My impression was that the changes to the laws following the miners' strikes were largely to create anonymous ballots. My father in law was telling me that at his union meetings years ago, the union leaders would say "hands up all in favour of xyz" and everyone would be looking around to see how their friends were voting. He said that he spent most of the early 80s skint because they were forever on strike!
251 15-09-10 09:08:27
Re: Trade unions vs democratic government (10 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
252 14-09-10 17:11:52
Topic: Trade unions vs democratic government (10 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
The trade unions are threatening to unite to strike if the UK coalition government presses ahead with plans to cut public spending.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11278570
I personally find it very distasteful that trade unions think that they have the right to bully a democratically elected government into submission.
What does everybody else think?
253 14-09-10 17:06:17
Re: hi all (4 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Hi James and welcome! 
ACDC rocks.
254 14-09-10 17:03:58
Re: Paul McCartney (2 replies, posted in Guitar Players)
He should've stayed away from Heather . . .
255 14-09-10 16:56:45
Re: So how's Obama doing internationally? (5 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
I think Obama comes across quite well.
Yeah I'm curious as to your answer to Olly's question - how is he viewed at home?
256 12-09-10 20:20:32
Re: Are there great differences? (7 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Are there any good examples of Tamil guitar music you can point us to?
257 12-09-10 17:48:53
Re: Albums, but no turntable (7 replies, posted in Albums)
There's quite a good selection on sekaimon:
258 12-09-10 17:40:14
Re: Albums, but no turntable (7 replies, posted in Albums)
Surely there must be a record player for sale somewhere in Japan!
I just hope prices aren't in any way comparable tothose of mushmellons, or even googogs for that matter.
259 12-09-10 17:37:28
Re: Is Tony Blair liked these days (11 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
And there is reduced VAT on the likes of gas and electricity which is taxed at 5%
260 10-09-10 22:31:56
Re: Is Tony Blair liked these days (11 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
VAT - 17.5 per cent. And it's to be increased.
261 10-09-10 22:29:28
Re: What is the diff Jumbo size and normal acoustic guitar? (3 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Hi Jackson and welcome.
262 10-09-10 19:21:02
Re: Hi Folks! (4 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Hi Gem, hi Kurt! Welcome to the forum, hope to catch you both around! 
263 10-09-10 19:17:50
Re: Why is it that the classical guitar generally held on the left leg? (6 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Good question! I hadn't noticed it till you mentioned it but yeah, many players do position it that way. I rest it on the right leg. I suppose it just comes down to what you've been taught and what you're comfortable with.
264 10-09-10 19:15:03
Re: Are there great differences? (7 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Oh sure, there are all sorts of styles.
What sort of music do you play yourself? Welcome to the forum, by the way
265 10-09-10 19:07:13
Re: Need a good place to see Mary Chapin Carpenter (1 replies, posted in General Chat)
Spam much?
266 10-09-10 18:55:05
Re: Is Tony Blair liked these days (11 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
And then we replaced him with Hoddit and Doddit - two for the price of one! 
267 08-09-10 07:23:51
Re: Fender Telecaster (15 replies, posted in Guitars)
electricguitar wrote:
Olly wrote:I guess these investors are more like art collectors rather than guitarists.
I would never buy a guitar as an investment, to look at only and to never play.Yes, you're right. Art collectors....They have plenty of money to burn and show off. I don't think I can afford it. Just bought a used "unbranded" guitar for my son lately. Look and sound ok to me but not as good as branded ones.
I dunno EG, I think quite often the quality of unbranded guitars is just as good as branded guitars.
I suppose it's like any other product, often you pay for the name.
268 08-09-10 07:21:43
Re: Good morning to all (3 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Hi EG and welcome - good to have you with us.
Whereabouts are you from?
270 07-09-10 21:23:52
Re: Guns N Roses (3 replies, posted in Bands)
No, and I don't think I'd bother, having heard the last album. It's not GnR anymore! It's Axl Rose singing in a new band. (I think we've had this discussion somewhere in he forum )
271 07-09-10 21:22:03
Re: Is Tony Blair liked these days (11 replies, posted in Politics & Economics)
Not particularly. His pro-war policies were very unpopular.
272 06-09-10 12:40:17
Re: My recordings :) (10 replies, posted in Your Recordings)
polyal wrote:
mikeyBoab wrote:I'll even do the dishes and be nice to your mother . . . ooooh yeah
slow down..there is a limit
I'll do some of the dishes and tolerate your mother's existence . . . ooooh yeah
273 05-09-10 20:37:15
Re: Do you like coke (6 replies, posted in Misc)
Just a matter of taste I suppose . . .
I drink diet coke but yeah I've heard that too Olly, apparantly saccharine is very bad for cellular reproduction. We just need a biologist to tell us what that means.
274 05-09-10 20:34:56
Re: User karma (2 replies, posted in Misc)
Ah yes, I see them - and thanks for the three points! I thumbs you up for that
275 05-09-10 14:49:19
Re: My recordings :) (10 replies, posted in Your Recordings)
polyal wrote:
barbaric_mustard wrote:After that we ended up selling a large amount of our equipment in order to cover the wedding
...blimey....i 'm getting the inspiration for a new song..can anybody think of a good title?...something like ' is there no limit to what ill sacrifice for your love my dear '
anyway all the best and hurry up and get writing/recording again
I'll even do the dishes and be nice to your mother . . . ooooh yeah
