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Gratuitous use of Leonard Cohen lyrics [Closing Time]:
And I just don't care what happens next
Looks like freedom but it feels like death
It's something in between, I guess
It's CLOSING TIME
John
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On 6/25/2016 9:33 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> Gratuitous use of Leonard Cohen lyrics [Closing Time]:
>
> And I just don't care what happens next
> Looks like freedom but it feels like death
> It's something in between, I guess
> It's CLOSING TIME
>
I'm gutted too.
In fact I've booked a downer until the end of the weekend.
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Stephen
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Am 25.06.2016 um 11:17 schrieb Stephen:
> On 6/25/2016 9:33 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Gratuitous use of Leonard Cohen lyrics [Closing Time]:
>>
>> And I just don't care what happens next
>> Looks like freedom but it feels like death
>> It's something in between, I guess
>> It's CLOSING TIME
>>
>
> I'm gutted too.
> In fact I've booked a downer until the end of the weekend.
What currently maddens me most is how the same people who advocated the
exit now appear to be remarkably reluctant to actually pull this through.
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On 25-6-2016 12:46, clipka wrote:
> Am 25.06.2016 um 11:17 schrieb Stephen:
>> On 6/25/2016 9:33 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Gratuitous use of Leonard Cohen lyrics [Closing Time]:
>>>
>>> And I just don't care what happens next
>>> Looks like freedom but it feels like death
>>> It's something in between, I guess
>>> It's CLOSING TIME
>>>
>>
>> I'm gutted too.
>> In fact I've booked a downer until the end of the weekend.
>
> What currently maddens me most is how the same people who advocated the
> exit now appear to be remarkably reluctant to actually pull this through.
>
Except for the loud braying one, they probably secretly hoped it would
not come through. 'Cheap' election propaganda. Shame on them.
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On 6/25/2016 12:33 PM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 25-6-2016 12:46, clipka wrote:
>> Am 25.06.2016 um 11:17 schrieb Stephen:
>>> On 6/25/2016 9:33 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> Gratuitous use of Leonard Cohen lyrics [Closing Time]:
>>>>
>>>> And I just don't care what happens next
>>>> Looks like freedom but it feels like death
>>>> It's something in between, I guess
>>>> It's CLOSING TIME
>>>>
>>>
>>> I'm gutted too.
>>> In fact I've booked a downer until the end of the weekend.
>>
>> What currently maddens me most is how the same people who advocated the
>> exit now appear to be remarkably reluctant to actually pull this through.
>>
>
> Except for the loud braying one, they probably secretly hoped it would
> not come through. 'Cheap' election propaganda. Shame on them.
>
That's what I think too.
Except for the loud, blond, foolish one. Nobody wants the job. A curse
on them.
--
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Stephen
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Am 25.06.2016 um 13:58 schrieb Stephen:
>>> What currently maddens me most is how the same people who advocated the
>>> exit now appear to be remarkably reluctant to actually pull this
>>> through.
>>>
>>
>> Except for the loud braying one, they probably secretly hoped it would
>> not come through. 'Cheap' election propaganda. Shame on them.
>>
>
> That's what I think too.
> Except for the loud, blond, foolish one. Nobody wants the job. A curse
> on them.
You mean that British Trump(TM) knock-off?
Worst of them all. Never wanted anything but the keys to 10 Downing
Street, I bet.
Never trust anyone wearing an unruly piece of Orang-Utan fur on their head.
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On 6/26/2016 1:24 AM, clipka wrote:
> Am 25.06.2016 um 13:58 schrieb Stephen:
>
>> Except for the loud, blond, foolish one. Nobody wants the job. A curse
>> on them.
>
> You mean that British Trump(TM) knock-off?
Of course, he who emulates "The Duck". Or whatever he wants to be called.
> Worst of them all. Never wanted anything but the keys to 10 Downing
> Street, I bet.
>
I don't know. The Queen gets to wear a nice sparkly hat. He would look
nice with one of those crown, things.
> Never trust anyone wearing an unruly piece of Orang-Utan fur on their head.
>
All that money and can't afford a decent haircut.
(Although, I'm not one to talk. Some days my hair looks like Medusa's
when there is a mongoose about.)
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Stephen
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Am 26.06.2016 um 09:54 schrieb Stephen:
> On 6/26/2016 1:24 AM, clipka wrote:
>> Am 25.06.2016 um 13:58 schrieb Stephen:
>>
>
>>> Except for the loud, blond, foolish one. Nobody wants the job. A curse
>>> on them.
>>
>> You mean that British Trump(TM) knock-off?
>
> Of course, he who emulates "The Duck". Or whatever he wants to be called.
I keep thinking that his name must be a stage name, and that his real
name must be Scrooge McTrump.
Then again, he doesn't seem to have anywhere close enough money to bathe in.
>> Worst of them all. Never wanted anything but the keys to 10 Downing
>> Street, I bet.
>>
>
> I don't know. The Queen gets to wear a nice sparkly hat. He would look
> nice with one of those crown, things.
It seems he couldn't care less about fancy head dresses.
Now if there was any actual power attached to it, that would certainly
be a different story.
>> Never trust anyone wearing an unruly piece of Orang-Utan fur on their
>> head.
>
> All that money and can't afford a decent haircut.
> (Although, I'm not one to talk. Some days my hair looks like Medusa's
> when there is a mongoose about.)
Maybe. But since you've presumably never aimed for a job where you're
constantly on TV (except maybe CCTV), I guess you can be excused.
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On 6/26/2016 10:54 AM, clipka wrote:
> Am 26.06.2016 um 09:54 schrieb Stephen:
>> On 6/26/2016 1:24 AM, clipka wrote:
>>> Am 25.06.2016 um 13:58 schrieb Stephen:
>>>
>>
>>>> Except for the loud, blond, foolish one. Nobody wants the job. A curse
>>>> on them.
>>>
>>> You mean that British Trump(TM) knock-off?
>>
>> Of course, he who emulates "The Duck". Or whatever he wants to be called.
>
> I keep thinking that his name must be a stage name, and that his real
> name must be Scrooge McTrump.
> Then again, he doesn't seem to have anywhere close enough money to bathe in.
>
That is an image I don't want to keep.
>>> Worst of them all. Never wanted anything but the keys to 10 Downing
>>> Street, I bet.
>>>
>>
>> I don't know. The Queen gets to wear a nice sparkly hat. He would look
>> nice with one of those crown, things.
>
> It seems he couldn't care less about fancy head dresses.
> Now if there was any actual power attached to it, that would certainly
> be a different story.
>
>
I don't know. He is a Tory and that is the top job in the land. He could
ruin all of the country. Just being himself.
>>> Never trust anyone wearing an unruly piece of Orang-Utan fur on their
>>> head.
>>
>> All that money and can't afford a decent haircut.
>> (Although, I'm not one to talk. Some days my hair looks like Medusa's
>> when there is a mongoose about.)
>
> Maybe. But since you've presumably never aimed for a job where you're
> constantly on TV (except maybe CCTV),
I resemble that remark! ;)
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Stephen
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On 25/06/16 09:33, Doctor John wrote:
> Gratuitous use of Leonard Cohen lyrics [Closing Time]:
>
> And I just don't care what happens next
> Looks like freedom but it feels like death
> It's something in between, I guess
> It's CLOSING TIME
>
> John
>
It's interesting watching the behaviour of the main players in the game.
David Cameron resigns as PM - honourable but misguided
Jeremy Corbyn sacks one of his senior lieutenants - stupid and petty, it
provokes a landslide of resignations
Michael Gove and Boris the Blond duck and cover - neither knows what to
do next. And ...
Nigel Farage goes to the pub and gets pissed
I'm ordering in extra popcorn
John (sitting back to enjoy the show)
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On 6/26/2016 1:48 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> It's interesting watching the behaviour of the main players in the game.
>
> David Cameron resigns as PM - honourable but misguided
Call me, "it's not my problem, now" Dave.
> Jeremy Corbyn sacks one of his senior lieutenants - stupid and petty, it
> provokes a landslide of resignations
Othello should have done the same to Iago for the same reasons.
He has a cunning plan. ;)
> Michael Gove and Boris the Blond duck and cover - neither knows what to
> do next. And ...
...are looking for a leprechaun to kick. For giving them what they
wished for.
> Nigel Farage goes to the pub and gets pissed
>
> I'm ordering in extra popcorn
>
> John (sitting back to enjoy the show)
See, there is a plus side to being poorly.
It gives you perspective.
--
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Stephen
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On 26/06/16 14:03, Stephen wrote:
>
> Othello should have done the same to Iago for the same reasons.
> He has a cunning plan. ;)
>
Which is identical to one of Baldrick's
Baldrick: I have a cunning plan, my lord.
Blackadder: Does it involve a turnip?
>
> ....are looking for a leprechaun to kick. For giving them what they
> wished for.
>
Yup. I get the feeling they didn't actually want to leave. All they were
looking for was a way to add pressure on the EU for further
renogotiations. As the old saying goes: "Be careful what you wish for ..."
>> Nigel Farage goes to the pub and gets pissed
>>
... and wonders why no-one volunteers to pay
>> I'm ordering in extra popcorn
>>
>> John (sitting back to enjoy the show)
>
>
> See, there is a plus side to being poorly.
> It gives you perspective.
>
Indeedly-doodly
John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win
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Additional:
re the online petition for a re-run of the referendum
South Georgia (pop 0) has registered 2761 votes.
British Antarctic Territory (pop ~400 at this time of year) - 2595 votes
Vatican City (pop 842) - 34779 votes.
Something very fishy going on here.
John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win
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On 6/26/2016 2:53 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> Additional:
> re the online petition for a re-run of the referendum
>
> South Georgia (pop 0) has registered 2761 votes.
> British Antarctic Territory (pop ~400 at this time of year) - 2595 votes
> Vatican City (pop 842) - 34779 votes.
>
> Something very fishy going on here.
>
Where did you read that?
It could be the Leave Campaign trying to void the vote.
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Stephen
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On 26/06/2016 14:53, Doctor John wrote:
> Additional:
> re the online petition for a re-run of the referendum
>
> South Georgia (pop 0) has registered 2761 votes.
> British Antarctic Territory (pop ~400 at this time of year) - 2595 votes
> Vatican City (pop 842) - 34779 votes.
>
> Something very fishy going on here.
could be that the site's designers were drawn from the bottom 20%:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7691919/Fifth-of-school-leavers-illiterate-and-innumerate.html
otoh, perusing Google Images with 'BREXIT cartoon' may provide
additional insights. ;-)
agree though that sitting back and, if not enjoying at least watching,
the 'show' with interest, is all one can do at this point.
regards, jr.
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On 6/26/2016 2:34 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 26/06/16 14:03, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Othello should have done the same to Iago for the same reasons.
>> He has a cunning plan. ;)
>>
>
> Which is identical to one of Baldrick's
> Baldrick: I have a cunning plan, my lord.
> Blackadder: Does it involve a turnip?
>
O_o
>>
>
> Indeedly-doodly
>
Deep joy.
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Stephen
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On 26/06/16 15:29, Stephen wrote:
> On 6/26/2016 2:53 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Additional:
>> re the online petition for a re-run of the referendum
>>
>> South Georgia (pop 0) has registered 2761 votes.
>> British Antarctic Territory (pop ~400 at this time of year) - 2595 votes
>> Vatican City (pop 842) - 34779 votes.
>>
>> Something very fishy going on here.
>>
>
> Where did you read that?
>
The Beeb
> It could be the Leave Campaign trying to void the vote.
>
>
Update:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36634407
John
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On 6/26/2016 4:27 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 26/06/16 15:29, Stephen wrote:
>> On 6/26/2016 2:53 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Additional:
>>> re the online petition for a re-run of the referendum
>>>
>>> South Georgia (pop 0) has registered 2761 votes.
>>> British Antarctic Territory (pop ~400 at this time of year) - 2595 votes
>>> Vatican City (pop 842) - 34779 votes.
>>>
>>> Something very fishy going on here.
>>>
>>
>> Where did you read that?
>>
> The Beeb
>
>> It could be the Leave Campaign trying to void the vote.
>>
>>
> Update:
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36634407
Ah! the petition for a second referendum. I misunderstood.
St. Nicola is putting in her tuppence worth as well.
You will be able to sell tickets for it soon.
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Stephen
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On 26-6-2016 15:34, Doctor John wrote:
> Yup. I get the feeling they didn't actually want to leave. All they were
> looking for was a way to add pressure on the EU for further
> renogotiations. As the old saying goes: "Be careful what you wish for ..."
That is my analysis too.
>
>>> Nigel Farage goes to the pub and gets pissed
>>>
>
> ... and wonders why no-one volunteers to pay
He, at least, has been the most 'honest'(?) of the whole bunch, wanting
to leave all along. That he may have put his money on a limping horse is
another matter.
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Brexit, Step #1: The English fittingly resign from the European soccer
Championship. :P
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On 27/06/16 21:54, clipka wrote:
> Brexit, Step #1: The English fittingly resign from the European soccer
> Championship. :P
>
I was watching the match. I didn't think the English had even bothered
to turn up.
John
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>> Brexit, Step #1: The English fittingly resign from the European soccer
>> Championship. :P
>>
> I was watching the match. I didn't think the English had even bothered
> to turn up.
Don't think they even turned up to the tournament. What a joke.
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On 29/06/16 11:57, scott wrote:
>>> Brexit, Step #1: The English fittingly resign from the European soccer
>>> Championship. :P
>>>
>> I was watching the match. I didn't think the English had even bothered
>> to turn up.
>
> Don't think they even turned up to the tournament. What a joke.
>
World Cup 2010 - FAIL
European Cup 2012 - FAIL
World Cup 2014 - FAIL
European Cup 2016 - FAIL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OONEyeeDO4M
From 2:15 in, Richard Digance references the excuse made by Steven Gerrard.
John
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So now the rats have all left the sinking ship.
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On 7/5/2016 3:46 PM, clipka wrote:
> So now the rats have all left the sinking ship.
>
Yes, they won. That's flummoxed them.
They will probably all emigrate now.
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Stephen
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Am 2016-07-05 11:35, also sprach Stephen:
> On 7/5/2016 3:46 PM, clipka wrote:
>> So now the rats have all left the sinking ship.
>>
>
> Yes, they won. That's flummoxed them.
> They will probably all emigrate now.
>
ROFL!
(accepted as a real word in the Oxford dictionary this year.)
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