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Glad you liked it, the key aspect for me was what was going on behind the scenes. It does set up Bush as simply a puppet to a number of figures who had varying interests. The big problem I have with any debate concerning conspiracy theories is that if you question the standard account of...

I seem to remember at the time the Saudi involvement being kept quiet. Does remind me of that cracking Family Guy skit:

from what I heard on the podcast Bush wasn't that interested - it was Rumsfeld, Cheney and co who had an array of personal and business interests in the war(s).

Conspiracy theories concerning 9/11 are numerous, I tend to think of them sitting on a slide scale of probability. Just because you think one or two are probable it doesn't mean you buy into the really extreme ones or indeed all of them. For the really incredulous ones you would need a cast of...

Apologies, should have made it clearer, I've not looked through Wrong Direction and what he was advocating or arguing. Just thought I'd pitch in with it as an alternative point. Only came on to mention the podcast where they debunk and weigh up the various theories.

That's a very sound point, but it would largely counter the full-fat conspiracy theory (e.g. towers were demolished, it was Zionists blah blah etc) other theories centre around the idea that the attack was known about and the controls which would have prevented it were effectively 'switched off'...

Late to the thread on this one and I see it's got a bit feisty. The Last Podcast on the Left did an excellent podcast on 9/11, dealing with the pseudo science but balancing it with the political will at the time for a reason for such an event. If nothing you'll learn a lot about the politics of...

Sad thing is that the scrabble to criticise Trump for everything has led to a situation where people are getting used to or tired of another attack on Trump. Plus it plays perfectly into his diversionary tactics. In order to take on Trump you need to separate him from his core support. His core...

Yep - remember the anguish over us not signing Valdes and Negredo.

The Day the Immigrants Left was a documentary from 2010 which gives some insight (at the time) to this question. 12 locals on the dole were given jobs which the Eastern European workers in Wisbech were doing. I think it's available on Youtube.

Probably the only advantage we have is the ref, possibly. But I can't see past a 3-0 whitewash, not to say that the Lions are bad, just that it's a near impossible task to beat the ABs; let alone with a touring side who don't play together. I just hope it's competitive. Given that Boks and the...

ratings, they are a commercial station so they realise the importance of controversial guests to this.

Very good point - oddly enough Michael Owen never got the 20 prem goal mark in any season.

I can appreciate the concerns over Boyd, citing his lack of assists etc is a tad harsh given that Dyche employs him as a defensive winger. If you need someone to work incredibly hard and ensure that a dangerman winger doesn't have much space then he's your man. I suspect you've already got...

Been watching a new vlog on the Lions Tour - cracking viewing, they have previews and reviews of each match by a Kiwi and Irish chap who both live in NZ. Very interesting. It's called The 1014 and certainly worth it.

Good post - my comment was in relation to ISIS though.

Good start would be reading this what they ideally want is Western troops on Syrian soil, best recruiting tool they could have. Killing other muslims isn't as easy a sell.

It's very much about religion, ISIS are extreme Sunni. Iran are Shia. It's also nicely coinciding with the Saudi move on Qatar (which is backed by Iran). Lots of proxy wars going on here.

One of the paradoxes here is that the NZ team(s) are too good. I remember reading an article a while back about the Rugby Championship and the Bledisloe Cup (which forms part of it), ratings and sponsors were starting to pull out because the figures were down (NZ having won it continually since...

Bit harsh on Howe, he never settled and had family problems but he did like a scorefest.....the difference with Palace is that they'll be offering big money in terms of salary. Benteke and Zaha will be on very high wages. Remember a couple of seasons ago when we were alongside Sunderland in the...