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by Temulkar
Tue 21 Oct, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Replies: 131
Views: 60861

Re: Tuesday 21st October 2014

The graun doesnt mention Jenny Jones is a baroness, isnt she the first member of the Lords to be arrested this parliament? Or at least the only one we know about?
by Temulkar
Tue 21 Oct, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Replies: 131
Views: 60861

Re: Tuesday 21st October 2014

Danczuk calls for Fiona Woolf to stand down after her letter about contacts with the Brittans.
by Temulkar
Tue 21 Oct, 2014 12:05 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

mbc1955 wrote:Re my post earlier: how ironic that you should thank me Temulkar, it shows just how deluded you are about yourself.
Sigh, it was me being ironic. Look if you don't like me fine, don't engage with me. I'm really not here to argue with you.
by Temulkar
Tue 21 Oct, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

My comment was not addressed to anybody in particular,I'm honest enough to pinpoint any criticism should I feel.the need to a particular poster.I'm in the main systematically ignored,that's fine I don't give a flying fig,just seems to me the ones with an agenda dominate any discussion(if you can in...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Correct. Microsoft never call you like that. Do what I do (two variations). The first one is to tell them that you can't follow their instructions because a PC running Linux doesn't have the same layout as Windows, and so you're confused now. The second, and more fun, way is to wait until they've f...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Been to a few meetings regarding the barrage, if the Tories get in I reckon it's and no pun intended dead in the water, it will require higher subsidies than wind, and I doubt the formerly greenest government will be too obliging? Are they able to overule the assembly on it, I thought the decision ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Talking about compromises for the greens, Barrages are a real compromise for some greens. Some are very much opposed to it, use of concrete, environmental impact etc. I know I was v much in the minority over the severn barrage being in favour.
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Been to a few meetings regarding the barrage, if the Tories get in I reckon it's and no pun intended dead in the water, it will require higher subsidies than wind, and I doubt the formerly greenest government will be too obliging? Are they able to overule the assembly on it, I thought the decision ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

I am opposed to fracking. The Labour party are supportive of the idea though with more 'checks' seemingly than the Tories. And there is the nub of it. Labour frequently are a watered down version of the Tories. The Green party isn't just about the environment. It's about social justice too. Are Lab...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

This ? Labour attempts to strengthen regulation of UK fracking industry Opposition party to table amendments to Lords infrastructure bill that would tighten rules for companies drilling for shale gas http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/25/labour-regulation-uk-fracking-industry" onclic...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

letsskiptotheleft wrote:Anyone watching Newsnight?

Winston McKenzie on there?
Yeah, funnily enough I was in halls with Nihal, I dont think I ever saw him as wound up as he looks tonight by Winston.
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Says it all really. Temulkar, you were wrong and you know it; I thought you'd be man enough to admit it, seems I misjudged you. Oh, btw, you don't get to set the ground rules after your performance over the past week; if I think you are talking garbage I'll let you know, if you don't like it .....t...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

The Liberal Party in those days were competing for working class votes and went on to bring in the 1911 Budget. So not an entirely stupid point. Don't know how Labour looked in 1910. It didn't look ready for government in 1924, getting done over by the Bank. It's a good comparison though, a rising ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

I think there was some kind of Labour statement on fracking last year, several points that iirc would considerably slow down any planning process leading to fracking as well as conditions that might be impossible for it to take place. Conditionality about effluent and chemicals. At the time I thoug...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar, you are being aggressive, and you were aggressive last week; I'm still waiting for you to show where I have previously sworn at you, or otherwise attacked you, in your own time. And, yes, I will be robust with you from now on; you chose to go on the attack today so don't start crying that...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar I think I get it - you don't like Labour and you will not vote for them. Fair enough - I understand why but if the Green vote means a Tory Government then that will be very sad - you may not see the difference but I do and, sad to say, so does my family. The same way that Ralph Nader voter...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar, you are being aggressive, and you were aggressive last week; I'm still waiting for you to show where I have previously sworn at you, or otherwise attacked you, in your own time. And, yes, I will be robust with you from now on; you chose to go on the attack today so don't start crying that...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Morning all. Off topic,but sort of a general warning for people who,like me,are not very technically minded; Had a call this morning from somebody saying that my computers are all infected with some virus and that he was calling from windows support. Sounded quite genuine,in a difficult to understa...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Morning all. Off topic,but sort of a general warning for people who,like me,are not very technically minded; Had a call this morning from somebody saying that my computers are all infected with some virus and that he was calling from windows support. Sounded quite genuine,in a difficult to understa...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

AngryAsWell wrote:To our Welsh friends -is this good or bad ?
Welsh Government bonds plan agreement signalled at historic first meeting
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales ... nt-7968016" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It worries me, tbh.
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Passive aggressive flouncing? Firstly one person has been aggressive here today, and was similarly aggressive last week, and that is yourself; secondly, flouncing implies leaving, and my statement was the very opposite of that; I have no intention of letting you attempt to control the debate with y...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 9:07 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar I think I get it - you don't like Labour and you will not vote for them. Fair enough - I understand why but if the Green vote means a Tory Government then that will be very sad - you may not see the difference but I do and, sad to say, so does my family. The same way that Ralph Nader voter...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Well, I didn't mean to kick off a storm this morning. I only posted the link because I thought it did what it did very well - and having been on the other end of the, "yes, but Godzilla," argument a few times, I thought it was possibly the best-put Godzilla argument I'd encountered. As I ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Quite happy for you to point out where I have complained about people voting Green, or where I have sworn or acted aggressively toward yourself or any other Green Party supporter. I have expressed doubts about the value of such a vote, and also commented on Brighton council's less than stellar perf...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

letsskiptotheleft wrote:This was asked earlier, not sure it had an answer, how many Green candidates will there be next year?

Not stirring, genuine question.
I think 500 ish give or take a few. Realistically we have a chance in 3-4 seats I would be very pleased with 3 despite us targetting 12 in particular.
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

As I said I am not complaining about people voting Labour you are complaining about people voting green. I am not the one swearing or being aggressive nor are the other greens on here. Quite happy for you to point out where I have complained about people voting Green, or where I have sworn or acted...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Don't agree. As the NHS policy showed, they don't care about cover from anyone else. They just lie and do it anyway. There's a worldwide supply of edubusiness ideas. We could have got whole LAs prizatized instead. As the NHS policy showed and as pointed out above changing one sentence of Labours NH...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Don't agree. As the NHS policy showed, they don't care about cover from anyone else. They just lie and do it anyway. There's a worldwide supply of edubusiness ideas. We could have got whole LAs prizatized instead. As the NHS policy showed and as pointed out above changing one sentence of Labours NH...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Honestly I'm not bitter that people want to vote labour, Im not complaining that people vote labour, Im not the one swearing at people because of who they want to vote for, Im not the one casting betrayal or your fault or Godzilla articles around because people want to vote labour. All I am doing i...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Wow some lively discussion here today! I was thinking about the Greens Labour thing just the other day and noted this piece in the Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/oct/18/green-party-general-election-12-seats-england" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; As the G...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Simlarly to Education, had the Acadamy scheme not been there in the first place, even Gove would not have dared be a tory minister introducing privatisation into state education. Don't agree. As the NHS policy showed, they don't care about cover from anyone else. They just lie and do it anyway. The...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

@Temulkar So, from where I stand I am voting for your grandchildren's future too. But don't you understand I'm voting for their present because it's getting that bad. Bless their hearts anyone who is ill, disabled or disadvantaged deserves kindness and empathy now. I really do apologise if this sou...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

@Tizme&Temulkar I hate the fact millions died in Iraq, I hate the privatisation introduced into the NHS and Education, I hate the malignant influence of UNUM on our social security, I hate the fact not a single anti-union law was repealed in 13 years, I hate the bash a scrounger rhetoric, I hat...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

You sound like the snps.Please do not tell me what I am voting for,as you don't know a thing about me.I am voting for what I think will realistically be best for the country in the real 2015 world,and would not waste my vote on a party who have no chance whatsoever of even getting 10 mps. Why do yo...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

I didn't realise that the Greens actually hated Labour.Explains a lot. Anyway,wasn't the final paragraph of the piece that started this discussion basically go ahead,vote green etc but don't start screaming when the country gets ruined by another 5 years of this govt.As it will. Yes it was, it was ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

@Tizme&Temulkar I hate the fact millions died in Iraq, I hate the privatisation introduced into the NHS and Education, I hate the malignant influence of UNUM on our social security, I hate the fact not a single anti-union law was repealed in 13 years, I hate the bash a scrounger rhetoric, I hat...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

tell me the Labour policies that might entice a green voter then? Restoration of the NHS to a largely publicly owned and run service (and committing to 2.2% real terms increase in funding) So the greens will match that and make it 100% publicly owned Breaking up energy providers from supply arms - ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

British people are my only ‘boss’ on EU reform, says David Cameron (Guardian)/quote] Surely that should be " is my only boss"? Edit And close quotes. (Fashion note - are quotes now the new brackets?) I think (Matt might know better) that in the sentence the subject is the British people s...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

I don't hate their voters, but I don't think you are voting for the policies you want, you are voting for the policies you fear least. In the world we're living in right now, is that not legitimate? Genuine question. I'm bloody terrified of another five years of the Tories. So Labour hasn't provide...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

" At no point is there even a smidgen of policy to entice voters". Now this discussion is getting ridiculous. tell me the Labour policies that might entice a green voter then? Removal of the bedroom tax. Greens will do that? I mean come on entice me away from the party I support, offer me...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar, you say 'vote for hope not fear'. I remember a lot of people, disgruntled with New Labour, doing exactly that and voting LibDem, who were, and may even now be, just about more electable than the Greens. Voting for hope then brought despair. While Labour got lots of things wrong, it also g...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

I didn't realise that the Greens actually hated Labour.Explains a lot. Anyway,wasn't the final paragraph of the piece that started this discussion basically go ahead,vote green etc but don't start screaming when the country gets ruined by another 5 years of this govt.As it will. Yes it was, it was ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar, you say 'vote for hope not fear'. I remember a lot of people, disgruntled with New Labour, doing exactly that and voting LibDem, who were, and may even now be, just about more electable than the Greens. Voting for hope then brought despair. While Labour got lots of things wrong, it also g...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Temulkar, you say 'vote for hope not fear'. I remember a lot of people, disgruntled with New Labour, doing exactly that and voting LibDem, who were, and may even now be, just about more electable than the Greens. Voting for hope then brought despair. While Labour got lots of things wrong, it also g...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

No, I understand your dilemma I just happen to think it is based on a false premise ....... but then presumably I'm "partisan" and too thick to understand other people's viewpoints!! :wall: I would never describe you as thick actually. I assume you don't consider Labour to be right wing. ...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

Nothing can persuade me that Labour could or would wreak the havoc that the Tories have, or that UKIP subscribes to; I cannot see any other party than Labour who will give this country the space it needs to recover from the last five years. I'd vote green if it was in anyway viable, right now I'd l...
by Temulkar
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th October 2014
Replies: 340
Views: 141838

Re: Monday 20th October 2014

It is about voting for hope not fear. At least for me. Sadly, I think there is a grand disconnect between what Labour voters believe and want, and what the Party actually has on offer. It is that disconnect which makes them say to people on the 'left' were all part of the solution we should all work...
by Temulkar
Sat 18 Oct, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2014
Replies: 165
Views: 72582

Re: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October 2014

I had such a crush on Nena at 14.

Sorry just wanted to share.

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by Temulkar
Fri 17 Oct, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 17th October
Replies: 106
Views: 48847

Re: Friday 17th October

If there's a limit, I'm not aware of it - Dan may know better. For you to lose your cool is almost unheard of; I suspect the Graun may well have finally pushed you too far! There probably is, but I've not encountered it. Given I'm a long-winded-gobshite wordier than a dictionary convention, it can'...
by Temulkar
Fri 17 Oct, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 17th October
Replies: 106
Views: 48847

Re: Friday 17th October

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/oct/17/ipcc-corrects-claim-suggesting-climate-change-would-be-good-for-the-economy slightly scary goings on behind the scenes at the ipcc...? Tol works for Lawson, Lawson makes money out of denying human caused climate change. Both are charlatanss prepare...