I’m where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle. What am I?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
I am the beginning of everything, the end of everywhere. I’m the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space. What am I?
Answer: E
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven’t got me. What am I?
@slimfern posted:I’m where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle. What am I?
the dictionary
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
I am the beginning of everything, the end of everywhere. I’m the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space. What am I?
Answer: E
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven’t got me. What am I?
https://www.loonyparty.com/proposals/policies-a-z/
FRIVOLOUS Fraud Office setup to inspect fraud too silly for the Serious Fraud Office.
VEHICLES will be fitted with bungy ropes in order to save fuel on the return journey.
X-RAY machines will be manned by a skeleton staff.
@Saint posted:https://www.loonyparty.com/proposals/policies-a-z/
FRIVOLOUS Fraud Office setup to inspect fraud too silly for the Serious Fraud Office.
VEHICLES will be fitted with bungy ropes in order to save fuel on the return journey.
X-RAY machines will be manned by a skeleton staff.
@Saint posted:https://www.loonyparty.com/proposals/policies-a-z/
FRIVOLOUS Fraud Office setup to inspect fraud too silly for the Serious Fraud Office.
VEHICLES will be fitted with bungy ropes in order to save fuel on the return journey.
X-RAY machines will be manned by a skeleton staff.
Don't mock the Monster Raving Loony Party. 
They've had a greater, and certainly more positive, effect on British politics than many "serious" politicians around at the moment:
7 Monster Raving Loony Party policies which are now part of UK law
You might not think that the Official Monster Raving Loony Party has had much impact on British politics beyond livening up election coverage with their wacky hats
The fringe political party, established in 1983 by Screaming Lord Sutch, have consistently failed to win even a single parliamentary seat, so have never had a chance to implement brilliant policies like: "The constituency of ‘South Hams’ to be renamed ‘South Hams Egg And Chips’."
But a glance over their old manifestos reveal that a surprising number of their ‘loony’ ideas have become so mainstream that they’re now part of UK law!
1. 24-hour licensing laws
The party campaigned for all day opening of pubs in the 1980s, which became law in 1995. So at the 1997 elections they went a step loonier with a manifesto pledge for all-night opening too.
[24-hour drinking became legal in 2005.]
2. Lowering the voting age to 18
Back, in the ’60s, before the Monster Raving Loony Party existed in its current incarnation, founding Loony “Screaming” Lord Sutch stood as a candidate for his National Teenage Party – their key policy was lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.
[Votes for 18 year olds were introduced in 1969.]
3. Abolition of dog licences
It used to be technically mandatory for dog owners to hold a licence, although it was often ignored.
One of the first parties to campaign for their abolition was… the Monster Raving Loony Party!
[Dog licences were abolished in 1987. (Although there’s no word on whether the government will introduce the Poetic Licence the Loonies campaigned for in 2010.)]
4. The legalisation of commercial radio
Again another early policy of Loony predecessors the National Teenage Party: until Radio One started in 1967 there was nothing for kids on the BBC, so to hear pop music you had to tune into illegal pirate stations.
Lord Sutch was no stranger to the world of pirate radio – he had run his own station, Radio Sutch, from a fort in the Thames Estuary.
[The first commercial radio licences were issued in 1972.]
5. The pedestrianisation of Carnaby Street
Lord Sutch had heard from friends in Swinging London’s Carnaby Street that traders were finding the increasing congestion hard to deal with. He joined the campaign for pedestrianisation, along with follow political eccentric Bill Boaks, joint holder of the record for the lowest number of votes won in a by-election (5).
[The Greater London Council gave in and pedestrianised the street in 1973.]
6. Passports for pets
The party made a pledge in their 1983 manifesto to issue pets with passports so that they could travel abroad without lengthy stays in quarantine.
[Pet passports were introduced in October 2001.]
7. Abolition of the 11 plus exam
Another policy from the Loonies’ National Teenage Party incarnation, because it’s “the wrong age to take an exam that affects you for the rest of your life”.
[The 11 plus was abolished nationally in 1976. (Although kids do have to take it in counties that still have grammar schools.)]
7 Monster Raving Loony Party policies which are now part of UK law - Mirror Online
@Eugene's Lair posted:That photo looks familiar for some reason: can't think why...
Begs a caption Eugene 
@slimfern posted:Begs a caption Eugene
I can think of quite a few, Slim, but any one of them would get me banned....
@Eugene's Lair posted:I can think of quite a few, Slim, but any one of them would get me banned....
Yep! I've a couple that wouldn't sit well ...
@Eugene's Lair Why do you think I'm mocking them?
And I think they'd like a little bit of fun poked at them from time to time - it's all part of their 'fun' factor
@Saint posted:@Eugene's Lair Why do you think I'm mocking them?
And I think they'd like a little bit of fun poked at them from time to time - it's all part of their 'fun' factor
Yeah, sorry Saint: I think my previous post came across as rather more serious and disapproving than I intended. I didn't mean to have a go, and I forgot you can't see my tongue in my cheek as I type: a few exclamation marks and smileys would probably have been in order. 
You're quite right about the "fun factor" of the Monster Raving Loonies, and most of their policies are designed primarily to raise a laugh. I was really just looking for an excuse to draw attention to how - often unintentionally - some of their policies have actually led to genuine change. One I didn't mention was the legalisation of cannabis: now a Lib Dem policy of course, but originally proposed by the Monster Raving Loonies...
@slimfern posted:
says it all....
"You won't forget the tuna again - will you?"
Finger personality ....
A. The ring finger is longer than the index finger
We’re talking about handsome men here. They’re charming and can get along with everyone. Yet they are a little more aggressive and are quick to take risks. This also means that this type of person often makes more money than their colleagues with a shorter ring finger.
B. The ring finger is shorter than the index finger
Men with these hands are very confident and can even be a little narcissistic. These people have no trouble being alone often and don’t like being disturbed. However when it comes to love, they are less confident as they’re not the ones to make the first move and take the initiative.
C. The ring finger and index finger are the same lengths
Maybe this says enough already… men with these hands are good mediators, very loyal and loving. Everything is balanced with this type. They’re calm and everything seems to run smoothly, as if it’s all organised.
What do you think, do you recognize yourself or a loved one in one of these categories?
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@slimfern posted:
Finger personality ....A. The ring finger is longer than the index finger
We’re talking about handsome men here. They’re charming and can get along with everyone. Yet they are a little more aggressive and are quick to take risks. This also means that this type of person often makes more money than their colleagues with a shorter ring finger.
B. The ring finger is shorter than the index finger
Men with these hands are very confident and can even be a little narcissistic. These people have no trouble being alone often and don’t like being disturbed. However when it comes to love, they are less confident as they’re not the ones to make the first move and take the initiative.
C. The ring finger and index finger are the same lengths
Maybe this says enough already… men with these hands are good mediators, very loyal and loving. Everything is balanced with this type. They’re calm and everything seems to run smoothly, as if it’s all organised.
What do you think, do you recognize yourself or a loved one in one of these categories?
What about women
Have I Got News For You creator wants Angus Deayton as host - 20 years after sacking
Have I Got News For You creator Jimmy Mulville wants Angus Deayton back as the show’s host – almost two decades after the presenter was fired for alleged use of cocaine and p***titutes.
Jimmy, managing director of Hat Trick Productions – who make the BBC hit – says Angus has “served his time” and thinks a comeback could be on the cards.
Liked him best 
@slimfern posted:Have I Got News For You creator wants Angus Deayton as host - 20 years after sacking
Have I Got News For You creator Jimmy Mulville wants Angus Deayton back as the show’s host – almost two decades after the presenter was fired for alleged use of cocaine and p***titutes.Jimmy, managing director of Hat Trick Productions – who make the BBC hit – says Angus has “served his time” and thinks a comeback could be on the cards.
Liked him best
I wouldn't hold your breath on this happening: in general, the reporting of Jimmy Mulville's comments appears to be rather "abridged". The comments apparently come from an R4 interview:
“I think it'd be very nice for him [to come back to Have I Got News For You],” revealed Jimmy in an interview with BBC Radio 4.
“We're all a little older now. He's definitely served his time, and he was a very good host."
“I'm not really asked very often which guests should come on because usually I would say, 'Oh, God no. I hate him, her, them. Can we not have them?' And I'm ignored. So if he appears, it would be nothing to do with me.”
The important questions are:
1) Would Ian Hislop and Paul Merton want him back?
2) Would Angus be prepared to come back?
From what I've heard, there was rather a lot of "bad blood" over the affair, with Deayton apparently unhappy at not getting more support from his co-stars. Also; there were other repercussions that are still in effect, such as Stephen Fry refusing to go on the show again in protest at Deayton's dismissal...
@Eugene's Lair posted:I wouldn't hold your breath on this happening: in general, the reporting of Jimmy Mulville's comments appears to be rather "abridged". The comments apparently come from an R4 interview:
“I think it'd be very nice for him [to come back to Have I Got News For You],” revealed Jimmy in an interview with BBC Radio 4.
“We're all a little older now. He's definitely served his time, and he was a very good host."
“I'm not really asked very often which guests should come on because usually I would say, 'Oh, God no. I hate him, her, them. Can we not have them?' And I'm ignored. So if he appears, it would be nothing to do with me.”
The important questions are:
1) Would Ian Hislop and Paul Merton want him back?
2) Would Angus be prepared to come back?
From what I've heard, there was rather a lot of "bad blood" over the affair, with Deayton apparently unhappy at not getting more support from his co-stars. Also; there were other repercussions that are still in effect, such as Stephen Fry refusing to go on the show again in protest at Deayton's dismissal...
I never hold my breath on a rumour Eugene ..
Didn't realise there was bad blood between him, Hislop and Merton., always thought they were pals.
If I had to keep any of them...I'd keep Stephen Fry 
Deputy commissioner Sir Stephen House acknowledged a warrant card may not be enough to convince members of the public that the holder is a legitimate police officer and said members of the public would be able to phone the police control room to check the officer is legitimate.
How the hell is that gonna help?
It's not like any attacker pretending to be police officer or any other, is going to give the opportunity for a check!
I wonder sometimes if some people actually live in the real world ?
With the wet weather due to stay around...a little reminder to drivers..
Splashing a pedestrian
Driving through a big puddle carelessly and getting a passer-by can see you get three to nine points on your licence and a fine of up to £5,000.
This is because the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 3, states: 'If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, he is guilty of an offence.'