Two French citizens, two Canadians and a Dutch national were among those killed yesterday in a bomb attack in Marrakesh, Morocco. They are the most recent casualties in an epochal war that few in the West seem to want to face up to.
Month: April 2011
A respectful neighbour.
Next month an elderly English lady who goes by the name of “Queen Elizabeth the second” will stand in a spot in Dublin that I know very well.
With a quiet moment of reflection she will pay her respects.
Announcement: Scotland United Against Sectarianism
The following is a statement that has been provided to me for release to the public.
The teachable moment.
This time last week Paul McBride QC would have known that someone meant him significant harm. That is not a nice place to be. He is in my thoughts. His statement about not being bullied or silenced by this act of terrorism has been courageous and inspirational.
Scottish Police contact leaders of Irish community with safety warning.
Today a senior officer from Strathclyde Police was in contact with prominent members of the Irish community.
AICSC statement on Neil Lennon.
The Association of Irish Celtic Supporters’ Clubs wishes to reiterate its
support for Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, at this time.
Mad Dogs and Ayshiremen.
Hopefully this is the day that the full weight of the British state comes down on the Queen’s Underclass.
The headline tells the story.
I could not help but notice that the topsy turvy world of the Scottish mainstream media was still on message this morning.
The Herald’s reportage on the story which I had broken here last night (about the “viable IEDs” being sent to Neil lennon,Paul McBride QC and Trish Godman MSP) is highly instructive.
Live bombs sent to Lennon,McBride and MSP.
EXCLUSIVE.
Paul McBride QC, Neil Lennon and Trish Godman, the Labour politician, were sent live bombs one of which was only intercepted at a late stage last Friday 15th April.
Alistair Johnston fights to save Rangers.
An excellent source today informed me that the power brokers at the club now view chairman Alistair Johnston as being dangerously off message.
The North American based businessman is doing all he can to block the purchase of the club by Craig Whyte.