Guest Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Just now, Swan Lesta said: To be fair they've never offered anything else. He's only just noticed though. Bless
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 2 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said: To be fair they've never offered anything else. Well they were a great vehicle for us that wanted out of the EU to get some attention and it worked spectacularly well. No room for sentiment in politics though 1
Nick Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Just now, Strokes said: Well they were a great vehicle for us that wanted out of the EU to get some attention and it worked spectacularly well. No room for sentiment in politics though Ha yeah, the racist leave vote you mean that nobody's allowed to talk about
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Just now, Swan Lesta said: Ha yeah, the racist leave vote you mean that nobody's allowed to talk about I'm sure most racists did vote leave but not all leave voters were racist Nick. It's a concept I'm sure you understand, we have to be careful how label such a large group of individuals.
Nick Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 1 minute ago, Strokes said: I'm sure most racists did vote leave but not all leave voters were racist Nick. It's a concept I'm sure you understand, we have to be careful how label such a large group of individuals. Of course, thanks for the patronising tone Strokes. But we are not talking about all leave voters. We are talking about UKIP only having racism to offer and you replied saying they were a great vehicle for the leave campaign. And I pointed out why. Lots of reasons to vote leave I'm sure and they all can't be of the UKIP strain.
Guest Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 26 minutes ago, Strokes said: Hard brexit offers £135bn economic boost. What do you remainers have to say about this? What with @toddybad reveal that any deal to remain in the SM or CU, will be brexit in name only. Hard Brexit is looking like the only way forwards now. Woot woot Your link just takes me to the top of the page. A questionin the meantime: what ecj rulings do you disagree with?
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 6 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said: Of course, thanks for the patronising tone Strokes. But we are not talking about all leave voters. We are talking about UKIP only having racism to offer and you replied saying they were a great vehicle for the leave campaign. And I pointed out why. Lots of reasons to vote leave I'm sure and they all can't be of the UKIP strain. Apologies, it seemed like you were poking fun at me, it was probably a bit of a petty response. It might not always show through but I do have a lot of respect for you. All I'm saying is, I have voted UKIP and my sole motivation was to bring forwards a brexit and it looks like a lot of people did the same. So they served a purpose. I don't believe myself to be racist. 1
Buce Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 1 minute ago, toddybad said: Your link just takes me to the top of the page. A questionin the meantime: what ecj rulings do you disagree with? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40972776 1
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, toddybad said: Your link just takes me to the top of the page. A questionin the meantime: what ecj rulings do you disagree with? It's not about disagreeing with their rulings, surely you understand that. I have no idea why that link failed. Edited 20 August 2017 by Strokes
Buce Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 33 minutes ago, Strokes said: Hard brexit offers £135bn economic boost. What do you remainers have to say about this? What with @toddybad reveal that any deal to remain in the SM or CU, will be brexit in name only. Hard Brexit is looking like the only way forwards now. Woot woot I would say that you are cherry-picking articles to suit your agenda. As we all do.
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Just now, Buce said: I would say that you are cherry-picking articles to suit your agenda. As we all do. Oh of course
Buce Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 2 hours ago, Strokes said: Oh of course I found it particularly notable that you omitted the part where others said it was economic suicide.
Guest Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 I haven't read through the pages since I left. Thought twice about even posting here but wondered if the weakening pound has people worried in England about Brexit? Is the general opinion that the pound will continue to decline or are experts saying that after brexit it'll rebound?
Innovindil Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Just now, FIF said: I haven't read through the pages since I left. Thought twice about even posting here but wondered if the weakening pound has people worried in England about Brexit? Is the general opinion that the pound will continue to decline or are experts saying that after brexit it'll rebound? Hard to predict, I expect it to rebound a little, but I doubt it will reach pre-referendum levels.
Buce Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Just now, FIF said: I haven't read through the pages since I left. Thought twice about even posting here but wondered if the weakening pound has people worried in England about Brexit? Is the general opinion that the pound will continue to decline or are experts saying that after brexit it'll rebound? The answer to that is that it depends on whether one is a Brexiter or Remainer. Remainers are concerned, Brexiters see it as a price worth paying for whatever it is that they think makes Brexit a good thing.
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 2 hours ago, Buce said: I found it particularly notable that you omitted the part where others said it was economic suicide. Yeah but they weren't experts, just campaigners, so what do they know?
Buce Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 1 minute ago, Strokes said: Yeah but they weren't experts, just campaigners, so what do they know? So now we're believing the experts, eh? ? 2
Strokes Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 10 minutes ago, Buce said: So now we're believing the experts, eh? ? Some experts are more right than others, I'll let you know which ones on a case by case basis. 2
Guest Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 The Liberal Democrats and Green party have attacked the government after the Green Investment Bank was formally handed over to Australian bank Macquarie for £2.3 billion today. Set up under the coalition in 2012, the Edinburgh-based bank has helped attract over £10bn of private investment in green energy and low-carbon sectors that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. The government snuck it through just before the General Election – and it’s hugely controversial given that documents obtained by Energydesk suggest that the bank (now renamed the Green Investment Group) may be able to invest in fracking projects. The Bank had just started turning a profit of £10mbefore tax in 2015-2016 – meaning it not only invested in socially-good projects but was delivering money for the tax-payer. In a blog post, Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable said: “The Green Investment Bank’s environmental mission is in danger of disappearing under the ownership of a private Australian bank whose track record does not inspire confidence. He added: “Parliament must ensure that commitments to protect the Bank’s green objectives are fully honoured in both spirit and letter.” The Scottish Greens have also strongly attacked the sell-off of the Scotland-based bank. Mark Ruskell MSP, the party’s climate and energy spokesperson, said: “The idea that the former bank will remain a truly green organisation is laughable. Why would the new owners allow for genuine green investments to be made if they are going to impact on the profitability of the company’s previous financial decisions? “I don’t expect the public to fully trust that this new Green Investment Group will make the right investments in renewables project that could eventually make fossil fuel methods redundant.” Jonathan Bartley, Green Party co-leader, said: “The completion of this sale is disastrous news for everyone who cares about the future of renewable energy. This was a bad deal for the taxpayer and a bad deal for the planet. In 2016, the GIB started to make a profit and it was set to deliver an annual return of 10 per cent. “The Government was repeatedly warned that selling the GIB to Macquarie could result in asset-stripping and leave the bank unfit for purpose. The sale means taxpayers no longer have a say if this turns out to be true. “As we grapple with soaring temperatures and a climate change denier in the White House we need to be investing in green energy, not flogging off our future security to the highest bidder.”
Buce Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 3 hours ago, Strokes said: Some experts are more right than others, I'll let you know which ones on a case by case basis. 1
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 20 August 2017 Author Posted 20 August 2017 9 hours ago, FIF said: I haven't read through the pages since I left. Thought twice about even posting here but wondered if the weakening pound has people worried in England about Brexit? Is the general opinion that the pound will continue to decline or are experts saying that after brexit it'll rebound? Nah, people are just taking out more credit card debt and carrying on as normal.
Guest Posted 20 August 2017 Posted 20 August 2017 Wtf. What sort of loons stand with their heads bowed because a bell won't ring for a while?! MPs expected to gather to hear Big Ben's last bongs before repairs https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/20/mps-call-for-big-ben-silence-to-be-reduced-from-four-years?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard
Guest Posted 21 August 2017 Posted 21 August 2017 9 hours ago, toddybad said: Wtf. What sort of loons stand with their heads bowed because a bell won't ring for a while?! MPs expected to gather to hear Big Ben's last bongs before repairs https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/20/mps-call-for-big-ben-silence-to-be-reduced-from-four-years?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard They did the same for my last bong.
davieG Posted 21 August 2017 Posted 21 August 2017 12 hours ago, toddybad said: Wtf. What sort of loons stand with their heads bowed because a bell won't ring for a while?! MPs expected to gather to hear Big Ben's last bongs before repairs https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/20/mps-call-for-big-ben-silence-to-be-reduced-from-four-years?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard There was an MP on BBC breakfast programme moaning about the loss of the bong, he also moaned about the cutlery that has a H of P logo on them. They needed replacing because so many get stolen, it had been suggested they should use new ones without logos but as the administrators didn't know how many where being stolen they'd agreed to carry on buying the expensive ones. People are being blown up on a regular basis, natural disasters are a daily occurrence and this MP is on the TV campaigning about the loss of the bong and that the admins can't keep track of stolen cutlery.
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