The Debate

Tim from Bristol: If you were to come into power, how would your party change a broken light bulb?

Nick: We'd ensure that the people have the power to replace light bulbs when they break and also see to it that replacement light bulbs are much more energy-efficient and long-lasting.

Gordon: While we could replace a light bulb, the reality is that no light bulb is broken. Light bulbs today are also the brightest and most efficient than they've ever been.

David: Thank you for asking this vital question. A lady wrote to me last week telling me how every light bulb she has in her house has broken over the past 12 years of Labour government. Every single one. Only the Conservatives can bring real change to British light bulbs.

Gordon: The only reason the Tories would bring in new light bulbs would be to make David's face look even shinier. The fact is, new light bulbs would only hinder Britain's economic recovery and that is something Labour is unwilling to let happen. How would the Conservatives finance this exactly?

David: Recent studies have shown that it's not the broken light bulbs that need changing. The real issue is, why do we even need light bulbs in the first place? I'll tell you why. It's because Britain is dark and it's only getting darker. Not a day goes by where it doesn't become so dark that it doesn't become inevitable that at some point you will have to rely on a light bulb to even walk around your own home. Why has Labour allowed this continue for so long and why are they so in denial about it?

Gordon: We are not in denial, we just have the experience and the wisdom to realise that we are not alone in this problem. The rest of Europe knows, even America knows, that darkness is a global problem that affects everyone. However, this is not a problem that will just go away overnight. We all need to work together, both across our parties and with the wider world community to overcome darkness in a way that is fairer to everyone.

Nick: You know, the more you two talk, the more apparent it becomes that neither of you have a real understanding of this at all. Broken light bulbs just need replacing with new ones. It's as simple as that

David: And where would you find the capital for these 'simple' plans to change light bulbs? You can't talk of slashing £16bn of expenses and then say that you'll do it by giving everyone free light bulbs for life. The numbers just don't add up.

Gordon: I'm sure Nick will agree with me here, what Britain's light bulb infrastructure is solid, long-term investment in ensuring that Britain is prepared for when light bulbs break. We need continuous investment in Education, the NHS and the armed forces so that we able to prevent light bulbs from breaking. This is what Labour has done and is what it will continue to do. The Conservatives can talk all they want about change, but when it comes down to it the only people to benefit from their plans is the top 5% earners. This is why Labour has made a personal promise to every citizen that when their light bulbs break we will guarantee them access to an electrician within 2 weeks, and a light bulb changing operation within 3 weeks. David can't make that promise, and Nick can't make that promise.

Nick: What? Tim, going back to your question; broken light bulbs can be replaced with a new one. There is no need for any extra bureaucracy or politics.

Gordon: I agree with Nick.

David: I'm sorry Gordon but I just can't agree with you on that. I agree with Nick and look forward to working with him in the future.

---Saoirse Cathal Kavan

Day Eighty Two: Guest Post by Sheepy Tree

This is courtesy of James' Blog. I am..well, grateful isn't exactly the right word for it...

So then, I'm pretty drunk right now, but not drunk enough to not kill zombies. Man I love Left 4 Dead, simple, unchallenging zombie killing at its finest.

I do need to walk home though, gay.

So apparently I need to pad out this post, I think its literary genius quite frankly, But apparently its not. So what to say............................................................................................

This isn't getting any longer, its like a bad essay. Hmm,

"Acid rain" is a popular term referring to the deposition of wet (rain, snow, sleet, fog and cloud water, dew) and dry (acidifying particles and gases) acidic components. A more accurate term is “acid deposition”. Distilled water, which contains no carbon dioxide, has a neutral pH of 7. Liquids with a pH less than 7 are acidic, and those with a pH greater than 7 are basic. “

The breast is the upper ventral region of an animal’s torso, particularly that of mammals, including human beings. The breasts of a female primate’s body contain the mammary glands, which secrete milk used to feed infants.

God, the LCR was jolly good fun tonight, much dancing and considering I wasn't going to drink, I think Andrew did quite well at lubricating me.

We also went to a talk by Sean Cagen (i think) who was held hostage for 4 months by the Taliban, bad times for him, but I got to ask him a question for my dissertation, so extra marks for me!!!!

Best go now, Drew's being a massive loser and wants to sleep. He has sold out this year, he used to be cool.

Later

XOXO

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Now playing: The Kinks / He's Evil

Day Sixty Five: Matt on deck!

Well...So here we are! I have travelled today for Hutton to Norwich in order to celebrate young Anderson's 21st...So far it has been highly enjoyable. I think it may just be the amount of beers consumed (18 bottles) or the fact it has been too long since our last outing!
What random shite should I write about???
It's a possibility that the one true reason I am here is to keep Jimmy in a non-stop drunken state...but its ok...it works for both of us!!!
Who are you anyway???
What are you talking about???
I don't even know anymore!
Maybe I should just stick to drinking beers and staying away from normal people!
Who is Clive?
This seems to be what happens when I am let loose on a computer...
I guess all there really is to say is that tonight i must drink to forget feelings!
Tomorrow...i must drink to forget feeling and celebrate a joyous day!!
Saturday....I shall live again!

How is it possible to write a blog everyday? And why would you want to?
Now to ramble!
Don't ya just hate it when you can't find a bottle opener...I KNOW I DO!!!
There is just so much to do....and so little time.....
I definitely do not feel drunk enough to write a good blog...so I should come back to it later!
A final piece of advice for you all!...don't get attached to anything!

She puts the lotion on her skin...or she gets the hose again!

FUCK YOU BUDDY!

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Now playing: Electric Six / Gay Bar

Day Seven: Yes.

[Written by Kate Chapman]

Andrew is pretty wankered at the moment, so I've taken over his task. I'm fairly sure that he is going to regret this in the morning, because not only will it mean that he has failed his task in finishing these posts before 12am (unless asking someone else can be included in the challenge), but also because I'm quite likely to write 250 words on how fantastic Britney Spears is. Not a statement that I think he would agree with, unless fantastic meant naked. I'm not one hundred percent sure what his first few posts on this have been about, but I'm going to hazard a guess that they have included films and drinking. I'll be shocked if I'm utterly wrong about this.

To fill up some space (and to anger you Andrew) here is my top 5 Britney songs...

1) Gimme More
2) Hit Me Baby (one more time)
3) I'm a Slave for you
4) Boys
5) Heaven on Earth

As Andrew has just appeared downstairs, beer in hand with an incredibly plastered look on his face, I have just been reminded of something else that he is actually likely to have included on this, Doctor Who. Apparently this is a new waste of time for Andrew, and it is all he has watched now for two days straight. Perfectly reasonable thing to do, even if it is his final year. (Yes Andrew I can use sarcasm in blogs too. Idiot.)

This plastered look has now turned to smug. I'm not sure why, and to be honest I doubt he is. Perhaps he has just urinated somewhere in public and is very proud of it. If he's this pissed and we haven't got to the LCR yet, I think it's time I started my catch up drinking.

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