They just got a different tool to use than we do: They kill innocent lives to achieve objectives. That's what they do. And they're good. They get on the TV screens and they get people to ask questions about, well, you know, this, that or the other. I mean, they're able to kind of say to people: Don't come and bother us, because we will kill you. Bush - Joint News Conference with Blair - 28 July '06

Friday, May 12, 2006

Sir Menzies Campbell: Eat more berries

bbcnews: The Liberal Democrats are going to try to improve their leader's performances at Prime Minister's Questions. Sir Menzies Campbell has been criticised for his ineffective Commons displays when taking on Tony Blair. The issue was discussed by Lib Dem MPs in a meeting on Wednesday and now Sir Menzies and his aides are to look at how he prepares for the weekly event. His spokesman stressed there was "no sense of panic" and added Sir Menzies' style was "calm, forensic analysis". Read more

db: I wish we lived in a world where 'senior brain drain' was a badge of honor. Where a patently decent fellow like Ming would not have to compete on the floor of the house in the same way as the relatively young Cameron and Blair - twisting words and bullshiting for England - otherwise known as 'thinking on your feet'. Unfortunately that is exactly what is expected of him. We hope our plagiarised '7 steps' help.