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Alternatively one might stand back and see that in their own way they are both playing to 'an audience'. Which doesn't make either of them any more likeable imo. Quite.

Alternatively one might stand back and see that in their own way they are both playing to 'an audience'.

Not sure I follow that logic. Cause you could have said the same about Pakistan. They've had nukes for 10 years now. Aye and there may well eventually be a government that there that gives everyone cause to regret it. The difference with Iran is their government is fucking scary - you give Ahmadinejad the power of Bush and WW3 would be days away. Worse Iran understand the global spin game and aren't opposed to playing both side (see Iraq - Iran are and have been for years supplying most of the arms and explosives there to keep the carnage going whilst publicly putting on a concerned persona). What worries me with Iran is they'll try that sort of game on a bigger scale, give a group like Al Qaeda access to a nuclear weapon enjoy the resultant carnage (as they sail a ship into a harbour, or even just off the coast of a city somewhere, and detonate) and say something like "see this is why we needed nuclear weapons to protect ourselves". Basically it's not a case of why would Iran covertly supply terror groups, it's a case of why on earth would they not? True lies? Don't forget Tom Clancy (and others) wrote about using planes as weapons long before 9/11 (probably more than a few people wondered why that wasn't taken more seriously before 9/11). The thing with genuine nuclear weapons as terror weapons (even just dirty bombs) is you don't need necessarily be nearby to have the desired effect or even need to cause the maximum potential amount of carnage. Personally I'd say Iran has the most skilled politicians (and by politicians I mean profession liars and spin doctors) in the world at the moment...... which is the strange thing when I see people that hate Bush but don't mind Ahmadinejad. Ahmadinejad is just a much more intelligent, extremist and ruthless version of Bush and is likely to be around for longer. I love the way your playing the discursive card in such a carefree and ill-judged manner. All bollocks as well. You're saying dinnerjacket is brighter than Bush. Nuke them I say!

Success isn't about everybody else failing. Do you have a desk diary with those on? I need it to deal with you innit.

Success isn't about everybody else failing.

There was a time when I used to eat a lot of microwaved jacket potatoes.

YOu know what I mean. A bit offensive iyam. Just saying this is a historic moment in English football and a club supporting a young English black manager should be applauded. I'm not hoping he does a mega job, hence the carefully chosen words "good job'. They aren't so far ahead of us that we need to worry too much IMO.

Not sure I follow that logic. Cause you could have said the same about Pakistan. They've had nukes for 10 years now. Aye and there may well eventually be a government that there that gives everyone cause to regret it. The difference with Iran is their government is fucking scary - you give Ahmadinejad the power of Bush and WW3 would be days away. Worse Iran understand the global spin game and aren't opposed to playing both side (see Iraq - Iran are and have been for years supplying most of the arms and explosives there to keep the carnage going whilst publicly putting on a concerned persona). What worries me with Iran is they'll try that sort of game on a bigger scale, give a group like Al Qaeda access to a nuclear weapon enjoy the resultant carnage (as they sail a ship into a harbour, or even just off the coast of a city somewhere, and detonate) and say something like "see this is why we needed nuclear weapons to protect ourselves". Basically it's not a case of why would Iran covertly supply terror groups, it's a case of why on earth would they not? True lies?

YOu know what I mean.

Agree. Our future is surely to be inclusive with countries like Iran. Britain for one has enjoyed excellent trading relationships with Iran and historically Pakistan as well. Yes there is a significant 'Liberal thinking' middle class in Iran, many of course educated in Britain and the U.S. Countries like Iran can I hope develop in the same way as say Turkey and feel part of things in a way that only dialogue and understanding brings.

Blackburn's Paul Ince enjoys return to big time By Neil Johnston Last Updated: 2:49am BST 25/06/2008 Paul Ince, the new Blackburn manager who, as a player, was once branded a "big-time Charlie" by Sir Alex Ferguson, intends to copy the same high standards demanded by the Manchester United manager. One of Ince's first tasks will be persuade prize asset David Bentley to remain at the club - but it is thought to offers of £15 million would be enough to see the midfielder leave. Ince, 40, was officially unveiled by Blackburn, having only taken his first step on the managerial ladder 20 months ago at Macclesfield Town. His ground-breaking appointment is considered something of a risk yet the former England captain, the first black Briton to manage in the Premier League, hopes the lessons he learned under Ferguson will ensure success. Ince in charge Ince spent six years under Ferguson at Old Trafford and although their relationship was sometimes strained, he believes he picked up enough knowledge from the Scot to prove the doubters wrong. "I had a text off him [Ferguson] to say 'well done, congratulations'," said Ince, who has signed a three-year contract after resigning as manager of Milton Keynes Dons, after steering the club to the League Two title. "What lessons from him will I be taking into this job? The standards he implements in his team and his players. I was privileged to work for Sir Alex because his standards are unbelievable. I've been at other clubs where the standards haven't been as high. I can take that into my managerial career." Ince's primary concern will be to secure the services of his star players Roque Santa Cruz and David Bentley. Ferguson has been linked with a move Blackburn's £10 million-rated Paraguay forward, while Bentley, the want-away England winger, has already stated his desire to leave the club. Blackburn could, however, be persuaded to part with the £15-million-rated player if one of the big four come knocking. "If he [Ferguson] comes on asking about Santa Cruz then I'll just tell him he's not having him," Ince said. "There's interest from other clubs but this is my first year in management and you want to keep your best players. Bentley and Santa Cruz are certainly two of those. We'll have a chat when pre-season starts and go from there." I for one really hope he does a good job. This will be one source of great interest next season.

Not sure I follow that logic. Cause you could have said the same about Pakistan. They've had nukes for 10 years now.

You got it well done.

Well I like him. Haven't seen much of him but a very decent prospect by all accounts, bit like a Shola but with pace, aggression and guile.

I've got a bet with a friend that Deridyok will be the first player we sign.

Still do when it is available. Some British ex-pat friends of mine lugged eight loaves of the stuff back to Germany with them the last time they were here. There's devotion, and then there's obsession... I've managed to find a place that does Marmite now.

Still do when it is available.

With cream of salad?

Catclaw v Beartooth?

Oh, the deafening silence of it all.

Sometimes I go down to the harbour on a still day, smoke a joint and find myself crying at the beauty of it all.

One of the greatest living voices. FXACT.

Mine would be: Coked to fuck by the looks of it. About 20 attempts to get the interview started...