Uuuummm. Strangely, even after the “cuts” Britain’s spending on defense will be almost 6% of total government expenditure. In real terms the defense budget 2010/2011 will be 11% up on 1997, representing the longest period of sustained growth since the 1980s.

Don’t believe it? See HERE.

Britain share of global military expenditure is 3.8%. Russia’s is 3.5%. Africa’s is 2%. Even after cuts the UK is the fourth biggest defense spender in the world.

Why?

We love WAR? Or the great British public are twats misguided? You Choose…

Can you imagine it? Out on the allotment on a Sunday afternoon stoning someone’s Granny ‘cause they planted their carrots in an un-Godly way? Although thinking about it, it’d be an improvement on “Songs of Praise” and could become the new televisual ‘Biggy’, following in the footsteps of ‘Big Brother’…”Stoning for Sins – LIVE!”

What about wearing clothing made of two blends of textiles? Or crossbreeding livestock? According to Leviticus these are sins…as is sleeping with a menstruating woman or, and this one’s the killer, sexual activity with a neighbor’s wife…adultery, the favorite past time of western society, is FORBIDDEN!

But the big thing is most Christians think of Christianity as something divorced from ‘historical’ Christianity…you know? Like the message ‘Love one’s neighbor as oneself’ in a society that dishes out ASBOs like Smarties…in Britain this has probably evolved from the tea-and-crumpets vicarage tea party type of Christianity where everything must be toned down for the sake of propriety. Don’t make a fuss. While in the States there’s hardly any understanding of the New Testament where it can’t be reinterpreted for the individuals own ends – which is usually the confirmation of pre-existing prejudices or views or the gaining of material wealth.

Of course Leviticus also informs us that failure to abide by the laws of God could result in the sending of wild animals to devour our children…Oh, well, bad luck for them, eh? But then Leviticus tells us that children who insult their parents MUST be killed! Well, more effective than an ASBO…and in 2009 within the UK, 6,493 men were divorced because of adultery, and 12,096 woman were divorced for the same reason (according to the ONS).

Now, while that ratio of figures surprises me, it still provides an opportunity for eighteen and a half thousand stonings per year, so a comparatively cheap form of public entertainment in these austere times. Because, yes, you guessed it, the penalty for adultery is stoning to death.

Time for Peedeel to speak out on all those important issues confronting humanity!

So, here we go, recent scientific research has shown all dogs can count up to TWO. Makes sense to me. If they couldn’t, how the hell would they know when they’d finished licking their balls?

“the average volume of the human male brain has decreased from 1,500 cubic centimeters to 1,350 cc, losing a chunk the size of a tennis ball.”

So if you feel intellectually challenged by a pomegranate, don’t despair…you’ve got a lot of company out there. See THIS.

Researchers have found evidence for “chronesthesia,” which is the brain’s ability to be aware of the past and future, and to mentally travel in subjective time…fascinating

Ray Caesar was born in London, England on October 26 1958, the youngest of four and much to his parent’s surprise, he was born a dog…or so he claims?

Of his way of working he says:

“I draw automatically…”automatic drawing/modeling/creating”. I draw without thinking and let the hand do what the mind hasn’t decided on yet. I play like a child without plan and it just seems to end up as something that makes me feel I want to continue…”

Francisco Goya, le Sabbat des sorcières.

A favorite seasonal past time in the wild places…

For all of you who have overindulged during the holiday…a little something from Leonardo Alenza.

Magnetic dress-up set features a Jesus of Nazareth magnet and a full wardrobe assortment with outfits appropriate for a sermon on the mount, hip hop dance class, and everything in between….

For the bookworms there’s “Bug Butts“

Everything and more you ever wanted to know about Insect backsides…

“Every Zombie Eats Somebody Sometime
A Book of Zombie Love Songs” a must have this one.

Yes, it’s true, even the shambling dead love a love song! Contains classics like “Imagine (there’s no Zombies)” , “I want to eat your hand” , “Fifty ways to eat your lover” “Killing him swiftly” and many, many more!

Or what about this – “Little Book of Wanking: The Definitive Guide to Man’s Ultimate Relief”

Especially handy for those young men who aren’t sure if they’re coming or going….

Or for the Witches amongst you there’s “The Real Witches’ Book of Spells and Rituals”

Perfect guide for anyone who wants to perform seasonal spells…

And if you find yourself with a lot of time on your hands, what about: “Sexual Sorcery: A Complete Guide to Sex Magick” ?

Get together with the neighbours and give it a go….nothing better for developing a sense of community.