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  1. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I'd like a bit of 'blue on blue action' - only because BJ does not like it. Who leads them, the matter is internal to the conservative party. The country voted for a hung parliament but still not enough to stop the conservatives forming a minority government. Our turn will come at the next GE...
  2. Woosh

    Do any ebikes still have throttle?

    no, but I have heard some stopped by the police for having one of those 1KW motor conversions speeding at 30mph without pedaling around Southend. One of my customers got me to fit a BBS01 to his bike after the event. (For the record, I don't sell these kits.) This thread is about getting a...
  3. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    when we sign a trade deal with another country, we'll have to agree to something and a mechanism of dispute resolution, such as our government can be taken to a US Court in New York by an American company.
  4. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    should I say safety in numbers? and they are not bad cars, parts are plentiful and cheaper than other brands. When my Toyota Supra got broken into, I changed to Audi then that one got stolen, we switched to Ford and I now ride a Woosh e-bike.
  5. Woosh

    Do any ebikes still have throttle?

    Only the manufacturers or importers are banned fitting a twist and go throttle to new bikes. Users can fit a throttle if they wish, the police are not interested in pursuing anyone using a throttle on a normal EAPC. If you want a cast iron certainty, buy one with a Type Approval or apply and pay...
  6. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    modern living comes with more exposure to crimes. If you want to avoid being a victim, live like a hermit, barricade yourself inside your home, don't own anything worth stealing, don't carry cash or an expensive mobile phone, don't wear expensive clothing, don't stay in posh hotels and drive a...
  7. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    'think tanks' are just PR companies, one step from ad agencies.
  8. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    the maximum tax and duty free allowance is £390 per person + 1L of spirit + 200 cigarettes
  9. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    BJ said two contradictory things: he wants a new deal and want it by October 31st. He can't have a deal until next year, when the new EU's machinery is in place. I expect Stewart will force him next Tuesday to admit that one of the two statements is a lie. If he does not evoke the question...
  10. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    it's obvious what Stewart implies by asking the question. Answering it with a no would be his personal view, also making the attack personal rather than political, also, it wouldn't make a story. He is right not to answer it, so he gets the question repeated. That's a similar tactic used by the...
  11. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    current betting odds: Johnson: 2/9 Hunt: 8/1 Stewart: 14/1 Gove: 16/1 Javid: 28/1 Raab: 50/1 I expect Johnson, Hunt, Stewart and Gove will make it to round 3 next week.
  12. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    it's more than just the border posts. All cross border trade will need to be declared. If I sell a bike to an ROI citizen, he has to pay EU duty and Irish VAT, I have to claim VAT from UK government. The bike needs to have CE certificate beside Conformity certificate. Cross border trade for...
  13. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    the difference between TM and BJ is if TM had got her deal through, she would be the one leading the conservatives into the next election. The tories believe that their chance at the next GE is better with BJ than with TM. However, BJ won't be rid of Farage unless Farage's BXP is up for sale. If...
  14. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    he knows that he can't deliver brexit any better than TM. That's fear in itself.
  15. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    he is very different from BJ. As you said, imagine BJ leading the conservatives in a banzai charge, he'd be the one getting stuck on the zip wire.
  16. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    the EU seems to soften their position on the Irish backstop. If the ROI wants to limit the backstop, the other EU26 will be OK with it. They should have cut TM a little slack on this.
  17. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I thought Fingers had made a good point about lazy remainers though.
  18. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    David Starskey made a pretty good comparison between BJ and Rory Stewart in last night BBC The Week.
  19. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    he's had plenty of chances as Foreign Secretary. BJ likes playing with big ideas. The Olympics, airport in the Thames estuary, etc. Think big is OK in time of war but in peace time? No, it's not him. I'd rather leave my money with some bean counter.
  20. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    the tories are scared of the competition: Farage on the right, JC on the left, and even of their own shadow. BJ promises to his supporters self confidence, that they are not going to lose their jobs and tax cuts. If it does not turn out that way then oops he's done it again!