Current Affairs

[Onelife]

Hi Bruv

Now send the cheque

The way this is going Stephen will be along shortly claiming to be my sister

[Silver_Shiney]

You mean he isn't?

On a slight change of subject, what does the jury think about the proposal to impose road tax on all vehicles? My view is that it is fair enough because, even if a car emits no/low polution, it's still pounding the tarmac.

[towny44]

You mean he isn't?

On a slight change of subject, what does the jury think about the proposal to impose road tax on all vehicles? My view is that it is fair enough because, even if a car emits no/low polution, it's still pounding the tarmac.

Pedal cycles and mobility scooters as well?

[Silver_Shiney]

Well, if we taxed bicycles, it would mean some sort of registration system, which would mean we can report those who think it acceptable to ignore traffic lights and ride on footpaths Councils are spending a lot of money building cycle paths,which have to be paid for somehow.

Mobility scooters... hmm, hadn't thought about those.

[Onelife]

You mean he isn't?

On a slight change of subject, what does the jury think about the proposal to impose road tax on all vehicles? My view is that it is fair enough because, even if a car emits no/low polution, it's still pounding the tarmac.

If the monies generated is ring fenced for fixing the potholes around Redditch then it gets a from me.

I think you make a good point about wear and tear of our road no matter which tax band a car falls into....l don't however think it would be fair to introduce higher tax bands for cars that were bought under the lower car tax system.
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[Mervyn and Trish]

And no pollution cars are a myth. They shift pollution to a different place, where the electricity to charge them is generated rather than where there are driven. They are not zero pollution.

And I read they actually cause more wear and tear because the electric or hybrid cars are heavier than their conventional equivalents.

But we all know any connection between so called road tax and maintenance of the roads is also a myth!

[towny44]

I read an article in the paper last week about sterling's prospects, it said it would continue to improve during April, but would then slip back over the rest of the year. It gave no reasons for this view, other than the Brexit effect, but so far it is proving true.
Now how did they know this unless the market is rigged to provide profits for currency traders; am I too cynical or just a conspiracy theorist.

[Mervyn and Trish]

All of the above!

[Stephen]

I see North Korea is flexing its muscles and threatening the US with nuclear attack.

[towny44]

I see North Korea is flexing its muscles and threatening the US with nuclear attack.

Well I hope he avoids New Orleans, Charleston and Florida, otherwise its going to make a mess of our cruise itinerary next Feb.

[Jan Rosser]

I see North Korea is flexing its muscles and threatening the US with nuclear attack.

Well I hope he avoids New Orleans, Charleston and Florida, otherwise its going to make a mess of our cruise itinerary next Feb.

That was one of my favourite cruises of all - 35 days - loved New Orleans

[Stephen]

In case the UK gets involved I've just placed my order for a home guard uniform. Well someone's got to look after the ladies while the younger men are away

[Stephen]

I see North Korea is flexing its muscles and threatening the US with nuclear attack.

Well I hope he avoids New Orleans, Charleston and Florida, otherwise its going to make a mess of our cruise itinerary next Feb.

Could get a bit choppy.

[Manoverboard]

No need ... from what I remember about Florida it seemed as though somebody has already flattened it

[Stephen]

No need ... from what I remember about Florida it seemed as though somebody has already flattened it

Agree.

Norfolk in the sun

[Stephen]

North Korea is preparing for a retaliatory strike.

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[screwy]

North Korea is preparing for a retaliatory strike.


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Brilliant Stephen.

[Manoverboard]

Seems they lit the fuse and the missile blew up in situ

[Mervyn and Trish]

With their missile reliability they may be a little way from risking a nuclear warhead!

[Stephen]

Perhaps they should invest in fireworks rather than missiles.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Now Turkey appears to have turned it's back on democracy. Don't think they'll be in the EU any time soon

[qbman1]

So, we have a General Election on June 8th. Not sure I can stand 6 weeks of political bickering and in-fighting - think I'll pop off to North Korea

[Manoverboard]

So, we have a General Election on June 8th. Not sure I can stand 6 weeks of political bickering and in-fighting - think I'll pop off to North Korea

We can only live in hope

[Stephen]

So, we have a General Election on June 8th. Not sure I can stand 6 weeks of political bickering and in-fighting - think I'll pop off to North Korea

We can only live in hope

No no, don't let him go. They're on the brink of war as it is, they don't need him to tip them over the edge

[qbman1]

I could get them to nuke Mrs Krankie !