"Stop Energy is not reasoned, it never takes into account the big picture, it is the mirror image of Forward Motion. In the Stop Energy model, everyone, no matter how small their stake in a technology, has the power to veto."

I know what that is! I had this every step of the way when I was starting up weblogging communities. Everybody I talked to, in the hope that they would pick up on my forward energy and dance along energy said, "you'll need to do this." Or, you can't do that. Not until I started to ignore them did I move forward. But is still could have done with advice - deciding what was SE and good advice was my downfall.

Reading this has helped crystalise my own mind. I'll seek less advice and make certain, that I can deal better with the SE when it comes.

I missed this article last year. Found via J Robb's comments re RSS/Echo.

1080 Also posted to: cyberSaps . At: 10:24:07 PM  . .
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Other title(s) for this story: What is Stop Energy?

"In March 2002, any conflict with Iraq was still far away. That month saw the first discussion by British Government officials of compiling a 'dossier of evidence' against Saddam.

George W Bush had already made it clear to Blair at a summit in Washington that Iraq 'had to be dealt with'."

I still want to know why? I was for going after the WMD. I was suckered. I want to know why they thought it necessary to take out Saddam. What were the geopolitical reasons? They know WMD were a good 'man in the street' reason, but it was not theirs. What was Bush's reasons?

More from the Guardian article, in fact the last paragraph: Sir John Stanley, Conservative MP and former Minister, gave a clear exposition of what the committee believe the issue is about. 'The most crucial aspect of the interface between intelligence and policy - and you, Mr Campbell sit right down in the middle - is that intelligence helps to formulate policy and that policy never, never helps to formulate intelligence,' he said.

Campbell now awaits the verdict of the committee in eight days' time.

7th July... I'll be waiting.

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Other title(s) for this story: War of the words, diversionary tactics, sacrificial lambs

"Battle Spectacular (and Victorian Steam Fair) A Re-enactment, of the Battle of Malvern Hill, with Cannons, Infantry and Cavalry. Weston Park, Telford, Shropshire July 26-27th" Whooo-Hoo! This sounds like loads of fun. Though I'm worried that the kids may not like the noise.

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"On Sunday 6 July Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge will stage a working horse event to demonstrate the important role played by equines in daily life over a hundred year's ago. Up to ten horses across a range of breeds and sizes will demonstrate their strength and grace while performing traditional tasks such as pulling historic trade vehicles and private carriages or hauling timber from the woods." Sounds OK, though life time (?) family entry of £40 is a bit steep, I see you can do day entry...

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