I'd vote for which ever one promised not to charge bikers for riding through the city.
Speaking as a non-cyclist, there should be a lot more cycle lanes (a lot more) and incentives for people to go by pushbike. It's non-polluting, keeps you fit, and is potentially much safer to other parties than driving a car. And there should actally be a deterent to bicycle thieves.
If it was actually safe to ride a bike on the main roads (and it isn't round here, believe me) then more people would cycle to work, maybe even me (I could do with losing a pound or lots).
But where would the tax come from then, eh? No tax = no way in the eyes of out beloved rulers, so this country will stick with expensive (ever more so), environment destroying, potentially killer motor cars. Still, at least the rich and powerful will benefit.
true, but he is still an upper class, toffee nosed, silver spoon inserted, limp wristed, stupid hair, poncy, mong.
of course those are the qualitys most londerners posses, so he'll get in.
I agree !
I think a fair chunk of people just want Boris as they think hes a funny toff and laughed at/with him on Have i got news for you. Probably havent got an inkling of his manifesto or whatever but just voting on him based on his personality solely.
I must admit i did that with William Hague years ago. Because Harry Enfield and that based 'tory boy' on him i just couldnt take Hague seriously. Even if he had the best policies in the world i just personally couldnt stand the bloke
Speaking as a non-cyclist, there should be a lot more cycle lanes (a lot more)
/me tries to figure out train of thought...
you're a non cyclist, so you hate cyclists, so you want them to get run over, so you want cycle lanes. it all makes sense now!
if that doesn't make sense, then maybe the fact that a study commissioned, and then hidden, by TFL found that cycle lanes single handedly caused a stupidly high number of cycle deaths and serious injuries in the capital will help...
one spokesman also said that cyclists who stopped at red lights were actually endangering themselves, and were far safer riding trough the red lights, or better still riding in the traffic and NOT getting squashed into a bus or lorry's blind spot by using a cycle lane.
I think a fair chunk of people just want Boris as they think hes a funny toff and laughed at/with him on Have i got news for you. Probably havent got an inkling of his manifesto or whatever but just voting on him based on his personality solely.
it's as valid a reason as any other, after all, the other candidates are pillocks too.
this whole thing has an amazingly strong echo of the recent student union elections at the university of york, where the winner of the presidential election was one Mad Cap'n Tom, a guy dressed as a pirate.
People have been whinging and whining that he was only running for a joke, but democracy is democracy, and the number of votes (the highest turnout for years interestingly!) is what counts!
don't condemn someone until they've at least had a fair crack at it :)
once boris (if he wins) and the cap'n have screwed up their respective leaderships then you can complain, until then I will fight to defend the right for every voter to vote for which ever buffoon they like :D
ooh, got a bit political there :)
I really would love it if someone got into power and delivered on what they promised, didnt talk a ton of bull and spin and did a great job and everyone loved them.
Cant remember a politician like that, tons of people loved Blair thinking he would really change things but i think things have got much worse, his halo has totally slipped.
David Cameron looks like the type of kid i would have probably given a slap to at school but the bad thing is as Labour have totally cocked up i just want a change, Cameron isnt my cup of tea but just want something different.
I do find it funny seeing some interviews with Labour people and theyre still trying to put a positive spin on it. Just wish someone would say 'yeah its shit, its gonna be a nightmare...' etc instead of 'well if you look at the plus points...' etc bull.
Saw some interviews this morning and the labour lot are trying to get out of it
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But at least Boris is an entertaining buffoon.
true, but he is still an upper class, toffee nosed, silver spoon inserted, limp wristed, stupid hair, poncy, mong.
of course those are the qualitys most londerners posses, so he'll get in.
Speaking as a non-cyclist, there should be a lot more cycle lanes (a lot more) and incentives for people to go by pushbike. It's non-polluting, keeps you fit, and is potentially much safer to other parties than driving a car. And there should actally be a deterent to bicycle thieves.
If it was actually safe to ride a bike on the main roads (and it isn't round here, believe me) then more people would cycle to work, maybe even me (I could do with losing a pound or lots).
But where would the tax come from then, eh? No tax = no way in the eyes of out beloved rulers, so this country will stick with expensive (ever more so), environment destroying, potentially killer motor cars. Still, at least the rich and powerful will benefit.
I agree !
I think a fair chunk of people just want Boris as they think hes a funny toff and laughed at/with him on Have i got news for you. Probably havent got an inkling of his manifesto or whatever but just voting on him based on his personality solely.
I must admit i did that with William Hague years ago. Because Harry Enfield and that based 'tory boy' on him i just couldnt take Hague seriously. Even if he had the best policies in the world i just personally couldnt stand the bloke
/me tries to figure out train of thought...
you're a non cyclist, so you hate cyclists, so you want them to get run over, so you want cycle lanes. it all makes sense now!
if that doesn't make sense, then maybe the fact that a study commissioned, and then hidden, by TFL found that cycle lanes single handedly caused a stupidly high number of cycle deaths and serious injuries in the capital will help...
one spokesman also said that cyclists who stopped at red lights were actually endangering themselves, and were far safer riding trough the red lights, or better still riding in the traffic and NOT getting squashed into a bus or lorry's blind spot by using a cycle lane.
it's as valid a reason as any other, after all, the other candidates are pillocks too.
this whole thing has an amazingly strong echo of the recent student union elections at the university of york, where the winner of the presidential election was one Mad Cap'n Tom, a guy dressed as a pirate.
People have been whinging and whining that he was only running for a joke, but democracy is democracy, and the number of votes (the highest turnout for years interestingly!) is what counts!
don't condemn someone until they've at least had a fair crack at it :)
once boris (if he wins) and the cap'n have screwed up their respective leaderships then you can complain, until then I will fight to defend the right for every voter to vote for which ever buffoon they like :D
ooh, got a bit political there :)
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shame. :(
Cant remember a politician like that, tons of people loved Blair thinking he would really change things but i think things have got much worse, his halo has totally slipped.
David Cameron looks like the type of kid i would have probably given a slap to at school but the bad thing is as Labour have totally cocked up i just want a change, Cameron isnt my cup of tea but just want something different.
Reckon he's won?
Almost certainly.
I suppose the good thing about Boris is he can't really be any worse a Mayor than people would expect him to be.
And the reassuring thing is that he'll do what Ken does and rely on several clued-up advisors.
Saw some interviews this morning and the labour lot are trying to get out of it
I hope the scumbag lost his deposit...
misteaksmistrakesmisyaleserrurs— oh, sod it.Fetch the popcorn.
Cars - Free
Smart/City cars - £10
Cyclists - £25
Cyclists wearing dayglo lycra and helmets - £50
Pedestrians - £100
thats another reason im never going back to london.