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19th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Practical tips for living with arthritisGInger. Bring grated or thinly sliced giner to boil simmer for 20 mins covered. Dilute with more very hot water into a bowl and soak hands in water as hot as you an bear withut scalding yourselfViewDate:
8th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Do you think the tactics of Extinction Rebellion are justified?They are not panic mongering. There is plenty of real science to back up ideas. Disrupting the tubes was a bad tactic because tubes are a much greener way to travel than all those SUVs. Bad tactics is their worst fault. Insults dont count as rational argument.ViewDate:
8th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Do you think the tactics of Extinction Rebellion are justified?Blaming population and each other is not helpful. I would point at the petro chemical industry and other global corporations whose main drive is profit at any cost. Cars, and why faster bigger should have been more efficient smaller. Then there's land wrecking by fracking, deforrestation logging and moreViewDate:
8th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Do you think the tactics of Extinction Rebellion are justified?The scandinavians were pointing out the effects of acid rain back in the 1960's and having plenty of real science to behind it. DO you thibnk things have improved since then?ViewDate:
8th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Do you think the tactics of Extinction Rebellion are justified?Yes and no. There is plenty of evidence to support the doom sayers. The petro chemical industry knew back in the 50's - just revealed in an US courtroom. Rachel Carson Silent Spring 1962. David Attenborough - for decades. But no they should not be disrupting the tubes. These are greener transport than the SUVs hanging round outside schools and making the air in the classrooms full of particulates, blocking the roads at drop off and home time. Doesn't any one walk anywhere any more? Targeting the frequent flyer makes more sense. Inadvisable tactics is their worst offence.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Who is your preference for the next Prime Minister?They do say Blair was Mrs T's spiritual grandson. So yes probably a LibDem these days. Persoanlly I would rather not have a public school boy especially and etonian as prime minister. I do not believe that they can a braod undestanding of the world.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Yes I am so would you please explain why you are so hostile? I really want to know how you think. That matters.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Tell me who I personally will be better off. Then tell me how the IUK will be better off. I dont give a blue blazed banana whether we leave or not. I am interested in the emotional, intellectual world views and mind sets of the "silver tops". They are my peer group and I find them fascinating.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Either explain or refrain. I did intend it as a daft response to lets make the age to vote 40. That has merit concerning voters having and educated informed understanding of their choice. Ignores the possibility that many under 40's are better equipped to make rational decisions.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Neo communist Is that even a real concept? Why did Britain join? For various reasons. Because De Gaulle left, the Commonwealth could not compete, Heath defeated Wilson, the free trade area integration model sunk. But above all, Britain joined because joining the European project was perceived to be a way to stop its relative economic decline. In 1950, UK’s per capita GDP was almost a third larger than the EU6 average; in 1973, it was about 10% below; it has been comparatively stable ever since. On this basis, joining the EU worked – it helped to halt Britain’s relative economic decline vis-à-vis the EU6. When the UK joined in 1973, per capita GDP was 7% smaller than the EU6 average. So which economic histories and sources and analyses are you quoting?ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?No I didnt. I am not really surprised by what I find here which is why I probably wont bother with it much after this initial flurry of investigation. Peers kept telling me how good it is. Is very staid and same old Few seems to have noticed that a great many things have changed. The good old days werent really that good except in rose tinted memory.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?It was a deliberatley provocative comment. You responded as I would have thought by being insulting and getting angry. Yes it is the responsibility of the citizen to inform themselves. In the matter of the referendum the electorate were lied to. How many people do you know that are actually well informed about current issues or even political and economic history? Here is a fact Only 56% of 19-to-24 year olds were on the electoral register compared with 94% of those aged over 65ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Explain why. "Only 56% of 19-to-24 year olds were on the electoral register compared with 94% of those aged over 65" That's an actual real fact. You may justifiably say It's their own fault for not registering but the result is that the over 65's decided their future. There is a reported surge in young voters since december election was announced. I also know that many younglings didnt know that had to register thought it was auto like using NHS and also thought it would be something that would take a few minutes on the internet.ViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Was Prince Harry right to bare his soul on television?And if they are going to take a break from royla duties and move to murica can we stop paying them pleaseViewDate:
5th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Was Prince Harry right to bare his soul on television?NO. Very not british very not royal very not sensible for even an ordinary person. Those that volunteer for programs like the removed Jeremy Kyle show and similar are lacking some kind of self defence mechanism. Those who watch are pruruient voyeursViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Silversurfers Book Club Autumn 2019Anna Burns The Milkman. My book group people found it a very good read but those who lsitende said the voice was perfect and teh humour came across so much more than teh textViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Silversurfers Book Club Autumn 2019Please use TheBookdepository.co.uk the greatbritishbookshop.co.uk hive.co.uk wordery.co.uk rather than teh american non taxpaying supplierViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?No surprise that a silver sufer site voted to keep themselves enfranchised now is it? Note that this suggest only votes which hugely affect the future of the Uk are in question.(plainly the referendum) Votes for who runs teh country arent in contention. I would prefer a voter examination because i do not believe that most of the population actually understand what the issues are and what the implications of choice are likely to be. Poeple would rather vote for winner of Xfactor Strictly or Talent and discuss soaps football or other sport with far more knowledge and understandingViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Butr only in their own area of expertise and experience. Didnt we all get advised to ignore the experts?ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?They only want to stop you voting for matter which hugely affect teh future of the UK. Ordinary stuff like who runs teh country isnt that significant.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Personally I would prefer a voter examination. Democracy is supposed to occur when voters make informed choices. I dotn beleibe more than 10% of the population has a clue what they are voting for most of the time. (OK maybe 25%)ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Does that sound as incredibly selfish as the young think oldies are? I know you were being heavy handedly jocular but look at how it seems to a youngsterViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?The view is upheld by demographics and analyses on voting behaviour. There are more oldies and more over 50 voted leave. Young view is that those voters will be far far less affected by leaving than young persons just starting out. They think that their opportunities are now much more limited. They seem ok with the idea of listening to well argued experienced persons talkin about their own areas of knowledge.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?What was it you were voting for then? Repairing which past mistake? Fighting for a united europe so such conflict could never happen again. Joinin the eu because Uk ecopnomy was in such a mess and had to be bailed out by imf? Which mistakes exactly?ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Make ebveryoen who votes pass a simple test to ensure they understand what it is they are voting for and the effects of their choice on average persons and the future of the UKViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?You do know that Uk begged to join Eu cos economy was a complete mess at the time. Uk got bailed out by imf and has done extremely well whilst a member? That aside life experience doesnt mean you can understand the ramiifcations of leaving for young persons who feel much aggrieved that their future has been decided by people who will not be that much affected. On most other matters they will be more than happy to listen and learn but not when older people arent going to be as much affected by something as they are.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?It does not say over 70's should not be allowed to vote ever. It is about voting for the future of the UK or in plain words the referendum. Many youngers think that its their future thats been changed by people who wont be affected that much but they will. They do have a point. SO stop being out raged and ask yourself how much difference it will make to them and how much it will make to you.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Should over 70s be banned from voting on the country's future?Mrs T moved the party to the right, it has gone even more right since and Mr Major said party been hi jack by extreme right. Current labour is hardly socialist. MOre kind of left leaning middles. Everyone said Blair was Mrs T grandson. I do not think you are correct about drifting to the right with age.ViewDate:
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4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
What to do when we retireIF you are in the north take up crown green bowls. All clubs are crying out for new members and it is part of you cutural heritage. DOnt let it die out. Join a community choir, they always want more male voices. In a choir you dont hav eto be able to sing as long as your voice blends in with the rest. Join a dance class, they are always after more men. Once you can dance the ladies(or guys) will flock to you. All these will keep you fitness ticking over nicely. Too energetic? Join a book club, ask at your library. See if there is a bridge club or other board game club anywhere near. Join Meet Up an online social group not about dating. Join a walking group. Try to learn something new, chinese, marquetry, flute, guitar, ukele, bonsai, jewellery making. So many possibilitiesViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Who will you vote for in the December General Election?Eu is attempting to tax the corporates. BUt you are correct in many things. waste is a topic and so is packaging. Seems the only thing epople can do is to NOT BUY that which offends. Do not give them your money. Dont use amazon, buy from local stores and markets, use a milkman and such.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Who will you vote for in the December General Election?Environment is serious. NHS even more serious. Climate deniers have donated to some tory candidates. Many Mps have investments in private health care or insurance. Enough saidViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Who will you vote for in the December General Election?Political parties have manifestos. You should be voting for a party not an individual unless an Independent. Even if your candidate has different views than the party line they will be voting with the party. So as someoen said, if there isnt a bus going to your exact destination you dont go home you get one that goes as near as you can. I want the NHS saving and still being here. It was in the top 5 health services until this current govt cut and undersfunded and sold it off.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Who will you vote for in the December General Election?Can you prove any of that emotional outburst? The tories will continue to underfund and sell off teh NHS. That is the most important matter.ViewDate:
4th Nov 2019P0Pcorn commented on:
Who will you vote for in the December General Election?IF you want an NHS and surely the over 50s do. then you shouldnt be voting conservative. They have underfunded and sold off huge chunks already and will be selling off teh rest if you vote for them. Vote green, independent brexit anything but NHS destroyers