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  1. Chairman's Cheque book Needed

    Please read article from the Echo web-site, especially the bold bit News By Stephen Hackwell A LEADING Tory’s claims that single mothers, alcoholics and drug addicts are damaging Southend High Street have been branded “unacceptable” by fellow Conservatives. Anna Waite said big chain shops...

  2. White officer sue Met police for racism

    This seems like a non-controversial topic to stimulate a measured thoughtful debate http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15341661 "Six white police officers have accused Scotland Yard of racial discrimination, saying they are the victims of political correctness. The officers are taking the...
    • Reg Martin
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    • bbc correctness officer officers political popcorn rate tribunal
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Homer's Bar

  3. Rendition

    Im sure that certain posters are busy standing up for the rights of the great and wonderful irish non movers but how can anyone that loves sticking up links left right and sometimes even center not pass comment on the fact that thier much loved labour gov used to send people back to L;ibya to be...
  4. TrueBlue

    New Battle - The Right v The Left

    Came up with an idea last night for the battle to end all political battles on here.. Right Wing v Left Wing Format : Each side has 11 players you pick one historical politcal figure aligned with your own view right or left Example: TrueBlue - Right wing - Enoch Powell once the teams are...
  5. yogi bear up the cagire

    DSK A tragedy for the world (apart from Mr Sarkozy?)

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13402845 A breathtaking story with the likelyhood of tragic consequences. It is difficult to see how DSK can continue the delicate negociations concerning the problem economies of the Eurozone, with these charges hanging over his head. There seems to me...
  6. milhouse

    Tube Strikes

    Not on the politics sub-forum as I don't see this as political but common sense. I note that the RMT intend to strike 2 x 3 days over two weeks in order to save the jobs of, er, TWO of their members. Here's a shock, they just happen to be senior union activists. I don't wish to be...
    • milhouse
    • Thread
    • boosted compensation greater jobs political proposed reinstated stated support unions wasn wish
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Homer's Bar
  7. Cricko

    Australian Prime Minister does it again!!

    The Lady Australian Prime Minister decided to open up a hornets nest.I actually think she makes some fair points. "It took a lot of courage for this woman to speak what she had to say for the world to hear. The retribution could be phenomenal, but at least she was willing to take a stand...
    • Cricko
    • Thread
    • harmony immigrants islamic japanese minister political prime russian schools struggles terror terrorist walls wish
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: The Politics Forum
  8. Yorkshire Blue

    Should someone's (previous?) political party membership be held against them?

    Following on from the EDL thread, I think this creates some interesting questions as to what extent someone's past decisions should be continued to be held against someone. Should for example, someone who is/was a member of a political organisation which held particularly distasteful views be...
  9. Thorpe Groyney

    Top Gear: Alan Partridge Speaks Out

    Good column here from Steve Coogan. "As a huge fan of Top Gear. I normally regard the presenters' brand of irreverence as a part of the rough and tumble that goes with having a sense of humour. I've been on the show three times and had a go at their celebrity-lap challenge, and I would love to...
    • Thorpe Groyney
    • Thread
    • ands arrogant attitudes beards behaviour bone bra brainless caroline clarkson coats conservative correctness eclectic establishment faul grumpy hateful hypocrisy illuminating innovative islamic jobs models morris narrow natives niece occasions political presenters rack ratings register remotely rubbish sinister stereo test tolerance twenty twit uber vegans voice
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Homer's Bar

  10. Phone Hacking - Do W Care?

    Now maybe it is just me, but I really don't care about the phone hacking story. Yes, it seems as though the law may have been broken, and anyone found guilty should receive the punishment they deserve, but should it really be dominating the news agenda to the extent it is though? To me it is...
  11. Tangled up in Blue

    Is fiscal reponsibility the new political correctness on SZ?

    Once upon a time, most posters on SZ were fairly evenly split, between the pro or anti Ron brigades. The pro camp held sway for quite some time, however their position became pretty much untenable(IMO)with the unfolding of events in 2010 (if not before then). I have, however, recently...
    • Tangled up in Blue
    • Thread
    • blues continued correctness cos english football english soccer essex football fiscal football football league fossets farm fourth division imo league two npower football league political qui ran rate real football reponsibility roots hall shrimpers soccer southend southend united southend-on-sea sufc the home of football
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Shrimpers Chit-Chat

  12. One area where we can recoup the national deficit

    http://ukuncut.org.uk/blog/guest-blog-philip-green-is-sponging-off-the-state Every shade on the political spectrum does it . It's what could easierly fund the educational cuts , cut back on wastage in areas to help the friends of government(s) avoid paying . Good website here to tell you about...
  13. pickledseal

    Nick Griffin denied entry to Buckingham Palace

    Nick Griffin denied entry to Buckingham Palace garden party after he "overtly used his invitation for political purposes" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10723764 Shame, I'd have loved to hear the exchange between Griffin and Phil ;)
  14. Lord Football

    Food For Thought.

    I've been a bit quiet on here for a while, frankly the whole political arena is depressing. Even so, I've busy doing what I do. I thought I'd share some thoughts.... The Recession The recession was caused, in essence, by the collapse of the banking industry that took a gung-ho approach to...
    • Lord Football
    • Thread
    • austerity banking caused civil claimed collapse collected cos deficit drastic economy faul identified iff includes industrial industry inflation jobs lose meals measure meltdown mistakes money osborne package pensions plated political products schools somewhere supply tin town welfare whammy
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Politics Forum
  15. pickledseal

    Nigeria Team - Suspended and FA dissolved...

    <linky> "Nigeria's president has suspended his nation's football team from international competition for two years after a poor showing at the World Cup." FIFA won't be happy about this political interference, but a drastic measure - will it actually help improve their football? Would love...
  16. Cricko

    How to create a Million

    Now you are going to have to take political license with me here but I am going to show how to create a million on paper.. I own 2 companies that occupy the same warehouses...for a long period of time company A loses money but company B makes profits.....one year company B makes to much profit...
  17. Ron Manager

    Con/Lib agreement in full - in summary

    1. Deficit Reduction The country is skint, cuts will be made to make life harder for working families but still allow big businesses to dodge as much tax as possible. 2. Spending Review - NHS, Schools and a Fairer Society Cuts 3. Tax Measures Minimal tax cuts for the masses (enough to get...
    • Ron Manager
    • Thread
    • banking chimney civil deficit esses liberties pensions political relations schools ski skint welfare
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Politics Forum
  18. yogi bear up the cagire

    Is this the beginning of the destruction......

    Is this the beginning of the destruction of the mould of British politics or is it the beginning of the destruction of the Liberal Democrats? Quite a day yesterday, which ended with probably the only really practical solution on the table. Briefly, hopes were raised on the idea of some...
  19. Ron Manager

    Some reforms to consider

    1 - Scrap televised debates (the one's that started this year with the 3 main party leaders). That's nothing to do with policy and more to do with media training. 2 - Ban politicians in office and candidates as soon as they are standing for office from appearing on 'entertainment' programmes...
    • Ron Manager
    • Thread
    • appearing audi audit ban budgets controlled debates democracy political powers support
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: The Politics Forum
  20. Bob Cratchitt

    Southend Council Election

    Some interesting results in the local elections in Southend. Southend Political Map LibDem wins a seat from Independents in Westborough, whereas Tories gain seats from Labour in Kursaal, and St Luke's Wards.
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