Breathtaking, isn’t it? Putin is the strongest suspect in a murder, and he has the balls to demand Blair turn over a political refugee to his tender mercies for his assistance in pretending he’s not a killer. Again: This is……

They found polonium traces inside Arsenal stadium today, by the way.

What could a hotdog vendor in a packed stadium do with a few gallons of polonium-spiked mustard?

If the truth (ifwe ever learn it) turns out to be this, I’ll bet I won’t be the only one here drinking to the health of Putin.

Scaramella Modifies His Story

In an interview with CNN Scaramella implies that the threats to him and Litvinenko were not from the Russian government, but simply Russian by background – which really challenges (again) the Putin assissination [sic] theory:

[gotta read the whole thing -- I won't try to excerpt it -- it's too good]

Chemical Characteristics

Po-210 (in common with Pu-238) has the ability to become airborne with ease: if a sample is heated in air to 328 K (55°C, 131°F), 50% of it is vaporized in 45 hours, even though the melting point of polonium is 527 K (254°C, 489°F) and its boiling point is 1235 K (962°C, 1763°F).[16] More than one hypothesis exists for how polonium does this; one suggestion is that small clusters of polonium atoms are spalled off by the alpha decay.

The circles he worked/lived in are all shady. His conversion, and the timing of it, speaks volumes – I just don’t know what it all means. This will some day be the book/movie of our times. A few more will also die (will be killed) in the process. Whoever is covering butts, including their own, will not rest, yet.

Great post.

I’m only 80% sold on the dirty bomb (or nuclear trigger theory since Polonium-210 is ideal for primitive, simple weapon designs) mostly because it seems a far simpler explanation for the facts and you laid out why.

And as far as ‘fessing up to the assination theory, well, I was originally a believer in it and had no reason to doubt Litvinenko because frankly I’ve never heard of him and I’m sure Putin can be a bastard.

What ex-KGB head/Russian leader doesn’t have that quality within him at least as a tool if necessary?

But AJ Strata, who has added new information to his blog (and I’ve criticized him strongly too for so don’t think this is a loyalty thing on my part) that just keeps on getting stronger and stronger, has sold me.

His explanation, or at least not the Putin assassination theory, appears to me much more likely.

At the risk of putting another AJ Strata plug into play, I think he’s very bright when analyzing science, intelligence, or military affairs… less so with politics where you excel.

His blog is quality and I think it deserves consideration for a spot on your “War on Terror” blogroll on your sidebar.

Either way, it’s good reading. I won’t have to buy my spy thriller this month.

I just hope to God he’s wrong. If he’s right, I’m glad they blew their Polonium. Especially since it has a short half life and must be used within a relatively short time period if destined for use in a nuclear bomb.

Which, incidentally, is British intelligence’s main fear and they’re gloomy about it.

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Just what in the hell is Putin doing here trying to extort Blair when he’s already under suspicion for having had someone assassinated?

Probably because “under suspicion” doesn’t mean a thing? Proof required. I don’t think anyone should start apologizing for rumours against them. That’s just silly.

A side note, I do hope the British Government hands over that criminal Berezovsky to the Russians — as well as the Chechen. Britain can’t expect to have friendly relations with Russia, whilst giving shelter to some of its fiercest enemies. Berezovsky belongs in Siberia.

Damn, it’s been a good year? Plus?

17 months! My goal was to birdie every hole at my home golf course before I went back to work, but the 16th is kicking my ass!

regards to the Missus.

Thanks, I’m so glad I got divorced so I could meet her!

Would they have to consume the piss?

Not necessarily. But alpha will not hurt you if it’s on your skin as long as you shower. If you breath it, it’s bad, but if you ingest it in moderate amounts you’ll piss it out in a matter of days. For all this contamination all over the place we’re not talking about an assassination. Let’s not forget this guy has ties to the Chechans and a “history” of smuggling radioactive materials. Not to mention his maybe AQ ties.

Finally looking for a job. Time to go back to work.

Damn, it’s been a good year? Plus? Good for you, and regards to the Missus.

Unless he is pissing on his friends, family, hotels and airplanes this does not add up.

Would they have to consume the piss?

Whassup, BD?

Finally looking for a job. Time to go back to work.

Unless he is pissing on his friends, family, hotels and airplanes this does not add up.

And with friends like that…

Whassup, BD?