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.

Dil: try lying down in the dark for a while. You're probably just missing Lembit Opik (who has returned to the Mothership).

Dil - I have no problem with greekman - he's a good poster and a thoughtful investor. He's just got himself involved in Fred's spat with me.

The best parts of the DEMG stuff for me were posts 223 when George was telling The Count about the sort of companies that John Christou invests in, and 250 where greekman refused to either confirm or disconfirm The Count's speculation that 'greekman' might be John Christou's bb handle. That bit really left us all wondering.....

:-)

Gausie,

I was not being sarcastic when I said, I found your post re me and Fred in a civil partnership. I DID think it was funny.

Fred,

Not ignoring you re the Con/Lab/Lib post, just as I stayed up all night with the Election (Yes Gausie I did say Election) night, and been discussing it ever since, I have run out of steam. All I hope is that the politicians put the country first and party politics second. I am sure you will agree that is doubtful.

Greek.

Greek.

I would marry you any time, but my wife would have to divorce me first.

On thinking about it, I had better not suggest the divorce to her, as she may just do it for devilment.

Politics are fascinating, but the level of politics over the last twenty years has been lowered into the mud.

Partially due to the press and media, but alsodue to spineless, self seeking tribal politicians.

All sides and all parties.

I think a coalition of all three major parties could remedy some of the problems.

BUT, BUT. BUT

Fred,

As you think coalitions are good, how about me, you and both our wives.

Oops forgot this is a public thread. We may both get better offers, so better not go there.

Greek

Greek,

If you saw me, you would think I wouldn't get any offers.

That is what my wife says!

I have 4 daughters and know what coalition means.

I can't get any of my major policies through.


edited.

Before opting for Fred, you should explore all other offers of such a coalition.

With Gordon being prepared to stand down, what chances a Lib/Lab coalition now.

How about Alistair Darling as PM and Vince as Chancellor and Cameron as doorman to No 10.

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Hays, could find a job as gardener.

PS.

Hilary as a cook, as it appears she is so fond of recipes.

That should stir things up a bit and keep her occupied.

8-)

Fred
Are you any good at cleaning toilets? I wouldn't want to clean it after Gord has been in there though.

I could use you for the brush.

Not that you would notice.

PS.

I have cleared up a lot of messes in my time.

Got well paid for it.

After Nick Clegg stated only a week ago that PR would not be a prerequisite of his party backing another in the case of a hung parliament, and his statement that he would seek to back the party that secured the most votes and seats, he has now lost all credibility. Although he also stated he would put the country before party, he is in talks with Labour, a party that received fewer seats than the Conservatives and also about 2,000,000 votes less, meaning the country on average did not want a Labour Government.
If the deal is done between the parties than came second and third, it will eventually result in a Prime Minister that for the second consecutive time has no mandate to rule.

Nick Clegg appears to have less moral fibre than Gordon Brown had, and thats saying something.
Politicians just looking out for themselves, now where have we heard that before.

The names change, the politics don't.

I think he's just strengthening his negotiating position by having two irons in the fire.

"two irons" thats a bit harsh :-)

Greek,

64% of the electorate voted against the tories.

A rainbow coalition would be attractive with blue on the outside.

I think G Brown is doing the decent thing.

Perhaps, Wisteria should do the same thing before the grandees put their knives in. (He could go back to Eton and learn how accounts. (His own I mean.)

Osborne, could step into his shoes.

Very good result with improving prospects every hour.

Now put that glass down before you break it!

8-)

Fred, surely that can't be right? I thought that 71% of the electorate had voted against Labour, correct me if I'm wrong.

Reminds me of a half empty glass.

I am an optimist.

A Lib-Lab pact would be a coalition of losers.

Disappointing result for the UKIP even if they increased their share of the vote by a third. At least the so called Liberal so called Democrats made no progress.

My guess is another election by Oct.