Restoring Honor: Thousands Rally in Bradford & Washington Over Islam

Thousands of activists have taken to the streets today, across both the UK and the US, to make a stand against the perceived threat of Islam.

The two rallies may be officially unrelated, but share a very similar cause: to fight against the influence of the Islamic faith.

An honorable cause. Photo: John Giles/PA

The rally in Bradford, England was organised by the English Defence League, a far-right, “counter Jihad movement” that claims to be peaceful and opposed only to “militant Islam”. Five arrests were made at the rally after missiles were thrown at police.

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Sleeping With The Enemy: Senior Republican Ken Mehlman Comes Out of The Closet

Former campaign manager to George W. Bush, Ken Mehlman finally emerged from the glass closet today with the admission that he is, in fact, a homosexual man.

Mehlman is not the first politician to come out of the closet.

Although gays are usually greeted out of the closet with sparkly rainbow parties, Mehlman’s emergence has been rather less well-received by the gay community, where he is being accused by many of hypocrisy for supporting anti-gay policies in the past.

Gay activist and blogger Joe Jervis succinctly captured the animosity currently felt towards Mehlman, writing

“Gee thanks…That’s like offering to help rebuild a house when YOU were the f***er that helped BURN IT DOWN.”

Japanese Prime Minister Contender Dislikes America and Little Sister Britain

Ichiro Ozawa, an established Japanese politician tipped as a contender for Prime Minister has admitted to finding Americans simple-minded and Brits unlikeable.

The former secretary general of Japan’s ruling Democratic Party quite plainly declared his views, saying “I don’t like British people”.

Thinking about Westerners…
Photo: REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

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Whistle Blown: WikiLeaks To Release CIA Papers As Founder Faces Investigation

Put your lips together and...publish a website.

WikiLeaks is expected to release a leaked CIA paper today, as the founder of the whistleblowing organisation, Julian Assange, is now subject to a formal investigation over molestation claims.

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Lessons from Sarah Palin: Brazil Bans Politician-Mocking Before Elections

The Brazilian Tina Fey is probably out of a job.
Photo: NBC

Brazilian comedians have taken a hit as they have been banned from mocking or caricaturing Brazil’s politicians by Brazil’s election commission.

Popular Brazilian satirical show news show CQC is among the hardest hit, with many of its most popular segments deriving from Saturday Night Live-style political humor.

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Jacqui Smith To Stand Down After Sex Tape Scandal*

Home Secretary Jacqui ‘it wasn’t my porno, I swear’ Smith is set to stand down from her position, the BBC is reporting. In a highly coincidental show of timing, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is attempting to ‘shake up’ his cabinet … Continue reading →

Not-So-Darling Alistair in Staring Contest with Defeat

Alistair Darling: probably should have claimed for a nicer briefcase.

Peculiarly-eyebrowed MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is expected to be voted out in the next election if he manages is not first deselected, according to a Senior Labour source. His reputation has been called into question since revelations from his expense claims have been brought to light. His controversial expense record includes claims for a personal accountant, stamp duty and extensive refurbishments to his second home. 

However, Darling has been defended by the Labour group leader of Edinburgh City Council Andrew Burns, who stated that there was “no prospect of him not being the Labour candidate at the next election”.

Mr. Darling has denied wrongdoing in the expenses scandal. His eyebrows could not be reached for comment.

via: The Scotsman

MPs Dodge Taxes With Taxpayer Dosh

An artists depiction of expense claims.

Further shocking revelations have been brought forward today by the Daily Telegraph against several senior politicians who have been claiming for accountants as expenses using taxpayer’s money.

Alistair Darling, Jacqui Smith, Hazel Blears, David Miliband, and James Purnell have been named among those claiming for private accounting advice, although Darling has defended his actions, saying he used the accountant to ensure that he was paying the correct taxes and not take advantage of the system.

Labour sources have again reiterated that such claims are within the rules. Both Darling and his eyebrows deny any wrongdoing.

via: BBC