Monthly Archives: May 2010
At “The Times”, they are a-changing
The Times performs a reverse ferret. Continue reading
“Perfeck. Just perfeck.”
Pubs for him and sky-diving for her. Continue reading
Only two views?
Ruminations on LibDems and Thirst & Malton Continue reading
Filed under Britain, British Left, Elections, Lib Dems, Norfolk Blogger, Tories.
A chime from the past
An Apple System 7 chime, that is. Today was find-the-back-wall-of-the garage day, under strict instructions from the Lady in Malcolm’s Life. Eventually the far end was gained. Plumbing parts were put in one box, electricals in another, tools and odd … Continue reading
Filed under Apple
Many a true word (or number) …
From The First Post: London mayor Boris Johnson’s proud unveiling yesterday of a futuristic new London Routemaster bus, which he dubbed “a slinky, beautiful machine”, has been met by his political opponents with two words: Vanity project. Johnson’s promise of … Continue reading
Filed under Boris Johnson, London, Tories.
Lest we forget
This is a Routemaster: This is a vanity project:
Filed under Boris Johnson, London, Tories., Uncategorized
One week on …
Is this the first time, ever, an immediate post-election poll has shown a significant swing … to the losers? Here’s Anthony Wells: Tonight we have the first voting intentions since the General election. ComRes in the Independent on Sunday/Sunday Mirror … Continue reading
Filed under Daily Mail, Iain Dale, Labour Party, Lib Dems, polls, Tories.
A five year parliament is another no-no
Malcolm had to search it out. It’s by Philip Johnson, and it’s on the Telegraph blog-site. It’s cogent; and it’s worth the effort: Parliaments have been subject to a maximum term since the Septennial Act of 1715, amended to five … Continue reading
55 won’t wash …
… and it won’t save the LibDems. It used to be said that Britain’s nuclear deterrent was there to frighten the Soviets. It was kept to convince the Americans, to keep a British voice at the top table. Its parliamentary … Continue reading
Filed under Conservative Party policy., Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, democracy, Independent, Lib Dems, sleaze., Tories.
