Chris Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 The majority of the UK population are idiots and find it difficult to cross boxes, let alone understand how to rank candidates... Correction: "The majority of the UK population didn't even VOTE on Thursday." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Apparently the turnout was higher than expected. Also there's talk of Scottish independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) I'm praying hoping for scottish independence: more money for the rest of us. Edited May 7, 2011 by TheFlyingGerbil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'm praying for scottish independence: more money for the rest of us. We'll have even more if we leave the EU. And if Scotland votes for independence we can't be called "Brits" anymore, which will confuse the Yanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Both of us would still be brits. They're only seeking independence, not to actually crack the island in two. Britain is the name of the island upon which our nations exist. It's a geographical thing not political. It's just they wouldn't be part of the UK. Just england, wales n northern ireland. If they were to split it would give more political power to the english. It's something most of them forget. They all have their own parliament (maybe not Wales, is there a welsh parliament?), the english don't. We share with the UK parliament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) Wales has a national assembley, which has recently had its powers increased so it is able to make its own laws now., but we still are mostly governed by UK laws. Edited May 7, 2011 by TheFlyingGerbil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr W Phallus Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Both of us would still be brits. They're only seeking independence, not to actually crack the island in two. Britain is the name of the island upon which our nations exist. It's a geographical thing not political. It's just they wouldn't be part of the UK. Just england, wales n northern ireland. We'd probably still be Brits but I doubt the Scots would want to be known as British. In fact I'd have thought a lot of Scots object to being called British even while we're part of the same country. But I really wish the government would stop wasting their time with voting systems and all that inconsequential crap and sort out once and for all what we want to call ourselves. I vote for England and Friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 correction: we're part of the same island Also the name is *gasp* United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It would probably just change to United Kingdom of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. England and Friends sounds good though. Not sure Wales n NI would be too happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Oh man, I would LOVE Scotland to try and fund all their free university education and free prescriptions without London taxes bolstering their economy. There's only so much Irn-Bru you can export. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk...litics-13386948 The government owns £792,000 worth of wine. They'll be selling a few to finance buying some more.(I think it's a case of sell some now, buy some in cheap, sell those in 40 years time...if the French president at the time hasn't drunk it) Via Connnoooorrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 http://www.guardian....rvice-providers Now it's been said it only kicks in when you get a new ISP/move. But it's still pretty dodgy that you have to opt-out of the filter than opt-in. Surely a list of parents who want ot cotton wool wrap their kids would be much better to have on file and potentially lose than a list of everyone in the UK who wants to look at porn/misclassified sites? "MP for Berkshire likes looking at porn" "Blue Peter Present found to be whacking off" "David Cameron: What fetish is he into?" "Porn Filter dropped" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4: Gritty Reboot Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 That's the crux of the issue there, Dean. The fact that you have to opt-out of the filter is pretty bizarre. Should be an opt-in for parents or whoever doesn't want the pornz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantelope Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Well, you may want to file this under government encouragement/discouragement. Lots of times you have government who don't want to outlaw behavior but they'd like to make it slightly easier/harder for people to partake in certain activities. Edited October 11, 2011 by Yantelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 http://www.guardian....nship-test-quiz Well there you go. Knock yourself out. No cheating. (Oh I got 13 out of 24. Maybe I should have called the police?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Haha. 12! How is that test about the English language and / or life in the UK? Half the questions are based on history. The first census? Women first able to divorce their husbands. How is that about the UK today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 8. Guess I will never be admitted into the UK. And is this Jeopardy with me having to know all these historical facts, some of which I wouldn't ever think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yeah I'm not really understanding the point of many of the questions either. I threw it up in Steam chat n Shadowplay didn't understand the point of the Halloween one. I pointed out it's a culture question, since not every country has Halloween. 10:04 - Shadowplay: why would knowing a halloween answer have anything to do with the UK10:05 - deanb [PXOD]: becuase not every country has Halloween 10:06 - deanb [PXOD]: The halloween one is a culture test 10:08 - Shadowplay: wait, so the the UK has halloween? 10:08 - deanb [PXOD]: ...yes 10:09 - Shadowplay: really? i thought it was purely an american concoction 10:09 - deanb [PXOD]: not as heavy as you guys mind 10:09 - Shadowplay: based off samhain 10:10 - Shadowplay: i thought it was a trck joke question so i put "call the cops" (edited to remove superflous convo) (What's odd is he knew the roots...) I think when you have a test where even people born and raised here don't know many of the answers it's a fair bit flawed. Mainly the history questions that should be gotten rid of. Questions on the school system, monarchy, EU, CV, going to hospital: Yeah keep those in. But why would you want or need to know why the first census was held? Maybe throw one in about Coronation Street instead. Coronation Street is: - The road upon which a monarch to be travels upon before the crowning ceremony - A brand of chocolates - A popular TV show - none the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantelope Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) "You scored 7 out of a possible 24 You have failed, the pass mark was 75% According to the Life in the UK Test, you have insufficient knowledge of the English language or of life in the UK to remain" 1. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE: in the 1980s, the largest immigrant groups were from the West Indies, Ireland, India and PakistanCorrect answer: FalseYou answered: True 2. How many parliamentary constituencies are there?Correct answer: 646 3. Which of these statements is correct?Correct answer: Education at state schools in the UK is free but parents have to pay for school uniform and sports wear 4. Why were recruitment centres set up in the West Indies in the 1950s?Correct answer: To recruit workers to drive buses You answered: To recruit workers to build railways 5. Many job applications will require a covering letter andCorrect answer: a curriculum vitaeYou answered: your National Insurance number 6. Ulster Scots is a dialect which is spoken in Northern IrelandCorrect answer: TrueYou answered: False 7. In which year did married women get the right to divorce their husband?Correct answer: 1857You answered: 1882 8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE: adults who have been unemployed for six months are usually required to join New Deal if they wish to continue receiving benefitCorrect answer: FalseYou answered: True 9. The number of children and young people up to the age of 19 in the UK isCorrect answer: 15 millionYou answered: 13 million 10. The percentage of people in the UK in 2001 who said they were Muslims wasCorrect answer: 2.7You answered: 4.2 11. A quango isCorrect answer: a non-departmental public body 12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE: you can attend a hospital without a GP's letter only in the case of an emergencyCorrect answer: TrueYou answered: False 13. Which of the following statements is correct?Correct answer: Information in the census is kept secret for 100 yearsYou answered: Information in the census is immediately available for the public to search 14. Schools must be openCorrect answer: 190 days a year 15. The official report of the proceedings of Parliament is calledCorrect answer: HansardYou answered: the Speaker’s notes 16. Which of these statements is correct?Correct answer: For cars and motorcycles the speed limit on single carriageways is 60mph 17. A byelection is heldCorrect answer: when an MP dies or resignsYou answered: halfway through the life of a parliament 18. Which of these statements is correct?Correct answer: Children aged 13-16 cannot work for more than 12 hours in any school weekYou answered: Children aged 13-16 cannot work for more than 10 hours in any school week 19. Which of the following statements is true?Correct answer: The governing body of the EU is the Council of the European UnionYou answered: The governing body of the EU is the Council of Europe 20. When was the census first carried out in the United Kingdom?Correct answer: 1801You answered: 1785 21. Who is the monarch not allowed to marry?Correct answer: Anyone who is not a ProtestantYou answered: Anyone who was born outside the UK 22. What type of constitution does the UK have?Correct answer: An unwritten constitutionYou answered: An amended constitution 23. How might you stop young people playing tricks on you at Halloween?Correct answer: Give them sweets or chocolate 24. What is the difference in the average hourly pay rate for men and women?Correct answer: 20% lower for women Edited October 12, 2011 by Yantelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) I cannot believe the stupid opt-in to porn deal. All because parents are to lazy and stupid to look after their own children. edit: having said that it does seem to have been bubbling away for a while and never amounts to anything. If it does it looks like I may be leaving BT when my contract is up! Edited October 12, 2011 by TheFlyingGerbil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15518173 Another step along the way to an internationally recognised Palestinian state, or legitimising a terrorist regime? Either way I think it's a pity that the UK didn't have the stones to vote one way or the other. Personally, I think they should be recognised. Israel has a troubling level of influence over the US imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I know this one has been doing the rounds of late: http://www.guardian....eto-legislation Somewhat unsure what the implication is. By the sounds of it he's veto'd 12 draft bills, I'm unsure how big that is in the grand scheme of things. Oh laws of succession are changiong too. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15492607 Regarding the Palestinian vote I have a feeling that's a case of "we want to say yes, but we also like being friends with US". Always a bit depressing. I guess it is a change from Blair though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 True, in a Blair gov't we would have said "No". As for the legislative veto. It says he has "scrutinised" not "vetoed" 12 bills. Don't think this is any different to Royal Assent really. He could go around vetoing bills, but he'd soon lose the power to do so if it got out of hand. I love how changing the laws of succession is seen as modernising. If anything, I'm a royalist rather than a republican, but they do strike me as a little silly sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think the point of Charles is he's not meant to have Royal Assent(yet), just his mummy. It seems it's all wrapped up in a bunch of obscure n old laws no one can be arsed to change regarding him being Prince of Wales/Duchy of Cornwall/etc. I also have a feeling the succession law changes won't kick in for many decades yet. From what I can tell the regular chain of succession remains since it's all blokes first. Princess Anne being the youngest child and only daughter. I guess not legally requiring the queens permission to marry is a nice change, the Roman Catholic tweak probably not mattering much either. Didn't know we still had that stuff though, thought "that silly business with the catholics" was ages ago. All my mum cared about is if it meant we could skip Charles. She's not exactly a fan of the idea of King Charles III. From my understanding it's do with Diana. She's not keen on royal family in general due to Diana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Is that because she liked Diana and not how the Royals treated her or because Diana was a massive bitch? The succession laws will come in to effect immediately but will not be relevant unless the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a baby girl as their first child, who before this week wouldn't have been queen if they later produced a son. I hadn't read about the Catholic thing but I do think that is quite a big deal. The head of the Church of England married to a Catholic? It brings up all sorts of questions - any child they had could be raised Catholic and then become the head of the CofE that's a bit mind boggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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