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The latest govt anti-drugs 'infomercial' represents an interesting departure from the norm: the explicit message isn't 'don't take drugs', it's 'when you take drugs, don't drive'. If the UK government has managed to allow itself a more realistic view of drugtaking, then I think the forum can - though it all depends on presentation, of course (see Keef above) Not all drugs have anything to do with terrorism or crime. Indeed some grow in fields entirely of their own accord, or on suburban windowsills with a little help, or are produced legally in industrial facilities with the same rigour as, say, margerine or paracetamol.

Windows 7 - The Brooker Comment is good too

Windows 7

I suppose I'll have to go out and buy him a load of cunting presents now.

It's amazing what they pick-up though. I mean, 'our kid' is only three, but he's already got a pretty good understanding of what the C-word means. Unbelievable.

All I can say is I'm relieved my kid can't read. Otherwise I'd have some explaining to do.

I've seen it too. I think it's disgusting. There may be children reading, which makes it worse.

dur

Sound like a great plan, Ted, but unfortunately I don't have the time - My honky friends have just turned-up and they're taking down some club to dance badly to some music of limited rhythmic interest.

Dear Mr Barber, Shortly after leaving the house, my girlfriend often worries (unnecessarily) that she might have left her hair straighteners on. As I'm sure you can appreciate, it can be annoying if we get halfway down the street and then have to come back and check! What do you suggest?

Hey girls! Do you have nice tits? Are you 'no oil painting', but it wouldn't matter if you were being 'done from behind'? Are you a three-pinter, or more like a five? Are you all probably a lezza anyway? ENJOY THE COMPLIMENTS!

Incidentally, Scotland is also being investigated for ?170,000 of expenses for which she might not have been entitled to. But naturally the Tongan Housekeeper incident (from which she was set to profit ZILCH) is a tastier tabloid morsel. And anyway.. expenses.. been there.. boo-ring, eh?

The current fashion for demanding resignations over the most inconsequential of issues has led to a digging-in amongst politicians, civil servants and industry bigwigs, to the point that hardly anyone will go - ever - unless someone literally trusses them up and carries them out of the door. It's part of the reason why when there is an actual scandal - like a real proper scandal (remember them?) - no-one goes.

Perhaps you're right Brendan. She probably deserves to be brought down by this. Echoes of Watergate and all that. No doubt the stink goes all the way to the very top.

I think Baroness Scotland should have resigned - if there was any possibility of her accidental employment of a Tongan housekeeper leading to someone dying and a criminal conviction. Sadly, this is about accidentally employing a Tongan housekeeper without the right to work, not stacking-up on booze and wielding a potentially lethal weapon on a public highway.

Hmm.. well, I suppose it could have been worse. A touch worthy, perhaps? Looking forward to your second effort.

If you're the minister for transport and you get caught for speeding, what should happen? A. Fine / Ban (as appropriate) - like everyone else. B. Sacked, stripped and publicly flogged on live television The notion that someone should face and entirely different punishment - for a civil offence - other than that which the law requires, is complete nonsense.

no pressure Just make sure it's a really really really really great thread. Ok?

Dear forum members. I feel it is my duty to report that - through wilfull neglect for which I must take full responsibility - a fork was put into the compartment of the kitchen drawer which is reserved for knives. It is therefore with deepest regret that I tender my resignation.

And far worse dung than any minor infringement of some pencil-pushing civil law or other.

SteveT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It was once a long time ago when politicians lead > by example Absolute cobblers! Up until not very long ago, politicians were almost exclusively drawn from the ranks of the rich and/or powerful (either through inheritance or industry) and their personal lives were shielded from a cap-doffing public. But you can be sure they were as mired in dung as any of the current crop.

Is that Dermot O Thingy?

Burst into tears in front of them and start hacking off your hair with a rusty pair of scissors. They won't do it again.

sour grapes

Like taking candy from a baby.