If Ed Balls comes anywhere near my child, her school, or my family I will not be held responsible for my actions...
HJ | 06.28.07 - 8:39 pm | #

Note that our Jacqui favours ID cards.
David Blackie | Homepage | 06.28.07 - 9:40 pm | #

It is looking ever more likely that I shall emigrate before those awful ID cards become compulsory
Henry North | Homepage | 06.28.07 - 10:20 pm | #

Wat

You (and I) may be sceptical, even cynical, about these appointments but the BBC (costing taxpayers £3.5 bn annually) could hardly contain its excitement at the new cabinet: the "biggest reshuffle for 50 years", "the first female home secretary" etc etc. It's all going to to be wonderful and, of course, no spin.
Umbongo | 06.28.07 - 11:32 pm | #

Emigrating is not enough. They will still get you via the awful new passports - now the most expensive in the world.
I thought France was far enough away but now Panama is looking increasingly attractive (with the right visa package you can qualify for a passport after ONE year).
Alec Evans | 06.29.07 - 8:43 am | #

Emigration... yes, there's a thought.

I know someone who is currently reviewing all the main options. His conclusions will be posted on BOM for the general good.
Wat Tyler | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 9:45 am | #

Umbongo- Gawd, yes the BBC reporting was truly historically screamingly appalling.

It reminded me of that great night of the Sheffield rally, when ex-Grauniad BBC political editor John Cole breathlessly reported from the balcony that "this is the most exciting political event of my lifetime!"

Gah!
Wat Tyler | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 9:50 am | #

Hmmm... I was diagnosed with a terminal illness a while ago and being an atheist haven't had the comfort that a few of my religious friends have, that they will, in the end, go on to meet their Maker. I now head towards oblivion, happy in the knowledge that I don't have to put up with all shit for much longer...
Jeff | 06.29.07 - 10:24 am | #

Should proofread before hitting "send"... Should be "all this shit..".!
Jeff | 06.29.07 - 10:26 am | #

David/Henry,

Well spotted. A chief whip for Home Sec'y is a good way to try to control the internment/ID card rebellions.

Further, please note that since the flavour of the month was made Foreign Sec'y the tame media have stopped all reporting on the EU constitution.
The Scoffer | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 11:47 am | #

I should try a nice drop of cask-conditioned ale if I were you.

It's the only conceivable reason for living in this open-air prison. Every other drink you can get anywhere.

Although I must admit absinthe is easier to smuggle and avoid duty on.
Brian | 06.29.07 - 6:53 pm | #