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  1. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Exactly this. A load of candidates withdrew so as not to dilute the vote. A lot of people also voted for Macron just to keep Le Pen out. Thank goodness.
  2. torchomatic

    What's your dream car?

    I always wanted a BX but never got one. I had a couple of GS and three GSAs. Loved them all. Last time I had one was early 90s. They're worth a fortune now, of course. Not back then. There was a guy (farmer?) who had a farm along Harbury Lane near Harbury and he had loads of Citroens on...
  3. torchomatic

    What's your dream car?

    Cars really don't bother me that much. Always loved my Citroëns in the 80s and 90s though. A DS would be nice but I'd be more than happy with GS and GSAs. Had a few of those and they were great. Until something went wrong.
  4. torchomatic

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    Be interesting to see who the Tories choose as their next leader. Personally, as a Labour supporter I'd like to see someone like Patel or Braverman. They would be much easier to label as a extremist nutter; they can't help themselves. Wouldn't be long before they'd say something controversial...
  5. torchomatic

    Birmingham Airport

    Yeah, remember going to Malaga from Cov. It was great. Shame the Nimbys in Stoneleigh fucked it all up.
  6. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Not very good at comprehension, are you? 218 bailed under Conservatives The last 2 to be bailed under the new Government.
  7. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    It's not being highlighted, it's being hammered.
  8. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    I always have music on. Try to pick something instrumental so it's not something I can wing along to. Brian Eno or Tangerine Dream.
  9. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    And the result isn't due until tomorrow.
  10. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Fair enough. The other way around for me. Despite being a lifelong labour member he turned me off. I could never see him being PM. Some of the truly dreadful people he surrounded himself with didn't help. More importantly, the electorate couldn't see him as PM either. EDIT: it became all...
  11. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    And lost both times, although thick twats like Richard Burgon seemed to struggle with that concept. Nearly winning doesn't change lives for the better.
  12. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Yes, they'll now lurch even more to the right and become Reform V2. They're fucked.
  13. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    For me that highlights perfectly what a disgusting piece of shit Nigel Farage is.
  14. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    7% of school age children have a private education. Sunak's cabinet was 65% privately educated.
  15. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Well, like many I don't like them all.
  16. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    A cabinet that will be up to 90% educated at a comprehensive school. Refreshing.
  17. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    I took leave today. I always take the day off after an election. I lasted until 3.30am.
  18. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Despite the spin from right and left, this is an immense victory.
  19. torchomatic

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    . And to prove the point chuck in a ridiculous comment for good measure.
  20. torchomatic

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Like football they play to the system and rules. It is what it is. No point complaining.
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