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Instead of emulating the German business model which has seen their nation go from strength to strength over the last 70 years, our fascist government is now stuck in a quagmire of its own making, disseminating repeated pronouncements like a stuck record from the old days - 'Brexit means...

This isn't new but it's still a lovely little anecdote which describes perfectly how the tory business model operates: Of course, it has undergone considerable refinement to the point where the present government feels so confident in their latest business venture in the international...

As one who is totally ambivalent about which measures my fuel, groceries, shoe and clothing sizes are recorded in, I'm not terribly bothered if change occurs whether we are in or out of the EU. I do find the linkage between litres and kilos quite clever so I confess to being a fan of the metric...

Go on then - spot the difference! Tom

Blimey! Is that his real name? I could have sworn it's Adrian Edmondson......are you absolutely sure? Tom

As I said OG, you really couldn't make up this stuff! These politicians need their heads banging together as we can't just all jump off the cliff like lemmings to satisfy the egos of lunatics like Farage, Johnson and the three clowns deputed by May to lead negotiations. Proper parliamentary...

I hadn't seen those images David but I just had a quick search and sure enough, I found the Sun's piece on it. Here's the link: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2282913/leaked-memo-government-france-biggest-threat-good-brexit-deal/ Tom ps They make mention of concessions in exchange for...

This little video clip came my way today and I'm delighted to learn that in the USA, at least the Idaho police department have an awareness of Segway machines and demonstrate how to ride safely. Tom

Yes, I do agree that the tory government is incompetent - their record on the national debt and public finances demonstrates their way out of recession was completely wrong. That aside though, this 'Brexit' nonsense is unchartered territory for them and the PM lacks experience in global...

I was criticised recently for commenting that the BBC has a hatred of foreigners. For some time now, I have taken my news broadcasts from other sources but I do see the BBC news website on my PC although I normally only look at the headlines. I certainly missed this interview but it...

I have read that Tony B-liar is striving to re-enter mainstream politics. How can this be? I have been waiting and waiting for the news report of his arrest and detention for crimes against humanity, particularly after the publication of the Chilcot inquiry report. However, it appears that, as...

UKIP seems not to want to close up shop even though its apparent raison dêtre was achieved back in June. Of course, that's hardly surprising as it is simply another vehicle by which tories can get aboard the gravy train of Westminster politics and goes a long way to marginalising the Labour...

Gove is the member for Surrey Heath, a secure tory seat, - no surprise there - He is Edinburgh's shame and one of Rupert Murdoch's parliamentary puppets. His politics are further to the right than Pol Pot, Augusto Pinochet, Stalin and Mao Zedong but you probably think I'm kidding. This piece...

Yes, there is pain which hurts and one may need to take a painkiller. Then there is acute pain which may require several painkillers. An even more severe pain is the pain one gets in one's pocket which no amount of painkillers can relieve. I just hope my savings are sufficient! Tom

'homemoz', I have close family in one of those countries and I visit from time to time. Their lifestyle is not hugely different to that of we here in the UK although they pay heavily in taxation for excellent welfare state benefits. Notwithstanding that common whinge, I doubt whether many of...

You are, 'anotherkiwi', and not for the first time, absolutely spot-on with your comment. If only those who have expressed such reasons for supporting 'Brexit' as being faults to be laid at the door of the EU when it is Westminster that holds responsibility could understand the truth of the...

With all due respect Zlatan, I think you need to grow up a bit and refrain from adding stupidity to your other shortcomings. Tom

Your piece seems to me more of a critique of tory and 'tory-lite' government within the UK. There may be things we can all criticise about the EU but the vast majority of our problems are home-based, created under capitalist dogma so I'm afraid you haven't produced any valid reasons for...

Zlatan, the short answer is all of it! If you really want specifics though, here's some edited parts of your thesis: Most dispassionate commentators would recognise that the EU has been enormously successful over half a century and continues to be a success today. Why say that when you are...

That will be Nico Rosberg and many congratulations to him. He has never given up trying to secure a world championship for himself and match the achievement of his father, Keke, in 1982. While I have no doubt other sports fans will also applaud his achievement, particularly in overcoming Lewis...