Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Laurel360) — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:11:07 GMT

Yeah, what Rich said! I've never liked Ken Livingstone (except when I realised Tony Blair didn't like him either). I really do think Boris is good value.

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Rich) — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:00:47 GMT

Boris is portrayed as being a bumbling old fool, but he is in fact a highly intelligent man. Let's face it anybody is better that that disaster Red Ken.

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Laura Penstemon) — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:13:01 GMT

Luckily for us we all live in free countries and have freedom of speech, so we can ALL air an opinion including Cwm, Ray, scotty and anyone else.

If I knew anything about German politics I would be happy comment but apart from the fact they have a lady president/ prime minister (Angela Mercal??) I know nothing...as for Belgium

Can we start on the USA system of...

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (cwmhill) — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:07:48 GMT

I have been asked not to up set or be rude to ex pats, and I respect the person that asked me so there will be no more postings on this topic from me

Its ok Muggs thanks for trying to stick up for me, My skin is now so thick it all just bounces off me

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (umkraut) — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:17:44 GMT

Wow Cwm.... Getting a little hot under the old nationalistic collar there

Whether you consider my comments as 'slagging' is your own personal interpretation, and my feelings are certainly not hurt... Basically I wanted to know if what I read in my local rag was correct, and Muggs, thank you for answering my question.

In regards to the tax question, you are perfectly correct. I do not pay English...

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (mammaj) — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:39:53 GMT

We all have our say about other countries regardless of whether we live there or understand what the necessities of the people are. I'm British & tho I don't live there I think I have the right to say what I think about it (I don't pay taxes there but I don't have a pension there either) I agree with Pauline it would be wrong for me to vote (Italians living outside of Italy can do so). Hey perhaps the UK needs a defence against the dark arts instructor! I wouldn't mind...

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Mrs Muggleton) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:50:32 GMT

I'm sorry I didn't see cwm's original posting. But knowing what he's like I can imagine its tone and content.
I agree that just because you don't inhabit a country doesn't mean you can't have an opinion on its culture/politics etc, BUT at the same time, cwm is entitled to his opinion that he thinks otherwise. However, it shouldn't get "personally" insulting.

I feel too grotty today to put forward a decent comment to be honest

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (PaulineM) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:43:01 GMT

I agree with not getting nasty, Muggs, but you (not you personally I hasten to add!) really can't insult people and expect them to just sit and take it.

Personally I am incandescent with rage at the implication that, because I no longer live in the UK, I have no right to criticise it - even mildly and occasionally, or even from my own experience. So, because I no longer live there I'm supposed to declare it perfect? Do let's get real!

What I don't have the...

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Scotty996) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:21:14 GMT

Muggs, you obviously did not see Cwms posting before it was censored.

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Mrs Muggleton) — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:10:41 GMT

London is the capital of the United Kingdom, of which Wales is part I believe

Let's not get nasty about these things, everybody's opinion is valid I don't live in London, but I was first to reply to the thread.

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Scotty996) — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:41:07 GMT

I think Cwm has as much right to comment as anyone else to

Of course you have but why do you have to be so bl**dy RUDE about it.

pay the taxes then have your say

Thanks Cwm. For your information I still pay taxes and National Insurance to the...

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (cwmhill) — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:08:30 GMT

Cwm, I think Ray has as much right to comment as anyone else.

I fully agree with you pen , but once again it seem that we are willing to let others slag us off that don't live here, but we must be nice to them just in case we hurt there feeling , this is tipical second class or even third class britts atitued well I am nither of those two class's and never will be .
Pauline London is part of my country and I have the right to stand for it or slag it off as I live in...

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (mojohnson) — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:41:00 GMT

I was about to say similar Lottie, it seems a lot of folk wanted to see the back of Ken Livingstone

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (lottiedigger) — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:21:06 GMT

In my own cynical fashion I believe that the vote was not so much one for Boris (who may be a celebrity, what ever that is, but is also a buffoon) as against Ken Livingstone...... but we will all wait and see. However, just think. Boris had more votes than any MP from the London area if not the country. There are many MPs for the London area but only one mayor!
Lottie

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Laura Penstemon) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:46:10 GMT

Well I reckon its a disastorous result for London (no surprise there ). Cwm, I think Ray has as much right to comment as anyone else. I am sure we will all voice our opinions when the Americans chose their next president!!

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (PaulineM) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:56:05 GMT

I wasn't aware that you lived in London, Cwm.

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (cwmhill) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:23:18 GMT

Boris Johnson, is the best thing that's happen to London in years , get rid of the new Mercedes bendy' buses well they are a load of rubbish anyway .
make you wonder what Londoners have let themselves in for . a man that does not bull sh*t , and calls a spade a spade.

Its time this country started standing up for it self and putting the Britt's first and not listen to those who move out , its like the old saying if yu can't stand the heat in the kitchen get out .

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (PaulineM) — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:34:48 GMT

Boris Johnson - an article with links to some U-tube clips to make you wonder what Londoners have let themselves in for. You have to hand it to the Brits when it comes to sheer bravery - or is it bravado? ;)

Re: This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (Mrs Muggleton) — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:44:44 GMT

I think Boris won because of his personality, he's a bit of a celeb, very eccentric and highly amusing.

There's been lots of accidents reported about the bendy buses, they've had a lot of bad press. yes, that was one of his policies

This is not true - is it?

feeds@yuku.com (umkraut) — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:25:49 GMT

I was reading an article in my local (German) newspaper this morning about the results of the elections in London. I must admit, I have followed the elections as avidly as I watch trees waiting for dead birds to fall out of them... London now has a new Mayor - Mr. Boris Johnson, who by the looks of his haircut and shabby suit could easily pass as the defense against the dark arts instructor at Hogwarts!
What cracked me up was the paper said he won the election because he has promised...