tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post4335613040779903275..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: The War of Mrs Gibbons' Teddy BearIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-79951633751867693572007-12-02T03:23:00.000+00:002007-12-02T03:23:00.000+00:00This incident has little to do with teddy bears or...This incident has little to do with teddy bears or Mohammed and everything to do with throwing up a smokescreen to help Sudan continue to resist UN and Western efforts to halt the rape, slaughter and ethnic cleansing in Darfur.<BR/><BR/>Now, Jean-Marie Guehenno, the United Nations peacekeeping chief, has said that the obstacles raised by Sudan are putting in doubt the planned deployment of a peacekeeping force for Darfur.<BR/><BR/>Is the UN any use whatsoever?<BR/><BR/>(more at <A HREF="http://blogolob.net/" REL="nofollow">blogolob</A>)Steve Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272352263395279373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-64501947605974530112007-11-30T15:22:00.000+00:002007-11-30T15:22:00.000+00:00Anon 2:28 - It is people exactly like you and Harr...Anon 2:28 - It is people exactly like you and Harriet Harman that have helped to allow 'Islamic' terrorism and tryanny to spread across the world unhindered. You both both fascists fraudulently posing as defenders of the weak and defenceless. If telling the truth is nasty, then I don't want to be a 'nice' liar like you.<BR/><BR/>You and your ilk are the BNP's biggest electoral asset.Sir-C4'https://www.blogger.com/profile/03917709983378003032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-63687643827028191812007-11-30T13:50:00.000+00:002007-11-30T13:50:00.000+00:0015 days with 5 already served. When she gets back ...15 days with 5 already served. When she gets back she will get offered silly money by the papers.<BR/><BR/> The real losers are the children & the more professional teachers at her school. The Islamic political correctness industry may be even more destructive than our own.neil craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157898238945726349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3942389406579242742007-11-30T12:57:00.000+00:002007-11-30T12:57:00.000+00:00The rule of law, whatever the jurisdiction, requir...The rule of law, whatever the jurisdiction, requires common sense to be applied in its application. Thus under English law certain acts may be unlawful but for a variety of reasons no prosecution takes place. Those that apply the law, be they policemen, magistrates or other officials are expected to use common sense and discretion. So I might unwittingly commit a crime the effects of which are negligible on society and the policeman may well let me off with a warning. Indeed the successful operation of any Legal System REQUIRES that discretion is shown. This is not a recipe for anyone to break the law – just a pragmatic and humane approach to its application.<BR/><BR/>The laws of natural justice itemised above apply universally. So in Sudan those pursuing the “crime” against this woman should reflect that (a) She was uninformed (b) She is now contrite (c) The application of this law in this instance can only do damage to the world’s perception of the country (d) The Koran says: He who forgiveth, and is reconciled unto his enemy, shall receive his reward from GodPaddy Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847108655078927970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-39060533235805422382007-11-30T03:26:00.000+00:002007-11-30T03:26:00.000+00:00Richard HollowayYou clearly have never lived abroa...Richard Holloway<BR/>You clearly have never lived abroad!If you are British and are living in another country don't expect any help from your embassy.<BR/>As an American friend once said to me about embassy help-"Your British?Then God help you!"<BR/><BR/>This case should never have come before a court and Mrs Gibbons should be released immediately.<BR/><BR/>BTW Richard, it is a beautify sunny day where I am and a cool <BR/>80F.Manfaranghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672026288937285646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-79364618083874625102007-11-30T00:19:00.000+00:002007-11-30T00:19:00.000+00:00'I am spartacus'I have called my dog mohammed, my ...'I am spartacus'<BR/>I have called my dog mohammed, my cat mohammed and my car mohammed, I am going to call my christmas tree mohammed as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-68382831185457101032007-11-29T19:52:00.000+00:002007-11-29T19:52:00.000+00:00Yak 40 - Well, it's better than flogging, and she...Yak 40 - Well, it's better than flogging, and she shouldn't have been there in the first place, and she should have known to give Big Mo' and Mr Touchy in the sky a wide berth.<BR/><BR/>As soon as she's back on British soil, we should withdraw all aid to Sudan. Let them sink or swim. Who cares. Besides, why can't Mr Touchy in the sky help them out if he's such a big deal?<BR/><BR/>Why are they so dependent on the West when the big guy is on their side? I must say, he does seem to back losers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55775984490615705262007-11-29T19:32:00.000+00:002007-11-29T19:32:00.000+00:00Miliband doesn't look too clever tonight. i think ...Miliband doesn't look too clever tonight. i think he took his eye off the ball, too much time concentrating on Annapolis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-64125353535746794352007-11-29T18:57:00.000+00:002007-11-29T18:57:00.000+00:00She's been sentenced to 15 days in pokey then depo...She's been sentenced to 15 days in pokey then deportation, so says Yahoo News.Yak40https://www.blogger.com/profile/10391635243252561168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-11194343728088294472007-11-29T18:54:00.000+00:002007-11-29T18:54:00.000+00:00Naaahhhhhwee Doug has it covered.....just pay £113...Naaahhhhh<BR/><BR/>wee Doug has it covered.....just pay £113.32m<BR/><BR/>http://johntrenchard.blogspot.com/Thomas Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859845504555047310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37560135218299434602007-11-29T18:48:00.000+00:002007-11-29T18:48:00.000+00:00Thanks for the support.Newmania - I agree. She sh...Thanks for the support.<BR/><BR/>Newmania - I agree. She should not have gone to such a primitive Dark Ages country in the first place. And, once there, she should have known to stay well away from any mention of the big Mo' (Fleas Be upon Him).<BR/><BR/>I think we should let Africa sink or swim. I'm sick to death of them. <BR/><BR/>However, this woman is one of our own and we have to rescue her one way or the other. And the Muslim Council or whatever it's called needs to be nailed permanently shut, preferably with Bari and the preciously elegant Banglawangla inside. (Is he still posting from the Reuters desk in Sweden by the way? Does anyone know?)<BR/><BR/>Another idea might be for all those sentimental twits who leave floral arrangements and teddy bears at places of accidents and other mishaps, to leave bears in the front of town crosses and monuments, all bearing the name Mohammad. Thousands of them. Possibly tens of thousands. On TV news bulletins all the time.<BR/><BR/>And a gunboat, please.<BR/><BR/>Troll at 5:04 - Bubba, I have a personal question for you. Did your mother ever have any children who lived?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40530496358321761612007-11-29T18:08:00.000+00:002007-11-29T18:08:00.000+00:00Oh for goodness sake, send in the gunboats!"As the...Oh for goodness sake, send in the gunboats!<BR/><BR/>"As the Roman, in days of old, held himself free from indignity, when he could say Civis Romanus sum; so also a British subject, in whatever land he may be, shall feel confident that the watchful eye and the strong arm of England, will protect him against injustice and wrong."<BR/><BR/>Lord Palmerston would not be pleased with this government at all...Richard Hollowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496289874547803218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-46112977698272229092007-11-29T17:55:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:55:00.000+00:00Verity you are irreplaceableA good cure for this w...Verity you are irreplaceable<BR/><BR/>A good cure for this would have been not to go to Sudan in the first place .I find not getting drunk does for hangovers in a similiar way.<BR/>I `m just suggesting that if you go to primtive barbaric lands you run the risk of getting put in a pot and getting eaten .While we should of course be throwing brick Teddy bears through the windows of Sudanese Restaurants Mrs Gibbons would have been better off not being such a show off and getting on life in Britain.<BR/><BR/>Still Civis Britannicus Sum ( unless you are a Muslim traitor in Gitmo who was "on holiday"). Send a gun boatNewmaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922161971821380803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-36755205920684330902007-11-29T17:26:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:26:00.000+00:00Muslim parents frequently call their male children...Muslim parents frequently call their male children Muhammad, which is why the children voted to give their bear this name.<BR/><BR/>Anybody who relies upon a cultural relativism defence to justify this prosecution is mentally retarded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-84668905298192371572007-11-29T17:12:00.001+00:002007-11-29T17:12:00.001+00:00VerityTime to register your name on Google?It woul...Verity<BR/><BR/>Time to register your name on Google?<BR/><BR/>It would save a lot of trouble with trolls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-18238145828016478442007-11-29T17:12:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:12:00.000+00:00I hate the pussy footing whith which the UK govt i...I hate the pussy footing whith which the UK govt is dealing with Sudan on this issue. However if this is what will extricate the poor woman from jail then let's do whatever diplomatic dance is required, secure her release, and then we can think about getting even.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-88063706873060575492007-11-29T17:09:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:09:00.000+00:00The MCB Inayat Banglawala did bleat at the Sudanes...The MCB Inayat Banglawala did bleat at the Sudanese rep on Newsnight (while Paxo sat back with eyebrows at def-con 3).<BR/><BR/>However, MCB's IB just used the occasion to slip in his own agenda, that if, say, a pig had been called Mohammed, then that would be different. Er, no, at least not in the UK it damn well shouldn't. Mr Banglawala should have condemned the medaeval thinking squarely with no excuses or cop-outs but he did not. The MCB continues to maintain that outrage and reaction is justified when it suits them.<BR/><BR/>Not good enough - and we fund that rancid organisation.Roger Thornhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153744692290896812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75256046529884855812007-11-29T17:04:00.000+00:002007-11-29T17:04:00.000+00:00Run along, troll, you aren't fooling anyone.Run along, troll, you aren't fooling anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37342553604694598332007-11-29T16:57:00.001+00:002007-11-29T16:57:00.001+00:00jbhrlVerity - I love you!!! Not in 'that' way of ...jbhrlVerity - I love you!!! Not in 'that' way of course!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10409565075141911452007-11-29T16:57:00.000+00:002007-11-29T16:57:00.000+00:00I think that there was a degree of naivety by the ...I think that there was a degree of naivety by the teacher, but that doesn't excuse the decision to charge itself.<BR/><BR/>However, it makes sense to tread carefully. We are not dealing with a rational democracy, after all.Merseymikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231364271812168188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-84021887196666997702007-11-29T16:50:00.000+00:002007-11-29T16:50:00.000+00:00Winchester whisperer said:"Milliband should do the...Winchester whisperer said:<BR/><BR/>"Milliband should do the decent thing - offer to have 80 lashes in her place."<BR/><BR/>Milliband would probably enjoy that way too much, plus i'm sure that he's become accustomed to 80 lashes from Gordon every time they have a cabinet meeting in his dungeon.Herculeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130346743538740436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22780386560275629902007-11-29T16:35:00.000+00:002007-11-29T16:35:00.000+00:00Troll Alert: White trash spotted infesting Iain's...Troll Alert: White trash spotted infesting Iain's property again at 3:28 pm. 4:11 pm.<BR/><BR/>You know, Bubba, Iain puts his time and considerable talent into providing us with interesting threads and ideas to discuss. Not to provide destructive mental midgets with a troll playground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31528735668119818262007-11-29T16:16:00.000+00:002007-11-29T16:16:00.000+00:00[The destructive troll known as 4:07 and posing as...[The destructive troll known as 4:07 and posing as me] - This is a political blog, not the monkey bars in the playground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-57508923476466968702007-11-29T16:11:00.000+00:002007-11-29T16:11:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-45329661217581915532007-11-29T16:07:00.000+00:002007-11-29T16:07:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com