Author Topic: Beetle - you want to know where our money is going .....? (Read 833 times)

Sparks · « **on:** November 27, 2003, 05:12:34 AM »

Perhaps just maybe a lot of it is going on stuff like this

And people ask me why I don't trust the government. Oh yes we are in Iraq to liberate a people and rid the world of dictators.

Wait a minute ...... weren't the 911 guys Saudis ???? Aren't they a dictatorial monarchy with questionable human rights ethics.

Must believe the government .......... must ............ believe .......... the ............. govern......ment .

Sparks

Furball · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2003, 05:22:41 AM »

This country has been ruined, its not suprising that a substantial number of the people i know are planning to migrate elsewhere.

Dowding · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2003, 05:26:07 AM »

This isn't anything new. Neither is the near-sighted, blinkered opinion that we and the Yanks are a neo-Arthurian hegemony, ridding the world of injustice and bringing hope and humanity to downtrodden peasants everywhere. It's why the claim that we went into Iraq to 'free the people' is so laughable.

We couldn't give a shreck about human rights; the British economy is strongly based on selling modern weapons to rich governments of questionable standing. In this case, a bankrupt BAe Systems from non-payment of Saudi orders is unthinkable. It would be a disaster for the prevailing government.

Rutilant · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2003, 06:05:41 AM »

I plan on movin to either the UK (Blair) or Aussie in a few years if things don't start lookin up.. i.e. bush gets da boot

lazs2 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2003, 09:10:48 AM »

you would make a good brit rutt.. take alec baldwin with ya..
lazs

beet1e · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2003, 09:50:26 AM »

I'm just glad that Michael Howard has replaced IDS as Tory leader. At least we now have a chance of a new government in 2005/2006. It is my sincere belief that Britain simply cannot afford another Labour government.

Dowding · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2003, 09:58:10 AM »

Michael Howard? You have gotta be kidding. I was unlikely to vote conservative before - even considering their driver friendly manifesto - now they've no chance of getting my vote.

beet1e · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2003, 11:01:28 AM »

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Originally posted by Dowding
Michael Howard? You have gotta be kidding. I was unlikely to vote conservative before - even considering their driver friendly manifesto - now they've no chance of getting my vote.

I think Howard looks like a much more formidable opponent to Labour than IDS ever could have been.

tomato · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2003, 11:43:45 AM »

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Originally posted by beet1e
I think Howard looks like a much more formidable opponent to Labour than IDS ever could have been.

Gets my vote.

lazs2 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 27, 2003, 12:24:59 PM »

watch it tomato... this board will suck you in... Oh, are the "effects" from our shooting session still working on beetle? did he catch on to us yet?
lazs

ravells · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2003, 12:29:04 PM »

At least 'Dracula' has a personality.

If Kenneth Clarke had put himself forward and been voted the new Tory leader the Tories would walk the next election.

As it is, Drac will just be another caretaker until someone more charismatic turns up.

Ravs

Sparks · « **Reply #11 on:** November 28, 2003, 03:41:54 AM »

Michael Howard ????? he's worse than IDS. Who was it said "he has the look of the night about him" - I tend to agree. My money is on him being in a "kiddy fiddling" or hooker scandal before he gets to the next election.

Blair, Howard, Campbell - there isn't a leader amongst them - even if you put them all together.

Maybe we could convince Colin Powell to do the job .....?

Sparks

beet1e · « **Reply #12 on:** November 28, 2003, 04:07:47 AM »

Of course, what we really need is another Margaret Thatcher! (Sorry, Dowding

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Did anyone see Question Time last night, Kenneth Clarke was up, and for once his jacket, shirt and tie looked reasonably coordinated. Bet he had on hush puppies behind that desk though. He was panning Thatcher quite unreservedly...

Dowding · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2003, 04:12:50 AM »

I'm gonna become a chartered accountant and then move to either Bermuda or Oz.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2003, 04:19:48 AM »

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Originally posted by beet1e
Of course, what we really need is another Margaret Thatcher!

God Bless! Go Maggie!