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by Temulkar
Wed 24 Sep, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Replies: 164
Views: 62516

Re: Wednesday 24th September 2014

Astonishingly he achieved a First. One of the things that grinds his gears though is that somebody on the bench opposite graduated ahead of him, then went to Harvard on a prestigious Kennedy Scholarship; can't remember his name though, stocky bloke, aggressive footballer, marathon runner, married t...
by Temulkar
Wed 24 Sep, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Replies: 164
Views: 62516

Re: Wednesday 24th September 2014

A good read - though I've not strayed BTL yet (I just know what it'll be like there...): http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/24/english-votes-english-laws-absurdity-separatist" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It is a good read. It doesn't say much for Cameron's...
by Temulkar
Wed 24 Sep, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Replies: 164
Views: 62516

Re: Wednesday 24th September 2014

I've no idea what comments were made nor by whom but whatever they were, I hope the air has been cleared & we can get back to being the alternative to the Graun as was the original intention of setting up this haven. The debate yesterday just highlighted for me how Labour have a coalition of so...
by Temulkar
Sat 20 Sep, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2014
Replies: 255
Views: 79113

Re: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2014

Cameron's attempt to hold on to power reminds me of someone trying to tickle a trout. The more you try to grab it the quicker it gets away. This Lynton strategy will backfire very badly for the tories if the opposition play the hand cleverly. I hope so. The Tories seem to have realised that they ca...
by Temulkar
Sat 20 Sep, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2014
Replies: 255
Views: 79113

Re: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2014

Cameron's attempt to hold on to power reminds me of someone trying to tickle a trout. The more you try to grab it the quicker it gets away. This Lynton strategy will backfire very badly for the tories if the opposition play the hand cleverly.
by Temulkar
Fri 19 Sep, 2014 12:53 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th September 2014
Replies: 341
Views: 109457

Re: Thursday 18th September 2014

Here we go: Craig Fowler: Police have asked counters in Glasgow to remove some ballot papers after allegations of electoral fraud. (from the Scotsman) Ten papers apparently..... Not likely to swing it. Ah but if ballots have been fixed it depends were they no's or yes' because it will play into the...
by Temulkar
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th September 2014
Replies: 341
Views: 109457

Re: Thursday 18th September 2014

YouGov Calling it for no.
by Temulkar
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th September 2014
Replies: 341
Views: 109457

Re: Thursday 18th September 2014

If it is yes, I can't imaging Lilibet will be best pleased. That will be the first awkward phone call of the morning for Dave.
by Temulkar
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th September 2014
Replies: 341
Views: 109457

Re: Thursday 18th September 2014

Deep breath everybody. The debate has brought out the best and worst in people in a large number of places, and FTN should remain above the fray. We're all intelligent people, and we all need to articulate our feelings and thoughts in a manner that others shouldn't find threatening or potentially o...
by Temulkar
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th September 2014
Replies: 341
Views: 109457

Re: Thursday 18th September 2014

Good morning all. How nice it would be if there was no more nonsense here about how the Yes campaigners are "violent" (to quote one poster from the other day) now that the Scottish police have (for the second time) censured the No campaign for indulging in inflammatory language and wastin...
by Temulkar
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th September 2014
Replies: 341
Views: 109457

Re: Thursday 18th September 2014

So, a woman dies in an ambulance outside Morriston Hospital and it's one of the top news stories on the BBC before any inquest or investigation has taken place. WTF? How many people across the UK died in Ambulances outside hospitals yesterday. I wager its more than that solitary welsh case. I see th...
by Temulkar
Wed 17 Sep, 2014 11:33 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Replies: 124
Views: 45356

Re: Wednesday 17th September 2014

Has anyone else just watched the debate on Channel 4? I have - and wish I hadn't. It's not good to be scared like that shortly before bedtime. We may well be entering into very uncharted waters after tomorrow. And I wish I had a speck of trust that the politicians who will be in charge of finding a...
by Temulkar
Wed 17 Sep, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Replies: 124
Views: 45356

Re: Wednesday 17th September 2014

roadto326 ‏@roadto326 · 46m YouGov - Labour lead of 3 - CON (33%) LAB (36%) LD (8%) UKIP (13%)...like anyone cares... Well, I do, and I suspect that the next YG poll will be rather more harsh towards the Tories, particularly if the indyref vote is yes. I think we are in the endgame now Ernst. Whist...
by Temulkar
Wed 17 Sep, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th September 2014
Replies: 124
Views: 45356

Re: Wednesday 17th September 2014

AngryAsWell wrote:roadto326 ‏@roadto326 · 46m
YouGov - Labour lead of 3 - CON (33%) LAB (36%) LD (8%) UKIP (13%)...like anyone cares...
I do; I'm heartily sick of the scottish referendum now.
by Temulkar
Mon 15 Sep, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2014
Replies: 350
Views: 127278

Re: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2014

Not so sure Ernst. Empty Dave faces a spanking in two up-coming by elections as it is. Throw on top the loss of the scottish part of the union and he will be forced out. At that point the liberals will consciously uncouple I think.
by Temulkar
Mon 15 Sep, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2014
Replies: 350
Views: 127278

Re: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2014

Evening,well after being reasonably confident about Scotland rejecting independence,Now I'm not so sure.The Scottish side of my family,living in Scotland are,I have been informed solidly behind a Yes,that this a shock is very much an understatement as they voted against devolution.What has changed ...
by Temulkar
Fri 12 Sep, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 12th September 2014
Replies: 103
Views: 47569

Re: Friday 12th September 2014

letsskiptotheleft wrote:You won't have to change your pants, Temulkar.
Huh? I change my old Y fronts every other month thank you very much.
by Temulkar
Fri 12 Sep, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 12th September 2014
Replies: 103
Views: 47569

Re: Friday 12th September 2014

Can you imagine the Buffoon failing to win the nomination in Uxbridge this evening, unlikely probably, but what a kicking that would be? If he does win, I'm hoping that Douglas Carswell and company will call for a mayoral by-election. You never know, he is up against James Cracknell (the real one) ...
by Temulkar
Fri 12 Sep, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 12th September 2014
Replies: 103
Views: 47569

Re: Friday 12th September 2014

A Brief History of the Union http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans#!An-Uncomfortable-Marraige-A-Brief-Hstory-of-the-Union/c1q8z/B5D84DB2-B17C-4FCE-B925-0242E4539412 Hi Temulkar I'm afraid there's a typo in the url, which you may want to correct. Look forward to reading it later ;-) Ooh try this if...
by Temulkar
Fri 12 Sep, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 12th September 2014
Replies: 103
Views: 47569

Re: Friday 12th September 2014

by Temulkar
Wed 10 Sep, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Replies: 173
Views: 80852

Re: Wednesday 10th September 2014

It was as letsskip says too plausible. YOu overdid it on the last one though :)
by Temulkar
Wed 10 Sep, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Replies: 173
Views: 80852

Re: Wednesday 10th September 2014

BBC anchorman: So the NO side, for all the criticism and wobbles, have won rather comfortably. What do you make of it, Nick? Nick Robinson: Let's leave aside all the boring economic and constitutional stuff for a minute. What this referendum has really been is a referendum on the government in West...
by Temulkar
Tue 09 Sep, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Replies: 110
Views: 48301

Re: Tuesday 9th September 2014

Hmmm if Scotland votes yes, I think that means we might get the dragon back as a supporter on the rUK coat of arms. Just sayin' a dragon is waaay cooler than a unicorn.
by Temulkar
Sun 07 Sep, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2014
Replies: 288
Views: 133333

Re: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2014

If Scotland vote yes I cant see Cameron holding on much longer. Two bye-elections coming up now. A strong UKIP showing in both(which is probable) will make the tories hit threat level panic. Far from delaying the general election, Dave might find himself facing one rather sooner. Even with a no vote...
by Temulkar
Sat 06 Sep, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2014
Replies: 288
Views: 133333

Re: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2014

Caroline Lucas doing well on Any Questions.
by Temulkar
Thu 04 Sep, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 4th September 2014
Replies: 121
Views: 50057

Re: Thursday 4th September 2014

David Lammy putting his name into the hat for London mayor must be pretty underwhelming, for Londoners? Most of that list are underwhelming. Sadiq will be better in Cabinet, my personal preference is Christian, who knows his stuff (he has written extensively on London, especially the transport issu...
by Temulkar
Thu 04 Sep, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 4th September 2014
Replies: 121
Views: 50057

Re: Thursday 4th September 2014

Just a plug for my blog, This one has been updated to reflect Carswell's defection.

http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans# ... 45B7F48D7D
by Temulkar
Tue 02 Sep, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Replies: 64
Views: 37044

Re: Tuesday 2nd September 2014

Nice :) The book looks good as well, will it be available in outlets other than Amazon ? (My shopping boundaries are very limited these days, amazon is on boycott too - lol ) Yep, will be available through Waterstones and indy book shops as well as amazon. Paperback and e-book, possibly hardback. N...
by Temulkar
Tue 02 Sep, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Replies: 64
Views: 37044

Re: Tuesday 2nd September 2014

Just to let people know I have a website/blog, :shock: . I am going to post my brief histories up there from the articles section, I have stuck a couple up there already. http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans Nice :) The book looks good as well, will it be available in outlets other than Amazon ? ...
by Temulkar
Tue 02 Sep, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Replies: 64
Views: 37044

Re: Tuesday 2nd September 2014

Just to let people know I have a website/blog, :shock: . I am going to post my brief histories up there from the articles section, I have stuck a couple up there already.

http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

I have lived in harmony (or so I thought) with the rest of the uk without a single jot of arrogance, looking down on, feelings of superiority or inferiority towards my fellow travellers. I took us "all" to be part of the same United Kingdom. I can't say how sad I am to find that this is a...
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

You would have to be pretty thin skinned to be swayed by that video, patronising as it is. When I am out of Wales I am asked about rugby, which I loathe, do I speak Welsh, Tom Jones and mostly every stereotype you care to mention, it doesn't offend me, I can do the same to those from Yorkshire, the...
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

Tubby Isaacs wrote:The police don't think there has to be a historical power element to treat an offence as racist.
There is no single criminal offence of racist crime or religious crime. Crimes are judged on racial or religious aggravation not on the basis of racism itself.
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Guys come on please. The definition of racism is clearly contestable and contested.
I don't think either of us are getting angry Paul, but this is actually very important. We shouldnt shy away from uncomfortable discussion on here.
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

For it to be racism there has to be a power element. I am sure you experienced bigotry, but what power do the welsh or scots have over the English? whereas Scotland Wales and NI are dominated and dictated to by an English Parliament, media and establishment. Look I am incredibly pro-union in spite ...
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

For it to be racism there has to be a power element. I am sure you experienced bigotry, but what power do the welsh or scots have over the English? whereas Scotland Wales and NI are dominated and dictated to by an English Parliament, media and establishment. Look I am incredibly pro-union in spite o...
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/video/2014/aug/27/spoken-words-luke-wright-video Is it any wonder the YES campaign has the momentum when national papers send out drivel like this. If anybody other than windbag Salmond can explain why the yes campaign has momentum I am all ears. To me it lo...
by Temulkar
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Replies: 125
Views: 92013

Re: Wednesday 27th August 2014

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfre ... ight-video

Is it any wonder the YES campaign has the momentum when national papers send out drivel like this.
by Temulkar
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Replies: 162
Views: 107463

Re: Tuesday 26th August 2014

But no, shirley this is bad news for Ed Miliband??? http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/26/david-cameron-nigel-farage-boris-johnson" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; In other news, the mighty MK Dons are beating Man U, Crike, 2 nil now! You'd have to have a heart of ...
by Temulkar
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Replies: 162
Views: 107463

Re: Tuesday 26th August 2014

Anatoly, as a pro union non Englishman, I am stunned at the anglocentric London press and their coverage. It's not Salmond driving this it is the impact of corruption in Westminster which Labour is a part of. Darling paid thousands by NHS privatisation firm. Says it all about Labour. http://newsnets...
by Temulkar
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Replies: 162
Views: 107463

Re: Tuesday 26th August 2014

The latest Populus poll is out - Labour lead unchanged but UKIP gains: Lab 38 Con 32 UKIP 14 LibDem 8. The more surveys like this in the run up to the referendum, the less likely a "yes" vote....... Not with Rachel Reeves doing her tougher than IDS act. Not with Tristrum Hunt doing his im...
by Temulkar
Tue 26 Aug, 2014 12:35 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Replies: 162
Views: 107463

Re: Tuesday 26th August 2014

I'm coming to the conclusion that there is a damn good chance Scotland will vote yes. I wouldnt have said that 6 months ago.
by Temulkar
Mon 25 Aug, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Independence Debate
Replies: 49
Views: 38644

Re: Independence Debate

I think Darling is getting stuffed by Salmond.