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In response to: "Another Afghan Fiasco" 2 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
It's a sad reflection on how morally bankrupt modern politicians are when they can build the case for continuing this war in support of the American Imperial ambition by saying "to quit now will be a betrayal of those who have died."
Have these people never read Wilfred Owen's Dulce Et Decorum Est? more…
In response to: "Another Afghan Fiasco" 2 days old
by ben3nevis Pro
This whole thing is becoming more ridiculous by the day. I was lucky to escape unscathed from a daft colonial war in 1958 in Cyprus. We lost 105 men but nobody in UK noticed and some of my contemporaries still bear the scars.
Time to come home lads. You've done well and I support you. more…
In response to: "Another Afghan Fiasco" 2 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
You're right, Pakistan is the big problem in the region now. Al Qaeda have moved to Somalia and elsewhere. more…
In response to: "Another Afghan Fiasco" 2 days old
by Melrose [Member]
I was puzzled by Gordon Brown and David Miliband talking about next year's exit strategy. They seem to be laying themselves open to looking foolish, particularly once President Obama makes up his mind about his strategy - which presumably will be quite soon.
Increasingly, Afghans seem to be becoming a side issue in their own war with P more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 14 days old
by loveslifeloveschocolate [Member]
I had a year off once. At the time I wondered how I fitted work in when I was filling my off time with enjoying myself so much. I am definitely aoming to retire early.
more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 15 days old
by CaucasianMale [Member]
if we're bottom does that mean we can ask the IMF to bail us out? more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 16 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
In a lot of places saying that would get you in trouble with the Political Correctness Police. Not here though, good one. more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 16 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
Very True. America is still in recession though. They just counted Obama's stimulus handouts as economic activity. more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 16 days old
by lee954 [Member]
Now that the UK is the only economy still in recession, perhaps GB was right when he claimed that he'd saved the world...it's a pity though that whilst he was busy elsewhere his own country has gone to the dogs. more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 17 days old
by luckystar2591 [Member]
I believe gordon, he is a honest man, as well as being excellent at maths. Its not his fault that with his one eye he misses the odd zero off a number which completely screws the entire financial forcast. more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 17 days old
by luckystar2591 [Member]
I can imagine, poor poor bastards more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 17 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
well you can follow the link and read it. And then make up your own mind whether the government are lying or not when they talk of recovery. Or you can ignore the link and believe Gordon Brown. more…
In response to: "The Biggest Government Deficit In The West" 17 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
yes? and? more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
Yes but being a maket trader fo five years did a lot of shaping too - as did working on the factory floor for a year after I walked away.
It was the time on the markets equipped me to behave as badly as I have. Shameless - bloody amateurs :)) more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by rithompson [Member]
But the experience has shaped who you are! :yes: more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
No, the ones who got lost chose the other road and knackered themselves - I speak from experience. Should have kept of as a market trader after I married instead of letting my Dad piss me off and going back into regular employment. more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by rithompson [Member]
Or the road travelled by many people who were also lost! ;) more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
You've succeeded on your own terms then :) more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
You're a poet Ros, like Robert Frost you chose the road less travelled ;) more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
Well yeah, the life of a success is something everyone should sample, but as I've said before over on Boggart Blog, travelling Europe, staying in five star hotels, eating the best foods and swilling down fine wines is hell........pure hell :)) more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by ianrthorpe [Member]
Yeah, I like that one too. Only went for the Kipling quote for irony really, I'm sure he meant it differently from the way I'm using it to suggest how desperate our lives have become.
Oh, but not you and I of course Lois, you're a village potter and I'm an internet poet. ;) more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by loiswakeman [Member]
Your related post is very evocative Ian - and even if you hate me for saying so, sensible too!
Another poem in the same vein (which I like better than Kipling) is by W. H. Davies:
Leisure
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? ...
I like his idea of being sh more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 18 days old
by lee954 [Member]
I agree; I've had thirty years of doing nothing and I could do with a change. You can only appreciate doing nothing when it's not imposed...it has to be your choice. more…
In response to: "The Receding Prospect of Happiness (unless you live in a Yurt)" 18 days old
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In response to: "Not Fear Of Flying But Loathing Of Airports." 18 days old
by Alaab [Visitor]
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In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 19 days old
by luckystar2591 [Member]
Hmmm I wonder if she wants a swap, she can have my 'life' and I'll have her career and whopping salary. more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 19 days old
by lucreziaborgia Pro
I was born without the ambition gene. I COULD have had a glamorous career - I was definitely heading there - but I went down the other route. My children. Other people. As my boss said at the time, when I told him I was pregnant: "you will never make it to boardroom level now".
And I didn't. But I am a director of my children's live more…
In response to: "She Had It All Except A Life" 19 days old
by rithompson [Member]
No need to worry about me, I think I missed the junction for success! more…
In response to: "How To Rid The Blogosphere Of Online Stalkers" 24 days old
by Dee [Visitor]
Online stalkers are not that fun to have. Many track you & make disgusting/idiot comments via e-mail & messages. I had one that was trying to track info on me online I done delt with 4. She was complete physco I had 3 who were physcos and one not all that bad but many have mental illnesses & can't be stopped just report them might be yo more…
In response to: "How To Rid The Blogosphere Of Online Stalkers" 34 days old
by luckystar2591 [Member]
Online stalkers!!!! I want one I want one :) Someone to follow you around cyberspace, carry your shopping. Vindicate ur bad haircut by getting the same one as you. Sighs wistfully. more…