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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
I do; I'm heartily sick of the scottish referendum now.AngryAsWell wrote:roadto326 @roadto326 · 46m
YouGov - Labour lead of 3 - CON (33%) LAB (36%) LD (8%) UKIP (13%)...like anyone cares...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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
Huh? I change my old Y fronts every other month thank you very much.letsskiptotheleft wrote:You won't have to change your pants, 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) ...
- 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...
- Fri 12 Sep, 2014 5:35 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 12th September 2014
- Replies: 103
- Views: 47569
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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
http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans# ... 45B7F48D7D
- 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...
- 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 ? ...
- 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, . 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
http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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.Tubby Isaacs wrote:The police don't think there has to be a historical power element to treat an offence as racist.
- 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
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.PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Guys come on please. The definition of racism is clearly contestable and contested.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
Is it any wonder the YES campaign has the momentum when national papers send out drivel like this.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.