the Black Pit

Sickening news this week. From robswan in From My Thumb (4 days old)

*Some children from a loving family have been taken into care because they are obese. Why don't council social services work out a programme for such a family so that exercise and diet are controlled?… more

Radovan Karadzic--a farce From robswan in From My Thumb (13 days old)

What sort of farce is being played out at the Hague? Karadzic refuses to appear at his trial so the trial continues without him. Many observers and witnesses want to see the "Monster" but he decides h… more

Nick Griffin--A Mussolini or a Verwoerd? From robswan in From My Thumb (17 days old)

Much fuss tonight about Nick Griffin appearing on BBC question time. Of course all his blacksuits were in evidence as were all the thugs who "join a protest for 10 quid!" Griffin is not a threat to… more

Tony Blair a terrorist? (Blair supporters look away!) From robswan in From My Thumb (19 days old)

Blair, as Middle East Envoy (who has done nothing for Palestinian/Israeli peace), wandered through the West Bank yesterday (suggesting no solutions, pressing the flesh as envoys do---and nodding as if… more

Two points to mention. From robswan in From My Thumb (21 days old)

Jenson Button has tried desperately to show his worth and he is a perfect example of an excellent driver who had resigned himself to a succession of crap cars and crappier teams. His excellence shone … more

The unwelcome Dutchman. From robswan in From My Thumb (23 days old)

Geert Weelders is no different to many Hollanders in his country: He does not want to see it overrun by other ethnic groups. Why such a fuss should be made of him is vague. He does not want his countr… more

England is full of drunks. From robswan in From My Thumb (25 days old)

Once upon a time the Scots were regarded as the nation half drunk in the morning and still drunk next morning. The Irish were not far behind. Sure, the Scots and Irish still get out of hand now and… more

Royal Mail: Bloody fools! From robswan in From My Thumb (26 days old)

This is the worst time of the year for the Royal Mail to go on strike: 8 weeks until Christmas and the cards and parcels full of Christmas cheer may not be delivered. Never mind the utility bills, sta… more

Electric cars are a flop! From robswan in From My Thumb (27 days old)

I am thoroughly sick of reading about Electric cars in the magazines I read. Yes, I'm a car buff and I buy Autocar every week, Car Magazine every month and Evo. No wonder my favourite mag is Classic a… more

I am tired of Electric Cars! From robswan in From My Thumb (46 days old)

I know that manufacturers are seeking the perfect electic car but I'm afraid most are lost. I hope they keep working at it though. A supplement to The Times showed us 10 electric cars. Their range var… more

I am disgusted that justice lies down asleep From robswan in From My Thumb (48 days old)

I mentioned briefly in a previous blog that a mother had become so harrassed by yobs outside her house and she received no assistance from the police or the council.In desperation (bearing in mind tha… more

Worrying News---The News this week. From robswan in From My Thumb (51 days old)

The senile Ex-President ,Jimmy Carter, has blamed Barack Obama for a racist backlash in the USA. I am not quoting but basically he said that now was not the time for a black President. The Southerner … more

The bomber is dying. From robswan in From My Thumb (68 days old)

My feelings are so mixed up and one part of me says let El Megrahi die in jail. On the other hand, bearing all the Lockerbie concerns, anger, in mind, I wonder, seeing the papers today with the man on… more

Call to Libyan Embassy: A skit on current events. From robswan in From My Thumb (72 days old)

"Hello, Is that the Libyan Embassy?" "Yesa sir, Salaam. Can I help you?" " My name is McGee and I need a visa to enter your country to work." " Visa procedures very difficult--you must apply six mo… more

Broken Britain. Beware: Controversial. From robswan in From My Thumb (90 days old)

An astute judge voices the truth by saying that Immigration is the main cause of crime and the increase in welfare benefits.He is condemned Somalian and Eritrean and Nigerians and God knows who else … more

The Iraq Inquiry. From robswan in From My Thumb (101 days old)

Sir John Chilcot seems to be a reasonable man and hopefully, one without bias or discrimination. He has spoken of candour and fairness and we all hope the inquiry into the reasons for the Iraq war wil… more

Beckham booed by LA Galaxy! From robswan in From My Thumb (112 days old)

Now this a new experience for David Beckham---Booed by his former team as he returned. Our David took it on the chin like the professional he is. He could show the finger to LA Galaxy if he wanted … more

In the news this week. From robswan in From My Thumb (121 days old)

We all have views on the weekly news so I hope my friend Ian will forgive me if I mimic but take a different trail. Here's the funniest of all: North Korea hacks into S. Korea's computers and some … more

Letter to Alan Johnson. From robswan in From My Thumb (155 days old)

Dear Alan, Congratulations on becoming Home Secretary. I hope that you will heed some of my advice although I am just a layman. I live in Egypt (Cairo) and I would like you to know that, although … more

PM defending the last outpost. From robswan in From My Thumb (156 days old)

Oh, Dear, by the time this short column is finished our Wee Gordon may have lost more than 4 ministers , local elections by the score and still be hanging on with his Scottish Terrier teeth. I cannot… more

Why I'm back. From robswan in From My Thumb (157 days old)

I have to admit that I have not blogged here for awhile because I owed my allegiance mainly to a blog site with many American friends. However, those friends turned against me when I pointed out that … more

Spy Britain, Crooked USA From robswan in From My Thumb (761 days old)

What can you expect from Spy Britain in the next year? Well they have dustbins and waste under control. Now I hear they can tap everyone's phones (that's what the News says), and they're hoping to hav… more

A new approach from : "From My Thumb!" From robswan in From My Thumb (770 days old)

I have often thought that vitriol is sometimes seen as negative and should perhaps be toned down. It IS NEGATIVE because of the fury that provokes comment on some of the things that occur in Britain t… more

The missing Maddie. From robswan in From My Thumb (902 days old)

For once Peter Hitchens of the Daily Mail made sense when he said that blame was not important in the Madeleine McCann saga but rather that we wanted her back safe and sound.I echo this, particularly … more

Is Britain becoming a "rubbish nation"? From robswan in From My Thumb (932 days old)

Sure I may be wrong, but look at the following headlines: " Mothers and granny urge toddlers to fight like dogs." Just look at them. The photos are clear. Four slags with fags and bellies on view.… more

Letter to Tony Blair. From robswan in From My Thumb (942 days old)

Dear Mr Blair, I am applying for a position in your cabinet. I know that I have all the pre-requisites for the post because I can spell, write well and I am Scottish. I am sure that makes me specia… more

Letter to Tony Blair. From robswan in From My Thumb (942 days old)

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Who is running Britain? Thugs with knives.... From robswan in From My Thumb (945 days old)

....or fools who do not have the foggiest idea how to ride a bicycle! Is there any end to the crazy life-style Britain finds itself in since the Hon. Anthony Blair took over ten years ago. If I wanted… more

Little Who? Little man, that's who. From robswan in From My Thumb (947 days old)

How dare Richard Littlejohn describe returned marine, Faye Turney, as a "dumpy little cow" or words to that effect. Writing in one of his "infamous" columns for the Daily Mail, puffed-up little joh… more

14 brave men, one very brave woman. From robswan in From My Thumb (947 days old)

Let no one be in doubt about the bravery and stoicism of the 15 navy personnel returned to England on Wednesday. They were subjected to psychological pressures and mental damage for patrolling the sea… more