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Learning About Modern Britain, In Quotes

The BNP:
“have exactly the same policies as the Labour Party used to…..AND they hate Pakis.”
Overheard in Aldi, Glomm-on-Trent

Added: Hmm. Maybe I should clarify this a little. It was initially meant just as an example of the kind of language that I hear everyday in this part of the world; that is so commonplace that I […]

Reverting To Type

I’m not sure if it’s a final, unconscious acceptance that I don’t live there any longer, or just that I don’t have the requisite motor abilities to type and drink coffee at the same time, but I’ve got rid of my German “QWERTZ” keyboard. Despite cleaning it in the dishwasher, it still didn’t work, […]

Scorched Earth Bloggers

Over at the England Project, John has realised he’s a Scorched Earth blogger. It’s a grouping of people who’ve had enough of politicians who excel at being, well, politicians.
I don’t really write enough about politics to be a political blogger, but if you’re of that persuasion, go over there and give it a look.
I’ve tried […]