Blair ‘should be impeached’ for Iraq conflict says general http://news.scotsman.com
JAMIE LYONS
PRIME Minister Tony Blair should be impeached over the Iraq war, a former
top general said today.
General Sir Michael Rose, who commanded United Nations forces in Bosnia, said the Prime Minister should not be allowed to "walk away" from the conflict without being held to account.
He will use a TV documentary this week to call for Mr Blair's impeachment.
Today he accused the Prime Minister of misleading parliament and the public about his true motives for going to war in Iraq.
Despite publicly insisting that his aim was to rid Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, Mr Blair "probably had some other strategy in mind", said Gen Rose.
"Certainly from a soldier's perspective there can't be any more serious decision taken by a prime minister than declaring war," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"And then to go to war on what turns out to be false grounds is something that no one should be allowed to walk away from."
The general described Mr Blair's actions in the run-up to war as "somewhere in between" getting the politics wrong and actually acting illegally.
"The politics was wrong, that he rarely declared what his ultimate aims were, as far as we can see, in terms of harping continually on weapons of mass destruction when actually he probably had some other strategy in mind," he said.
"And secondly, the consequences of that war have been quite disastrous both for the people of Iraq and also for the West in terms of our wider interests in the war against global terror."
Gen Rose is one of a number of retired soldiers taking part in a documentary by former war correspondent and independent MP Martin Bell, entitled Iraq: The Failure of War.
He told Bell he would have resigned his commission rather than take troops to war on the flimsy basis offered by Mr Blair.
And he said: "The politicians should be held to account, and my own view is that Blair should be impeached.
"That would prevent politicians treating quite so carelessly the subject of taking a country into war."
In his documentary, Bell denounces the war as an "ill-considered adventure" and suggests it may prove more damaging to those who launched it even than America's involvement in Vietnam.
There has already been an attempt by MPs, led by Plaid Cymru's Adam Price, to impeach Mr Blair for "high crimes and misdemeanours" in taking Britain to war against Iraq.
Gen Rose accepted Parliament had endorsed the decision to commit British troops to military action, but he said that was because the Prime Minister had stressed the argument that dictator Saddam Hussein must be stripped of the power to deploy weapons of mass destruction.
The weapons of mass destruction (WMD) argument used to persuade MPs that war was justified had turned out to be wholly wrong, he told Today.
Gen Rose said he would not have been prepared to lead the Army into a war that he believed was wrong and on such weak grounds. "You cannot put people in harm's way if you don't believe the cause is right or sufficient," he said.
Senior soldiers should point out strategic failures, he went on.
They should tell their political masters "they should not contemplate taking the most serious decision any politician can take, and that is to go to war, without proper grounds and without proper adequate resources to fulfil the strategy that has been outlined".
Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond welcomed Sir Michael's impeachment call revealing that 109 MPs, including 20 Labour backbenchers, had now signed his motion calling for an inquiry into the Iraq War.
Mr Salmond said: "The comments from General Sir Michael Rose provide further impetus into the argument for a parliamentary inquiry into the conduct of the Prime Minister and his government in taking us to war in Iraq."
Happy Birthday Josie Happy Birthday / Penblywdd Hapus Josie...
:wave:raaa
hope you've got something good lined up for tonight (and can get someone to babysit for the pup if need be....)
APPLY THE BREAKS – BREAKS @ HIDDEN THIS FRIDAY Late news just in catch ATB’s Rob Focuz, C Smoove and KID or Krafty (T.B.C) at Hidden this Friday night alongside Flight, Addiction, Andy C, Slipmatt, Ellis Dee and many more!
For more details go the the club-listings section of www.applythebreaks.com
ATB & SCRATCH PERVERTS IN LEICESTER – 20th Jan ATB & SCRATCH PERVERTS IN LEICESTER – 20th Jan
Genetic & Apply The Breaks proudly presents the return of the SCRATCH PERVERTS for a 2 hour set covering Hip Hop, Beats, Scratches & Bleeps and who knows what else!! Make sure u buy your tickets early as this WILL be a busy one!!
COACH TRAVEL
We are running a minibus from Luton, St Albans and Dunstable on demand. Tickets are £16 with travel included. Call 07958172822 to reserve your place. Deposit required!
Places are limited to 15 and they are already shifting!
THE SCRATCH PERVERTS
(Feat: Prime Cuts & Tony Vegas)
APPLY THE BREAKS (3 Deck Mayhem)
(Smoove / MTK / Fingaz / Focuz / Krafty)
JAYDAN & DISFUNKTION
(Drum & Bass Set)
FUNK DA BASS
(Hip Hop / Breaks Set)
Dj PHOLOGY
(Hip Hop Set)
With MC G1 hosting the party all night.
Attractions & Facilities:
15k Electro Voice sound system by Clear Sound - Lasers - Intelligent Lighting - UV's - 2 Fully Licensed Bars over a 600 capacity venue with a balcony chill out area - Cloakroom - Friendly Security
When: Friday 20th January 2006
Time: 9.00pm-3.00am
How Much: £10 tickets / £16 including return coach travel
Where: The Music Cafe, Braunstone Gate, Leicester
Info / Ticket line: www.applythebreaks.com / 07958172822
Other News:
APPLY THE BREAKS SECURE 2006 DATES
News just in, after much debate and a near move the ATB management team have secured 4 dates for this year at the Royal in March, May, October and December.
The first of these is on Saturday 4th March, details are being confirmed as you read this. The line-up will be released imminently!
Brighton Alliance of Sound Systems Just had my first meeting with this lot (well organised) and was wondering if anyone knows them of old, or if anyone is in a brighton Sound System who doesn't know 'em.
the website is here:http://www.bass23.org/
the bunf:
BASS is a legally constituted not for profit organization:
BASS believes in positive partying & in showing some respect when you’re out having a good time.
Too many think the two don’t mix – that if you’re going to party on then you must be some kind of deranged baby eating monster from hell.
"Not so", we say – BASS believes the party is a part of the human condition – it makes the 9-5, the mortgage, the traffic jams and all that stuff almost worth it.
Comprising of Brighton based free party sound systems, BASS is dedicated to raising positive awareness of the free party culture as well as ensuring that the free party scene is both safe and responsible.
sweeeeeeeet!
BANGFACE JAN 13 – SLIPMATT HELLFISH DEPTHCHARGE LUNA-C SHITMAT CYLOB
BANG FACE XXVIII - A RAVE OPERA
Friday 13th January 2006
Celebrating the first time Opera was broadcast on the radio in 1910...
SLIPMATT
LUNA-C
DEPTH CHARGE
HELLFISH
SHITMAT
CYLOB
Plus SAINT ACID and THE HARD CREW
Venue:
Electrowerkz (Top Room)
7 Torrens Street
Islington, London EC1V 1NQ
Rave-span: 9pm - 5am (ish)
£8 Advanced Tickets from:
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=146853
24 Hour Telephone Orders: 08700 600 100
Cash only (plus £1 shop fee) from:
Smallfish Records, 329 Old Street, London EC1V 9LE
Phonica Records, 51 Poland Street, London W1F 7NG
Hype and i-Flyer: http://www.bangface.com
FrEE parTy iN iSrAeL there will be a free party in israel tel aviv casted by StreetFreedom crew on new years eve 31.12 - ?.1 ,Hardcore/Raggacore/Tribe/Hardtek/Drum n tek ,Free entry location by infoline
thnx alot
the StreetFreedom crew israeli collective
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Road (bike) Rage I ride my bike everywhere. Just now i was in some stationary traffic on the way back from work when a lady in a veichle behind me shouts out 'oi mate can you get out the way'. I asked why and she just said i was in her way. She then proceeds to tell me she 'pays her taxes' and pointed to her car tax. So i tell her that by riding my bike im not producing any pollution etc and there is no bike tax!
Anyway as the nice guy i am i decided to let her pass after a minutes worth of arguing with a huge smile on my face so she doesnt know im pissed off but fucking hell what was her problem ? The traffic wasnt even moving.
I was in traffic cycling past a school at 3:30pm so cycling on the pavement was obviously out of the question. But on the other hand ive had abuse hurled at me for cycling on the pavement. You just cant win!
Ive never had a car driver to tell me to get off the road because i dont pay taxes before. In retrospect i should have just cycled really slowly to piss her off but at the time i was more confused by her.
GL, your a fellow (push) biker do you get this sorta shit ever ?
Headfuk healthy eating guide? Any of you got the healthy eating guide which was in rupture some months ago? wouldn't mind reproducing it on here
thanks
Alex
DEVOLUTION – TECHNO COMES 2 CHELTENHAM – 27th January 2006 Techno / Acid Techno
10 Til 4
TAX: £5 b4 11 £6 after
Dj's
Cyber Steve
Underground City, S.U.F Remixes, Snap 'n' Crackle
Oli Brand B2B Parker
Blipped Out, 666
Keith Husk B2B Daz Archer
Devolution, Techno Cow
G-Twins
Brainfeul, Devolution
Mirch
Devolution
Mark 90
Residency, Devoltuion
projections & visuals, uv stall,laughing gas, UV, lots of spangely things and loads loads more , a sweaty night of techno in cheltenham.
look out for future events hosting dj's such as D.A.V.E The Drummer, Alex Calver, Mr Burns, Chris Liberator and many more
Cheap Entertainment Unlimited @ Medussa 302-304 Barrington rd, Brixton SW9
10pm till 6am
£5
-Chemical Beat-
Crystal Distortion.uk
Figment of imagination.fr
jannox.fr
Sue Ellen Tribe.
Red Herring.uk
C-cil.fr
-Hip Hop Reggae Bashment-
Jimbitch & D-no.uk
Steve Bedlam.uk
Bashment Bish.uk
Matty Dreadless.uk
Skyboy.uk
-Selecta Area-
Rachel
G-String
Shane n Ezra
Lights
AK-47
VJs
Oddscene
Dker+nackdawa
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the dancefloor..............
CHEAP ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!!!!!! A blend of unsurpassed quality underground sounds, with a modernist kitsch atmosphere. We're not trying to fit a mega-rave into a matchbox, but if enough people want to squeeze in we really can make a small place feel much bigger.
HOW?
Well, lets start with the sound system shall we? 10kw of full on hard hitting "noise control audio".
OK, lets do the walls now: how about video projections on all sides ; the VJ entertainment supplied by specialists aquired from the 4 corners of the world ( and beyond)
Still not convinced? How about 1 floor of chemical beats ( tekno n breaks mashed together in a new skool sauce)
our sonic chefs include "Crystal Distortion", "Figment" (live from marseille), Jannox" ( furtif recs), Sue Ellen Tribe (labrat audio's voice for the people thru technics 1210's)
Floor 2 will provide the best in bashment beats by such 'legend droppers' as Steve B, Skybwoy, Bish, and Matty Dreadless.
Lights - if anybody remembers the chipjockey party 20/05/05, its the same again , if not better.
well we weren't gonna let you all stumble about in the dark were we?
And to top it all off , a night out in this wonderful new reality can be yours ,,,, CHEAP!!!!!
INTERESTED???
TIDY WEEKENDER 9 – Pirates of Prestatyn!!
Weekender ahoy, Weekender ahoy!
Welcome shipmates to 2006! We’re starting this year as we mean to go on! Store your memories of the now very distant 2005, and feast your eyes on this – the tidy Weekender 9. March 2006 sees tidy embark on its biggest voyage yet – a mission to uncover the hidden treasures of Prestatyn.
The first Weekender of 2006 is aptly called Pirates of Prestatyn, and in good old tidy fashion the now infamous Pontins site, associated more with tidy than the old fashioned British holiday will be decked out in pure Pirate fashion. And as ever, YOU are expected to follow suit and do the same! The Weekenders are not complete without your efforts, and your unique fashion is what brings the whole experience alive!
Musically, we’ve a few treats for you this time round. First up a world exclusive from the man responsible for shaping hard dance over the past 5 years! No further introduction needed, he is BK! This performance will be the first time he’s FULLY performed his LIVE set. Jon Doe vs. Nu Energy Collective also join the LIVE line-up, and with another Weekender first from Greg Brookman who presents the A.L.I.V.E PA, we’re sure you’ll agree it can’t get much better.
If there was a Bible which listed every man and woman DJ in hard dance, then the bookers at tidy HQ have studied it from back to front. EVERYONE who’s ANYONE will be on hand at TW9, and we believe there isn’t a page unturned.
As ever the daytime activities will balance out the nighttime’s hedonism, and of course we’ve a surprise or two in the Queen Vic. Justin Roberston, Fergie, and the 3 Amigos have all become part of tidy folklore from Weekenders gone by, and after you’ve witnessed the transformation of the Queen Vic this time round, you’ll be speaking about it for years to come.
The tidy football tournament, the Harder Generation Game, Tiny Tidy, and a very welcome return of the Live Lounge, will occupy your daytimes activities, and no pirate themed Weekender would be complete without a Treasure Hunt………………one with a very tidy twist! There’ll be no bodies dug up from under this Queen Vic, but a few pieces of silver, or a holiday or two perhaps!
If you’re a member of the tidy FC then prepare yourselves for launch date. VIP and standard chalets will go on sale on January 7th and as ever the VIPs will SELL OUT just hours later. Non members will have to sit tight until January 16th. There are three ways to book.
A special telephone number will be open on Saturday January 7th, but for one day only, and here is that all important number – 0870 777 2652. From the 9th January you can do all your booking at the Weekender website, details below, or call the usual tidy number which is 01709 710022.As ever, we’ll be bringing you further details as the weeks go by, and if you just can’t wait to hear from us, then navigate yourselves to www.tidy.com/weekender9
Line up
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Date: 24th, 25th and 26th March,2006
Times: Midday Fri till midday Monday
Venue: Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales, Ll19 7LA
Telesales: 01709 710 022 (lines open mon-fri from 9am-5pm)
20-01-06 DROP THE BOMB IV: Activate Your Core, London
DROP THE BOMB IV: Activate Your Core
Fri 20th Jan 2006
22:00 - 06:00
Hidden (formerly Studio 33 / The Chunnel Club)
101 Tinworth Street
Vauxhall
London
SE11 5EQ
(0208)8201171
Room 1: Early Rave / Hardcore Techno / Speedcore / Terror
25K TURBOSOUND system!!
PROMO (The Third Movement, NL)
THE PRODUCER (Deathchant / Rebelscum)
SIMON UNDERGROUND (Underground Music)
PRESSUREHEAD (Surgeon 16 Recordings)
TRAFFIK (Energy FM)
ROTJONG vs ONRUST (Rotterdam, NL)
WOESTEMAN (Leiden, NL)
NEKRO (DTB resident)
Room 2: Dirty Pounding Techno (hosted by Section 63)
JULIAN LIBERATOR (Cluster)
SEB MARX – live (Globewarmer)
G13 vs PABLO (Section 63)
KAI_1 (Section 63)
RHYTHM LOGISTICS (Section 63)
DISTEK vs ZOID (Kick The Drum Recs)
MUCKY BEATS vs A.P. (www.fatcollective.com)
Underground Music record & merchandise stall - 2 late bars – chill out area – fully air-conditioned
Nearest British Rail / Underground station Vauxhall (5 min walk)
Advance tickets can be purchased from www.TICKETWEB.co.uk
For more info and visit: www.drop-the-bomb.co.uk or e-mail: info@drop-the-bomb.co.uk
and remember...DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE! :weee:
04/02/2006…FUSHION presents THE AWAKENING…Reading Fushion Soundsystem presents The Awakening
Saturday4th Feb
Venue is Plug n' Play, 35 Milford Rd, Reading
Opening times are 8pm-6am (note later start)
Admission £8 or £7 b4 10pm
The venue is a small, intimate studio (capacity 200) outside the town centre, but walking distance from the train station, town centre or Caversham.
2 rooms of quality music...one full-on psy-trance and one chill-out
Line-up
(Psy-trance room):
Special Guests:
Dick Trevor....Phantasm/Nano Records
Flip-Flop LIVE (featuring Chrispy)...Pharpsyde Records
and Residents:
JimJam
Red 5
Jamez_23
(Chill-out):
Guests:
Naked Nick...Synergy/ID Spiral
Nick Tripowski ...Baraka
Morning Gloria...Adrenochrome
and Residents:
Dark Angel
Fushion Julz
8pm Start will be so that everyone can come and relax in the comfy bar area while listening to the early sets...
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