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A good month for the Pointing-at-Potholes Party.
Until the LibDems have to try and convince people to rejoin the EU, take on the Euro, join the EU-Army, and generally show themselves to be connected to reality by a wisp of ectoplasm....0 -
What's wrong with letting the Libems fix potholes, mow grass verges and empty dustbins? In the season of goodwill perhaps we can all agree these are their specialist subjects.MarqueeMark said:A good month for the Pointing-at-Potholes Party.
Until the LibDems have to try and convince people to rejoin the EU, take on the Euro, join the EU-Army, and generally show themselves to be connected to reality by a wisp of ectoplasm....
And thanks to Harry for a bravura performance this year.0 -
The respective parties' vote share suggests the Conservatives will retain a big lead in County Councils next year.0
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Is there any evidence that Lib Dem run councils are better at fixing potholes, mowing the verges, emptying dustbins than similar authorities run by councils of different political colours?
Years ago (maybe 20) I remember the Home Office trying to set up comparison schemes whereby, for example, police forces could be judged against a set of performance indicators against others in a family with similar demographic/social/deprivation indicators. Has anything similar been done for local authorities?0 -
It's much better for the environment if we leave grass verges unmown. Bloody tidying-up busy-bodies, killing off a whole bunch of wildlife habitat....Restharrow said:
What's wrong with letting the Libems fix potholes, mow grass verges and empty dustbins? In the season of goodwill perhaps we can all agree these are their specialist subjects.MarqueeMark said:A good month for the Pointing-at-Potholes Party.
Until the LibDems have to try and convince people to rejoin the EU, take on the Euro, join the EU-Army, and generally show themselves to be connected to reality by a wisp of ectoplasm....
And thanks to Harry for a bravura performance this year.0 -
Cheers for this Mr. Hayfield.0
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No they do not . The majority of seats up in December were Conservative seats in strong Conservative areas and yet they lost 7 seats out of the 11 they were defending . Heading for a multitude of losses next May except in Scotland .Sean_F said:The respective parties' vote share suggests the Conservatives will retain a big lead in County Councils next year.
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With two tier local government are the same set of councillors responsible for both potholes and dog dirt?0
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Care to wager that the Conservatives won't retain a big lead on County Counils?0
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Of course they will , the vast majority of County Councils are Conservative controlled , they will still suffer heavy seat losses despite some gains from the dying UKIP Party .Sean_F said:Care to wager that the Conservatives won't retain a big lead on County Counils?
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Many thanks Harry.
On topic, the Tories losing council seats ever since Dave was replaced by Mrs May.
Bring back Dave, if not Dave, then Osborne.0 -
Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo!
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Aren't you a bit young to be married?JosiasJessop said:Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo!
It says "12-16" on the box...0 -
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"French interior minister Bruno Le Roux visited a Paris train station Friday morning to inspect security measures ahead of Christmas holidays. He said more than 91,000 police and military forces are deployed across the country."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2016/dec/23/berlin-market-attack-suspect-anis-amri-killed-in-milan-reports-say-live-coverage0 -
So those EU directives mandating GMP are just there for fun?Charles said:@TOPPING FPT
EUGMP = European GMP
Nothing to do with the European Union.
You weren't muddling up the EU with Europe were you? Rookie error.
Somewhat related: All things being equal, do you think the UK would need to employ more civil servants inside or outside the EU?0 -
That's the IQ required. I'm not sure I reach it.Charles said:
Aren't you a bit young to be married?JosiasJessop said:Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo!
It says "12-16" on the box...
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Fantastic present, Mr. Jessup, Aren't you the luck boy this year. Your Lady has certainly got your measure.0
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She must really love you. No way would I let my husband clutter up the house with that!JosiasJessop said:Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo!0 -
Fewer than we do now, fewer than the EU as present. More than an optimally structured EU...williamglenn said:
So those EU directives mandating GMP are just there for fun?Charles said:@TOPPING FPT
EUGMP = European GMP
Nothing to do with the European Union.
You weren't muddling up the EU with Europe were you? Rookie error.
Somewhat related: All things being equal, do you think the UK would need to employ more civil servants inside or outside the EU?
And EUGMP is set by the EMA - your argument (such as it is) is circular0 -
Which is an EU agency, so not 'nothing to do with the EU' as you claimed.Charles said:And EUGMP is set by the EMA - your argument (such as it is) is circular
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32004R07260 -
Christmas Quiz for Football fans
Which 6 "Davids" have a Premier League Winners Medal?0 -
"She must really love you. No way would I let my husband clutter up the house with that!"
On the other hand, Ma'am, in return for having your house cluttered up, and probably your dining room table lost for three months, you get a happy and contented husband, who will not be straying or even disappearing off to the pub but who will be giving your child a boost to his intellectual development. I'd say it was a bargain.
I just hope Mr. Jessup keeps us up to date with his construction. Some sort of illustrated diary would be good, Mr. J. A dedicated blog/website perhaps.0 -
Epic !JosiasJessop said:Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo!
Ignore the naysayers.
:-)
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Some of us actually want our husbands to disappear off to the pub...HurstLlama said:"She must really love you. No way would I let my husband clutter up the house with that!"
On the other hand, Ma'am, in return for having your house cluttered up, and probably your dining room table lost for three months, you get a happy and contented husband, who will not be straying or even disappearing off to the pub but who will be giving your child a boost to his intellectual development. I'd say it was a bargain.
I just hope Mr. Jessup keeps us up to date with his construction. Some sort of illustrated diary would be good, Mr. J. A dedicated blog/website perhaps.
I have bought my husband a cadence sensor and heartrate monitor to go with the cycling GPS thingy he got for his birthday. He goes off out in his middle-aged man lycra for hours at a time. Then he spends hours on the computer, micro-monitoring his performance over each section of the route. Lovely peace and quiet at home ensues... it's great.0 -
De Gea, Platt, Beckham, May, Batty, Seamanisam said:Christmas Quiz for Football fans
Which 6 "Davids" have a Premier League Winners Medal?0 -
Miss Jones, must admit, I struggle with the exercise bike. Anything less than pretty fast and I get bored, but that also means it's easy to overdo it. And I'm surprisingly unfit for a skinny man.
In the past when I'd gradually extended the distance cycled, I always ended up with Old Man Hip Syndrome and had to give it a rest, so I'm just doing six miles or so at a time now.0 -
5/6JonnyJimmy said:
De Gea, Platt, Beckham, May, Batty, Seamanisam said:Christmas Quiz for Football fans
Which 6 "Davids" have a Premier League Winners Medal?0 -
I've got someone wrong, there's no Silva..JonnyJimmy said:
De Gea, Platt, Beckham, May, Batty, Seamanisam said:Christmas Quiz for Football fans
Which 6 "Davids" have a Premier League Winners Medal?
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That's awesome! Someone is going to have a very enjoyable next few weeksJosiasJessop said:Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo! 0 -
David Luiz in place of de gea
I don't remember May0 -
Are you sure he's not cycling to the nearest pub, then cycling back home three hours later - or is it just me that would do that?LucyJones said:
Some of us actually want our husbands to disappear off to the pub...HurstLlama said:"She must really love you. No way would I let my husband clutter up the house with that!"
On the other hand, Ma'am, in return for having your house cluttered up, and probably your dining room table lost for three months, you get a happy and contented husband, who will not be straying or even disappearing off to the pub but who will be giving your child a boost to his intellectual development. I'd say it was a bargain.
I just hope Mr. Jessup keeps us up to date with his construction. Some sort of illustrated diary would be good, Mr. J. A dedicated blog/website perhaps.
I have bought my husband a cadence sensor and heartrate monitor to go with the cycling GPS thingy he got for his birthday. He goes off out in his middle-aged man lycra for hours at a time. Then he spends hours on the computer, micro-monitoring his performance over each section of the route. Lovely peace and quiet at home ensues... it's great.0 -
Yes you have got them all now. Batty didn't get a medal as he only played 5 games when Blackburn won itJonnyJimmy said:
I've got someone wrong, there's no Silva..JonnyJimmy said:
De Gea, Platt, Beckham, May, Batty, Seamanisam said:Christmas Quiz for Football fans
Which 6 "Davids" have a Premier League Winners Medal?0 -
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Oh.. Batty left Blackburn before they won, him out Silva inJonnyJimmy said:
I've got someone wrong, there's no Silva..JonnyJimmy said:
De Gea, Platt, Beckham, May, Batty, Seamanisam said:Christmas Quiz for Football fans
Which 6 "Davids" have a Premier League Winners Medal?0 -
"Clutter up?" Ms Jones. "Clutter up?"LucyJones said:
She must really love you. No way would I let my husband clutter up the house with that!JosiasJessop said:Off-topic:
We often open our Christmas presents before the big day, as we have a full car to travel up to my parents' house. This year Mrs J had a big box for me.
So I opened it, and inside ... oh no, she's only gone and done it:
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/technic/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055
Nearly 4,000 pieces of Technics joy. The manual is about two centimetres thick ...
Woohoo!
It is a vital tool for my mental wellbeing in the year ahead. Besides, I think she's just glad that I haven't got into model railways ... 0 -
Not gonna happen sorry Mark! A Christmas present too far methinks. However thanks for the grudging recognition it's been a good end of year for the LDs. The season of goodwill so I hope all is well at Marquee Towers.MarqueeMark said:A good month for the Pointing-at-Potholes Party.
Until the LibDems have to try and convince people to rejoin the EU, take on the Euro, join the EU-Army, and generally show themselves to be connected to reality by a wisp of ectoplasm....
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Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey.0 -
Yup. Bagger 288. I was lucky enough to witness it being driven from one open-cast mine to another in the Rhineland in 2001. An epic sight!Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey.
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I've already finished the dumper truck that comes with it, and the rolling chassis for the main machine. Lots of photos taken.HurstLlama said:"She must really love you. No way would I let my husband clutter up the house with that!"
On the other hand, Ma'am, in return for having your house cluttered up, and probably your dining room table lost for three months, you get a happy and contented husband, who will not be straying or even disappearing off to the pub but who will be giving your child a boost to his intellectual development. I'd say it was a bargain.
I just hope Mr. Jessup keeps us up to date with his construction. Some sort of illustrated diary would be good, Mr. J. A dedicated blog/website perhaps.
Some advantages from having finished wrapping presents a few days back, and having the little 'un in the nursery today. It's also the first time I've properly played with Lego for 25 years, so it's a bit of fun regression.
It is a really good model. The instructions are exemplary, the organisation of the bits superb, and everything just works. It's also *massive*.0 -
Mr. Enjineeya, looks Star Warstastic. 0
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Does it run on petrol ?FeersumEnjineeya said:
Yup. Bagger 288. I was lucky enough to witness it being driven from one open-cast mine to another in the Rhineland in 2001. An epic sight!Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey.0 -
Theresa May is increasingly isolated and alienating key colleagues, officials tell Bloomberg
https://t.co/zSKSU5qnwI https://t.co/WgjKJbjQQ10 -
I wonder what the sci-fi version of this is:
https://twitter.com/Max_Fisher/status/812288935909015552
https://twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/8122676599453327360 -
I wouldn't fancy the job of being the guy with the grease gun.Speedy said:
Does it run on petrol ?FeersumEnjineeya said:
Yup. Bagger 288. I was lucky enough to witness it being driven from one open-cast mine to another in the Rhineland in 2001. An epic sight!Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey.0 -
At some point, Trump is going to have to realise that whilst he may be a novice at this being in charge stuff, a lot of world leadesr aren't.Speedy said:I wonder what the sci-fi version of this is:
https://twitter.com/Max_Fisher/status/812288935909015552
https://twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/8122676599453327360 -
I'm not sure, but I think it's driven by electric motors supplied with power from the mains. I think it was capable of about 1/2 a mile an hour or something like that.Speedy said:
Does it run on petrol ?FeersumEnjineeya said:
Yup. Bagger 288. I was lucky enough to witness it being driven from one open-cast mine to another in the Rhineland in 2001. An epic sight!Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey.
Normally they'd be dismantled once their job is done at one site, but this time they decided to drive this one from one site to another nearby site. Even that required huge amounts of planning, such as taking down power lines and build earth ramps over roads. Loads of people turned out to watch it on its way. 13,500 tons of mobile machine isn't something you see every day!0 -
I was thinking more like this absurdity, regarding Trump's nuclear arms race announcements on a cozy TV morning show with the hosts dressed in pajamas:TwistedFireStopper said:
At some point, Trump is going to have to realise that whilst he may be a noive ar this being in charge stuff, a lot of world leader aren't.Speedy said:I wonder what the sci-fi version of this is:
https://twitter.com/Max_Fisher/status/812288935909015552
https://twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/812267659945332736
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1QVthvDhPo0 -
If May is under internal pressure from the PCP, I wonder if *that* might prove an electoral catalyst.0
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Interestingly current EU GMP is pretty much based on the framework laid down in the UK's 1968 Medicines Act. It's referred to in the business as the Orange Book because that was the original colour. A good example of how the UK was able to have a lot of international influence as a result of the EU.williamglenn said:
Which is an EU agency, so not 'nothing to do with the EU' as you claimed.Charles said:And EUGMP is set by the EMA - your argument (such as it is) is circular
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32004R0726
The idea that the UK is being held back by oppressive EU regulations imposed on us by dictatorial faceless bureaucrats is so removed from reality as I've experienced it that I find it hard to imagine that anyone who believes has any experience of the world at all.
But I don't want to sound like a bitter remoaner. Can someone can point out a regulation that we can get rid of that will make us better off to compensate for what we are losing. That would make me feel better.
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Vehicles that size run on environmentalists' tears ...Speedy said:
Does it run on petrol ?FeersumEnjineeya said:
Yup. Bagger 288. I was lucky enough to witness it being driven from one open-cast mine to another in the Rhineland in 2001. An epic sight!Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey. 0 -
What the eff ?? Does Gingrich think he's in the mafia ?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/12/23/1613924/-Sorry-Newt-pardons-cannot-license-Future-Crime0 -
As I was taught when I were a nipper: you must always grease your nipples daily.TwistedFireStopper said:
I wouldn't fancy the job of being the guy with the grease gun.Speedy said:
Does it run on petrol ?FeersumEnjineeya said:
Yup. Bagger 288. I was lucky enough to witness it being driven from one open-cast mine to another in the Rhineland in 2001. An epic sight!Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Jessop, isn't the actual vehicle that Lego is based on the largest land vehicle ever made?
I don't have the link any more, but NASA puts (or put) a wallpaper picture out every day, and one of them was of that digger. It was crossing the road, which entailed a prolonged wait for the miniscule cars trying to make a journey. 0 -
Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.0 -
The same to you, Sandy.SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.
PB should have a Christmas amnesty.
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Mr. Stopper, surely a football match?0
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"Are you sure he's not cycling to the nearest pub, then cycling back home three hours later - or is it just me that would do that?"
Nah, it is not just you. It is quite a common attitude amongst men albeit in different circumstances. For example when I gave up salaried employment Herself insisted that I could use some of my new "free time" to work on the allotment and I did. I would go to the allotment work like mad for an hour and then go to the pub until it was time to go home for tea.
The most outrageous of this sort of man behaviour that I ever came across was on old pal of mine whose wife decided that he should "get fit". So each evening after coming home from work he would change into running costume and, with cigarettes, lighter, cash and reading glasses carefully concealed, would jog to the pub. There he would read the evening paper, drink a couple of pints with accompanying smokes, before jogging back. The great thing about his system is that he was gradually able to extend it - as he got "fitter" he needed a longer run so he could stay out for a third pint. I never made up my mind as to whether his wife, who was no fool, actually believed him or was just glad to have him out of the house for a bit longer each day.0 -
I've gone off football over the past few years. Let's just go to the bar and have a drink. lots of drink.Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Stopper, surely a football match?
This is the first year in a very long time that my shifts fall right, and I'm actually not back to work until the 27th. It feels really strange actually planning a proper Christmas (not withstanding taking into account of a few close relatives about to fall off the perch due to cancer!)
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At what time on Christmas Day will the Official Annual Joke be posted, do we know, or is it a surprise?TwistedFireStopper said:
The same to you, Sandy.SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.
PB should have a Christmas amnesty.
Good evening, everyone.0 -
Good evening, Miss JGP.
Mr. Stopper, a few of my relatives are in precarious shape too.
Personally not a footballist. Two hundred miles per hour too slow.0 -
Good evening, Miss JGP.
The absolute timing of the Kipper Tie Joke is, I think, variable depending on how Mr. Putney is doing in the present/family stakes. It usually occurs mid morning, but we hopefully will have the crossword to sustain us until then.0 -
@Morris_Dancer for the NASA wallpaper every day, were you thinking of Astronomy Picture of the Day
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Recidivist said:
Interestingly current EU GMP is pretty much based on the framework laid down in the UK's 1968 Medicines Act. It's referred to in the business as the Orange Book because that was the original colour. A good example of how the UK was able to have a lot of international influence as a result of the EU.williamglenn said:
Which is an EU agency, so not 'nothing to do with the EU' as you claimed.Charles said:And EUGMP is set by the EMA - your argument (such as it is) is circular
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32004R0726
The idea that the UK is being held back by oppressive EU regulations imposed on us by dictatorial faceless bureaucrats is so removed from reality as I've experienced it that I find it hard to imagine that anyone who believes has any experience of the world at all.
But I don't want to sound like a bitter remoaner. Can someone can point out a regulation that we can get rid of that will make us better off to compensate for what we are losing. That would make me feel better.
I'd start with the daft rules about cookie notifications on websites.
Then move onto co-ordinated internal VAT regulations.
Even as someone generally supportive of the EU (and certainly more international co-operation) it's not hard to find places the EU has over-stretched and lost sight of subsidiarity. Not sure that saying there are no daft EU rules will persuade any non-believers.0 -
Mr. D, thanks, that's the fellow.
Anyway, must be off before my eyes go even fuzzier.0 -
Walks like fascism, talks like fascism...Nigelb said:What the eff ?? Does Gingrich think he's in the mafia ?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/12/23/1613924/-Sorry-Newt-pardons-cannot-license-Future-Crime0 -
Meanwhile she continues to be 10-15% ahead in most opinion polls.Bromptonaut said:Theresa May is increasingly isolated and alienating key colleagues, officials tell Bloomberg
https://t.co/zSKSU5qnwI https://t.co/WgjKJbjQQ10 -
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What is a politician doing interfering with police business?SeanT said:If you are sane, prepare to have your blood pressure raised
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062438/He-s-concerned-Facebook-comments-catching-terrorist-German-politician-faces-resignation-calls-preventing-police-sharing-image-Berlin-truck-killer.html0 -
Consider it my Christmas gift to you.Morris_Dancer said:Mr. D, thanks, that's the fellow.
Anyway, must be off before my eyes go even fuzzier. 0 -
A Catholic guy I used to work with "went to Mass" religiously, as it were, every Sunday. Strangely, the times of "Mass" differed from those posted on the church notice board outside, but exactly matched those of the local pub opening hours. He was never entirely sure whether his mum knew or not (he was only in his early twenties, so still living at home).HurstLlama said:"Are you sure he's not cycling to the nearest pub, then cycling back home three hours later - or is it just me that would do that?"
Nah, it is not just you. It is quite a common attitude amongst men albeit in different circumstances. For example when I gave up salaried employment Herself insisted that I could use some of my new "free time" to work on the allotment and I did. I would go to the allotment work like mad for an hour and then go to the pub until it was time to go home for tea.
The most outrageous of this sort of man behaviour that I ever came across was on old pal of mine whose wife decided that he should "get fit". So each evening after coming home from work he would change into running costume and, with cigarettes, lighter, cash and reading glasses carefully concealed, would jog to the pub. There he would read the evening paper, drink a couple of pints with accompanying smokes, before jogging back. The great thing about his system is that he was gradually able to extend it - as he got "fitter" he needed a longer run so he could stay out for a third pint. I never made up my mind as to whether his wife, who was no fool, actually believed him or was just glad to have him out of the house for a bit longer each day.
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SeanT said:
If you are sane, prepare to have your blood pressure raised
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062438/He-s-concerned-Facebook-comments-catching-terrorist-German-politician-faces-resignation-calls-preventing-police-sharing-image-Berlin-truck-killer.html
What is a politician doing interfering with police business?
Faking the news.0 -
Something is seriously screwed up if they were more concerned with the privacy of the prime suspect of a major terrorist incident, than of getting his image out as fast as possible in order to find him before he does anything else.Malmesbury said:
Faking the news.RobD said:
What is a politician doing interfering with police business?SeanT said:If you are sane, prepare to have your blood pressure raised
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062438/He-s-concerned-Facebook-comments-catching-terrorist-German-politician-faces-resignation-calls-preventing-police-sharing-image-Berlin-truck-killer.html
Something else that is seriously screwed up is your quotes
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I would point to the VAT rules, which were designed to stop Amazon billing digital stuff from Luxembourg (5% VAT) and shipping DVDs from Guernsey and to avoid VAT, ended up causing small businesses a huge amount of hassle.Recidivist said:
Interestingly current EU GMP is pretty much based on the framework laid down in the UK's 1968 Medicines Act. It's referred to in the business as the Orange Book because that was the original colour. A good example of how the UK was able to have a lot of international influence as a result of the EU.williamglenn said:
Which is an EU agency, so not 'nothing to do with the EU' as you claimed.Charles said:And EUGMP is set by the EMA - your argument (such as it is) is circular
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32004R0726
The idea that the UK is being held back by oppressive EU regulations imposed on us by dictatorial faceless bureaucrats is so removed from reality as I've experienced it that I find it hard to imagine that anyone who believes has any experience of the world at all.
But I don't want to sound like a bitter remoaner. Can someone can point out a regulation that we can get rid of that will make us better off to compensate for what we are losing. That would make me feel better.0 -
A rather portly colleague of mine was put on a diet by his wife. He meekly ate his breKfast grapefruit, but would arrive at the hospital in time for "an early ward round" each day. He would have the full english fry up in the canteen, then go to his usual duties.LucyJones said:
A Catholic guy I used to work with "went to Mass" religiously, as it were, every Sunday. Strangely, the times of "Mass" differed from those posted on the church notice board outside, but exactly matched those of the local pub opening hours. He was never entirely sure whether his mum knew or not (he was only in his early twenties, so still living at home).HurstLlama said:"Are you sure he's not cycling to the nearest pub, then cycling back home three hours later - or is it just me that would do that?"
Nah, it is not just you. It is quite a common attitude amongst men albeit in different circumstances. For example when I gave up salaried employment Herself insisted that I could use some of my new "free time" to work on the allotment and I did. I would go to the allotment work like mad for an hour and then go to the pub until it was time to go home for tea.
The most outrageous of this sort of man behaviour that I ever came across was on old pal of mine whose wife decided that he should "get fit". So each evening after coming home from work he would change into running costume and, with cigarettes, lighter, cash and reading glasses carefully concealed, would jog to the pub. There he would read the evening paper, drink a couple of pints with accompanying smokes, before jogging back. The great thing about his system is that he was gradually able to extend it - as he got "fitter" he needed a longer run so he could stay out for a third pint. I never made up my mind as to whether his wife, who was no fool, actually believed him or was just glad to have him out of the house for a bit longer each day.
So much is fairly common, but I did like his justification. "When on a diet it is very bad manners to lose more weight than your wife!".
I have of course copied his excellent manners ever since ;-)0 -
The Germans generally seem to take privacy rather seriously: I don't think Google Streetview coverage in Germany is high as the government sued Google over images of peoples' houses. Google offered opt-outs and got inundated with hundreds of thousands of requests.RobD said:Something is seriously screwed up if they were more concerned with the privacy of the prime suspect of a major terrorist incident, than of getting his image out as fast as possible in order to find him before he does anything else.
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@JosiasJessop if it was found his privacy was breached, he could have enjoyed his compensation from within the prison cell he would have undoubtedly spent the rest of his life in. Moot now because he is dead.0
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I don't disagree.RobD said:@JosiasJessop if it was found his privacy was breached, he could have enjoyed his compensation from within the prison cell he would have undoubtedly spent the rest of his life in. Moot now because he is dead.
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"Something is seriously screwed up if they were more concerned with the privacy of the prime suspect of a major terrorist incident, than of getting his image out as fast as possible in order to find him before he does anything else."
It is much more important that the rabble are given GoodFacts, not WrongFacts. Otherwise they might act Wrongly.
For example, the ethnicity of the scumbag who stabbed a Muslim for being a muslim was a WrongFact.0 -
That s not easy. 10/15.Moses_ said:0 -
As a sole trader selling services to a regular clientele mostly based in EU countries, I can't say I find the VAT rules particularly onerous. The ECSL takes me just a few minutes each quarter to complete. Somehow, I doubt that whatever system replaces it will be less hassle.rcs1000 said:
I would point to the VAT rules, which were designed to stop Amazon billing digital stuff from Luxembourg (5% VAT) and shipping DVDs from Guernsey and to avoid VAT, ended up causing small businesses a huge amount of hassle.Recidivist said:
Interestingly current EU GMP is pretty much based on the framework laid down in the UK's 1968 Medicines Act. It's referred to in the business as the Orange Book because that was the original colour. A good example of how the UK was able to have a lot of international influence as a result of the EU.williamglenn said:
Which is an EU agency, so not 'nothing to do with the EU' as you claimed.Charles said:And EUGMP is set by the EMA - your argument (such as it is) is circular
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32004R0726
The idea that the UK is being held back by oppressive EU regulations imposed on us by dictatorial faceless bureaucrats is so removed from reality as I've experienced it that I find it hard to imagine that anyone who believes has any experience of the world at all.
But I don't want to sound like a bitter remoaner. Can someone can point out a regulation that we can get rid of that will make us better off to compensate for what we are losing. That would make me feel better.
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Buckinghamshire County Council has been under continuous Conservative control for over 130 years, longer than any government in the world has been continuously controlled by the same party.Sean_F said:The respective parties' vote share suggests the Conservatives will retain a big lead in County Councils next year.
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Morris_Dancer said:
Mr. Stopper, surely a football match?
Could Corbyn kick the ball into an empty net?
Just asking.
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Copeland market seems to have settled down for now, with £17k matched in three days. Con a shade under evens and Lab 6/4.
https://www.betfair.com/exchange/#/politics/event/28056513/market?marketId=1.1288489520 -
There was a movie - possibly directed by Woody Allen - in which a guy went out jogging after dining with his wife, but only as far as his girlfriend's apartment, where he was obliged to eat dinner all over again. The more he jogged the fatter he got.LucyJones said:
A Catholic guy I used to work with "went to Mass" religiously, as it were, every Sunday. Strangely, the times of "Mass" differed from those posted on the church notice board outside, but exactly matched those of the local pub opening hours. He was never entirely sure whether his mum knew or not (he was only in his early twenties, so still living at home).HurstLlama said:"Are you sure he's not cycling to the nearest pub, then cycling back home three hours later - or is it just me that would do that?"
Nah, it is not just you. It is quite a common attitude amongst men albeit in different circumstances. For example when I gave up salaried employment Herself insisted that I could use some of my new "free time" to work on the allotment and I did. I would go to the allotment work like mad for an hour and then go to the pub until it was time to go home for tea.
The most outrageous of this sort of man behaviour that I ever came across was on old pal of mine whose wife decided that he should "get fit". So each evening after coming home from work he would change into running costume and, with cigarettes, lighter, cash and reading glasses carefully concealed, would jog to the pub. There he would read the evening paper, drink a couple of pints with accompanying smokes, before jogging back. The great thing about his system is that he was gradually able to extend it - as he got "fitter" he needed a longer run so he could stay out for a third pint. I never made up my mind as to whether his wife, who was no fool, actually believed him or was just glad to have him out of the house for a bit longer each day.0 -
The cretins on here tell me that everybody knows he's joking. I'd suggest there's a matching of intellects.TwistedFireStopper said:
At some point, Trump is going to have to realise that whilst he may be a novice at this being in charge stuff, a lot of world leadesr aren't.Speedy said:I wonder what the sci-fi version of this is:
https://twitter.com/Max_Fisher/status/812288935909015552
https://twitter.com/Morning_Joe/status/8122676599453327360 -
You mean you don't keep them open at all times. Checks Highland Park supplies....SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.0 -
Dodged Christmas shifts again, let the Gluttony and Bachannalia commence!matt said:
You mean you don't keep them open at all times. Checks Highland Park supplies....SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.0 -
When I first came across this story a few hours ago the face was not pixeld out. Someone must have had a word as it is now......SeanT said:If you are sane, prepare to have your blood pressure raised
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062438/He-s-concerned-Facebook-comments-catching-terrorist-German-politician-faces-resignation-calls-preventing-police-sharing-image-Berlin-truck-killer.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062202/Is-Berlin-killer-posing-child-entered-Europe-Tunisian-refugee-believed-Anis-Amri-pictured-newly-arrived-migrants-dock-Italy-s-island-hope-2011.html0 -
Almost certainly ......as long as it was his own sides net of course.David_Evershed said:Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Stopper, surely a football match?
Could Corbyn kick the ball into an empty net?
Just asking.0 -
"Checks Highland Park supplies...."
A very fair whisky, not especially to my tastes but well worth ensuring you have enough in stock over this difficult period when merchants are shut for days on end and thirsty visitors are more likely to appear on the doorstep than usual.
I am pleased to confirm that the Llama household has enough of The Grouse and of The Laphroaig to see it through the most demanding of Christmas seasons, along with ample stocks of ladies' drinks.0 -
My father always worked Christmas Day: patients seem able to contain their urgent problems until St Stephen's day.foxinsoxuk said:
Dodged Christmas shifts again, let the Gluttony and Bachannalia commence!matt said:
You mean you don't keep them open at all times. Checks Highland Park supplies....SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.0 -
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062202/Is-Berlin-killer-posing-child-entered-Europe-Tunisian-refugee-believed-Anis-Amri-pictured-newly-arrived-migrants-dock-Italy-s-island-hope-2011.html
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I really think it is quite nice that the gentleman in question had an iPhone. It shows that the terrible "Digital Divide" that forced our noble political representatives to purchase iPhones and iPads on expenses has been closed.0 -
When I have worked it in the past, we would just timeshift the whole Christmas by a week. Turkey, crackers, presents and all.matt said:
My father always worked Christmas Day: patients seem able to contain their urgent problems until St Stephen's day.foxinsoxuk said:
Dodged Christmas shifts again, let the Gluttony and Bachannalia commence!matt said:
You mean you don't keep them open at all times. Checks Highland Park supplies....SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.0 -
On Christmas Day I shall enjoy the last of my 2 annual alcoholic drinks. Usually I have two small glasses of Tio Pepe, one on New Year's Day, one on Christmas Day. I'm a regular drinker.SeanT said:
I've got a bottle of the Highland Park 18 year old. That's some scotch whisky, right there.matt said:
You mean you don't keep them open at all times. Checks Highland Park supplies....SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.
I also have 14 bottles of champagne (I just checked, because I was nervous) and about 400 bottles of red. Should be OK til Boxing Day, though I may replenish tomorrow.0 -
Highland Park is oddly named, given that Orkney is fairly flat and that the distillery is not in a park, and pretty much at sea level.HurstLlama said:"Checks Highland Park supplies...."
A very fair whisky, not especially to my tastes but well worth ensuring you have enough in stock over this difficult period when merchants are shut for days on end and thirsty visitors are more likely to appear on the doorstep than usual.
I am pleased to confirm that the Llama household has enough of The Grouse and of The Laphroaig to see it through the most demanding of Christmas seasons, along with ample stocks of ladies' drinks.0 -
When I was away at sea we did that often sometimes by a month or more. Have to admit the presents, but for one or two did not go the distance and an extra cracker box had to be purchased and hidden.foxinsoxuk said:
When I have worked it in the past, we would just timeshift the whole Christmas by a week. Turkey, crackers, presents and all.matt said:
My father always worked Christmas Day: patients seem able to contain their urgent problems until St Stephen's day.foxinsoxuk said:
Dodged Christmas shifts again, let the Gluttony and Bachannalia commence!matt said:
You mean you don't keep them open at all times. Checks Highland Park supplies....SandyRentool said:Right, Christmas has started - I've just opened a bottle of malt.
Season's Greetings to all of my fellow PBers, whether left or right, leave or remain.
I reflect that my youngest daughter was 6 years old before I actually got a Christmas at home with her. Such was the life of a mariner however it was what you did, you bore it with silent fortitude though considerable sadness. Made up for it since though.0
