(I can't downvote myself but, frankly, I deserve it for that gratuitous apostrophe.)

You're right. My sinister and devious plan to bring down News International via the comment's section of Heresy Corner has been foiled. And I'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you darned commenters...

(*Sigh*)

I was referring to the tabloid press, not just Murdoch's papers. Fair enough, though - I should have made that clear.

True. They did, however, publish this -
http://bensix.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/brass-e...

Could you or your fan explain why supporting the Muhajideen prevented war with the Soviets? And, by the way, with a nuclear Pakistan wrought by the offspring of that little and nigh-on forgotten front in the Cold War, the price of the intervention could add a hefty sum to this bill.

Jesus?

Jesus doesn't take calls from Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff takes call from Him.

Speaking of indie wrestlers in the WWE, does anybody know what's going on with Jon Moxley? His promos are brilliant but I've heard nothing of him since he debuted on FCW.

Regardless of the nature and virtues of childhood fantasies I'm going to throw out an unscientific guess that the quantity and quality of love, education and encouragement are rather more important. (As far as I recall the youthful BenSix wanted to be a footballer, a policeman and a superhero. Now I haven't watched a game in years, the closest I've come to the force is being ticked off by them and the nearest I've got to heroism is being so tired I pulled boxers on over jeans.)

Good post, Darian. I remember reading that - in Scotland, I think - some mild revolutionaries expressed their frustration with the system by donning an extra hat instead of removing their's.

The alienation of Israel while making overtures with Iran.

You appear to have mixed these countries up. Unless, of course, you meant to suggest that he's alienated the nation that he's giving billions of dollars to and sucking up to the country he's hit with sanctions.

Palin identifies with working class American's more than her wealthy opponents. She apparently likes nothing better than working with her husband on his fishing boat, or go out hunting or fishing.

Better hope the working classes like being condescended to!