Current Affairs

[qbman1]

Ridiculous - if we were all caught touching someone's knee 30 years ago, the prisons would be full to overflowing !

I have to agree with you there Cubie - there's "inappropriate behaviour" and "inappropriate behaviour" and I was more riled about being expected as the new girl in the office to have to make the tea for the "boys" than an arm around my shoulder. After I left school I worked in the Engineers' department at my local council and there was only myself and two other women - the rest being the "boys" - I never ever felt anyone overstepped the mark - bit of banter - I imagine today however even that would be frowned on. One thing I do remember particularly was no bad language - the lack of vocabulary skills and the frequent use of the "f" word is a sad reflection of society today.

Absolutely, Blod. Back then, if anyone got a bit too frisky, you would just tell the chap to sod off and think no more of it

[qbman1]

So, the new Defence Secretary is Gavin Williamson - from up near Merv's parish. Wonder whose knees he's squeezed on the way up ?!

[Stephen]

So, the new Defence Secretary is Gavin Williamson - from up near Merv's parish. Wonder whose knees he's squeezed on the way up ?!

Who's ever they are, he's keeping quiet about it

[CaroleF]

Going back to Hybrid cars, we have a Lexus Hybrid, which incidentally I really like, so comfortable and easy to get out of unlike some lower based cars. I agree they can be dangerous when starting off as they make no noise at all until it switches to petrol, so we are really careful when moving off, either at home or in a car park, to ensure that no-one is passing by, no children running round because they really wouldn't be aware that the car was in motion.

Carole

[david63]

I read once that in USA (not sure where) that hybrid and electric cars have to have an audible sound device fitted so that the less observant would know that there was a car about to mow them down! Not sure how that would work if you had your mobile phone glued to your ear or had earphone on!!

[oldbluefox]

Carole could always stick her head out of the window and go "Brrrmmm, brrrmmm!"

[towny44]

As if to prove my oft proclaimed point that the money men who operate in our financial markets don't have a clue, the B of E doubles UK interest rates and the pound loses 1.5 - 2.0% of its value!!!!!

[CaroleF]

Thanks Foxy, will give it a go. John will think I've gone mad! I'll blame you - tell him it's a new regulation when you have a Hybrid car!

Carole

[Stephen]

Carole could always stick her head out of the window and go "Brrrmmm, brrrmmm!"

If witches can get away with it.....

[qbman1]

What about this crazy idea to give 16 year olds the vote?

Here's a few comments lifted from Twaddle today.....

"If Tommy Robinson, Joey Essex and Paul Nuttall are allowed to vote I see absolutely no reason why 16 year olds shouldn't."

"Hope Parliament passes votes at 16 today. I was against it at 16, on grounds half the people I knew were idiots. But age doesn't change that."

"I’m 17, I can confirm that Votes At 16 is a REALLY stupid idea. Almost all people my age are clueless & think as a group, not an individual"

"Let's not pretend Labour are backing votes at 16 for any other reason than they think 16 year olds will all vote Labour. At least be honest."

[Jack Staff]

The Conservatives just talked out the 16 year olds vote, causing a delay to when it can be decided. Bit of a dirty trick in my book, whichever way you think.
Why would they do that?
When’s the next series of Boon out?

[qbman1]

Most 16 year olds I have come across can't even wipe their own a*se let alone make a considered judgement

[Manoverboard]

!	Message from: Manoverboard
	Most 16 year olds I have come across can't even wipe their own a*se

let alone make a considered judgement

How do you know ...

[oldbluefox]

Seems odd to me that we are considering 16 year olds old enough to vote but not old enough to drive, purchase alcohol, fight on the frontline, buy violent games or watch certain films. Some in the media refer to 16 year olds as children (when it suits them) so somewhere along the line we need to make up our minds whether they are deemed adults or still children. They can't be both, unless you are a politician who thinks lowering the voting age will cynically assist you into gaining power..................

[david63]

If anything I would raise the voting age to 30 so that when voting you would have some experience of life in the "real" world and be in a position to make informed decisions.

[Ray B]

Most 16 year olds I have come across can't even wipe their own a*se let alone make a considered judgement

A woman on the Jeremy Vine show last Friday was telling him that if you tickle your child it may lead it to become a sexual predator. Also, you may be invading babies space without it's permission, and, when changing a nappy or washing genitalia, you must talk to baby and tell the child that you are only doing this because it is unable to do it him/herself.

[Happydays]

Most 16 year olds I have come across can't even wipe their own a*se let alone make a considered judgement

A woman on the Jeremy Vine show last Friday was telling him that if you tickle your child it may lead it to become a sexual predator. Also, you may be invading babies space without it's permission, and, when changing a nappy or washing genitalia, you must talk to baby and tell the child that you are only doing this because it is unable to do it him/herself.

I find it hard to believe how stupid some people can be! It all seems to be getting out of hand, perhaps that is something I can't say I mentioned "hand" people will be afraid to be alone with anyone in case they are accused of harassment of any kind.

[oldbluefox]

I'm wondering how much compensation I can claim when, as a raw 14 year old I was taken to the Church Christmas party by mother and father. Dancing was very much part of the entertainment and whilst I didn't mind dancing with mother the problem arose when it came to 'going progressive' and we all moved along one partner. Loose false teeth, the smell of embrocation and aged bosoms at youthful eye level have left me traumatised. Do you think I could still claim compensation?
But what do I know? I still think it's sad that wolf whistles are politically incorrect and the pendulum is now swinging further to the extent you are afraid of speaking or going anywhere near another person for fear of upsetting them in one way or another.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I'm wondering how much compensation I can claim when, as a raw 14 year old I was taken to the Church Christmas party by mother and father. Dancing was very much part of the entertainment and whilst I didn't mind dancing with mother the problem arose when it came to 'going progressive' and we all moved along one partner. Loose false teeth, the smell of embrocation and aged bosoms at youthful eye level have left me traumatised. Do you think I could still claim compensation?
But what do I know? I still think it's sad that wolf whistles are politically incorrect and the pendulum is now swinging further to the extent you are afraid of speaking or going anywhere near another person for fear of upsetting them in one way or another.

Gosh was you sister that ugly?

[Stephen]

I personally think it is disgraceful that all these mp's are being named and shamed before they have been proven guilty. If it turns out these people are innocent then it is usually too late and they're reputations and careers are tarnished or ruined. If a person is guilty, whoever they are, fine, take the required action, but don't go naming people before they have been found guilty. It is completely wrong in my view.

[Ray B]

Stephen, I am sure a lot of us will agree with you.

[Jack Staff]

What about the one(s) who refer themselves to the Police and Whips office?

[towny44]

Watching the news today which showed various Labour front benchers, my wife said "why is it that so many well educated supposedly intelligent politicians join the Labour party", my response was probably because they are not good enough for the Tory party.
Now I realise that's not strictly correct but why do so many university educated voters support the Labour party, surely they can't really believe that Labour policies are going to grow the economy and that employers are suddenly going to undergo a benevolent transformation and share more wealth with the workers than their shareholders.
If so we definitely need to improve our universites educational standards.

[qbman1]

It's no doubt because they are brainwashed in schools and universities by the overwhelming majority of lefties in positions of authority

[CaroleF]

When I was teaching in the eighties and nineties it was quite acceptable in the schools I taught in - mostly Comprehensives in very Middle Class areas - for staff to sit in the staffroom reading The Guardian. Two of us read The Telegraph - you would have thought we were destined for hell and damnation. I always remember during the time of the John Major election - the one where Kinnock had his spectacular appearance at I think Sheffield - that the Labour supporters on the staff were convinced that the next morning Kinnock would be at number 10. On that morning when I entered the staffroom not a word was said about the election and I didn't say anything either!