Remember Al Gore and the tale of the polar bears? Well it seems like every other fairy tale, the reality is totally different.
In fact, according to this story in the Telegraph, their numbers have actually increased five-fold!
Gore Blimey!
Friday, 13 March 2009
Light Posting
Am out most of the day so cannot start posting until late afternoon, early evening.
Apologies.
Apologies.
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Wasting Our (Taxpayers) Money
The TimesOnLine reports on the cost of the G20 meeting next month and that it is rumoured to be costing £50million, although the official (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) figure is £19million (but hey, when has this government brought anything in within budget?).
Whether it is £50million or £19million is beside the point - that is our money being spent just so that a group of self-important egotists can 'strut their stuff'.
Bit like all that money we pour into the EU then!
Whether it is £50million or £19million is beside the point - that is our money being spent just so that a group of self-important egotists can 'strut their stuff'.
Bit like all that money we pour into the EU then!
Scientific Facts Or Fiction?
Returning to the subject of climate change and the 'voices of doom' predicting devastation through floods, highlighted by the absolutely ridiculous article passing for journalism in the Telegraph today, it was pleasing to see this article by Roger Helmer on ConHome.
Helmer was attending the Heartland Institute's conference on climate change (his speech can be read here) and another notable attendee was Vaclav Klaus, Czech President, who also had more words of wisdom.
Making the point that this whole debate seems to be an alarmist scare driven by media frenzy, similar to that of CJD, it is also noticeable that this conference appears to have received little coverage in our press. It is a great pity that to quote Helmer, the press cannot "forget the hype and the propaganda and look at the science and the facts."
I commend both the article in ConHome and Helmer's speech worthy of reading.
Helmer was attending the Heartland Institute's conference on climate change (his speech can be read here) and another notable attendee was Vaclav Klaus, Czech President, who also had more words of wisdom.
Making the point that this whole debate seems to be an alarmist scare driven by media frenzy, similar to that of CJD, it is also noticeable that this conference appears to have received little coverage in our press. It is a great pity that to quote Helmer, the press cannot "forget the hype and the propaganda and look at the science and the facts."
I commend both the article in ConHome and Helmer's speech worthy of reading.
Thr British Army
Whatever else you read today, please do make a trip to Richard North's blog on Defense of the Realm.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Local Democracy?
An article in the Evening News, the Edinburgh paper, on the introduction of their tram system struck a chord.
The particular project in question is but indicative of the 'malaise' that infects local government generally. It is dictated to by central government firstly, and secondly, due to the 'Cabinet' system of government - imposed by the Local Authorities Act 2000 - it means the dis-enfranchisement of the majority of councillors. In fact a report in 2002 on local government stated that the cabinet system of government within local authorities removed the majority of councillors from the decision making process.
The sooner real 'local democracy' is introduced, as outlined in 'The Plan', the better. It is the only way in which local councillors would be held to account by their electorate, which in turn is a prime requisite for 'local government'.
In fact, not just pertinent to local government, the sooner The Plan is instigated the better for the country as a whole as it requires our withdrawal from the European Union!
If you haven't read it - you should!
Roll on the revolution!
The particular project in question is but indicative of the 'malaise' that infects local government generally. It is dictated to by central government firstly, and secondly, due to the 'Cabinet' system of government - imposed by the Local Authorities Act 2000 - it means the dis-enfranchisement of the majority of councillors. In fact a report in 2002 on local government stated that the cabinet system of government within local authorities removed the majority of councillors from the decision making process.
The sooner real 'local democracy' is introduced, as outlined in 'The Plan', the better. It is the only way in which local councillors would be held to account by their electorate, which in turn is a prime requisite for 'local government'.
In fact, not just pertinent to local government, the sooner The Plan is instigated the better for the country as a whole as it requires our withdrawal from the European Union!
If you haven't read it - you should!
Roll on the revolution!
Misappropriation By The State?
So if you are the legal owner of a property and leave it vacant for six months, or more, the state can take over and install council tenants? Empty Home Dwelling Orders allow local authorities to take over the management, but not the ownership, of a property.
The report in the Telegraph quotes Margaret Beckett, so-called Housing Minister, as saying she hoped that their use would increase as housing building has slowed in the recession.
Listen you apology for a politician and government minister - who caused the bloody recession in the first place by mis-management of the country's finances? OK, so I know it wasn't you, just your master - that other MAP (Midget Amongst Politicians) - our (unfortunately) Prime Minister. And the best bit is you haven't the guts to do it yourself, but want someone else (local authorities) to do your own 'dirty work'!
Listen woman (when you have earned the right to respect, I will afford you the title you are supposed to be worthy of), just try it - you have got an AK47 to get past first!
The report in the Telegraph quotes Margaret Beckett, so-called Housing Minister, as saying she hoped that their use would increase as housing building has slowed in the recession.
Listen you apology for a politician and government minister - who caused the bloody recession in the first place by mis-management of the country's finances? OK, so I know it wasn't you, just your master - that other MAP (Midget Amongst Politicians) - our (unfortunately) Prime Minister. And the best bit is you haven't the guts to do it yourself, but want someone else (local authorities) to do your own 'dirty work'!
Listen woman (when you have earned the right to respect, I will afford you the title you are supposed to be worthy of), just try it - you have got an AK47 to get past first!
Twisting The Facts
Referring to the preceding post and my assertion that the environmental lobby distort facts to make their presentations more 'believable', witness the BBC news last night.
The environmental correspondent of the BBC, David Shukman, in doing a report on the effect of a one metre rise in sea levels, as predicated by the recent Copenhagen climate summit, whips out a tape measure and measures one metre from the top of a sea wall. Very dramatic!
Now go back and measure one metre from high water mark - you idiot!
Perhaps the BBC would also explain to their funding source (the viewers) how they justify such sloppy, unfactual, and patronising reporting such as that.
H/T David Hughes, Telegraph Blogs.
The environmental correspondent of the BBC, David Shukman, in doing a report on the effect of a one metre rise in sea levels, as predicated by the recent Copenhagen climate summit, whips out a tape measure and measures one metre from the top of a sea wall. Very dramatic!
Now go back and measure one metre from high water mark - you idiot!
Perhaps the BBC would also explain to their funding source (the viewers) how they justify such sloppy, unfactual, and patronising reporting such as that.
H/T David Hughes, Telegraph Blogs.
Another Climate Change Wonk Speaks!
According to the special representative for climate change at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, John Ashton, politicians are ignoring the 'science' of global warming.
”In science the truth is out there,” he said.
Perhaps if these environmental 'scientists' actually told the truth, instead of 'twisting' the facts to suit their arguments, people might not be so sceptical about climate change and global warming.
For too long sites like Watts Up With That and writers like Christopher Booker and Richard North have been showing how 'claims' by 'environmental scientists' have been falsified.
It is perhaps easier to understand John Ashton's views when one realises he has spent his entire working life in bureaucracy and was appointed the UK's "climate ambassador" for the UK Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett. Ashton was appointed as a Special Representative for Climate Change.
In these hard times it is perhaps excusable of him trying to secure his own job!
”In science the truth is out there,” he said.
Perhaps if these environmental 'scientists' actually told the truth, instead of 'twisting' the facts to suit their arguments, people might not be so sceptical about climate change and global warming.
For too long sites like Watts Up With That and writers like Christopher Booker and Richard North have been showing how 'claims' by 'environmental scientists' have been falsified.
It is perhaps easier to understand John Ashton's views when one realises he has spent his entire working life in bureaucracy and was appointed the UK's "climate ambassador" for the UK Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett. Ashton was appointed as a Special Representative for Climate Change.
In these hard times it is perhaps excusable of him trying to secure his own job!
Douglas Carswell MP - Christ Church, Oxford
For the benefit of local readers I would like to publicise the above event, Lecture Room 1 (St Aldate Entrance) commencing at 8pm on Thursday 12th March.
Douglas Carswell co-authored 'The Plan' with Daniel Hannan and both are great believers in 'Direct Democracy'.
Should be well worth attending!
Douglas Carswell co-authored 'The Plan' with Daniel Hannan and both are great believers in 'Direct Democracy'.
Should be well worth attending!
The Cost Involved in Financing The Unknown
An interesting article in the Telegraph today on the 'environmental' industry in South Dakota shows a few facts which must have an impact, as it probably applies to other countries, on the ability to meet 'green' targets.
"After the US wind industry's capacity grew by 50 per cent – and some $17 billion – in 2008, trade organisations are now predicting it could shrink by 30 to 50 per cent this year.Around 18 banks and other lenders were financing wind and solar projects before the economic meltdown. Now, there are only four."
So if the companies who are producing the means to meet these 'target' are declining and cutting back on production.......? Whoops!
A separate article in the print edition (no link) states that 'research' show household bills will soar to pay for climate change; that rising temperatures would not just affect polar bears and ice caps but also result in an increase in the cost of living.
Climate change, global warming? Listen: here in Oxfordshire it is March and its damn cold!
Larger Ones Hurt More
We are now informed that we should not buy large eggs as it can be painful and stressful for the hen, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph today.
Backing this view up is Christine Nicol, Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Bristol, who states
".............We do often spot bloodstains on large eggs.........."
Surely this example of journalism is a case of stating the 'bleeding' obvious?
Eggsactly!
Backing this view up is Christine Nicol, Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Bristol, who states
".............We do often spot bloodstains on large eggs.........."
Surely this example of journalism is a case of stating the 'bleeding' obvious?
Eggsactly!
VAT To Be Reduced?
Well the EU says it can be, on certain items. According to EU Observer Finance Ministers agreed to this move, at a meeting yesterday. Mind you it has only taken them ten years to come to this decision, according to taxation commissioner Laszlo Kovacs!
Individually Finance Ministers have seemed incapable of managing their own economies, yet they seem to be of the opinion that they can manage 27!
Nice of the EU to decide at what rate we can levy our taxes, especially when it should be our choice in the first place
Individually Finance Ministers have seemed incapable of managing their own economies, yet they seem to be of the opinion that they can manage 27!
Nice of the EU to decide at what rate we can levy our taxes, especially when it should be our choice in the first place
Still No Broadband
Actually its not BT but O2 that is the problem, being wireless connection.
Will try and post late afternoon or evening.
Will try and post late afternoon or evening.
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Come On Gordon, Jacqui And The Rest Of You
Following this disgraceful 'demonstration' in Luton I demand that action is taken against the people involved that would be taken were I to protest, with placards bearing similar, pertinent opinions, during a march of Muslims.
Instead of having dogs and two lines of officers to protect the Muslim protesters, they should have arrested the lot for racial incitement or some such similar offence. The police usually can unearth some law when arresting members of the public for 'trivial' offences!
Knowing how this Government believes in 'diversity' and 'multi-culturalism', I won't hold my breath!
Instead of having dogs and two lines of officers to protect the Muslim protesters, they should have arrested the lot for racial incitement or some such similar offence. The police usually can unearth some law when arresting members of the public for 'trivial' offences!
Knowing how this Government believes in 'diversity' and 'multi-culturalism', I won't hold my breath!
A Personal Service
National Death Service has a post on the announcement by Gordon Brown and Alan Johnson of an 'Inquiry' into the future role of nurses and midwives. Well, thats going to solve all our problems, isn't it? Idiots!
Then we have the 'Great One' - well not so great actually, really a MAP (Midget Amongst Politicians) - announcing a new website whereby patients can 'rate' their GP. No comment is needed on that aspect of the report stating the system is riddled with errors!
On National Death Service, Gordon Brown is quoted as saying:
"We are transforming the health service for the future................"
Too bloody right Gordon - straight down the pan!
Then we have the 'Great One' - well not so great actually, really a MAP (Midget Amongst Politicians) - announcing a new website whereby patients can 'rate' their GP. No comment is needed on that aspect of the report stating the system is riddled with errors!
On National Death Service, Gordon Brown is quoted as saying:
"We are transforming the health service for the future................"
Too bloody right Gordon - straight down the pan!
Twittering
For some time I have been amused and intrigued by this 'twittering' that seems to be all the rage.
I have long thought that those who 'twitter' are those with nothing of substance to say.
It probably explains why most of the politicians are doing it!
I have long thought that those who 'twitter' are those with nothing of substance to say.
It probably explains why most of the politicians are doing it!
Follow My Leader
Speaking at the Heritage Foundation's Margaret Thatcher Centre for Freedom, Iain Duncan Smith has said that the country needs a Conservative government more than ever.
Problem is the country won't get one for two reasons:
1. David Cameron is at the helm and his crew have ditched their previous views on matters like the EU in the hope of a future increase in salary
2. Whilst this country remains a member of the EU, the next government (and they can deny this until they are blue, or red, in the face!) will be no more than local administrators of that part of 'Europe' that is called the United Kingdom - or in EuroSpeak; Areas UKJ, UKK, UKL,UKM.UKN,UKC,UKD,UJE,UKF,UKO,UKH
Problem is the country won't get one for two reasons:
1. David Cameron is at the helm and his crew have ditched their previous views on matters like the EU in the hope of a future increase in salary
2. Whilst this country remains a member of the EU, the next government (and they can deny this until they are blue, or red, in the face!) will be no more than local administrators of that part of 'Europe' that is called the United Kingdom - or in EuroSpeak; Areas UKJ, UKK, UKL,UKM.UKN,UKC,UKD,UJE,UKF,UKO,UKH
Choice? Yes, Providing It Is That Of New LabourI
Dizzy picks up on the proposal the Government has made to their masters in Brussels that limits users choice to internet content, applications and services.
This government would not know what the word 'choice' meant, even if they were capable of reading it in a dictionary!
This government would not know what the word 'choice' meant, even if they were capable of reading it in a dictionary!
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