Posts from Robbie in thread „Politics“

This is rather interesting, its a mock scenario of what ordering a pizza could be like in 2010.

Things really are in a bad way here in the UK, this particular scheme is an absolute joke, I sincerely believe that under the Labour government we are resembling a 'Banana Republic' more and more every day.

Quote from Stumpy

Jane sounds like the typical media type - more interested in image than substance. I guess banal superficiality is a trait of almost all the world's so-called journalists.

I agree with your sentiments Stumpy however Brown is both light of image and substance. The pension crisis, corrupt MP's, cash for honours, Northern Rock meltdown, EU integration without the promised referendum etc, etc illustrates why Brown may not be one of the UK's longest serving Prime Ministers.

I was recently sent the following poem regarding illegal immigrants within the UK, it may be removed from this site due to its controversial nature, but I think there is an uncomfortable honesty within the poem.

Illegal Immigrants Poem

I cross ocean, poor and broke.
Take bus, see employment folk.

Nice man treat me good in there.
Say I need to see welfare.

Welfare say, 'You come no more, we send cash right to your door.'

Welfare cheques - they make you wealthy! NHS - it keep you healthy!

By and by, I get plenty money.
Thanks to you, you British dummy!

Write to friends in motherland.
Tell them 'come fast as you can.'

They come in turbans and Ford trucks,
And buy big house with welfare bucks!

They come here, we live together.
More welfare cheques, it gets better!

Fourteen families, they moving in,
but neighbour's patience wearing thin.

Finally, British guy moves away.
Now I buy his house,then I say,

'Find more immigrants for house to rent.'
And in the yard I put a tent.

Everything is very good,
and soon we own the neighbourhood.

We have hobby, it's called breeding.
Welfare pay for baby feeding.

Kids need dentist? Wives need pills?
We get free! We got no bills!

British crazy! They work all year,
to keep the welfare running here.

We think UK darn good place.
Too darn good for British race!

If they no like us, they can scram.
Got lots of room in Afghanistan !

Quote from Hondo Duke Lane

This will be inspiring.

Did anyone see the Nixon movie? I didn't and won't. It was not flattering of President Nixon, so I can imagine what he will do for President Bush. I wonder why he hasn't done a Reagan movie or even Clinton one?

Cheers

Admittedly I only seen a couple of minutes of it, there was a scene I remember of him praying alongside his atheist friend which was rather touching, and he was portrayed as a human being who made mistakes, I will need to watch it all before commenting further.

I have went off politics at the moment due to the fact that my current Prime Minister spouts off about how great it is to live in a free and democratic country, fine words one would think, until its realised that this is the first British Prime Minster never to be elected to the position.

He did consider the idea of holding an election when Tony Blair stepped down, however when he realised that he could end up with a reduced mandate or worse still lose the election he decided it was best not to call an election.

American politics is big news in the UK this week with the battle for the Democrat nomination taking centre stage.

I must admit that the American presidential campaign seems to be something on par to a marathon, while over here the race for prime minister could be classified as a short sprint.

I am actually very interested in the campaign and would like to know how the election campaign works within the USA, could someone highlight the main aspects of it?

Thanks in advance.

Prince Philip was in Iraq quite recently visiting British troops. I don't think most reasonale people would expect the queen to visit Iraq due not only to her age but to he status.

To fellow Brits

If you disagree with the proposed road mileage tax sign this petition. I just did, I don't know if it will make a difference but it has got a lot of coverage on the TV etc in the past week or so.

Out of complete curiosity, how many democrats are there on this board? I can't believe everyone is a Republican and I can remember people stating in older posts on this board that they were Democrats.

Hi Jim

Its a complex subject, for example allowing anyone who does not have a criminal record to carry a gun will result at some stage in an unbalanced person being in pocession of a firearm who will do severe damage with it.

However on the other hand a peson close to where I live shot a man on the leg who was stealing from his house. I was on the side of the man who shot the burgalar and thankfully when the case went to court common sense overuled political correctness.

So when it comes to people being allowed to carry firearms I am both for and against it, if you understand what I mean.

It seems that Mr Cameron is in a spot of hot water at the moment over allegations of drug use while he was at Eton college.

Its a shame that he was able to set the political tone of his tenure around one year ago when he refused to admit or deny the allegation of drug use while he was younger. This ultimately boosted his profile and showed that he could handle extreme media scutiny.

Now he claims that there are things he has done in the past that he has regretted, again he is not coming out with a straight answer and again he is boosting his public profile.

While I don't really care what he has been up to in college when he was younger, I disagree with this issue being used to enhance his image, he's been leader of the conservative party for over one year now and still no policies.

Mike

I agree with much of what you said.

I can honestly see the turnout being down again due to lack of choice and voter disillusionment with mainstream politics. I can't however see the BNP being elected to westminster in the capacity of 'MP' I do think they will poach a few extras votes and possibly some council seats.

Who in their right mind is going to vote for David Cameron who's policies are 'Soft of Crime' and 'Hug a hoody', I wish I was making these policies up. He refuses to have a policy for fear of offending/upsetting anyone and loosing potential voters. Politicians like Cameron are bad for democracy and bad for the UK as a whole.

Hi Jim

To be fair Cameron the supposed leader of the conservative party is considering the use of gel in his hair to improve on his sexual pulling power which he believes will enable him to attain the necessary votes to become future primeminister.

Hi Popol

I agree she's gorgeous but I still think Hillary is better looking!

Jim

Tony Blairs position is now unattenable he has been questioned by police but then again so has Gordon Brown (the future primeminister). A close aid of Tony Blairs has been arrested for the supply of misleadning information and still the conservatives do nothing.

Hi Jim

I understand your feelings regarding the link between the UK and USA. I have said before that I have been very unhappy with Blairs tenure as Primeminister but I am happy at the way he has attempted to maintain the special relationship with the USA.

Jim

Does that include the UK?

The problems in British politics continued today when it was revealed that the police had lost track of over 300 sex offenders. While I understand that many Americans may have a lot of respect for Blair and the Labour government, however for me this story epitamises Labours dreadful tenure.

Mike

I can relate to that type of a workplace but thankfully it will occur no longer.

I also remember walking into a pub in Dublin, not realising there was a smloking ban and being struck by how clear the air was inside the pub and how the smell was much better, I then remembered about the ban and longed for a time when it would come North.

Hi Mike

I agree completely but its been years since the Irish government implemented it in the Republic and even Scotland have had the ban imposed for some time now, as usual Northern Ireland is lagging behind.

I was talking to a pub owner in the Republic about the smoking ban and how if has effected trade. He told me that there really isnt much difference and in addition to this his cleaning and decorating bills are down dramatically as the walls are not as black (from the smoke) as they once were.