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1. At 04:27 PM on 10 Dec 2007, wrote:

   For starters...

   Jeremy Scahill | Blackwater's Power Play Jeremy Scahill reports for The Nation: "With a new scandal breaking practically every day, one would think Blackwater security would be on the ropes, facing a corporate meltdown or even a total wipeout. But it seems that business for the company has never been better, as it continues to pull in major federal contracts. And its public demeanor grows bolder and cockier by the day."

   Discuss.

   Salaam/Shalom/Shanthi/Dorood/Peace
   Namaste -ed

   Home life as we understand it is no more natural to us than a cage is to a cockatoo.
   -- George Bernard Shaw

2. At 04:30 PM on 10 Dec 2007, wrote:

   , as the world watches...

   Salaam/Shalom/Shanthi/Dorood/Peace
   Namaste -ed

   I'm not proud.

3. At 05:09 PM on 10 Dec 2007, wrote:

   Blackwater Worldwide efficiently and effectively integrates a wide range of resources and core competencies to provide unique and timely solutions that exceed our customers’ stated needs and expectations.

   We are guided by integrity, innovation, and a desire for a safer world. Blackwater Worldwide professionals leverage state-of-the-art training facilities, professional program management teams, and innovative manufacturing and production capabilities to deliver world-class, customer-driven solutions.

   Our corporate leadership and dedicated family of exceptional employees adhere to essential core values- chief among these are integrity, innovation, excellence, respect, accountability, and teamwork.

   Salaam/Shalom/Shanthi/Dorood/Peace
   Namaste -ed
   

4. At 05:26 PM on 10 Dec 2007, wrote:

   Blackwater Worldwide efficiently and effectively integrates a wide range of resources and core competencies to provide unique and timely solutions that exceed our customers’ stated needs and expectations.

   We are guided by integrity, innovation, and a desire for a safer world. Blackwater Worldwide professionals leverage state-of-the-art training facilities, professional program management teams, and innovative manufacturing and production capabilities to deliver world-class, customer-driven solutions.

   Our corporate leadership and dedicated family of exceptional employees adhere to essential core values- chief among these are integrity, innovation, excellence, respect, accountability, and teamwork.

   Salaam/Shalom/Shanthi/Dorood/Peace
   Namaste -ed
   

5. At 11:54 AM on 11 Dec 2007, Martin. wrote:

   Caledonia Delenda Est! The soi-disant, ersatz 'Scottish Government' believes that celebrating the birth of Our Lord and Saviour is less important than celebrating the election of Alex Salmond as First Minister.

   The ´óÏó´«Ã½ report of the news that the Scottish Parliament's carol service is to be dumped in favour of a 'festive evening' which will have "mince pies and mulled wine and fruit juice" advises that, "An ecumenical blessing by Action of Churches Together in Scotland has yet to be confirmed".

   The website of "Action of Churches Together in Scotland" indicates that it should really be called 'Jocks for Jesus', so foggy is its outlook; and although Jack McConnell was The GrinchWho Stole Scotland, not even he ever went this far.

   The fruit juice is probably for the aggressively Muslim Bashir Ahmad, who no doubt played absolutely no role in the SNP's mass sign-up of Asian members just in time for him to be named to the SNP's List for the Glasgow area.

   It's to be hoped that Christ is not being dumped from an official celebration of Christmas just for his benefit. Taking the oath of office in Urdu was one poke in the eye too many.

   We know for sure that some of Alex Salmond's supporters already believe him to be 'The Supreme Being'; all that he needs now is his cult.
   

6. At 11:58 AM on 11 Dec 2007, Martin. wrote:

   Caledonia Delenda Est! The soi-disant, ersatz 'Scottish Government' believes that celebrating the birth of Our Lord and Saviour is less important than celebrating the election of Alex Salmond as First Minister.

   The ´óÏó´«Ã½ report of the news that the Scottish Parliament's carol service is to be dumped in favour of a 'festive evening' which will have "mince pies and mulled wine and fruit juice" advises that, "An ecumenical blessing by Action of Churches Together in Scotland has yet to be confirmed".

   The website of "Action of Churches Together in Scotland" indicates that it should really be called 'Jocks for Jesus', so foggy is its outlook; and although Jack McConnell was The GrinchWho Stole Scotland, not even he ever went this far.

   The fruit juice is probably for the aggressively Muslim Bashir Ahmad, who no doubt played absolutely no role in the SNP's mass sign-up of Asian members just in time for him to be named to the SNP's List for the Glasgow area.

   It's to be hoped that Christ is not being dumped from an official celebration of Christmas just for his benefit. Taking the oath of office in Urdu was one poke in the eye too many.

   We know for sure that some of Alex Salmond's supporters already believe him to be 'The Supreme Being'; all that he needs now is his cult.
   

7. At 03:45 PM on 30 Dec 2007, wrote:

   From the Sun newspaper:

   SCROOGE MoD chiefs are making a fortune by charging forces’ charities for holding fundraising events on military land.

   Warped ministry rules mean do-gooders have to pay full commercial rents for their events. In one of the worst examples, the Army Benevolent Fund was landed with a £7,000 bill for using Sandhurst for a gala — while top actress Dame Judi Dench and singer Myleene Klass gave up their time for free.

   Other charities hit include the SSAFA — who help hard-up squaddies and their families — and Children In Need. Up to a sixth of cash raised by charity events on military land in the last 18 months has gone to paying the rents — making the Treasury tens of thousands of pounds.
   
   Show your support by signing the following petition (link below):
   
   'We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to waive all MOD charges for charities engaged in assisting serving and
   former members of the armed forces and their families.'

   
   
   Please show your support and pass it on.

   I'm fizzing about this!
   - Fifi