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Check out the Mosques

http://www.bbc.co.uk/...world-europe-10911542 Should we also carry out investigations into some British mosques? It may be surprising what we may discover....

flobadob

Pakistan floods, interesting quote.

On the news today about the floods in Pakistan I heard a woman say something which I found interesting and quite amusing in a dark sort of way. Her home had been washed away and she was on saying...

Jemisa

Well I was wrong, I thought after the way he performed last week he would be voted out by the public. I bet the % was close though. I'm hoping Steve will be up this week, but I think we all know it...

modeller

Leaders attending disaster areas .

We often see leaders of countries criticised for not rushing to the scene of disasters. The most recent being President Obama and the president of Pakistan. Is that fair criticism ? There maybe...

tamborine

OMG - Stick in hornets nest !

http://www.dailymail....hardline-parents.html...

Prudie

Toddlers and Tiaras

on DMAX+1 now. Outrageous and more than a litle bit sick. imo

Zeuhl

The bit of Naomi Campbell's testimony that's easy to believe

That when she went to Nelson Mandela's dinner party in 1997 she'd never heard of Liberia. Nice looking lady though. ....

R1Geezer

Are the public ignorant of islam?

http://tinyurl.com/3833rff Not surprising that this study done by the religion of peace thinks so but is it the truth or do the public have an uncannlily accurate view?...

McMouse

Cloned beef and milk

It seems a small amount of beef and milk produced by the offspring of cloned embryos may have got into the food chain. Head of the Food Standards Agency says he's satisfied it's safe but what about...

sp1814

UK's triumphant athletics stars

With so many posts bemoaning British immigrants, shouldn't we shouting quite loudly (and proudly) at the achievements of these fine young athletes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/...he_final_verdict.html...

RebelSouls

Adam Smith Institute says SCRAP the TV Licence

Bet some of the lefties spit their yogurt all over their keyboards when they read the Guardian today http://www.guardian.c...ee-scrapped-thinktank...

bradycat

Is it just me???

Or does anyone else think Stephen Fry is a bit of a fraud. Having watched QI earlier it reminded me of a comment my mate once said to me - 'isn't he a genius?' Whilst i don't doubt that he is...

naomi24

What attracts you - question, category, or user-name?

Not quite sure where to post this, but here goes. Since the recent changes to AB, a few people (me included) have said that the orange coloured question titles displayed in the 'latest posts' box on...

birdie1971

Can the Taliban be defeated and should we be trying?

I came across this article in Time online... http://www.time.com/t...,8599,2007238,00.html I've heard it mentioned in the media that we're attempting to negotiate with the Taliban with a view to...

MonkeyTrumpet

Cosmic Ordering

http://www.thecosmicorderingsite.com/ What are your general views on this?...

Gromit

Mini-Skirts are a danger!

Male road accidents soar in summer due to women's short skirts The scorching heatwave in early July caused road accidents to soar because male drivers were distracted by womens' skimpy outfits,...

supersuezy24

BB Nominations

Up this week: Ben, Dave, John James and Steve !!...

RebelSouls

BBC , You will move up north, you will be happy ?

Is it that bad up north that once you move away you never want to go back ? http://www.dailymail....tml?ito=feeds-newsxml Wonder how long the rabid troll will take to get here, never mind it will...

sp1814

Is Britain really awash with paedophiles, or does the media 'play it up'?

Another day, another paedophile story: http://www.thisislond...-hotel-faces-court.do Is it any wonder that parents don't allow their kids out on the streets for fear of the next sexual predator? Are...