listen to their advisors, look at that poor Kelly fellow.
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Nimrods and Cannabis

I see 'they' are trying to down play the damning Nimrod report written by the esteemed Charles Haddon-Cave QC by re-igniting (sic) the cannabis classification debate.

The facts here are simple, H-C's damning inquiry concluded "in my view, XV230 was lost because of a systemic breach of the military covenant brought about by significant failures on the part of all those involved." and also lets not forget the gem of a quote "Its production is a story of incompetence, complacency and cynicism. The best opportunity to prevent the accident to XV230 was tragically lost,"

He said the MOD were Lamentable. I am unsure of his full brief and what strings were pulling his verdict but I can hazard a guess at the arms dealers / the MOD / lobbyists and the PM, however, for once a cover up it wasnt. In light of the current wars we are fighting I am unsure as to what spin can be put on this.

The publics perception is that the military cant afford guns and planes hence our troops are being killed by inadequate equipment, rather than being killed by the IED's planted by the local militia who hate the west and the UK / USA especially for killing their comrades and family members. So to release this report awakens my quizzical interest.

HC-QC has made a few enemies but has had his retribution for alleged deeds of old, well thats what I think.

So, lets bury it along side the old debate about whether a bit of 'kif' will send you ga-ga and whether Jacqui Smith knows what the hell she is talking about.

I am sure the Nimrod case will be mentioned when BAE take the docks for alleged (sic) bribery. I for one will be in court for that one, as a voyeur obviously.

On a brighter note Cuff and I had a fabulous evening quaffing a few malts and enjoying the finer pleasures of cuba's tobacco industry. He really is a damned fine fellow.
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Before I was irritated and opinionated

A long time ago I was happy, I had finished my last tour in the Army (in some god forsaken ex-communist despotic cess pool of a nuclear power country) and was looking forward to a string of liaisons with young fillys who go for the military type, writing my memoirs and discovering the finest whisky known to man (Tyrconnell single cask is the closest I have come by so far, for the record) when I was offered a job from some ex-SAS type that I knew from the school days.

It was as a security / body guard for the rich and famous, A listers, B listers, Z listers, Hedge Fund Managers, Porn Stars, MP's you name it and so for a period of 8 or so years I shaved my head, wore black suits and Aramani sun glasses. (I am trained in a number of martial arts and have also trained and fought in armed combat with some of the most dangerous and psychotic people one can imagine.) This was a happy time for me as I knew my place and the general goings on in the world past me by.

And this was also before the period when the world started becoming a little wobbly after the shenanigans with those tower blocks in NY and the start of endless wars in countries we shouldn't be in. (I must be getting soft in my twilight years or that pasting Baxter gave me yesterday has made me remorseful)

It is only now however, and with a fair modicum of hindsight that I see the media and politicians for what they really are along with the stupidity of people posting inane babble on message boards like HYS.

Must dash, another chum is shouting me for drinks, I should never refuse an old duffer like Cuff by any means.
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Is the ban on MP mortgage claims enough? (Have Your Say)

Well, never in a million years will my tirade on this subject be published at the Castle. Especially as i am feeling doubly put out after yesterday when Baxter slipped in a birdy on the ninth which left me quite out of pocket on a particularly rare bottle of Oban at the club. Still, on the bright side Baxter's latest christmas cake was most put out by our drinking habits and left in quite a stink for an "early night", ha ha! Serves him right!

Anyway, to the matter in hand, in my opinion MP's are only doing what the rest of us cant and that is milk expenses for all they are worth! If your are told you can claim your second (or tenth) mortgage you are jolly well going to, regardless of what the proletariat think. Employ your wife? Absolutely, as long as she is claimable too.

I know far too many MP's to comment personally except to say that the words Ivory Tower could be battered around. They are only bending the rules that are in place and as such the welfare-ites bend the rules that are in place for them (who incidentally are usually the first to whinge about wasting tax payers money, make them work for dole, that will sort them out)

So whats my point? Im not sure except to say the Media will not let this one lie so if you are going to claim for your eastern european wife / cleaner / duck house, make sure no one knows about it.

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Have Your Say (revisited)

As the BBC's Have your Say goes from one banal question to another, it leads me to wonder who actually reads the HYS board?

To summarise the HYS board;

1 - The BBC will ask a topical question.
2 - Someone holding a view from one end of the spectrum will totally agree with the point in hand.
3 - Someone with a view from the other end of the spectrum will totally disagree
4 - Someone will then post something completely missing the point
5 - Someone will try to post something humorous (with witty name to boot)
6 - Someone will blame the current / previous / future government for the issue at hand
7 - Someone will blame religion / democracy (or lack of it) / immigration on the point at hand
8 - Someone will quote someone else's post and criticise spelling / content

This assumes that the BBC will actually post your point of view and not "moderate" (censor) it

Some topics generate thousands of posts (Nick 'oik' Griffins appearance on Lions Den) whilst others will be swept aside (Lolita the Otters appearance in the new Winnie the Pooh books)

I see that even Private Eye is doing a parody of the message boards. Ian Hislop is a damn fine chap and has obviously frequented the Have your Say board for inspiration.

As I wait in the lounge with 'wi-fi' and 'elderberry' at hand typing this, Baxter has arrived in his latest Jag with his latest christmas cake filly under his arm. (A damn fine looker with legs to die for if I may say so.)

Anyway, must off, we have a wager on the 9th hole and this evenings tab will be riding on it!
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Warren Buffet or Nick Griffin

Having the displeasure of meeting both of these jumped up little oiks I am at a loss as to who is the worse, although I have been told that public opinion currently detests financial gurus above right-wing sociopaths

Have Your Say

I am irritable due to the needless and provocative censorship of the BBC's Have Your Say Forum and my endless battles with the moderators. I have taken matters into my own hands, and with the help of my young nephew, Milo, I have entered what people are calling the 'blogosphere'. I will endeavour to post considered and reasonable responses to the issues of the day, or any day for that matter or whatever is frustrating me at any particular point. It is early in the morning and i am due for a quick round with Baxter and then we will be polishing off a fine bottle of Jura at his favourite club in mayfair. A fine day indeed. As for those rascals that have been crashing puma's well, sympathys to all involved but really.
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