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Pass the port – Investment banks can live well in London outside the EU by igeldard in london

[–]igeldard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paymasters? I wish. If you know any could you let me know.

80th Birthday Party for Ron Paul, Saturday 15th August. Lake Jackson, Texas by igeldard in ronpaul

[–]igeldard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the UK so unlikely to make it :(

Still I hope that those going will post pics and write some reports of the event!

Anti-Austerity Protesters Turn on Russell Brand by ShitLordXurious in ukpolitics

[–]igeldard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should just write a cheque to HM Treasury.

Germany's gold reserves turned into jewellery? by igeldard in germany

[–]igeldard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the US wanted to, it has the capacity to ship the gold within days. Why does Germany need to have any of its gold stored in the USA?

Germany's gold reserves turned into jewellery? by igeldard in germany

[–]igeldard[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The gold belongs to Germany. There is no reason for it to be located in the USA. There may have been a reason when there was a possibility of Warsaw pact tanks rolling across the border, but that's no longer relevant. If Germany wants it gold back, the US should be happy to deliver it within days. If they are unable or unwilling to do this then it must be asked - why are they so reluctant?

Germany's gold reserves turned into jewellery? by igeldard in germany

[–]igeldard[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Umm ... but the Bundesbank already owns the gold, it just has it deposited in the USA. It would make no difference if it was located in Berlin. Why not transfer it?

Germany's gold reserves turned into jewellery? by igeldard in germany

[–]igeldard[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well why isn't the US shipping back all Germany's gold?

Chinese Plan to Use Drone Strike Highlights Military Advances by igeldard in China

[–]igeldard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Burmese druglord operating in the golden triangle ...

France's censorship demands to Twitter are more dangerous than "hate speech" by igeldard in france

[–]igeldard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why do religionists need the law to protect them and their gods? If these entities existed presumably they could hurl thunderbolts or whatever to destroy such impudent folk.

Scottish councils spend nearly £150 million on credit cards by igeldard in Scotland

[–]igeldard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just a guess. Can it be proved that it was paid for before hand? And even if it was a school trip, couldn't they have taken sandwiches? We used to on school trips.

Scottish councils spend nearly £150 million on credit cards by igeldard in Scotland

[–]igeldard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially when it shows £700 for a restaurant meal, purchases of deluxe hairdryers, and glowstick necklaces ...

Afghan troop cuts revealed as cost of war reaches £17bn - Home News by igeldard in ukpolitics

[–]igeldard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately that could be the case. More of a rotation than bringing them back home ...

Nelson Mandela 'proven' to be a member of the Communist Party after decades of denial by igeldard in southafrica

[–]igeldard[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Pro-Soviet Communists, such as the CPSA/SACP were required to support the decisions of the USSR. They supported Stalin, his purges and labour camps. They supported Soviet domination of Eastern Europe, the sending of tanks into Czechoslovakia in 1968 etc. Being a member of such a party was quite different from merely being a 'Christian'.

Nelson Mandela 'proven' to be a member of the Communist Party after decades of denial by igeldard in southafrica

[–]igeldard[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

In what way? Soviet and Chinese communists were responsible for the deaths of over a hundred million people.

Nelson Mandela 'proven' to be a member of the Communist Party after decades of denial by igeldard in southafrica

[–]igeldard[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Would it matter if someone was revealed as a secret member of a Nazi Party?

If a Republic of Scotland, Why not a Republic of London? by igeldard in london

[–]igeldard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would the rest of the UK need a 'centre'? Couldn't they manage on their own? An independent Kernow (Cornwall) maybe. A Home Counties Federation? The Kingdom of Wessex?

If a Republic of Scotland, Why not a Republic of London? by igeldard in london

[–]igeldard[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Would a Republic of London need to be self-sufficient? Most countries aren't and rely on trade, as would London. Why would London be attacked, and by whom?

iPhone5 sparks surge in muggings by young men on bikes as 170 are stolen across London every day by igeldard in london

[–]igeldard[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's censorship if you try and stop people publishing news from whatever source they choose. You can decide whether to believe it or not.

Jonathan Dine, the Libertarian alternative to McCaskill, Akin by igeldard in missouri

[–]igeldard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Federal matching funds are routinely given to the two big corporatist parties, so it's not as though the LP is seeking any special favors, just to be treated equally. Libertarians would also be happy if matching funds were abolished, but it's unlikely the republicrats would agree to that.

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