Matthew Carpenter

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• MS commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLOND
  Yup, and just remember that villages in Germany are only 2kT apart (old war planner joke)....
• András Salamon commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLOND
  Since The Rt Hon Spectacles-on-a-gurn is available, the obvious modification would be Govis/Boris. Or even Govis/Bovis, to coin a new CNB nickname....
• Geoff Hart commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLOND
  On a related (to the Laundry Files) note, some recenty unearthed cold war material that might be of interest: http://www.britac.ac.uk/news/cold-war-archival-documents-published-first-time...
• Grant commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLOND
  Sorry, the idea that the FCO has the cream of the Civil Service struck me as unlikely. I think its more likely to be where they put those who appear outwardly intelligent, in a PPE sort of way, but who would be incapable of wiring a plug and generally out of their depth on a wet pavement. The FCO makes them feel important, lets them strut at Embassy functions and genrally diverts attention from those who do stuff, like the Laundry, MOD and the MCC. My guess is, Bob sits down, straightens his Wily Cayote tie, listens with half an...
• Greg. Tingey commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLOND
  Meanwhile ( Cover of current copy of "the Eye" - one of the best. )...