Category Archives: Politics

This frightens me….

Posted on 3 March, 2016 by jb

It concerns me that Trump is being taken seriously by so many people. It disturbs me that he could be the Republican candidate in the 2016 presidential race. But THIS is what REALLY frightens me. US voter participation is low … Continue reading →

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Them tea towel flag blues

Posted on 1 March, 2016 by jb

That nice Mr Key He do hate that Union Jack Yeah that nice Mr Key He just loath that Union Jack Goes for tea with the Queen Ain’t never getting invited back Jenny Shipley she do hate that colonial flag … Continue reading →

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Why boat refugees don’t fly

Posted on 14 September, 2015 by jb
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Bloody hell…..

Posted on 21 July, 2015 by jb

The Washington Post and ABC News polled Republican voters on their presidential candidate preference. This just beggars belief.

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There is something seriously wrong…..

Posted on 20 July, 2015 by jb

…with people who think that this is sensible politics. Almost 60% of the area of the ENTIRE country out of reach for families on welfare. Lots of job opportunities out on the Yorkshire Moors …… The full story here: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/jul/20/lower-benefit-caps-exclude-poor-families-make-cities-unaffordable

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“Give my money to millionaires….”

Posted on 20 July, 2015 by jb

…and I don’t give a fuck about you.” Great busking stuff, in the best tradition of Billy Bragg

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Daesh…oh crap…I mean IS

Posted on 27 September, 2014 by jb
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Ralph Steadman’s dream pair

Posted on 21 July, 2014 by jb

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2014/07/rupert-s-red-top-rise-and-fall-rebekah-brooks

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The total area of solar panels it would take to power the world, Europe, and Germany

Posted on 13 June, 2014 by jb

Unfortunately, it appears that you can only grow sunshine in the same shithole countries that grow oil and hold the rest of us to ransom….

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It takes a financial services provider to explain retirement demographics

Posted on 11 October, 2013 by jb
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