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by ErnstRemarx
Thu 19 Nov, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 19th November 2015
Replies: 161
Views: 31364

Re: Thursday 19th November 2015

oh, and one last thought for the moment: Nous sommes Parisiens.
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 19 Nov, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 19th November 2015
Replies: 161
Views: 31364

Re: Thursday 19th November 2015

Hi everyone. For reasons that I'm unwilling to divulge, I've been away from FTN for a long time. I'll be making occasional visits, but don't feel able to continue as a site moderator. My political activities have been severely curtailed and I can't really pretend that I'm any longer an activist, aga...
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 14 May, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 14th May 2015
Replies: 272
Views: 43010

Re: Thursday 14th May 2015

George Eaton ‏@georgeeaton 17m17 minutes ago Labour left MPs collecting signatures for anti-austerity letter. New intake most left-leaning for a long time. Ah - interesting developments ahead maybe. And hello Ernst. I can see you are logged in. Very best wishes to you. Thank you. Life is no easier ...
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 07 May, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 7th May
Replies: 1188
Views: 198064

Re: Thursday 7th May

So, five more years of even worse hell then?
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 07 May, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 7th May
Replies: 1188
Views: 198064

Re: Thursday 7th May

33 users and 64 guests this evening. I make it about 6 minutes to go before the polls close.

I can hardly bear the suspense. Please God, don't let my fellow countrymen and women take leave of their collective senses. I don't pray but if I did, this would be the time for it.
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 07 May, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 7th May
Replies: 1188
Views: 198064

Re: Thursday 7th May

Missing nesters, presumably someone has news of how they are: Giselle, Adrian, Ernst, Temulkar and I think several more, you are all missed and I for one would be delighted if you dropped by and said hello. And. Toby who, did! You have been missed. I'm here, if not very much at the mo. I've been an...
by ErnstRemarx
Sat 02 May, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May 2015
Replies: 665
Views: 120560

Re: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2015

I have had a letter from Rt.Hon David Cameron Prime Minister. Addressed to me personally, using my given name throughout, imploring me to vote Conservative. It points out that I live in a marginal constituency, and my vote is crucial. Yes, David, I KNOW. Which is why I'm voting Labour. If the Torie...
by ErnstRemarx
Sat 25 Apr, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: sat 25 and sun 26 April
Replies: 410
Views: 70123

Re: sat 25 and sun 26 April

rearofthestore wrote:Third night on the run Labour lead by 2 on YouGov
Lord Ashcroft ‏@LordAshcroft 18s19 seconds ago
YouGov/SundayTimes poll LAB 34% CON 32% UKIP 14% LDEM 9% GRN 6%
Good.
by ErnstRemarx
Sat 25 Apr, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: sat 25 and sun 26 April
Replies: 410
Views: 70123

Re: sat 25 and sun 26 April

I'm sorry I've not been around for a while. I have some pressing issues that have detained me. Please bear with me and I will come as and when I can. I will probably lurk more than post for a while. Wish me well.
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Mike Smithson ‏@MSmithsonPB 7 hrs7 hours ago YouGov/TES poll of teachers has 44% Labour 29% Tory 10% LD 7% UKIP 6% Greens At GE10 CON had 1% lead I saw that - unsurprising, given that Gove did his level best to destroy teaching as a career and vocation. Morgan is simply doing the same policy a litt...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 5:43 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

On a very rare visit to the Graun, I find an article that links nicely to the one I posted above about house prices, and which nails the economic problems of the UK quite handily. It should be more widely read. http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2015/apr/19/tory-long-term-economic-pl...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Lord Ashcroft Ashcroft National Poll, 17-19 April: CON 34%, LAB 30%, LDEM 10%, UKIP 13%, GRN 4%. Details on @ConHome, 4pm: Yeah, right! :lol: Labour on the same percentage as the last GE - indeed, a likely story (not) Agreed. That looks a crock of shit to me, frankly. Did you check out the Indy sto...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Finding it almost impossible to post or use FTN this afternoon. Slow beyond belief and keep getting 'general error' message. This seems to be happening quite frequently now. Anyone else experiencing this? Suggestions for what can be done, if anything? I keep imagining this happening on election nig...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Finally - from being derided in the Tory meeja to apparently becoming crumpet... I bet Lynton and the boys at the Mail didn't envisage this when they sought to show Miliband as some sort of serial womaniser... http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/generalelection/adorable-ed-miliband-mobbed-...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

For everyone who's mentioned/noticed it, the errors seem to have subsided, so I imagine that Dan has restarted the SQL software - I will check and report back (and find out how to do it myself!). Another interesting Indy article that nails the housing problem: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/busin...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Lest anyone be downcast about the latest (silly) ICM poll, here's an article that shows considerably more awareness, and some very interesting figures... http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/generalelection/general-election-2015-the-kingmaker-seats-that-will-decide-who-becomes-prime-ministe...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Delivered my leaflets today. Couldn't get into a block of flats though, no main letter box. Local party funds don't run to having the Royal Mail deliver, so unfortunately that'll be a whole bunch of prospective voters who think Labour can't be bothered. Go in the morning, and press the 'trade' butt...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Delivered my leaflets today. Couldn't get into a block of flats though, no main letter box. Local party funds don't run to having the Royal Mail deliver, so unfortunately that'll be a whole bunch of prospective voters who think Labour can't be bothered. Go in the morning, and press the 'trade' butt...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 20th April 2015
Replies: 174
Views: 44712

Re: Monday 20th April 2015

Labour are launching a manifesto for disabled people. As part of it, they want to Invite disabled people to work with ministers on a cross-governmental committee to improve disability policy. http://labourlist.org/2015/04/too-many-disabled-people-feel-let-down-by-the-tories-labour-launch-manifesto-...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 12:23 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2015
Replies: 408
Views: 72795

Re: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2015

Evening all, Frequently over the last month or two, I've wanted to wish you all well during the campaign - especially those of you actively involved - natch. And then I've read a few comments, sighed, and buggered off with a sense of frustration and, more importantly, sadness. There has been so muc...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2015
Replies: 408
Views: 72795

Re: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2015

Hello all. Not too well today, hence the silence. Ernst - many thanks for posting the response from Reeves. I'm no further on here, and as always the expression used is "disabled people" with no mention of the fact that those undergoing the WCA are ill. Reeves is clearly unaware that DWP ...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2015
Replies: 408
Views: 72795

Re: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2015

Right then. I've got a lot of reading to do to catch up (like 7 pages worth) but just to let Ephie and others know, I've finally received an email reply from Rachel Reeves. Those who've followed my (admittedly, frequently rambling) posts will know that I buttonholed the prospective SoS for the DWP a...
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 16 Apr, 2015 12:33 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

I do marvel at the gall of free school defenders...like this one. The author is the chair of governors at the (very) selective 6th form in Newham - London School of Excellence. https://news.tes.co.uk/b/opinion/2015/04/14/when-can-we-all-agree-we-don-t-actually-disagree-about-how-to-commission-new-s...
by ErnstRemarx
Thu 16 Apr, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

This really is rather good:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/132278863@N02/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm pretty sure that Mr. Kantor won't mind much more publicity. I'm already a fan.
by ErnstRemarx
Wed 15 Apr, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

This is an outrage. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/generalelection/general-election-2015-tories-to-send-spin-doctors-to-television-debate-despite-david-camerons-absence-10179718.html We simply no longer live in a democracy. The fact the Greens are going along with this charade is als...
by ErnstRemarx
Wed 15 Apr, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

That is how competition works in markets like this. Expecting start ups to compete with Tescos is unrealistic. Expecting other major international players to do so is. And has happened. It is just observably not a cartel, and Tescos earnings per share is not great. You are at least ten years behind...
by ErnstRemarx
Wed 15 Apr, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

Aldi and Lidl are new entrants to the cartel. You or I couldn't start up an international supermarket chain. They are large players expanding to get their share of the cartel action in the UK. Tesco and others are suffering because they are being undercut, not be free market competition, but by oth...
by ErnstRemarx
Wed 15 Apr, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

It is not a free market as described by ideologues. They simply ignore what they don't want to see : five or six companies control food sales and distribution, four or five banks control the retail banking sector, monopoly utility and service suppliers in almost every sector. All these extort rents...
by ErnstRemarx
Wed 15 Apr, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 15th April
Replies: 267
Views: 54936

Re: Wednesday 15th April

Morning all. Seventy years ago today the concentration camp at Bergen-Belsen was liberated by British and Canadian troops. Shortly after that liberation one of the BBC's war correspondents, Richard Dimbleby, broadcast from the camp: ...Here, over an acre of ground, lay dead and dying people. You co...
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 5:35 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 14th April
Replies: 288
Views: 60462

Re: Tuesday 14th April

Temulkar wrote:30 hours a week on minimum wage is £10452 pa. The personal allowance is already £10600. Is it me or the tories that have got their sums wrong.
Hi Tem! I'm chuffed to see you back here - how's tricks?
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 14th April
Replies: 288
Views: 60462

Re: Tuesday 14th April

utopiandreams wrote:Anyone seeing Liz Truss being trounced by Andrew Neil over house figures? Her only source of information was Eric Pickles; Andrew asked that he come and answer his questions then.
Yeah, a car crash like yesterday with Javid. Like lambs to the slaughter.
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 14th April
Replies: 288
Views: 60462

Re: Tuesday 14th April

I note that the pound is down against every other currency following the Tories' manifesto launch. Could just be coincidence of course. http://www.bbc.com/news/business/market_data/currency/default.stm From a selfish POV, I want a hellishly strong pound until early August, as the three of us are go...
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 14th April
Replies: 288
Views: 60462

Re: Tuesday 14th April

RobertSnozers wrote:Right to buy 'wrong in every way imaginable'

http://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2015 ... maginable/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've added a comment. That's a very good article.
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 14th April
Replies: 288
Views: 60462

Re: Tuesday 14th April

Did the tories remove the requirement on developers to build a certain % of affordable homes on new builds? Seem to remember something about that somewhere. Yep, FuriousGeorge, you're absolutely correct. I'm still looking for the Tory manifesto, by the way. 22 April 2014 The leadership of Milton Ke...
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 14th April
Replies: 288
Views: 60462

Re: Tuesday 14th April

Did the tories remove the requirement on developers to build a certain % of affordable homes on new builds? Seem to remember something about that somewhere. Yes, the bastards. About as crooked as it comes, given the Tories are supported by the big housebuilders who stand to profit massively from th...
by ErnstRemarx
Tue 14 Apr, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

Just had a look at this story on the Mail, the thrilled tone of the article contrasts totally with the comments below. Every single one is negative, pretty much split between the "where are people supposed to live in the future" argument and the "why should housing association tenant...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

More quality broadsheet stuff. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCgAR6yWYAAOL2n.jpg No quotation marks. No "Cameron:". And a headline about a a non existent SNP-LAB deal. So, in a shock turn around, long time Tory supporting and Labour hating paper supports Tories and still hates Labour. I, pe...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

Adam Boulton retweeted General Election ‏@UKELECTIONS2015 15 mins15 minutes ago #GE2015 Forecast by Election Trend Blog LABOUR 279 CONSERVATIVES 270 SNP 59 (Yes! every seat) LIBDEMS 18 OTHERS 24 http://ukgeneralelection2015.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/uk-general-election-prediction-by-uk_13.html" o...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

Hobiejoe wrote:Well, well, well, just trundled through the Grauns liveblog.

Still no mention of the Yougov poll. I'm sure they'll get 'round to it. Eventually.
I wouldn't bet on it. Nick Watt's probably been having orgasms all afternoon.
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

ohsocynical wrote:Just to add that out of all those standing for a council seat, we haven't seen a single one from any party...
What is your own ward? They should have sent you something.
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

In case anyone didn't see Jo Coburn eviscerate Sajid Javid on the Daily Politics earlier: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1113664951983695&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=daily_politics&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central" onclick="window.open(this.href);return ...
by ErnstRemarx
Mon 13 Apr, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 13th April
Replies: 237
Views: 65627

Re: Monday 13th April

The Mail tried to ridicule Ed Balls by showing a pic of him with holding superhero t-shirt with 'SJ' on it. The SJ referred to Super Josh, a charity campaign in memory of a lad who died of a brain tumour six months ago & Balls was helping the campaign. His mum, Dawn Fidler, is understandably up...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

OK so I'll join the football talk, if you cant beat them join them an all that. What do you all think about this? Labour plan to force Premier League to invest 5% of TV rights deals in grass-roots sport http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-12/labour-plan-to-force-premier-league-to-invest-5-of-tv-rights-...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

I take no interest in the Prem. Championship's a much better league because it's so competitive. Anyone can beat anyone else. We've got relegated Blackpool on Tuesday but am I confident? Am I 'eck as like. Your team is....? the mighty Rams, who robbed Brentford of 2 points on Saturday. :oops: Derby...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

frightful_oik wrote:I take no interest in the Prem. Championship's a much better league because it's so competitive. Anyone can beat anyone else. We've got relegated Blackpool on Tuesday but am I confident? Am I 'eck as like.
Your team is....?
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

... All the big clubs in the Prem, La Liga and elsewhere are equally guilty and it looks to me like the hijacking of football by big business in the worst possible way. It will not end well for anyone, least of all genuine fans. It's not just big business, Ernst, but our celebrity culture too. For ...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 9:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

I've been an Orient supporter since 1974 although there have been seasons a couple of decades ago when I hardly went. About 1999 I was so bogged down with work and my degree (library took precedence on Saturdays) that I didn't go for 4 years...until my son decided he wanted to go having seen all my...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

Yep that Man U result, I suspect most of London will be hungover tomorrow. :popcorn: Heard 'em all before, mate. And its usually "Surrey", btw :P This won't be believed, but it's true. In the late 90s, I worked in Macclesfield, which some posters will know is on the Manchester - London Eu...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

... I'm getting heartily sick of them. Can we grant independence to one of the larger Western Isles and let them all move there? Wouldn't we need to ask the islanders first, Robert. If I'm not mistaken didn't the Orkneys, for example, want to remain with rUK? Edit: of course they're Eastern Isles. ...
by ErnstRemarx
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April
Replies: 541
Views: 111734

Re: Sat 11 and Sun 12 April

Nick Clegg appearing in public with (fill in the blanks) David Laws? Not a good move, I would suggest. I appreciate what many of you think about Clegg and David Laws, but I saw Laws interviewed recently by Stephen Sackur and, okay I know I'm ex-LibDem, but have to say that he was quite impressive. ...