Brexit, for once some facts.

[tommie]

Here in Ireland,we have a way of recognising Northern Unionist cars from other NI cars. .. all NI cars have 4 digit numbers ,but only Unionists put NI stickers on the back.

Dan, not a bit of it.... i cant remember the last time i saw an `NI` sticker on a car here, possibly those heading for France with a caravan/Motorhome may well put that sticker on but not your average motorist unionist or not.
Come to think of it looking at the many ROI cars parked up in our various shopping centres i cant remember seeing that `IRL` sticker lately either.

As a slight aside i see you`re now required by EU regs to have a certain amount of Bio fuel in Diesel now. Maybe ok for modern vehicles but up here that ended badly for the filling stations, lots of claims for blocked pipes, filters etc. I`m pretty sure those pumps have gone now.

The Irish Government is increasing the biofuel obligation rate to 10% from January 1st 2019 as a step towards the EU target of 10% of renewable energy sources in the transport sector by 2020. In Ireland, this obligation is met by blending FAME (Biofuel from vegetable oils) in diesel to produce BioDiesel. This FAME can absorb water much more so than petroleum derived fuels. When water is able to contaminate diesel, it provides conditions suitable for microbial growth and can lead to diesel bugs, moulds, yeasts and bacteria spreading throughout the fuel. If a diesel fuel storage facility is not properly maintained, this growth may cause filter blockages and other issues. As a result, good housekeeping is more important than ever, especially as we enter the winter months.The main thing is to ensure you and your staff complete regular daily, weekly and annual checks.

 

[Danidl]

Dan, not a bit of it.... i cant remember the last time i saw an `NI` sticker on a car here, possibly those heading for France with a caravan/Motorhome may well put that sticker on but not your average motorist unionist or not.
Come to think of it looking at the many ROI cars parked up in our various shopping centres i cant remember seeing that `IRL` sticker lately either.

As a slight aside i see you`re now required by EU regs to have a certain amount of Bio fuel in Diesel now. Maybe ok for modern vehicles but up here that ended badly for the filling stations, lots of claims for blocked pipes, filters etc. I`m pretty sure those pumps have gone now.

The Irish Government is increasing the biofuel obligation rate to 10% from January 1st 2019 as a step towards the EU target of 10% of renewable energy sources in the transport sector by 2020. In Ireland, this obligation is met by blending FAME (Biofuel from vegetable oils) in diesel to produce BioDiesel. This FAME can absorb water much more so than petroleum derived fuels. When water is able to contaminate diesel, it provides conditions suitable for microbial growth and can lead to diesel bugs, moulds, yeasts and bacteria spreading throughout the fuel. If a diesel fuel storage facility is not properly maintained, this growth may cause filter blockages and other issues. As a result, good housekeeping is more important than ever, especially as we enter the winter months.The main thing is to ensure you and your staff complete regular daily, weekly and annual checks.

Thanks for the info on diesel.
I do drive diesel so thanks.
Yes it is very likely that on their home turf ,northern cars don't see the need, but i will assure you that in the que at Rosslare, they are very prevalent. RoI cars don't use the stickers because it's already on the numberplate and they would like to retain their car,should they make a wrong turn off the Donegall Road while heading to George Best Airport. .

 

[oldgroaner]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46250607

"Mr Raab, who negotiated for the UK with the EU's Michel Barnier, has been explaining his decision to quit on the BBC's Andrew Marr show.

With "two or three points" being changed he could support the government's proposals, he said.

He said he did not know who had inserted a clause on customs relations into the future partnership document but said it was a "clear breach" of the Conservative manifesto."

So the exBrexit Sec didn't read the doc before handing it over? - Is there a saboteur cum Gremlin lurking in Downing St that stitched him up...

Larry the Cat is secretly a remainer, (All attempts to get rid of him have failed)

 

[Danidl]

I might invite you to read a long article by Tommie Gorman on the RTE news website. He is RTEs northern Ireland' reporter.

 

[oldgroaner]

Thanks for the info on diesel.
I do drive diesel so thanks.
Yes it is very likely that on their home turf ,northern cars don't see the need, but i will assure you that in the que at Rosslare, they are very prevalent. RoI cars don't use the stickers because it's already on the numberplate and they would like to retain their car,should they make a wrong turn off the Donegall Road while heading to George Best Airport. .

For your information the current situation in the UK is this
biodiesel with diesel is 7% by volume. Vehicles require no modification to use this level of blend. A European standard for E10 is currently under development.
And there is no evidence of many problems associated with that concentration so far and this is the maximum level European Manufacturers recommend at the moment due to effects on seal materials as detailed on this link
https://www.dieselnet.com/tech/fuel_biodiesel_comp.php

And the EU report is 2020 is the implementation date for 10%

 

[oldgroaner]

But you cannot see the reverse of that placard.. perhaps it reads, " we now know the face of sin. "

Above
Отпечатано в Москве
Otpechatano v Moskve

 

[flecc]

What has that got to do with the topic?

All the hot air emanating from Westminster, Brussels and Paris contributing to global warming?
.

 

[flecc]

I might invite you to read a long article by Tommie Gorman on the RTE news website. He is RTEs northern Ireland' reporter.

Link to this item
.

 

[oldgroaner]

Coventry Street, its a short street connecting Piccadilly Circus to Leicester Square

seemingly a handful of anarchist, trotskyist type scum to which our resident extremist endears himself

Make your mind up
Which is it to be? Anarchist, Trotskyist of DUP supporters?

 

[oldgroaner]

An Update on Lord Nigel

 

[Fingers]

NO MARS BARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WILL THIS EEIL EVER END!!?????????????

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6402937/No-Deal-Brexit-Mars-Bars-run-weeks-food-experts-warn-Michael-Gove.html

 

[Wicky]

Post Brexit Breakfast:

Let them eat EEILS!

Wake up and smell the Covfefe...

 

[oyster]

I can see how a split in the Conservative Party is possible. I don't see how that creates a constitutional problem.

If the tories split, then who will be prime minister?

TM was invited to form a government, and managed to. But if she loses MPs to a new party, or otherwise has fewer MPs than, say, Labour, what should happen? Especially if Labour would struggle to form a government.

We might have the protocol if TM told the queen that she could no longer form a government she would no longer be PM. But who should the queen then invite to form a government?

We'd also have MPs who stood for one party but are now members of another party. Which is not technically a reason to give up their seats, but would very questionable for them to retain them.

By the way, why is this not the United Queendom?

 

[oyster]

That would create loads of employment opportunities rebuilding Hadrian's wall and Offa's Dyke!

Tom

We'd probably just import Mexican wall...

 

[oldgroaner]

NO MARS BARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WILL THIS EEIL EVER END!!?????????????

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6402937/No-Deal-Brexit-Mars-Bars-run-weeks-food-experts-warn-Michael-Gove.html

This from the staunch leave supporting Daily Mail???here is a reader comment
"
steveh2731, MALVERN, United Kingdom, less than a minute ago

What the stupid remainers fail to grasp is that the trade through our ports isn't one way. There are many things from the UK that EU countries need. It is in the interest of neither side to have a grid lock. This just more of project fear."

Hang on a bit, what has this to do with Remainers?
It says a great deal about how dim some leavers are that they will react to anything experts say they don't want to hear and blame "Remainers"

Interesting part of the reader comment was this
"There are many things from the UK that EU countries need."
He seems to lack common sense on this point

If you run out of something and nowhere to turn to for supplies you are stuck for some time till you find an alternative source.

I you run out of something and are in a community of 26 other nations you have 26 times the chance of finding an alternative source at short notice.

A child could work this out for themselves but it seems beyond some leave voters old enough to be considered adult.

 

[oldgroaner]

If the tories split, then who will be prime minister?

TM was invited to form a government, and managed to. But if she loses MPs to a new party, or otherwise has fewer MPs than, say, Labour, what should happen? Especially if Labour would struggle to form a government.

We might have the protocol if TM told the queen that she could no longer form a government she would no longer be PM. But who should the queen then invite to form a government?

We'd also have MPs who stood for one party but are now members of another party. Which is not technically a reason to give up their seats, but would very questionable for them to retain them.

By the way, why is this not the United Queendom?

I'm delighted to say you can blame a Sleekit Scotsman named James Stewart for that.
He started the whole farce.

 

[oyster]

This from the staunch leave supporting Daily Mail???here is a reader comment
"
steveh2731, MALVERN, United Kingdom, less than a minute ago

What the stupid remainers fail to grasp is that the trade through our ports isn't one way. There are many things from the UK that EU countries need. It is in the interest of neither side to have a grid lock. This just more of project fear."

Hang on a bit, what has this to do with Remainers?
It says a great deal about how dim some leavers are that they will react to anything experts say they don't want to hear and blame "Remainers"

Interesting part of the reader comment was this
"There are many things from the UK that EU countries need."
He seems to lack common sense on this point

If you run out of something and nowhere to turn to for supplies you are stuck for some time till you find an alternative source.

I you run out of something and are in a community of 26 other nations you have 26 times the chance of finding an alternative source at short notice.

A child could work this out for themselves but it seems beyond some leave voters old enough to be considered adult.

Irony time, yet again, not having the ingredients for Mars bars might actually improve the health of the nation! Add cola, Haribo sweets, ... Perhaps we are onto the real bounty of brexit?

(Yes, I know, vegetables in short supply, everyone living off frozen burgers, sausages, pasta, white bread, ...)

 

[oldgroaner]

Post Brexit Breakfast:

Let them eat EEILS!

Wake up and smell the Covfefe...

I have bad news for you British Eels are very much Brexiters
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/oct/27/the-decline-of-the-eel

Our rivers once teemed with eels but each year fewer make the 3,000-mile trip to get here.

They must be smarter than they look and realised with all the Brexit shortages fleets of British Trawlers would be dragging themselves up the shallow rivers to put them on the menu, where the "Johnny Foreigner " boats would fear to sail.

 

[Fingers]

We will grow our own fricking Mars Bars can't be that difficult.

 

[oldtom]

(Yes, I know, vegetables in short supply, everyone living off frozen burgers, sausages, pasta, white bread, ...)

We will survive - dig for victory!

Tom