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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/02/2008 : 18:04:34
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Update:
Ch4News Live & SkyNews Live
confirmed Boris is ahead so far
that he will be confirmed Winner later tonight.
The Stanard Final NewsPaper has 'Boris - the New Mayor'
And a Leading Bookmakers is paying out all those that
bet on Boris.
Today all over the UK and Wales
New Labour Lost many Councils
on the Local Elections
putting Brown worse than Michael Foot!
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I have never seen so many stores closing in London
due to the Car Charges.
And Ken is taking a massive gamble with his Election for London,
his new charges for what he calls Chelsea Tractors
at £25 a day is now a Vote Issue.
Also Porsche London are going to Court over it.
And of course what London Car Charges are now doing could also come to
Central Brighton.
Life In The City.
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2008 : 18:18:36
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| WHAT? Ken could be coming here? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Daveb
Discworld
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Posted - 19/02/2008 : 20:33:31
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| Too late, I think Ken has had a house in Roundhill for some time and B&HCC would love to introduce car charging of some kind. |
We're all doomed! |
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Borninhove
Calaspia
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 06:48:51
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No way under London
it is fragile.
They are having big problems just doing the new rail
extensions across London. |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 08:57:39
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Originally posted by long time no see
I have never seen so many stores closing in London
due to the Car Charges.
I’m in London everyday and I haven’t noticed loads of shops closing…and when I have seen a closed shop it doesn’t have a sign saying ‘closed due to congestion charge’.
Anyway who drives to the shops in London!?
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 09:02:59
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Originally posted by long time no see
No way under London
it is fragile.
They are having big problems just doing the new rail
extensions across London.
You what?! London is perfect for tunnelling with its clay strata. I wouldn’t call it big problems but engineering challenges. The main concern is settlement damaging the historic buildings which crossrail will pass under. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/02/2008 : 09:07:30
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Originally posted by fartin1976
You what?! London is perfect for tunnelling with its clay strata. I wouldn’t call it big problems but engineering challenges. The main concern is settlement damaging the historic buildings which crossrail will pass under.
Similar to Amsterdam would you say? Maybe we will end up with carparks under the Thames yet   |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/02/2008 : 09:09:34
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Originally posted by Borninhove
This could be a solution for central London's traffic congestion. I doubt it would happen under Newtboy, though.
Shades of PGW and Gussie Fink-Nottle? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 12:12:08
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Originally posted by Miriam Binder
quote:
Originally posted by fartin1976
You what?! London is perfect for tunnelling with its clay strata. I wouldn’t call it big problems but engineering challenges. The main concern is settlement damaging the historic buildings which crossrail will pass under.
Similar to Amsterdam would you say? Maybe we will end up with carparks under the Thames yet
Not very sustainable for both cities at risk of sea level rises.
I rather Ken get back in than that white haired tit who hasn't done a days work in his life. Didn't Ken train as a teacher? |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 12:24:24
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Maybe Bike riding Boris will win the Mayor job?
That would be a real change. |
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Borninhove
Calaspia
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 12:31:20
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| I reckon it would be fun to say the least and certainly will give London a boost! I like the fact that Boris is human ... it makes him more 'real' in a way. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 12:54:38
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| Who ever gets in will be moaned about within two months of gaining office as they never can live up to the expectations. The two things Londoners moan most about is crime and transport - you’re never going to change them over night so it will be the same old same old |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 13:29:53
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The New £25 a day car charge
is a Vote loser for Ken.
Time Will Tell. |
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No Expert
Barsoom
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Posted - 20/02/2008 : 13:41:45
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I'm finding it hard to swallow 'informed political comment' from someone who can't spell 'lose'.
Sorry. |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 16:08:39
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Originally posted by long time no see
The New £25 a day car charge
is a Vote loser for Ken.
Time Will Tell.
My heart bleeds for the poor people driving 3.0 litre cars into central London between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. How will they afford it! London will fall to its knees. |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 16:13:07
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Many shops are now closing.
It is not just the cars , it is what it has done. |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 16:34:57
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Some things that have happened while he has been in power have benefited Londoners no end mainly in transport though
He regulated the buses again
Jubilee Line extension
DLR extension to City airport and now Woolwich
The East London line extension is being built as we speak
He has taken control of the north London railway line
Crossrail is going ahead
The Coulsdon bypass on the A23 through south London
Loads of this money has come from congestion charging and he campaigned against the PPP of the tube (looks like he was right considering what happened to Metronet)
I think Ken is more of a person who gets things done then takes the flack while Boris seems to be your typical British politician where lots gets said but nothing done.
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 16:40:31
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Crossrail was going ahead anyway.
Lots of Money has gone Astray in some areas.
There is a lot against him, now. |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/02/2008 : 16:55:41
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Originally posted by long time no see
Crossrail was going ahead anyway.
Lots of Money has gone Astray in some areas.
There is a lot against him, now.
Yeah, thanks to securing money from business rates.
Like what? He called a Daily Mail reporter a Nazi? I would have called him a c#nt myself. :-)
The Olympics couldn’t have come at a better time for the construction industry now that house and commercial building is beginning to slow due to the credit crunch.
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 16:58:57
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No
it is the Millions gone in a Youth Sector
he permitted. |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6321 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 17:00:56
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The Olympics Building
has yet to be proved.
Of course Mega Contracts
but him being mayor was a time thing.
That granting the UK
was on the basis of London - not him. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 20:20:21
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Originally posted by fartin1976
Like what? He called a Daily Mail reporter a Nazi? I would have called him a c#nt myself. :-)
I may not have called him a cunt but I certainly would have had a few choice words to add to the Nazi ... |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2008 : 15:56:09
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| It looks as if Boris is reaping the benefits of the Blithering Neolithic Partisans attempts to discredit Ken. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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NewMember
Barsoom
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Posted - 07/03/2008 : 18:44:11
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and Boris doesn't 'blither?' Even so, bring him on... I have always rated Ken, and he's still there and at it - a perfect time for someone else to take over, and someone with character. If only our Politicians didn't need to stay beyond their bitter end, with a replacement who people are equally thoroughly bored with. London gets an awful lot of bad press, and is bound to as it is our 'Capital City'. Bring on the maverick to keep it colourful |
"It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do" Jerome K. Jerome |
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Fluffy Sheep
Discworld
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Posted - 08/03/2008 : 22:05:16
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| I can`t believe anyone could ever take Boris seriously, ever, he`s just such a complete pillock! |
Row faster, slaves! Caesar wants to waterski! |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2008 : 22:34:07
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| Pillock? Probably but that makes him human surely? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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NewMember
Barsoom
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Posted - 09/03/2008 : 22:11:11
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| Perhaps a pillock, and I couldn't dispute that! I just like to hear anyone in the limelight speaking out and not afraid of plain-speaking for a change. Unfortunately, I imagine he will do it less and less as he gets sucked into the world of spin. |
"It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do" Jerome K. Jerome |
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Dingo
Barsoom
United Kingdom
258 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 22:29:45
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| What are Boris' views on newts, that's what I want to know. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5244 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2008 : 22:42:25
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| Newts or neets? |
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Boris Is the New Mayor of London UK
