Music Review: Guns n’ Roses, Cryonic Temple, Crystal Eyes, Symphony X, Uli Jon Roth, Weapons of Musical Defence, and Bible of the Devil

Axl’s solo, rather GnR release, lots of power metal, a concept album against Jihad and a few other things.

And here is the famous overflow…

Autumn Black: The Unborn Tragedy

What a load of utter bollocks this lot produces. Its metal-core and its just sounds the same song to song. No variation, no let-up just a drone with some bloke yelling over it. Thankfully the music is mercifully short. I always like to give whatever CD I am listening to a chance but there is just nothing of value here.

I am sure I am going to enrage their fans with this review but man I just dont get how this lot got a deal? Alright I am not going to leave without saying something nice. The band on here clearly know what they are doing with their instruments, songs however would help just a wee bit.

Mr Russia: Teething

First I to say this lot try really hard whether its the sticker with the album or sending the CD on red cassette as well. Nice presentation all around wants me to like this lot. The trouble is that the music therein is just nothing that special. There is obviously a strong admiration for that punk-boy-band the Sex Pistols and all those surrounding that scene.

There is just nothing here that really sounds that original. Its all been done before in the UK by bands from the original movement. This might work for people with no knowledge of the history of punk but not anyone worth their salt in the genre. Skipping Hearts is just a good example of what I am talking about.

A bit more originality and songs would help this band a great deal. They try really hard but just dont have what it takesyet.

These Green Eyes: Relapse to Recovery

Not really the type of music that fits into MMM every week but still worth a mention. This is very modern with all its bouncy melody and ernest lyrical content. The guys here clearly know their craft and are keen to carve out their piece of the Fall Out Boy/New Found Glory. I am sure on the likes of tracks like Sucker Punch and Two Minute Warning they are on the right track.

If you like a solid dose of modern post-punk pop rock then you could do far worse that seek out this lot. They do what they do really rather well and enjoyable music ensues.

Gronk: Tricks of the Light

There is an almost David Gilmor quality to the songs on this album. The lush songs just ooze with feeling and pathos. Its hard not to be moved by such tracks as Every so Often which has an almost epic feel to it. While the orchestration is quite big the songs sound basic and approachable. A lot of effort clearly went into the tracks on this album and it shows.

There is a soundtrack element to this CD that just screams for some of the tracks to be included in the latest American drama. They would work especially well as the show ends in those dramatic emtional scenes.

Why Gronk does not have a deal is beyond me. He clearly has the talent that should warrant such an event.

There is something for everyone on here. Mellow yet still atmospheric and interesting its quite an enjoyable trip. Wanderlust would be perfect head-phone as you drift off to sleep on an over-night flight.

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Welcome to the December 1, 2008 edition of best of me symphony. I hope you enjoy this week’s selection.

JennH presents The Sentence posted at Mixed Metaphor.net, saying, “Two women experience a common reaction to a tragedy that impacts both of their lives.”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Mad Gift Giving Guide posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Masria presents The Melancholy of Masria – ...next to you… posted at The Melancholy of Masria, saying, “Not sure if it is suppose to be under this category, it’s more of reminiscing the past rather than ‘best of me’. Do read it though.”

lovelustandlife presents Hidden Strength posted at Love Lust and Life, saying, “LL&L recently fell into a writes slump. Not because of writer block, but she fears getting real and raw with the world. This is a journey of learning to care more about what you need than about what others think of you.”

Jim presents 0% Credit Cards: No Interest Purchases & Balance Transfers Offers posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Simonne presents Blue Thanksgiving posted at Dirty Blue Widgets, saying, “A bit of interactivity and poetic trials on the Thanksgiving topic.”

TherapyDoc presents Conflict in relationships: Timing is Everything posted at Everyone Needs Therapy.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents 10 Steps To Becoming A Millionaire posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

Hopeful Spirit presents Reflections on Holidays and Families: A Test of Character posted at On the Horizon.

The Smarter Wallet presents Finish Your Holiday Shopping Early And Save Money! posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thank you!”

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And there is a Britblog round-up right on schedule.

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Via: Tory Bear

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Fox is hosting it here and its pretty damn grim to watch. Its is compelling TV to see how its covered locally.

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On another point, it surely surprises no one to learn that at least seven of the terrorists who slaughtered so many in Mombai had British connections. There was, at least, one that was British born. Muslim Britons killing non-Muslim Britons sounds awfully familiar doesn’t it?

It seems that Islamists and their enablers have discovered PJM. Just check out some of the comments below this piece about the Mombai massacre. There is even one post telling the Indians to “bring it on” and attack Pakistan.

Update: You knew this was coming…Jews are being blamed for the Monbai attacks.

Update II: Considering the barbarity of some of the other Islamist terrorists it should not shock anyone that terrorists tortured some of their victims.

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Mr Green, who is the shadow immigration minister, was arrested at his home in Kent yesterday by counter-terrorism police officers. The arrest follows a series of leaks to the Conservatives about Government policy, including a sensitive memorandum from the Home Office’s most senior official on crime figures earlier this month.

More on this evolving story over at the Telegraph. This reeks of someone being over-zealous.

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Cry Freedom
(Dodge/Haithwaite)

Doncha run, just cry freedom
Dont let the bastards grind you down
Doncha run, just cry freedom
Theyll never take that from this town

Dont let fear get in the way
Courage will be there
Tellin you, tell you to stay
When things are too much to bear

They want us to be afraid
To live life all scared
Freedom is to be paid
Coming to those who dared

Band together in the face of fear
Rally round and be counted
Stand up for what is dear
We will not be routed

Doncha run, just cry freedom
Dont let the bastards grind you down
Doncha run, when you cry freedom
Theyll never take that from this ole town

Doncha run, just cry freedom
Dont let the bastards grind you down
Doncha run, when you cry freedom
Theyll never take that from this ole town

Hear it all its glory on Garageband. The song was written as a two-fingered salute to all those who would stop us living our lives the way we please. Its in memory of those who have died to Islamist violence where-ever they may be, but especially in New York & London. Its also a tribute to all those who day in day out go out and do their best to protect us from Islamist terrorism both official and unofficial; whether in Iraq, Afganistan or our home countries. Whether they be American, British, Australian or from any other nation standing tall against the Islamist hordes.

Stay vigilant, stay safe and stay alive…

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That’s because there’s no such thing as a time machine, duh. Not that that stops some people from trying:

One of the bylaws of the International Association of Time Travelers states that you cant kill Hitler. The problem is, everybody kills Hitler on their first trip. This leaves more experienced time travelers the onerous task of undoing the historical edits of n00bs.

He’s unstoppable; unstoppable I tell you.

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Is this the attack they were predicting when Obama was elected? Its already being touted as India’s 9/11. Westerners were targeted and everyone else was just in the way. We shall see how the West reacts to this.

There is a strong whiff of al Queda about the whole thing.

It seems they especially targeted Jews.

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Welcome to the November 27, 2008 edition of carnival of the vanities. Those in the US are hopefully going to be enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner whether with family or with friends.

Jim presents 100 Money Saving Tips for the Holiday Gifting Bonanza posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Cap presents E-Trade Bank Online Savings Account Review posted at StopBuyingCrap.com, saying, “An in-depth review of Etrade bank online savings account. With screenshots of usage and transfer speed. Super sweet!”

Dana presents Weird, unsocialized homeschooler posted at Principled Discovery.

Aparna presents Lemon as a beauty aid posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “The diminutive lemon is a very versatile beauty-aid and this cheap and golden-coloured fruit has excellent properties for enhancing your looks. Simple lemon-based preparations, you can mix in your own kitchen, will surely bring a dramatic transformation in your beauty regimen.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound, at PBS posted at SharpBrains, saying, “PBS just announced the second installment of their popular Brain Fitness Program show: “Join host Peter Coyote in “Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound,” the follow-up to “The Brain Fitness Program,” as he explores the brain’s ability to change and grow, even as we age, helping us maintain and improve our vision and hearing.””

Raymond presents Credit Card Offers For People With Bad Credit Or Poor Credit History posted at Money Blue Book.

Raymond presents Funding A New Bank Account With A Reward Credit Card For Arbitrage posted at Money Blue Book.

Conan Stevens presents Is Thailand Safe To Travel In Now posted at Conan Stevens Online, saying, “Some facts and figures on why this place is politically unstable right now, and in the foreseeable future…”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents High Yield Savings Account Interest Rates: Changes Ahead? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thank you!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Blu-Ray DVD Player Review: Pros and Cons posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Barry Wright III presents De-institutionalization of Taste posted at 3stylelife.

debergerac78 presents At the sound of the beep posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, ”...our automated voice answering system will give you a run-around, while plying you with mind-numbing muzak.”

nickel presents E-Trade Online Savings Account Opening Process posted at fivecentnickel.com.

CreditAddict presents How to Evaluate Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers posted at CreditAddict.

Adam presents Google SearchWiki vs. Wikia Search posted at Cloud Culture.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Dear Bush, Doesn’t Your Brush Need Clearing? posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Ralph Jean-Paul presents How To Become a People Person posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, “All things being equal people will do business with people they like. All things not being equal, they still will. Learn to become a people person and become better in relationship, leadership, and influence in every part of business and life.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of the vanities using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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I discuss, in my latest piece PJM whether or not its likely that the UK might follow the lead of the US and have a non-white PM. I also conjecture about which party is more likely to have a minority leader (other than Jewish as the Tories already had two).

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Brian over at Samizdata ponders where Brits attempting to emigrate away from Brown holed sinking Britain should head to right now. Its most interesting as he was always of the stop whineing and leave already contingent. Brian seems to like Guido’s idea that Ireland might be a good bet. Several commenters, including me, have their doubts this is indeed wise as its in the Euro zone.

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Just got a call from the local VFW about my father. The caller referred to him as Chaplin Dodge. Much though I am not a Christian, by any means, it made me proud that he has be given that important task by his fellow veterans.

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Missing is the hilarious (albeit somewhat bit bloody) finale, when the robot attempts to install him as a hood ornament on an ‘09 Cadillac.

Warning: Laughter, sound effects.

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And indeed they are dunces, products of a tax burning, failed public education system. That is, if they even bothered to complete high school. They are morons in the first degree. And clearly, they vote.

Here for some more Nuge goodness.

NB: He seems to forget about the Prius vote. Do Prius come with an Obama sticker or is it the other way round?

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Welcome to the November 24, 2008 edition of best of me symphony. Hope it finds you well and healthy.

Anthony McCune presents Thinking Of Starting A Business? The Top 10 Tips posted at The Lives and Times… of Anthony McCune.

Jim presents 8 Things You Didnt Know You Could Sell posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Rivals posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Dana presents A Homeschoolers Guide to Unhappiness posted at Principled Discovery.

Chief Family Officer presents Why I use a credit card: Rewards, fraud protection, and no monitoring of account balance posted at Chief Family Officer.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Keep Your Money Safe: Online Bank Accounts and More Savings Options posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thank you!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Plan Your Vacation Well: Travel Tips For The Early Bird Traveler posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thank you!”

nickel presents 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers to Start the New Year Right posted at fivecentnickel.com.

CreditAddict presents Protect Yourself Against Reduced Credit Limits posted at CreditAddict.

nickel presents How to Become a Millionaire – Lessons From an Eight Year Old posted at fivecentnickel.com.

nickel presents The Three Biggest Risks of Retirement posted at fivecentnickel.com.

Julie maloney presents How I lost 60 pounds | The Cool Mom Guide posted at The Cool Mom Guide.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of best of me symphony using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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This week Mike Fealty, who has one of those cushy Telegraph blogs, hosts the Britblog lot of posts.

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100 Greatest Guitarists of all time? Good book but risky proposition.

A review of a book on the EU’s past rather dodgy and one on the EU’s rather dodgy present. And more proof of anti-semitism in Europe, anti-Jewish attacks in Golders Green.

I have just finished my review of Robert Spencer’s excellent book Stealth Jihad.

Its bloody freezing (literally) outside so what better time to trawl though some of my non-music review tasks?

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I prepared myself and I will not wait. It wont be long before were going to get you
Shots in the dark, a knife in your back
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Didnt you learn nothing from Theo Van Gogh and Pim Fortuyn?

Gates of Vienna reports on a rap song threatening the life of Filip Dewinter.

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Does not end well for Ozzy. The WoW Ozzy is cool though. If they gave me an avatar that looks like me I would go back to WoW as well.

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Besides my regular Tuesday slot on the blogger’s whip, I am in the bullpen for every other day for last minute drop outs on their blogger showcase. Yesterday was once such day. I spoke about the fact lefties are not terribly happy with Obama…already, and are starting to realise he is not the socialist messiah they thought he was.

And if you watch careful you can smoke from the wood stove drift by on camera. We had a bit of a “smoky” incident yesterday…you seem to have to re-train in the art every winter.

PJTV

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They are simultanously nowhere and . . . everywhere.

Animated .GIF via b3ta

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A rather good book set in Miami by Alan H Rolnick.

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Its streaming on the Guns & Roses MySpace page.

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Welcome to the November 20, 2008 edition of carnival of the vanities. I hope it finds you well and content.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Online Cognitive Therapy OKed by Health Insurance posted at SharpBrains, saying, “helping consumers get a good night’s sleep has become a priority for most of the top-tier U.S. health insurance companies, including WellPoint, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente and several Blue Cross plans. Their new programs don’t involve sleeping pills.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Neuroplasticity and the Brain That Changes Itself posted at SharpBrains, saying, “helping consumers get a good night’s sleep has become a priority for most of the top-tier U.S. health insurance companies, including WellPoint, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente and several Blue Cross plans. Their new programs don’t involve sleeping pills.”

Aparna presents Sugar as beauty aid posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “You need not ban sugar from your life completely. In fact, there are certain good things about sugar for you to consider. For instance, aloe-sugar syrup works as a good antidote for pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and delayed periods. If you are still keen on avoiding sugar in your diet, then why not consider using it as a beauty aid”

Jim presents 0% Credit Cards: No Interest Purchases & Balance Transfers Offers posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

GrrlScientist presents Singing in Slow Motion posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “Birdsong is the primary model system that helps scientists understand how the brain produces complex sequences of learned behavior, such as playing the piano. In songbirds, there are many interconnected brain regions that play specific and important role in the production of song. These brain regions are known as “song control nuclei.” Two song control nuclei, the High Vocal Center (HVC) and the robust nucleus of the arcopallium (RA), are especially important for birdsong because damage to either prevents the bird from singing altogether. It was hypothesized that either HVC or RA could orchestrate the rhythm of the bird’s song, acting like a sort of biological metronome, but the technology did not exist to identify which song control nucleus might play this role—until now. In an elegant combination of physics and biology, two researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge invented a tiny new device that allowed them to identify HVC as regulating the rhythm of birdsong.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents 10 Frugal Steps To Help You Survive An Economic Crisis posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thank you!”

The Smarter Wallet presents Best Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

Romeo Vitelli presents Providentia: Saartjie’s Homecoming posted at Providentia, saying, “A tragedy of the past and a legacy for the future”

debergerac78 presents The Obama Administration sets new ethics rules for lobbyists posted at The Business Ethics Blog, saying, “His upcoming administration is shaping up to be an antidote against Capitol Hill corruption.”

Machione presents A Long Weekend That Turned Into A Week, Thanks To The McCain/Palin Ticket posted at Fear And Loathing – The Gonzo Papers, saying, “What made it all more interesting for me, as a gambler, was that there was no problem finding supporters of the GOP who wouldn’t contribute to the McCain/Palin ticket, but didn’t hesitate to bet that Obama would lose.”

burgson maria presents Anything is possible posted at WORTH TO BE BLOGGED.

Barry Wright III presents The Right People posted at 3stylelife.

nickel presents 0% Credit Cards: No Interest on Purchases for up to 12 Months posted at fivecentnickel.com.

CreditAddict presents Credit Card Signup Bonuses @ Credit Card Addict posted at CreditAddict.

Kilroy_60 presents The Genius Of Frank Lloyd Wright Shines Through On An Autumn Afternoon posted at The Lives and Times… of Anthony McCune, saying, “Recently I had a chance to get shots that I believe showcase the beauty of the Dobkins house in autumn.”

CreditShout presents College Students and Credit Card Debt posted at CreditShout.

Marcus Smith presents 3 Painfully Obvious Reasons to Speak in Plain English posted at MarcusASmith.com.

Marsha Hudnall presents Preventing Holiday Weight Gain: 10 Tips to Guarantee Holiday Weight Gain posted at A Weight Lifted, saying, “The annual holiday food fight is about to begin. You know, the one where conflicted women nationwide (even worldwide) face down rich-food eating traditions.

This year, to help women understand what doesnt work when it comes to happy holidays, the healthy-weight experts at Green Mountain at Fox Run have come up with some sure-fire tips to take the guesswork out of gaining those holiday pounds. We counter them with sensible advice for emerging from the holidays feeling great. For Guaranteed Holiday Weight Gain Before the Holidays Diet! Diet! Diet! Lets face it, you expect to overeat during the holidays so why not get a jump on weight loss now? If youre feeling truly ambitious, try dieting during the holidays, too; the deprivation will be highly effective at driving you to overeat. Our real advice: Learn to eat what you want now in a way that leaves you feeling great. Then the holidays wont pose any special challenge, and you can enjoy them fully. Work out extra hard and long every day. You can make up for those times during the holidays when you wont want or have the time to do anything. Our real advice: When we overdo on exercise, were more likely to burn out, or worse yet, injure ourselves, and guarantee we dont want to do anything. Slow and steady wins the race. Start weighing yourself daily. Youll be able to follow your weight up and down the scale, and cut back even more when youve gained an ounce. Then youll heighten your feelings of deprivation even more, further guaranteeing holiday overindulgence. Our real advice: Toss out the scale now and for always. It generally doesnt give the instant gratification we seek, and often negatively impacts our motivation to take care of ourselves. During the Holidays Take on as much work as you can. If you dont do it, who will? The holidays just arent the holidays without all the fuss! Our real advice: Choose wisely in what you commit to. You may end up with fewer or simpler celebrations but youll enjoy the holidays much more. Surround yourself with family and friends who make you feel guilty about eating. Its easier to say no when your spouse, mother, sister, daughter, friend looks disapprovingly at you as you reach for that wonderful holiday sprinkled cookie. Our real advice: Educate family and friends about the real impact of their attempts to control what you eat. If they wont listen, minimize your time around them when youre eating. It may mean missing a party or meal, but you might feel much better as a result. Forget about stress management for now. Youre too busy!! Just focus on getting what you need to get done. And be sure to really have too much to do before big parties. If you can pick a fight with your spouse on the way to a party, all the better to guarantee extra emotional overeating. Our real advice: Take care of yourself physically and mentally to help keep a balanced view on whats important during busy times. Maybe the easiest thing to do: Get some exercise! Physical activity refreshes, relaxes, revitalizes and will add energy and enthusiasm to your life. Make it a regular part of your day during the holidays and after. Before & During Parties Make sure every social event revolves around food. If you throw the party yourself, make too much food, especially desserts! Set up nuts and other goodies early so you can pick at them all day long while you skip meals. You do eat fewer calories that way, right? Our real advice: Traditional foods are a big part of festivities, but holidays dont have to be all about food. Plan fun activities such as pumpkin bowling (knock down gourd pins with small pumpkins), a pine cone toss (count how many pine cones you can land inside a hula hoop) or just fun and refreshing walks through the woods, around the neighborhood talking to friends you pass. Set a hands-off rule for all the rich foods youll encounter. If you just say no, youll be able to nip any weight gain in the bud! Our real advice: When we forbid foods or label them bad, we set ourselves up for overeating them. Again, learn to eat foods you love even those rich in calories, fat, sugar in a manner that makes you feel well. That way, youll enjoy them and, if youre following a healthy lifestyle, youll enjoy a healthy weight, too. Go ahead and buy all those goodies on sale in jumbo packages. Theyre for your guests; they wont create any problem for you having them around. Our real advice: Good intentions aside, mere exposure to food often sets us up for wanting to at least taste it, especially if weve got the idea we shouldnt. Help yourself by buying only as much as you really need, and even then, it might help to keep goodies tucked out of sight in the pantry until party time. Bank calories whenever possible. Skip breakfast and lunch to make sure youll overeat at the party. Our real advice: Feeding yourself well all the time leaves you better nourished and able to choose wisely whether at parties or the food court at the mall.”

DWSUWF presents Monday Miscellany – Special Bear Market Blues Edition posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “To solve a problem that was created by too much government spending, too much government debt, too much easy government sponsored credit, and a market distorted by massive government intervention we are now given to understand that we need to increase government spending, government debt, and create more market distortions with more government intervention. That strikes me as insane.”

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My wife has reported on the fact that John Seargent has felt the need to quit Strictly Come Dancing due to all the whingeing from his fellow stars. Despite the fact that he was very popular with the public some of his fellow contestants and some behind the scenes felt the need to pressure him out.

Yet another case where patronising entertainment elites attempt to over-ride the public feelings on the matter because it offends their high & mighty sensibilities.

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Although the BNP is a pretty vile organisation, being national socialist and all, that does not mean that the release of their entire membership online is in any way a good thing. It was clearly meant as a dirty trick by someone to ruin lives and shame anyone from voting BNP. There is a possibility that while people might not want to join the organisation they will vote that way in defiance of the establishment or in sympathy.

Whomever leaked the list should be found and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Even posting a link to the list is illegal. As long as the BNP is a legal party their members have the same right as other party’s members.

I am disgusted by the gloating about this by people who should really know better.

Update: A BNP member’s house has been firebombed not surprisingly. How long before someone from the list gets killed?

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All is forgiven.

1970s Swedish dance bands smash the stereotype that nothing good can come of mullet haircuts and matching leisure suits.

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Huckaloon is plugging his latest book where he pretty much trashes everyone. Of particular interest is his vitriol against libertarians of all ilks, especially those in the Republican Party. Needless to say they are firing back and standing up for themselves.

This blog has never liked the guy, not surprisingly, given his penchant for authoritarianism and Christian Democratic (continental) socialism. (Have a search to your right for some choice words about him.)

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