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by the Judge
Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL 2017 General Election Thread
Replies: 9655
Views: 664127

Re: The OFFICIAL 2017 General Election Thread

No one gets it. This is an amazingly dangerous result for the UK , and eventually for Western Europe. These aren't like normal lefties. Just wait and see.[/quote]

I get it and it scares the shit out of me.
by the Judge
Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Where to go in the Lake District?
Replies: 45
Views: 6816

Re: Where to go in the Lake District?

Chuckles1188 wrote:
merry! wrote:head east is your best bet.
You're right, head over to Teesside and go up Roseberry Topping :thumbup:
You're not a smoggy are you, Chuckie?
by the Judge
Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

EU maybe looking to move towards an EEC style again. That's what this multi speed EU will do. Pity they didn't choose that option 12 months ago. Too little, too late, Jean-Claude... I don't think the EU are doing it to entice the UK back. I think they're doing it to stop any more from leaving. Of c...
by the Judge
Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

Seems like the UK will be entitled to reimbursement of £9bn of UK assets held by the EIB and Theresa expects it back on the day Art 50 is triggered.

That'll be a tidy windfall. :lol:
by the Judge
Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

iarmhiman wrote:EU maybe looking to move towards an EEC style again. That's what this multi speed EU will do.

Pity they didn't choose that option 12 months ago.

Too little, too late, Jean-Claude...
by the Judge
Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Where to go in the Lake District?
Replies: 45
Views: 6816

Re: Where to go in the Lake District?

Some great places noted by others.

If you stay in Conistion be sure to try Steam bistro. Excellent little eatery with no licence but a BYO alcohol policy for a tiny corkage fee.
by the Judge
Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9055576

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-Already making America Great Again!

Don't upset the "status co"...
by the Judge
Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official England Wales spite thread
Replies: 190
Views: 17981

Re: Official England Wales spite thread

Sunderland is the worst place in England, correction ... in the U.K. (Caveat ignoring some of the more 'choice' areas of the Northern Irish Province). Sunderland has No redeeming features at all. The most small minded folk of any city on the UK mainland.[/quote] Are you from Middlesborough?[/quote] ...
by the Judge
Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official England Wales spite thread
Replies: 190
Views: 17981

Re: Official England Wales spite thread

3 Horrible places in England. St Pauls Bristol Moss side Manchester Slough. More tomorrow. Sunderland is the worst place in England, correction ... in the U.K. (Caveat ignoring some of the more 'choice' areas of the Northern Irish Province). Sunderland has No redeeming features at all. The most sma...
by the Judge
Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official England Wales spite thread
Replies: 190
Views: 17981

Re: Official England Wales spite thread

3 Horrible places in England. St Pauls Bristol Moss side Manchester Slough. More tomorrow. Sunderland is the worst place in England, correction ... in the U.K. (Caveat ignoring some of the more 'choice' areas of the Northern Irish Province). Sunderland has No redeeming features at all. The most sma...
by the Judge
Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

Hadn't realised Ireland had gifted the world with so many talented economists replete with perfect foresight. Kind of makes me wonder where they were in the heady years of 2002-2008 when things were getting a little out of control in the Republic.... :roll: They are showing so much interest because...
by the Judge
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

Hadn't realised Ireland had gifted the world with so many talented economists replete with perfect foresight.

Kind of makes me wonder where they were in the heady years of 2002-2008 when things were getting a little out of control in the Republic.... :roll:
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Junior Doctors Contract
Replies: 106
Views: 6464

Re: Junior Doctors Contract

I think these militant greedy junior doctors wanting to carry on these disastrous strikes are plums. Can the government do anything to stop the strikes? Can they make it illegal? Do you not agree with workers rights to strike? When would it be acceptable to strike in your opinion? Not in this case....
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

You will be surprised to hear that I disagree. The whole idea of supra-national blocks pitted against each other seems to me to be very cold war - trade as war by other means. It's a massive obstacle to global free trade. It may sound perverse given they result in more free internal markets but the...
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Junior Doctors Contract
Replies: 106
Views: 6464

Re: Junior Doctors Contract

I think these militant greedy junior doctors wanting to carry on these disastrous strikes are plums. Can the government do anything to stop the strikes? Can they make it illegal? Do you not agree with workers rights to strike? When would it be acceptable to strike in your opinion? Not in this case....
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

You will be surprised to hear that I disagree. The whole idea of supra-national blocks pitted against each other seems to me to be very cold war - trade as war by other means. It's a massive obstacle to global free trade. It may sound perverse given they result in more free internal markets but the...
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

You will be surprised to hear that I disagree. The whole idea of supra-national blocks pitted against each other seems to me to be very cold war - trade as war by other means. It's a massive obstacle to global free trade. It may sound perverse given they result in more free internal markets but the...
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

They made it clear that they didnt even want to tell us no, they offered the spin, we swept it out the park.[/quote] Indeed, it finished with Juncker in tears and the distinct possibility of the entire EU project unravelling. They took an L of epic proportions through nothing more than blind arrogan...
by the Judge
Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

You will be surprised to hear that I disagree. The whole idea of supra-national blocks pitted against each other seems to me to be very cold war - trade as war by other means. It's a massive obstacle to global free trade. It may sound perverse given they result in more free internal markets but the...
by the Judge
Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

Christ Bimbo . On that viewpoint you could call the great depression a mere wobble in the ebb and flow of economic growth. So tell me why weak Sterling is good, whereas, no doubt strong Euro is bad. You obviously think sterling is now under-valued so can you offer any explanation as to why the IMF ...
by the Judge
Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

Bloomberg hits BREXIT HARD! http://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-08-05/brexit-killed-britain-s-new-vibe http://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/i2fG200nMjFs/v0/-1x-1.png Brexit Killed Britain's New Vibe [/b] The U.K.'s enormous soft power, painstakingly built in the post-imperial era...
by the Judge
Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gastroscopy
Replies: 36
Views: 1825

Re: Gastroscopy

Had three gastroscopies all without sedation. My experience is like those above. I've a sensitive gag reflex and it wasn't pleasant. Would definitely recommend sedation; really try not to tense up and breathe slowly and deeply. It doesn't hurt its just a very alien experience. Dr told me to relax an...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

There has been no settlement but what there has been made explicit through this referendum is a widespread rejection of the values many of these people hold dearly with the embracing of a small minded isolationist attitude and anti intellectual sentiment. Isolationist would actually be remaining in...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

Bedwetters.[/quote] Go ahead and laugh, it's not like you need these people to help and develop the vibrant economy the UK needs to compete on the world stage! Enjoy your nation of call centres.[/quote] I am laughing :x Article 50 hasn't even been triggered. There are years of negotiations to be con...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

What utter, hysterical nonsense. :roll: Bedwetters. Go ahead and laugh, it's not like you need these people to help and develop the vibrant economy the UK needs to compete on the world stage! Enjoy your nation of call centres. I am laughing :x Article 50 hasn't even been triggered. There are years ...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

What utter, hysterical nonsense. :roll: Bedwetters. Go ahead and laugh, it's not like you need these people to help and develop the vibrant economy the UK needs to compete on the world stage! Enjoy your nation of call centres. I am laughing :x Article 50 hasn't even been triggered. There are years ...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

What utter, hysterical nonsense. :roll: Bedwetters. Go ahead and laugh, it's not like you need these people to help and develop the vibrant economy the UK needs to compete on the world stage! Enjoy your nation of call centres. I am laughing :x Article 50 hasn't even been triggered. There are years ...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brexit driven brain drain
Replies: 79
Views: 4131

Re: Brexit driven brain drain

EU funding will be cut from UK universities / 3rd level institutes, meaning a reduction in research opportunities for academics. I read an article in an Irish paper this week... http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/brexit-difficulty-of-british-universities-is-ireland-s-opportunity-1.2730008 I must hav...
by the Judge
Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Replies: 84737
Views: 4617228

Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread

I think this(if true) explains some of the no vote. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpFtGTCXEAETx74.jpg:small That's a pretty mad comparison. Here's the other side of the chart https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpFuYkkWAAAHWqO.jpg:small Obviously all down to Brussels, and nothing to do with the geniuses in W...
by the Judge
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So interest rates down 0.25%
Replies: 51
Views: 2298

Re: So interest rates down 0.25%

Duff Paddy wrote:
the Judge wrote:
nardol wrote:UK the new sick man of europe ..... or areas close to europe

Although I expect making that statement gives you immense satisfaction it is, of course, utter bollo€k$.
Give it a year or two
That's the whole point. Brexit was not about the next "year or two"...
by the Judge
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So interest rates down 0.25%
Replies: 51
Views: 2298

Re: So interest rates down 0.25%

nardol wrote:UK the new sick man of europe ..... or areas close to europe

Although I expect making that statement gives you immense satisfaction it is, of course, utter bollo€k$.
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

Kiwias wrote:
the Judge wrote: Of course you have... :roll:
Be careful or you'll get a decent tolchocking
The power of Google...
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

Is there any need to get snarky?

And yes, I have read A Clockwork Orange and most other books written by Burgess, probably my favourite author.[/quote]

Of course you have... :roll:
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

usermame wrote:
the Judge wrote:I'm guessing you haven't read it so please don't presume to offer an opinion.
I have, it is horrorshow.
:thumbup:
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

"A clockwork orange" Shyt that was hard work... That does not make it overrated So please enlighten me: how do you define "overrated"? You have your own definition: hard work = overrated. I tend toward overrated meaning a book that is widely considered by critics and the public to be brilliant but ...
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

Kiwias wrote:
the Judge wrote:"A clockwork orange"

Shyt that was hard work...
That does not make it overrated
So please enlighten me: how do you define "overrated"?
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

"A clockwork orange"

Shyt that was hard work...
by the Judge
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most Overrated Books
Replies: 662
Views: 60725

Re: Most Overrated Books

"A clockwork orange"

Shyt that was hard work...
by the Judge
Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Boris Johnson doing stuff. (official thread)
Replies: 82
Views: 6102

Re: Boris Johnson doing stuff. (official thread)

backrow wrote:Image
Surely this is Boris's "Dylan Hartley" watershed/moment...?!!
by the Judge
Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Result of the UK-EU Brexit Negotiation
Replies: 172
Views: 11200

Re: The Result of the UK-EU Brexit Negotiation

:thumbup: I do understand the concern over the EZ. I share it. But it does seem to me that our presence as a key member of the EU but separate from the EZ was an effective means of preventing the collapse of the EZ automatically bringing about the disintegration of the EU. The structure had weaknes...