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Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect 200

Our old friend Abu “Hook” Hamza was today convicted on 11 of the 15 terror and hate-related charges he faced, and sentenced to 7 years jail.

The radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza was today jailed for seven years at the Old Bailey after he was convicted of a string of race hate and terror charges.
 
Sentencing [...]

Quote of the Day

“The most suitable way to commemorate the Munich Olympics is the creation of a Palestinian state next to Israel but without barriers.”
- London Mayor Ken Livingstone.
 
Yes, let’s commemorate the brutal murder of innocent athletes at the Olympic Games by granting the murderers what they want (or at least part of what they ultimately want).
 
And [...]

Sad, Dam(n) Art

In the wake of the Cartoon Intifada, a Belgian town has banned a piece of art depicting Saddam Hussein in his underpants

A town in Belgium has banned an artwork of Saddam Hussein for fear that it will put off tourists and offend Muslims. The piece, called Saddam Hussein Shark, shows the handcuffed ex-Iraqi ruler suspended [...]

Madonna vs Terrorists

Ever the versatile performer, Madonna now does terrorist humor.

Madonna says she’s more stubborn than a terrorist – at least when it comes to her music career.
 
“What’s the difference between a pop star and a terrorist? You can negotiate with a terrorist,” jokes Madonna, poking fun at her diva reputation in the March issue of US [...]