tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post116687493044160811..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Sir Ian Blair's Scare Tactics Must Not Be Allowed to WorkIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1167220653024714432006-12-27T11:57:00.000+00:002006-12-27T11:57:00.000+00:00Ever heard of the 'Home Office, Crime Reduction an...Ever heard of the '<I>Home Office, Crime Reduction and Community Safety Group</I>'? Me neither until today. And when I came across it I assumed it had something to do with the neighbourhood watch scheme. That's until I noticed that the <I>Home Office, Crime Reduction and Community Safety Group</I> are inviting tenders for 12,000 "Chemical Biological Radiation and Nuclear personal protective ensembles, that can be safely donned in under 5 minutes over regular uniform shirt and trousers, and worn for up to 12 hours with minimal physiological stress." They also need 372 "public communication systems that allow for the delivery of self-help and instructional information to the public at or within a Chemical Biological Radiation and Nuclear cordoned area."<BR/><BR/>You're right about Sir Ian Blair and his worrying habit of playing to the gallery. As for the terrorist threat: I suspect it's very real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166998767619724552006-12-24T22:19:00.000+00:002006-12-24T22:19:00.000+00:00If it really is a threat comparable with WWII, why...If it really is a threat comparable with WWII, why is Sir Ian not calling for the measures that accompanied WWII or the Cold War such as <BR/>1)internment of all potentially hostile civilians<BR/>2)the death penalty for treason<BR/>3) the testing of public sirens and building/maintenance of shelters, and a method of signalling on motorways?<BR/><BR/>The gov as ex-'bed-sit militants' -it's so true. Numpties the lot of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166997317059411552006-12-24T21:55:00.000+00:002006-12-24T21:55:00.000+00:00The combination of the evil men who have always ex...The combination of the evil men who have always existed with the increasingly portable and devastating weapons technology of our time means that, unfortunately, Ian Blair is more right than you Iain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166991740915053202006-12-24T20:22:00.000+00:002006-12-24T20:22:00.000+00:00Anon: 3:48"He frequently stated that if the German...Anon: 3:48<BR/><BR/><I>"He frequently stated that if the Germans got that far, he would be there with his Thompson submachine gun , fighting to the last."</I><BR/><BR/>And I have no doubt he would have said exactly the same had it been an Arab army intent on 'making the world safe for...' Baathism, Islam or whatever.<BR/><BR/>So it should come as no surprise when so called 'insurgents' in Irag behave in like manner. In fact they would find Sir Winston, the prospective 'insurgent', quite an inspiration and will no doubt continue to fight the invaders until we finally learn to mind our own business.Sabretachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652655872639394084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166975328149306742006-12-24T15:48:00.000+00:002006-12-24T15:48:00.000+00:00Churchill ordered the construction of a pillbox ju...Churchill ordered the construction of a pillbox just outside No. 10<BR/><BR/>He frequently stated that if the Germans got that far, he would be there with his Thompson submachine gun , fighting to the last.<BR/><BR/>Was that defeatist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166958115413533682006-12-24T11:01:00.000+00:002006-12-24T11:01:00.000+00:00Does no one else remember that the day before (I t...Does no one else remember that the day before (I think) the London bombs of 7 July 2005, Sir Ian Blair was on BBC Radio 4 "Today" preening himself on how other European countries admired our security precautions, blah, intelligence about terrorist cells, blah?<BR/><BR/>I remember thinking, while he was yet speaking, Please don't tempt Fortune. He appears to have decided to err on other side, now.indigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016153810542371398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166957463383494782006-12-24T10:51:00.000+00:002006-12-24T10:51:00.000+00:00Yes Anon 9:12 Churchill was honest. But he realise...Yes Anon 9:12 Churchill was honest. But he realised the importance of rallying the nation. I seem to recall something about our "finest hour" even when the night seemed darkest. After the war the great man put it so well himself: "The nation had the lion's heart. I had the luck to give the roar."<BR/><BR/>By comparison our current masters are like the cast of Dad's Army. Iain Blair as Cpl Jones shouting "Don't Panic!" and John Reid is Pte Fraser "We're doomed, all doomed". I suppose its a bit unfair to expect a bunch of former bed-sit militants to rise to Churchillian levels, but this nu Labour lot are hopeless.<BR/><BR/>What can be done? Well to begin with educate the population to spot terrorists. In Israel the government issues advice leaflets to help people spot suicide bombers. By contrast our government's "Preparing for Emergencies" website doesn't even mention it. Instead, in tones of "Protect and Survive" we are advised to "Go in, stay in, tune in". Bugger all use on the Tube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166956515654859972006-12-24T10:35:00.000+00:002006-12-24T10:35:00.000+00:00Ian Deans reminds me of that flower seller outside...Ian Deans reminds me of that flower seller outside Stockwell Tube Station who, when asked her opinion about civil liberties following the de Menezes shooting, replied that she was happy to "sacrifice liberty for freedom". Her reply was considered, serious and made without a trace or irony or humour. She clearly thought it rather profound. I actually burst out laughing when I first saw it; then I thought 'maybe it's a send-up' - but no, it was genine.<BR/><BR/>Sacrifice what we are (supposed to be???) fighting for to defeat what we are fighting against is the order of the day. Orwell's 'doublethink' has finally become the standard mindest of a fearful and compliant 21st century Britain - and that fear must be maintained. Trust Big Brother; he will look after you. And at Privy Council (Big Brother) level, there's barely a fag-paper between the main political parties on any of this.Sabretachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652655872639394084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166951779318798052006-12-24T09:16:00.000+00:002006-12-24T09:16:00.000+00:00Gateway Pundit has this little itemhttp://gatewayp...Gateway Pundit has this little item<BR/><BR/>http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2006/12/chunnel-is-target-of-christmas-terror.html#links<BR/><BR/>just to cheer everybody upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166946768152926822006-12-24T07:52:00.000+00:002006-12-24T07:52:00.000+00:00They are covering themselves when the next terror ...They are covering themselves when the next terror attack comes - one they cannot prevent.<BR/><BR/>The platitudes following the next attack will be how splendid our Muslim friends are and how they should be showered with gratitude for deigning to live in such a country<BR/><BR/>Then will follow the need to tattoo everyone with an identity number to discourage tax avoidance<BR/><BR/>After than there will be a conference of Hamas and leading Muslim fanatics in London to discuss whether hot-cross buns are provocative<BR/><BR/>Later Tony Blair's new book will come out revealing that he and his wife have converted to the Bahai faith in memory of Dr David Kelly<BR/><BR/>This will be the Counter-Terrorism police of the British GovtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166915775019028582006-12-23T23:16:00.000+00:002006-12-23T23:16:00.000+00:00Hopefully the tories in parliament will fall behin...Hopefully the tories in parliament will fall behind your view, sir.<BR/><BR/>Our civil freedoms must be preserved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166912338400092542006-12-23T22:18:00.000+00:002006-12-23T22:18:00.000+00:00It is so clear it's startling. I mean, there's no...It is so clear it's startling. I mean, there's not the least pretence of concealing the push to curtail freedoms. There are people like us who recognize this but have little voice in the matter and then there is you, Iain. I'm not sure the way to go forward next. Clearly, just words will achieve nothing. Nor will direct action, as that puts us into the insurgent category.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166908337917786452006-12-23T21:12:00.000+00:002006-12-23T21:12:00.000+00:00the druidChurchill told the House of Commons, and ...the druid<BR/><BR/>Churchill told the House of Commons, and thus the world, to expect "hard and heavy tidings" even as Operation Dynamo (Dunkirk) was in full swing. So he was honest to the point of being misplacedly pessimistic.<BR/><BR/>Frankly I don't buy conspiract theories and there are plenty of Islamist nutters out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166907622413233102006-12-23T21:00:00.000+00:002006-12-23T21:00:00.000+00:00Ian Deans: "The Government must warn the populatio...Ian Deans: "The Government must warn the population so that they can prepare appropriately....."<BR/>How should we be preparing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166905746970741872006-12-23T20:29:00.000+00:002006-12-23T20:29:00.000+00:00The threat, gentlemen, is real. The government mus...The threat, gentlemen, is real. The government must warn the population so they can prepare appropriately and the government must legislate to assist in preventing an incident and to assist in arresting those responsible after an incident.<BR/><BR/>This is something which both conservative and liberal governments are pursuing around the world and I suggest the Tories would be doing too. <BR/><BR/>Opposition for opposition's sake will only make it harder to reclaim the Treasury benches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166904135201697882006-12-23T20:02:00.000+00:002006-12-23T20:02:00.000+00:00johnny norfolk says, "Its sic trying to justify To...johnny norfolk says, "Its <I>sic</I> trying to justify Tony Blairs <I>sic</I> war that increased the security problems in the first place."<BR/><BR/>No, it isn't. <BR/><BR/>This current wave of global jihad began in 1979 with the seizure of the US embassy and its personnel in Teheran. This was followed by the cowardly bombing at night of the US Marines' base in Lebanon, killing over 100 Marines as they slept. <BR/><BR/>And the seizing of the Achille Lauro. And the first attempt on the WTC. And the bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires. The hijacking of various aircraft. The "successful" assault on the WTC in which over 3,000 souls never went home again. All years befor the war in Iraq.<BR/><BR/>When the US embassy in Teheran was seized, Blair was a self-righteous young prick marching for the CND.<BR/><BR/>The bombing of the nightclub in Bali, the railway station in Madrid, London Transport and other mass murders has absolutely nothing to do with Iraq. They are a continuation of the global jihad. People like you, johnny norfolk, need to keep your eye on the ball and stop fantasizing events to suit your personal prejudices.<BR/><BR/>This is all about trying to reestablish the Caliphate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166902873080792622006-12-23T19:41:00.000+00:002006-12-23T19:41:00.000+00:00Knowing I used to worry about a nuclear war is all...Knowing I used to worry about a nuclear war is all that seems to keep my from weeping afer Tony Blair's self destruct foreign policy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166902243283460552006-12-23T19:30:00.000+00:002006-12-23T19:30:00.000+00:00Sir Ian Blair is a bloated puff-ball. All this bum...Sir Ian Blair is a bloated puff-ball. All this bumbling scaremongering is completely counterproductive.<BR/><BR/>He doesn't really have the faintest idea of the actual level of threat - no one does. But he knows a jolly good wheeze for extracting more taxpayers cash whilst exerting ever increasing control.<BR/><BR/>The sooner he goes the better. He's a devious git.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166900741009103032006-12-23T19:05:00.000+00:002006-12-23T19:05:00.000+00:00Really it is the greatest threat to this countries...Really it is the greatest threat to this countries government since WW2. Every time they speak out about this supposed threat, they make the public turn of. Mostly because the Government let the terrorists in and preachers to recruit. And of course let killers escape by wearing the vale.<BR/><BR/>People die, and are going to continue to die because of terrorism. Its a fact of life when we have religion, with its god given right people claim that their god is the only one, or have a claim to land given by their god.<BR/><BR/>Palestine for the Palestinians? fine, then England for the English.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166899189302715342006-12-23T18:39:00.001+00:002006-12-23T18:39:00.001+00:00On this issue, and many others, the government wil...On this issue, and many others, the government will cry wolf once to many times leaving the us all to doubt the integrity of our leaders. Is Cameron any better I ask!The Casual Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060621212137393396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166899170918852342006-12-23T18:39:00.000+00:002006-12-23T18:39:00.000+00:00" In politics, what begins in fear usually ends in..." In politics, what begins in fear usually ends in folly"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166897146741196482006-12-23T18:05:00.000+00:002006-12-23T18:05:00.000+00:00"Sir Ian should know that careless talk costs live...<I>"Sir Ian should know that careless talk costs lives."</I><BR/><BR/>In this context, how so?gammarama.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446662652857302385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166896274889193982006-12-23T17:51:00.000+00:002006-12-23T17:51:00.000+00:00Whilst I think Ian Blair is a self-serving careeri...Whilst I think Ian Blair is a self-serving careerist, what on earth makes you think you know the real terrorist threat level? <BR/><BR/>Have any of you armchair bullshitters ever served in the police or forces?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166896101524433932006-12-23T17:48:00.000+00:002006-12-23T17:48:00.000+00:00I hope it is a load of bollocks but if it isn't co...I hope it is a load of bollocks but if it isn't consider this: the leader of the opposition would have been warned of the chance of something really awful over the Christmas period wouldn't he? <BR/>Let's hope the cynics are right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166891823797439372006-12-23T16:37:00.000+00:002006-12-23T16:37:00.000+00:00This was so risible a comment that it further illu...This was so risible a comment that it further illustrates how completely inadequate Ian Blair is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com