Thought Id start this one going because its rather dead on this board at the moment and I suppose all my usual muckers are either at the Stella tennis event watching Dim Tim (lose again) or at Henly Regatta eating cucumber sandwiches (they wish,...NOT).

Anyway please feel free to just talk to yourself blast away and let it go on any company or subject you wish. Just wish Id thought of this one before.

cheers GF.

Yes, minorities should be listened to, but if their views are against the minority then it should be hard luck.
As is often said, the minority are the majority in volume, with the majority being silent. (well I said it anyway)
I think I mentioned previously that I believe if a politician would admit to a mistake and says something to the effect of, "I realize we have made a mistake. I have given this a chance and realize it just does not work, so we are changing our decision" he/she would gain respect.
The Governor of California, good old Arni (the Terminator) Schwarzenegger surprised people when within 1 year of office he admitted that one of his ideas had not worked so he was abandoning it. A couple of times since he has openly admitted to making decision mistakes.
From what I have read, the people in that state respect him even more.
I find it almost beyond believe that most politicians will not admit to errors even when they would be obvious to a half thick brain dead drunken blond neanderthal female from Essex (Ops watch out for the PC brigade) can see the truth.
It the establishment treat people like idiots, they must expect us to think that thats what they (the politicians) are.

Hi Alan, I agree with all you've written. The suggestions are a sign that tougher action may be brought in eventually and the Tories are certainly making the right noises. Big problem is the old EU Human Rights Act which enables the offenders to sue anyone who lays a finger on them--even the man on the street trying to stop a situation. I heard a statement this weekend from the normally quiet A /bishop of Canterbury speaking out about the easy availability of abortion on demand---as first resort rather than changing lifestyle. A woman in our local hospital for instance recently came in for her 7th termination! Alan for PM---I say!!

The main problem re what the Tories may bring in/change is the well known fact (here we go again, well it's well known to me anyway) that the best party is always the one in opposition (not counting the liberal democrats of course) as they can promise anything. Just look what this government promised the electorate pre elections.
In my book they all pig from the same trough.
Saying that I will be voting Tory next time purely to get this lot out. They can't do as much damage to the country as this lot have done, can they???
It's a shame the Monster Raving Loony party are no more, but looking at the Labour party they appear to be similar with just the monster part missing.
We are still a democracy but more in name than deed. Politicians have no moral fiber or standing, they lie through their teeth, and get away with it.
Notice how they are never corrupt, they only make errors of judgment.
Come the reckoning brothers. Banners at the ready.
Blimey, I thought Alan was the ranter on here.

Greek,

'It's a shame the Monster Raving Loony party are no more'

http://www.omrlp.com/index.php?page=a-message-from-our-leader

They're still going strong(ish!), and some very fine policies they have, as well!

Included in their Manifesto proposals:-

All socks to be sold in packs of 3 as a precaution against losing one.

It is proposed to systematicly destroy all wire coat hangers.

Underpants to be fitted with catalytic converters to reduce the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The European Constitution which will be sorted out by going for a long Walk. "As everyone knows that walking is good for the constitution"

Separate Passports for Terrorists: Terrorists should be required (by virtue of law) to apply for separate passports in which they give there full contact details, number of explosives, and time (as well as location) of any plot. This would save time and money in gathering intelligence, and could also help identify the intended ambition(s) behind any atrocity(s).

It is proposed that the Isle of Man be renamed to "The Isle of Men, Women, Children and some Animals" as not just men live there.

Health
We will combat stress by abolishing Mondays ands having two Saturdays. Further reducing stress we will introduce the third class stamp. By the time your letter arrives the problem will have disappeared.

It is proposed to declare the Channel Tunnel a No Fly Zone.

It is proposed that people should have a free go on the national lottery when they go and vote.

Policy on Iraq: Since Iraq needs to have a proper infrastructure before they can run their own country, I propose we send our traffic wardens out to Iraq to give tickets to American Jeeps and Tanks illegally parked thereby raising much needed revenue for the Iraq government (and giving us a much needed break!)

Prescott Day
Since we have Guy Fawkes day because Fawkes ATTEMPTED to destroy Parliament (Penny for the Guy, mate!) and we burn effigies of Fawkes, should we not have a John Prescott day for SUCCEEDING in destroying Parliament, well credibility at least (Penny for the John, mate!) and we could throw John on the bonfire.

Lucky Month.
We propose to create 13th month, to get all those little things out of the way. The things you just never had time to do... like take out the trash, vote in a general election, learn Latin...
Another benefit would be that all monthly paid earners would receive an extra months pay.

The Loch Ness Monster should be added to the endangered species list.

All asylum seekers would be allowed to stay as long as they can tell a
good joke.

In order to reduce polution all cars must have their engines removed, instead they should have holes in the bottom where people can put their feet and run along.

Women's football
To get more men to watch women's football all players should have to swap shirts at the end of games (or better still, every time they kick the ball?)



More here:-

http://www.omrlp.com/index.php?page=manifesto-proposals

Ob,

A great funny read on a grotty day. With such a great manifesto, will obviously still vote for them.

It was revealed yesterday that when foreign nationals are sentenced to prison they are given the choice of whether they would like to serve their sentence in this country or their own. Yes you heard it right, THEY ARE GIVEN THE CHOICE.
Less than 200 have chosen to return to their own country to complete their sentences.
Figures earlier this year showed that foreign prisoners now make up one in seven of Britains jail population and cost the taxpayer almost 400 million a year to keep.
Incredibly, at least 21 such convicts sent to the two special jails have themselves been freed under the early release scheme - and given up to 174 in spending money.
More than 11,000 of the 81,000 prison population are foreign nationals.
These prisoners cost us the tax payer over 30,000 per year each.

Perhaps we should go further and give them the choice of cells, perhaps a south facing window and a balcony complete with room service would go down well.

No wonder this country is fast becoming the laughing stock of the world.

The Human Right Act (or more correctly the way this government interprets it) has a lot to answer for.

I know it's another rant but I get so annoyed.

Get McDonalds to do the prison catering - they'd opt to serve the sentence in their own countries then.

Come to think of it, it would be a great deterrent all round. The prisons would be half empty in no time!

I hope scientists discover intelligent life in the universe, cos there's precious little of it here on earth.

Alan, you ought to visit the south more often.

OB,

But most prisoners think a Big Mac stands for Methadone, Acid (LSD) and Cocaine.
But I suppose if it's served in a bun with salad they would at least be eating something nutritious.

Ob,
I must tell you I even have friends in the far south. Some are from as far south as Nottingham.
They tell me there is something further down the M1, but all they can tell me is to show me Photos of some mythological place where the afflicted are sent to mindlessly walk around mazes of concrete and steel. A place so likely to upset a balanced mind even the farm animals are of concrete construction (it is rumoured these are the cows McD uses for its burgers). They tell me it is called Milton Keynes, but I doubt it really exists.
It is for this reason that we have not ventured further into these realms. Beware; Here Be Dragons.

Alan,

Reading your bit about "where the afflicted are sent to mindlessly walk around mazes of concrete and steel. A place so likely to upset a balanced mind" I thought you were talking about the Houses Of Parliament until I read further.
And the line, There be dragons.....Have you see the female labor MPs.

It could equally be Doncaster. Chav central

We have dragons in Wales...........and sheep...............

Alan,

Milton Keynes was built to ease travellers gently into what they could expect as they journeyed north and reduce the shock!

It isn't all concrete and steel down here - look at this picture of my garden.

Al come down to Hastings ,its so far south you'll be unconsious by the time you get here,,,,,, also were so far behind the times this is what comes up if you go on the local Estate Agents website looking for detatched properties..

This is the street i was born in ,,in fact thats my sister playing with a hoop and a stick in the road..

After quite a bit of golf lessons, I finally took my 7 year old son for his first round the other day. And how proud am I??
I am no golfer, so I am not in a position to judge, but he went round our local 18 hole municipal course in 135 shots.
I am so delighted I am putting it on here!!! 135 is a lot of shots, but he is only 7, and managed to get a 9 on the 540 yard par 5!!
Watch out Tiger. Eddy is on your stripey tail.

Alan,

First of all, Well Done to your son.
I have only played about 5 times and when I did hit the ball I was told that I had a very powerful swing as the ball traveled a good distance. The problem I had was it took about 10 swings to hit the B....y thing.
I was like the guy you see in the comedy sketches, the one who digs so deep in the bunker he ends up in a 6' hole.
I never did become interest in playing but do love to watch the big matches on TV.
If you look at most sport champions, they do start early, so all the best to Eddy. I hope he keeps it up.

Alan - did you count the airshots? Also very kind to give him putts of under three feet. Encourage him as it is the greatest game, particularly good imo if played properly for developing mental strength. I played to my lowest handicap (7) before I left school and since retirement 5 years ago determined to get back into single figures. Made it to 10 very briefly, but now 11.1 and rising.