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Hey - it's been a wee while since I've been at all active on these boards, I used to hang out here a lot. I wanted to share a few thoughts that have been growing in me over the past several years, I'd love to hear input from others. I am interested in the political process and how we engage...

I've not posted here for a long time. But I saw this and was interested to see what people would think. Often the debate here takes place in a fairly polarised manner, but this comment struck me as being quite interesting because it is not framed as a question of it being one thing or the other...

Been reading this: BBC NEWS | Business | Murdoch attack on 'dominant' BBC It seems the BBC is getting in the way of Murdoch's ability to make money. Poor wee soul! I would suggest that 'those who value news' would continue to prefer paying the license fee and accessing news via the BBC...

I was at the imperial war museum recently, and was thinking about rationing. Then I saw a programme about rationing on TV recently. Britain has never had such a healthy diet as when we were forced to by rationing during WWII and afterwards. The dieticians who developed rationing tested...

This chimes with a great deal of what some of us have been saying on these boards for several years. While I am sure there will be plenty of shouts of 'who cares about international law' it is good to hear experts in law who are not in the pockets of our governments come out and vindicate the...

The latest round of commentary on the current financial crisis from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu raise some interesting points. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7634641.stm I think this is particularly interesting, as I have seen a lot of posts...

Because many places are going to the polls today, I thought a thread might be in order. We are not voting, but I always take an interest. :) How important do you think local elections are? What local issues are important to you?

Often on these boards there is an inability to admit that there is such a thing as moderate Islam. I thought it might interest those who don't believe moderate Islam exists that islamic UAE troops are currently serving in Afghanistan along with NATO troops. They are using their faith to try and...

Al Maliki has given Militias 72 hours to lay down their arms. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7314904.stm In return Al Sadr has laid down consequences if Al Maliki does not withdraw. Al Sadr's 7 month ceasefire corresponds with the huge drop in violence in Iraq, and it seems...

Anyone watch this? http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/J/jamie_eat/ Any reactions? Do these kind of shows make much impact on what you choose to eat? Do you know much about what you are eating? Do you have any 'rules' about what you will, and will not eat?

I was browsing through the BBC site and found this: What is it? Some new cartoon? No. It is the most recent attempt by the Loyal Orange Order to attract youth into their organisation. Seriously. I'd have thought the opportunity to take part in the wonderful youth events associated...

Found this today - thought it was worth a look: And the question I think is interesting is this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6975916.stm So what do we think? If you answer - please give supported reasons. More interesting that way!

A draft of a GOA report on progress in Iraq has been leaked to the Washington post. The report finds that the Coalition have made progress on only three out of eighteen targets, as opposed to the eight that the Bush admin felt were justified. The report is still being finalised, and may be...

A US military Adviser has expressed some frustrations with the UK performance in Basra: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6958395.stm The article goes on to describe Basra having deteriorated into 'gangland warfare' and that British forces have almost 'given up trying to impose...

George Bush has made several comments in relation to the ongoing situation in Iraq while addressing veterans in Missouri: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6958824.stm The Iraq Vietnam comparison has been kicked around until it is almost meaningless. There are so many different...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6953374.stm The article goes on to say that the man 'found it in a shed' and took it to several dumps who told him to get lost before he tried handing it in at the amnesty! I wonder whether he was reported at any of the dumps, or if people can...

The US have just signed a new arms deal with Israel which will deliver $30 Billion of military aid to Israel over the next ten years. This is a 25% increase in military funding, and comes as part of a wider strategy arming other 'friendly' states in the middle east. When the US pull out of Iraq...

What do we think Russia is up to? Should we be concerned by this, and other events recently which suggest Russia changing her attitude to the West?

Just read this on the BBC - new information on how the insurgents in Iraq may be getting hold of small arms: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6933569.stm Snidey comments about supporting the troops spring to mind, but most of all this just makes me sad. A bit angry, but not at...

I just read this on the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6935517.stm Does this make anyone else feel thoroughly ashamed of our country? Say for instance each family has 10 members, that is less than a thousand people to let into the country, a small sacrifice to make considering the aid...