Mark Oaten

Just wondering what people are thinking about Mark Oaten (who, until a few days ago, was running for leadership of the Liberal Democrats), given the latest 'news' about his private life. Should he have resigned? Should he be standing down from the Commons as well? Were his actions beyond the moral boundaries set for politicians?

Also, what effect will this have on the Lib Dems as a party? The way Charles Kennedy was percieved to have been stabbed in the back by his colleagues was bad enough for them. What will this latest scandal do to them?


http://politics.guardian.co.uk/libdems/0,,442881,00.html


PS: Isn't Oaten your MP, Mata?

Download Festival 2005

Anyone else going to Download Festival this year? Snoo and myself are going, and moop is considering going. Anyone else thinking about it? It's a 3 day event this year, as opposed to just 2 in previous years. Lineup is here.

Pizza!

Hmm, the description says it all really. What do you like on your pizza? How do you like your pizza (thin/thick base)? Do you even like pizza?

I like mine with mushrooms, pineapple, and looooooooooads of cheese. Thin base, none of this deep pan psuedo-pizza rubbish. I just had one by that description, as I can't cook anything. Evil drunk people have commandeered the kitchen for the purposes of practicing their projectile vomiting.

Anyway.... Discuss!

Operation Clark County

http://guardian.assets.digivault.co.uk/clark_county/

Interesting idea, although I'm not sure if it's a good one or not. Sure, you might get through to an open minded floating voter, but then, you might really nark Republicans and even Democrats who might see it as unwanted interference. Could be especially risky for the Kerry camp if Bush's supporters in the media get wind of it.

A related link is this:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uselections2004/...1329858,00.html

A good insight into how pig ignorant, zenophobic, and prejudiced some Americans can be.

Download Festival

I know this has been asked before, but I can't bump the thread if I can't find it.

Myself and Snoo will be there on the Sunday. Staying in Nottingham. What about the rest of you? Anyone going?