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26th Sep 2018klyne commented on:
Post Referendum Turmoil - [DELETED_MEMBER]I don't think Salzburg was good for either the PM or the EU. Clearly the PM was humiliated but I fear the EU may have done more in that one meeting to boost brexit sentiment in the UK than months of campaigning by Boris and Nigel? Where were the advisors on both sides? I am not sure our departure from the EU should have been left to just one party, particularly the one that got us into the mess in the first place!!! I am increasingly finding it difficult to see a way forward out of the mess. What happens if the deal (what ever that is) is rejected by Parliament, do we have a General Election? I suppose it there was a General Election both main parties would have to set out formally in their manifestos how they would proceed with Brexit. Was it Confucius who said may you live in interesting times?ViewDate:
21st Aug 2018klyne commented on:
Post Referendum Turmoil - [DELETED_MEMBER]Two years since the referendum and I have yet to hear any positive news on the benefit of Brexit for the British people. I am more than happy for people to enlighten me. There are vague promises of being able to trade with the world but why don't we do that now. We already trade deals with, I think 61 countries through our membership of the EU, these will have to be renegotiated once we leave. That brings us of course to possible deals with the likes of the USA, India and China. We have absolutely no clout and we will certainly not be taking back control, any deal will be one sided for the benefit of those countries a bit like selling your soul to the devil!!! . As for the EU stamping their feet. Well perhaps we should remember we are leaving them and it will be on their terms not ours. Perhaps the PM will be able to come up with a few face saving things that look as if we have been successful but any deal will more than likely be EU membership light. The alternative is to leave with no deal but what does that mean, no one has spelt that out to us,yet! My fear is that if we crash out and that affects the economy adversely it won't be the Rees-Mogg's, or the Johnson's of this world that will suffer it will be the PBI, those in society that are struggling at the moment. This of course strikes at the very heart of the original post how should the Government and MP's react. In the first place they must put the Country first even it that means going against the referendum result in the eyes of some people. Their responsibility is to protect the future prosperity of the Country in order to maintain the services, like the NHS, and other social service that many of us will depend on as we get older. I do wish somebody could cheer me up on this matter.ViewDate:
19th May 2017klyne commented on:
Who will you vote for in the next General Election?I think its a very difficult call, especially if like me you voted to remain. I feel let down by both the Conservatives and Labour so where is my choice. I could do something I have never done in my life and not vote, or I could spoil my voting paper but both are an empty protest. I will probably end up voting Lib Dem as their position reflects my own views.ViewDate:
13th Nov 2016klyne commented on:
Motoring: Dashboard Cameras on private vehiclesI have one in my motorhome but that is for recording the route and access to campsite as much as it is use for recording bad driving.ViewDate:
13th Nov 2016klyne commented on:
NC 500Not done it myself but it seems a popular route with fellow motorhomers. What means of transport will you use? DavidViewDate:
4th Nov 2016klyne commented on:
Brexit court judgement?? Is democracy dead?????Lionel, I don't think that is what we are talking about here. In reality it is just a point of procedure. It is a point of law whether the executive (the prime minister) has the power to invoke Article 50 or should it be Parliament. The Law Lords decided that as Parliament enacted us joining the EU they should be the ones that decide on invoking Article 50. The Government may well come up with a case that is accepted by the Supreme Court but then again it may not. My own preference would be for Parliament to have a say on Article 50 as like many others I would like to see the shape of what the Government is planning, at least a broad outline, before Article 50 is invoked. Is that unreasonable? For anyone wanting sovereignty returned to the British Parliament I can't see where the problem is as this would be sovereignty in action. DavidViewDate:
3rd Nov 2016klyne commented on:
Brexit court judgement?? Is democracy dead?????Me thinks you don't understand how the governance of the UK works? We are a Parliamentary Democracy not one governed by referendum. When the EU Referendum was passed through Parliament it was not specific in tying the Government of the day to abide by the result, it was only advisory. Given that omission by the legislators where we go from here was always going to be uncertain. The result of today's judgment may well be overturned by a higher court. However if the ruling is confirmed all it means is there as to be an act of Parliament to confirm enacting Article 50. From what I have seen on the news, so far, is that even remain MP's are not minded to block Article 50 but they want more information on what withdrawal from the EU looks like as I suspect most sensible people want as well. If it goes pear shaped the PM always has the option of calling a General Election but how that would affect Brexit is highly uncertain because it depends who wins. Given what would be at stake you could see people voting in a different way to how they normally do in order to get the EU option they prefer. As Confucius said may you live in interesting times!!!ViewDate:
2nd Oct 2016klyne commented on:
Silversurfers Forum: "How To" GuideNot sure if this is the right place to comment. Is it not possible to see all the forums and all the posts on one page. I am used to IP Board forums and I find this one very confusing. Ideally I want to see all the latest posts in one place, is this possible? DavidViewDate:
1st Oct 2016klyne commented on:
Tablet vs LaptopHaving used computers for the last twenty odd years my view is that a desktop/laptop is the way to go. I am a keen photographer and I run my own website and this would be impossible on a tablet. I use a desktop at home and a windows combi laptop in my motorhome. From a productivity point of view a proper computer wins hands down. In my view a tablet is fine for e-mails, games and general web surfing but as soon as to need to undertake more complicated tasks a desktop/laptop wins hands down. I appreciate that many older people might not have got into computing had it not been for tablets but to me they have a very limited range. DavidViewDate:
1st Oct 2016klyne commented on:
Pre-existing Health Conditions Travel InsuranceBoth Margaret and I have various health conditions. We usually travel abroad with our motorhome and when we do we use the Caravan Club Red Pennant insurance which is good value. However when we travel without the motorhome insurance can become a bit of a nightmare. Having said that we have generally found Age UK to be quite reasonable so it might be worth checking them out. DavidViewDate:
30th Sep 2016klyne commented on:
First Trans-Atlantic crossing - on the Queen Mary 2. Help!I can't really comment on Cunard as we have only cruised with P&O (twice). From what you say, apart from the tips, its unlikely you will spend a lot on board. Off ship excursions are quite expensive and will soon add up. Are just crossing one way and flying back or are you crossing both ways? Back to tips this seems to be a much vexed subject. On our first cruise we were responsible for tipping our own cabin steward and the waiting staff. On our second cruise there was a set amount automatically added to your on board bill. Personally I prefer the fixed amount added to the bill. I have never had cause to ask for it to be removed. I suppose that if your ship has a self service restaurant and you ate there all the time then I could see that you might not want to tip as generously. David