A simple question....

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This piece fromt the BBC is fantastic. Now, I'm not usually one to go into the whole shrieking "Political Correctness Gone Mad!" routine but sometimes it has to be said some people cross the line.

A supply teacher has been sacked from a secondary school following complaints from Muslim pupils. Andrew McLuskey was sacked from Bayliss Court Secondary School in Slough after a Religious Education lesson discussing the pros and cons of religion. Pupils at the predominantly Muslim school claimed Mr McLuskey said most suicide bombers were Muslim

And here's my question.

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D'oh in the USA

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I know this is unfair and that this kind of thing could work in any nation and on any street....but let's just take time to laugh at stupid Americans.

"Name a country that starts with U" "Utah"

"What’s the religion of Israel?""Israeli.”

"Who's Fidel Castro" "A singer?"

“Who won the Vietnam War?”“We did. Wait, were we even in the Vietnam War?”

“How many sides does a triangle have?”“There’s no sides… One?”

"What currency is used in the United Kingdom?" "What's the United Kingdom, I don't know"

Pure bravery

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If these guys aren't up for some bravery medals then there's something seriously wrong. Of course they deserve them anyway for fighting in the War on Terror's forgotten conflict but this just sticks out as daring do that belongs more in the pages of Boys Own and Commando comics than in today's newspapers. Whether you're a bloodthirsty chickenhawk or a tofu chewing pacifist treehugger you cannot deny the bravery and dedication to their fellow comrades.

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Tony Blair: The Media made the war unpopular

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I think I've just had enough of St. Tony and his bloody rubbish. Not that I was one of those doe-eyed happy-clappy idiots who saw Labour winning an election as a new dawn. Over the years I've seen him do a reasonable job. Ignoring the war in Iraq he really has done a pretty impressive piece of work but hey, the war in Iraq is a major mess-up. He has to put his hands up on that one. Doesn't he?

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Americans frighten me

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I know, it's not big or clever to take the mick out of the Yanks. Everyone does it, but it sure is easy. However, this piece of news not only gives me the chance to blog about the wacky stuff they get up to but also it allows me to register my concern that a nation with people who say stuff like this...

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Nice work if you can get it, eh?

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Now this is strange, if you were a multi-million pound footballer playing at the biggest club in the world....why would you move to the LA Galaxy in the MLS?

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The most stomach churning story ever?

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I've quoted this story from Monsters & Critics below the fold because I want to protect the innocent, those of a sensitive disposition and those who, well, let's face it just have class.

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The love of the beautiful game

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I'm a self confessed football fanatic. I love it. So much so, I'll watch any game on TV no matter it's level, consequence or it's interest level. Non-league, under-21's, under-18's, women's, masters, 5 a side, celebrity etc etc. It really makes no difference. My main love withing football is Tottenham Hotspur FC, from as early as I can remember I was a Spurs fan. I'd go as far as saying that Tottenham shaped me. My nature is perfectly suited to it and it has brought out certain areas of my personality more than others. For instance, being a Spurs supporter helps you develop advanced cynicism, sarcasm and pessimism.

For the best part of 30 years I have been a creature of my support for the club, enduring the lows and enjoying the highs (all too rare). Yes, Spurs are a big club with lots of history and tradition, but you can hardly call me a glory hunter! Constant disappointments, false dawns and non-existent cup runs have marred my childhood, teenage and adult life. But I still love the club. Funny isn't it?

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The Aftermath

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Sorry for the lack of posting recently. I've had good reason for my absence. A fortnight ago my grandfather died. A man I called 'Dad' because he brought me up as his own has now gone. The hole this leaves in my heart and soul is immeasurable. Dougie was a one off, a one legged curmudgeon with a heart of gold who while sarcastic and biting would help anyone who genuinly needed it. Known for his reckless mobility scooter driving, his wooly hat (which never left his head and was buried with his ashes) and his single minded independence he will be missed not only by family and friends but by an entire community.

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The Teflon Junkie

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What does Pete Doherty have to do to get a jail sentence? The man is a habitual criminal, if he was some chav from a council estate he'd be eating prison grub by now. Does celebrity and the promise of rehab really sway judges? It must, considering that he's been caught with half the output of Columbia on many occasions, has been done for drunk driving, assault, burglary and other offences.

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