What could make a cloud appear pink?
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Surely this is a step too far...
Hot topic just now is the American TSA.
Quick video.. YouTube Video
Would it be acceptable for an adult male or female to be partially strip-searched in public? Would you remove your top if asked to do so?
Would you find it acceptable to have a complete stranger partially strip-search your child in public?
Quick video.. YouTube Video
Would it be acceptable for an adult male or female to be partially strip-searched in public? Would you remove your top if asked to do so?
Would you find it acceptable to have a complete stranger partially strip-search your child in public?
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The Gray Man
How is it possible to link Scottish Labour with the Police Academy films?
Remember Hooks from Police Academy? Little black lady with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
Iain Gray, of Scottish Labour erm.... fame? Little Gray man with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
While not quite George Galloway, Alex Salmond is a very effective communicator. Watch any of the exchanges in Holyrood and it is abundantly clear that he is always very well prepared and has an excellent grasp of one of the most powerful, essential qualities of a high-level politician. He can make a point and make it well!
Grannybel Goldie is also excellent at turning on the icy stare and language. Unfortunately, she doesn't completely shed the Morningside aspect of her character and this takes the edge of her lyrical waxing.
Lib Dims....well..... nevermind.
Then we have the Hooks of Scottish Labour - Iain Gray.
Almost everything he says is lost in the nervous-sounding squeak that is his voice. There is something about him that makes it hard to take him seriously. I think it is his voice. He never sounds quite sure of what he is saying. It never sounds researched and practiced. He comes across as someone who has been drafted in at the last minute to present the big show that will make or break the company. He does come up with some not bad lines. However, as Frank Carson will attest, it is the delivery of those lines that matter.
When it comes to the delivery, George Galloway is The Master. YouTube has numerous clips that demonstrate this. None more so than his epic testimony to the US Senate.
The possibility of GG returning to Scottish politics interests me. I imagine some monumental exchanges between him and Salmond. However, i am looking forward to him taking on The Gray Man.
That will be almost painful to watch. The Master destroying the apprentice!
Remember Hooks from Police Academy? Little black lady with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
Iain Gray, of Scottish Labour erm.... fame? Little Gray man with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
While not quite George Galloway, Alex Salmond is a very effective communicator. Watch any of the exchanges in Holyrood and it is abundantly clear that he is always very well prepared and has an excellent grasp of one of the most powerful, essential qualities of a high-level politician. He can make a point and make it well!
Grannybel Goldie is also excellent at turning on the icy stare and language. Unfortunately, she doesn't completely shed the Morningside aspect of her character and this takes the edge of her lyrical waxing.
Lib Dims....well..... nevermind.
Then we have the Hooks of Scottish Labour - Iain Gray.
Almost everything he says is lost in the nervous-sounding squeak that is his voice. There is something about him that makes it hard to take him seriously. I think it is his voice. He never sounds quite sure of what he is saying. It never sounds researched and practiced. He comes across as someone who has been drafted in at the last minute to present the big show that will make or break the company. He does come up with some not bad lines. However, as Frank Carson will attest, it is the delivery of those lines that matter.
When it comes to the delivery, George Galloway is The Master. YouTube has numerous clips that demonstrate this. None more so than his epic testimony to the US Senate.
The possibility of GG returning to Scottish politics interests me. I imagine some monumental exchanges between him and Salmond. However, i am looking forward to him taking on The Gray Man.
That will be almost painful to watch. The Master destroying the apprentice!
Above The Law
A curious case indeed....
After being found asleep in her car and refusing a breath test, Pamela Somerville was arrested and taken to Melkshan police station in July 2008. CCTV at the station shows Sgt Andrews drag her across the floor of the nick and dump her in a cell. Her immediate escape attempt is quickly thwarted. The second attempt is also unsuccessful. However, the way in which she is 'guided' back into the cell is a tad questionable. Have a look...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11787126
As you would expect, Sgt Andrews ends up in court to explain himself and is found guilty of causing Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). The Judge stated that Andrews 'presided over an atmosphere of bullying and intimidation upon Ms Somerville'. Andrews' Assistant Chief Constable said that he was 'a disgrace' to the force and that 'There is no place in Wiltshire Police for an officer like this." A six-month sentence was delivered.
Justice done? Not according to the appeal Judge.
No criminal offence took place.
Surely someone has a few questions to answer here? The CCTV has not changed but the views of the court have and the ACC may have to take back his comments.
Suspended on full pay while a 'Conduct Hearing' takes place. The result of which will be made public.
So, if the Conduct Hearing exonerates Andrews, the ACC is going to look a bit daft and the public will rightly wonder what actually constitutes bad conduct. Look at the victims injuries. Are they not criminal?
If the Conduct Hearing is less than favourable, was the appeal Judge correct?
More importantly, how will this whole incident affect public confidence in the professionalism of the police?
After being found asleep in her car and refusing a breath test, Pamela Somerville was arrested and taken to Melkshan police station in July 2008. CCTV at the station shows Sgt Andrews drag her across the floor of the nick and dump her in a cell. Her immediate escape attempt is quickly thwarted. The second attempt is also unsuccessful. However, the way in which she is 'guided' back into the cell is a tad questionable. Have a look...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11787126
As you would expect, Sgt Andrews ends up in court to explain himself and is found guilty of causing Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). The Judge stated that Andrews 'presided over an atmosphere of bullying and intimidation upon Ms Somerville'. Andrews' Assistant Chief Constable said that he was 'a disgrace' to the force and that 'There is no place in Wiltshire Police for an officer like this." A six-month sentence was delivered.
Justice done? Not according to the appeal Judge.
No criminal offence took place.
Surely someone has a few questions to answer here? The CCTV has not changed but the views of the court have and the ACC may have to take back his comments.
Suspended on full pay while a 'Conduct Hearing' takes place. The result of which will be made public.
So, if the Conduct Hearing exonerates Andrews, the ACC is going to look a bit daft and the public will rightly wonder what actually constitutes bad conduct. Look at the victims injuries. Are they not criminal?
If the Conduct Hearing is less than favourable, was the appeal Judge correct?
More importantly, how will this whole incident affect public confidence in the professionalism of the police?
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Good old British Fairness
What's the difference between a law-abiding 16 or 17 year old and a convicted and imprisoned rapist, murderer or paedophile?
Simples!
The former has no say in the politics of his country, the latter may have soon.
But this is Scotland!!!! Surely Big Eck will be having none of this? Not the case i'm afraid. Justice may be a devolved matter, voting eligibility and good old compensation is reserved to the House of Shame down South.
Prisoners being able to vote for the party that promise them the most compensation. You couldn't make it up!
Simples!
The former has no say in the politics of his country, the latter may have soon.
But this is Scotland!!!! Surely Big Eck will be having none of this? Not the case i'm afraid. Justice may be a devolved matter, voting eligibility and good old compensation is reserved to the House of Shame down South.
Prisoners being able to vote for the party that promise them the most compensation. You couldn't make it up!
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