It seems that Scotland now doesn't share anything with the rest of the union
So instead of letting them getting angry about being controlled by London then bizarrely signing to unelected officials in Europe, how about federalisation.
Scotland can control it's own 'domestic' policies, get its own tax, be responsible to the people of Scotland.
England can have its own Parliament - hell it's mainly conservative looking at the map - same domestic tax.
Energy, defence, finance (eg banks, markets etc) come under national.
Oh and if the Scots complain about Oil, you can have that on condition that you pay back the money given to you when you bankrupted yourselves chasing the slavery economy
HT to the wife for suggesting this!
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FURTHER THOUGHT
As we await the invevitable bullshit from tossers like Simon Heffer may I point out a couple of things -
Cameron has done an amazing thing - biggest turn for any Conservative opposition, bigger than their beloved Thatcher's party.
The margins in England at least were tiny, a 1-2% swing extra could have seen a clear majority for the Conservatives.
Last point - what's a decent remover of superglue cos I'm sure Gordo is currently doing the locks!
Cameron has done an amazing thing - biggest turn for any Conservative opposition, bigger than their beloved Thatcher's party.
The margins in England at least were tiny, a 1-2% swing extra could have seen a clear majority for the Conservatives.
Last point - what's a decent remover of superglue cos I'm sure Gordo is currently doing the locks!
BALLS
so near yet...
As this election limps to a close it is now clear that we are in Hung Parliament territory.
A few thoughts
1) The BBC this morning has completely ditched any pretence to neutrality. I have had to turn over to another channel because the open sneering at the Tories would lead to me getting a new telly - I wonder if by breaching its Charter this means that everyone can refuse to pay their licence fee?
2) How depressing is it that despite everything there were still enough idiots (29%) to vote for Labour? Client state in action.
3) The Tories should stand firm against Lib Dem demands. It has become clear that the "third" way is not acceptable to the UK electorate.
4) How on earth did Zac Goldsmith win?
5) How on earth did Sadiq Khan keep Tooting?
6) Why can't potential voters tell the time? The poll is open from 7 in the morning to 10 at night, if you can't get there in time then are you sure you have the logical reasoning to vote?
7) So close! Ed Balls nearly went and scrapped in with 1,000 majority
8) Tom Harris and Douglas Carswell comfortably in yay!
9) The markets are going to be fun for the next few weeks and keep an eye on the credit rating agencies.
10) I think there should be an in-depth investigation into postal voting - in some areas, the stench is powerful.
oh and
11)There will be another election within six months - God help us ;)
As this election limps to a close it is now clear that we are in Hung Parliament territory.
A few thoughts
1) The BBC this morning has completely ditched any pretence to neutrality. I have had to turn over to another channel because the open sneering at the Tories would lead to me getting a new telly - I wonder if by breaching its Charter this means that everyone can refuse to pay their licence fee?
2) How depressing is it that despite everything there were still enough idiots (29%) to vote for Labour? Client state in action.
3) The Tories should stand firm against Lib Dem demands. It has become clear that the "third" way is not acceptable to the UK electorate.
4) How on earth did Zac Goldsmith win?
5) How on earth did Sadiq Khan keep Tooting?
6) Why can't potential voters tell the time? The poll is open from 7 in the morning to 10 at night, if you can't get there in time then are you sure you have the logical reasoning to vote?
7) So close! Ed Balls nearly went and scrapped in with 1,000 majority
8) Tom Harris and Douglas Carswell comfortably in yay!
9) The markets are going to be fun for the next few weeks and keep an eye on the credit rating agencies.
10) I think there should be an in-depth investigation into postal voting - in some areas, the stench is powerful.
oh and
11)There will be another election within six months - God help us ;)
HERE WE GO...
So from 7 this morning this is it.
I will urge anyone who reads this blog to vote, it doesn't matter who you are for or even if you want to spoil your ballot paper, it matters that you have turned up and registered your view.
simples
I will urge anyone who reads this blog to vote, it doesn't matter who you are for or even if you want to spoil your ballot paper, it matters that you have turned up and registered your view.
simples
LOTS AND BALLOTS
Much has been made of Friday seeing a hung Parliament, personally I still think Cameroon will be heading to Buck House with a majority but if disaster happens then what will Nick do?
If the Lib Dems sacrifice principle for power (what them? Nah, they'd never...oh hang on...) then I would like to see the voters hang them by the proverbials in the inevitable next election.
I find it inconceivable that the Lib Dems would allow Cleggy to bolster the Tories as their views sit more comfortably with Labour. However, how - if the polls are right - can they justify propping up a party that put us into this mess in the first place and came third in the popular vote?
The other thing that springs to mind is the lot of Fate. Labour's been hugging a liberal ever since it became clear that this was the only way to keep power.
But
But what if the fates decide differently?
It is not impossible that Lib Dems could become the official opposition AT the expense of Labour.
Could the curse of Jonah extend all the back towards his own party?
Pic ht: GOT
SERVANTS
Actually there is one thing I want to comment about. The role of the Civil Service in GE-time.
The one thing that has bemused me in the last twenty years or so is the so-called neutrality of the Civil Service.
During elections, the government can call on the offices of state to fisk opposition policies -why?
Why should a political party be allowed to use the mechanisms of State to get themselves back into power?
Why should the taxpayer that may not even vote for them, pay the wages of the Civil Service just so it can do the sitting political party's election politics?
Surely from the moment of seeing the Queen, all researchers, press officers etc that are employed by the Crown (ie Us) should cease to be involved. If Labour want to fisk something then they should use their own staff, not ours.
The one thing that has bemused me in the last twenty years or so is the so-called neutrality of the Civil Service.
During elections, the government can call on the offices of state to fisk opposition policies -why?
Why should a political party be allowed to use the mechanisms of State to get themselves back into power?
Why should the taxpayer that may not even vote for them, pay the wages of the Civil Service just so it can do the sitting political party's election politics?
Surely from the moment of seeing the Queen, all researchers, press officers etc that are employed by the Crown (ie Us) should cease to be involved. If Labour want to fisk something then they should use their own staff, not ours.
MEH
I know I haven't written much about the election but I think I know why
I love politics, I have a degree in politics, but this election has just left me flat. which is odd.
One of the most venal, corrupt and incompetant governments in UK history is at the final furlong - I should be jumping up and down in joy at the chance that it maybe removed, finally.
But, but, I'm disinterested - nothing's sparking for me.
Is it that the troughers have affected my appetite, I don't think so.
The campaign has been on for a week and with the government coming out with blatent rubbish and the Tories not finding that core message, the whole thing (attm) is leaving me, well, a bit meh.
And if I'm thinking like that, what on earth is the ordinary "man-on-the-street" thinking right now?
I love politics, I have a degree in politics, but this election has just left me flat. which is odd.
One of the most venal, corrupt and incompetant governments in UK history is at the final furlong - I should be jumping up and down in joy at the chance that it maybe removed, finally.
But, but, I'm disinterested - nothing's sparking for me.
Is it that the troughers have affected my appetite, I don't think so.
The campaign has been on for a week and with the government coming out with blatent rubbish and the Tories not finding that core message, the whole thing (attm) is leaving me, well, a bit meh.
And if I'm thinking like that, what on earth is the ordinary "man-on-the-street" thinking right now?
AND THEY'RE OFF
Here we go then
But hang on...isn't the Prime Minister meant to announce an election to the House of Commons not on the doorstep of Number 10????
But hang on...isn't the Prime Minister meant to announce an election to the House of Commons not on the doorstep of Number 10????
MP:V
Speaking of Old Holborn, he has decided to stand for the Jury Party in Cambridge. Now I think he will lose his deposit, his private life will be open for examination, and he will end up exhausted and despondence, which is more than I would put up with!
But...
Give him credit for trying to do something. And, if previous shows are to go by, his campaign will certainly liven up the doyens of the river Cam so fair play.
Fair play indeed OH.
BUDGET TIME
It's been announced. 24 March.
Usually the Chancellor's perogative but there you go.
So election should be 6 May so what sort of manifesto budget will we see?
Whatever Darling has up his sleeves, guaranteed that the budget will not be for the good of the country but for the political good of the Labour party.
Expect to see promises, promises, promises, just enough to take the economic narrative and control it whilst trying to squeeze out the Tories.
Should be fun but be warned, whatever Darling has to say at the dispatch box, there will be his helpers pickpocketing you as you watch.
Usually the Chancellor's perogative but there you go.
So election should be 6 May so what sort of manifesto budget will we see?
Whatever Darling has up his sleeves, guaranteed that the budget will not be for the good of the country but for the political good of the Labour party.
Expect to see promises, promises, promises, just enough to take the economic narrative and control it whilst trying to squeeze out the Tories.
Should be fun but be warned, whatever Darling has to say at the dispatch box, there will be his helpers pickpocketing you as you watch.
BUY NOKIA
Gordon Brown will give evidence to the Iraq Inquiry before the general election, the BBC understands.
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Buy Nokia shares, there'll be a few replacements needed at Mr Chicken's house!
( yeah I know the pic is of an i-phone but images used are for illustrative purposes only...er or summat!)
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