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by ancient
Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EU - where did it go wrong?
Replies: 124
Views: 97806

Re: EU - where did it go wrong?

In the future the money that was given to these areas will have to come from somewhere. As has already been mentioned, part of the UK contribution to the EU is where the money comes from. The main difference, post-exit, will be that the UK government will choose how that money is spent, instead of ...
by ancient
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EU - where did it go wrong?
Replies: 124
Views: 97806

Re: EU - where did it go wrong?

For some people, it isn't "the economy stupid", there are in fact other values in life. ETA, just in case: No, I'm not calling anyone here stupid, that is a reference to a 1992 campaign slogan in US, which became rather famous ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_the_economy,_stupid ).
by ancient
Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The EU - Leave or Remain?
Replies: 189
Views: 825338

Re: The EU - Leave or Remain?

I think the most important figure to take from the referendum is 72%. If such a turnout could be sustained for actual elections, we might become a more democratic country.
by ancient
Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Technology dumbing down?
Replies: 22
Views: 20547

Re: Technology dumbing down?

something else I've noticed as a cyclist is blind spot warning lights in the wing mirrors of cars I'm overtaking... how long before drivers of these become reliant on that little red/amber light and stops doing shoulder checks? Then having problems in cars without them... Apparently there are blind...
by ancient
Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Technology dumbing down?
Replies: 22
Views: 20547

Re: Technology dumbing down?

something else I've noticed as a cyclist is blind spot warning lights in the wing mirrors of cars I'm overtaking... how long before drivers of these become reliant on that little red/amber light and stops doing shoulder checks? Then having problems in cars without them... Apparently there are blind...
by ancient
Fri May 20, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: US to invest $4bn in autonomous cars
Replies: 38
Views: 41367

Re: US to invest $4bn in autonomous cars

Ever been on Docklands Light Railway?
by ancient
Fri May 20, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: US to invest $4bn in autonomous cars
Replies: 38
Views: 41367

Re: US to invest $4bn in autonomous cars

by ancient
Wed May 18, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: One of the dozen
Replies: 108
Views: 91503

Re: One of the dozen

I'll let you work it out for yourself, you should be able to do it. You might have to re-read some of the preceding comments. I had the same question about your last post, but decided not to ask directly. What exactly was your point? The point being that we have to expect the unexpected, ie Gypsies...
by ancient
Tue May 10, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: 'Filtering' Accident
Replies: 63
Views: 78964

Re: 'Filtering' Accident

Agreed Alasdair, not simple. I was deliberately choosing those who clearly cannot be expected to exercise what might be considered a normal duty of care and pointing out that they can be expected on the roads. As for cyclists yes "might be considered at times", but can equally be children ...
by ancient
Tue May 10, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: 'Filtering' Accident
Replies: 63
Views: 78964

Re: 'Filtering' Accident

... they are expected to be expert enough to consider the outcome of their actions on other road users - otherwise they should not be on the road - same for all road users. Not directly relevant to the incident under discussion, but this is not the case for all road users, only for those who need a...

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