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Guardian blocked from reporting Parliament

Andrew — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:13:15 +0000

For the first time in history, a British news paper is blocked from reporting the proceedings of Parliament.
A law firm, Carter-Ruck, representing an oil company successfully obtained a gag order preventing the Guardian from reporting that a member of parliament has asked a question of a cabinet minister regarding the actions of the oil company, Trafigura, in dumping toxic waste in Ivory Coast.
This is apparently possible due to a the creation of the British Supreme Court earlier this month.

The WoW fans will appreciate this

Andrew — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:29:37 +0000

Chrome Cow » US Democracy Server: Patch Day.

2008 Election Results from Google

Andrew — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:54:40 +0000

How to Speak Republican

Andrew — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:16:39 +0000

I never was any good at foreign languages.

I’m voting Repulican!

Andrew — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:07:46 +0000

Because I don’t think I should have money. Let Saudi Arabia have it all.