Johnny Bognor

I must try harder. Despite trying to wind up all the lefties on here, they still don't hate me. Must be my internet charm......

Good stuff. I didn't want to shatter any illusions. As it is the festive season, I didn't want to have to explain about Father Christmas.

At the end of the day, if there is a marginal tax, with no side effects, which can raise a lot of money for good, then of course I am for it. However, if there is a punitive tax, with major implications, which is tantamount to ****ing in the wind, then obviously I would be against it.

FYI Badger, the bloke in the video wasn't a real banker, just an actor.

I'll answer. Originally when you said "assume that it is correct", I didn't bother looking. I thought that I would agree with it if what was said was true, because you wouldn't have asked me to pretend it was true. But curiousity got the better of me, so I took a look. Assuming it was true, then I would agree with it as it happens. So, if someone can be kind enough to confirm the stats in the video, then I can fully and unreservedly agree (as long as it was introduced by all major nations, so as not to leave our finance industry exposed, which would be more damaging than is suggested in the video). So, let me ask you a question (you still haven't answered my question re what is worse: a tory saint or a skate communist), but if I ask you this question, you must assume that the outcome is true. The result of a tobin tax causes financial collapse, followed by war resulting in millions of people being wiped out....., would you still be in favour?

Got shedloads stored at my parents - scoreboards, floodlights, terracing, fencing, fans, grandstands, corner kickers, throw in figures, teams, balls, etc etc. You can stick you PS3, Xbox, Nintendo up your arse. Subbuteo is a proper game for youngsters.......shame the little uns aren't interested in proper games any more.

Don't worry, you're in good company. Fuengirola agreed with me .......... once. VFFT has aso agreed with me in the past on the odd occasion. I am probably one of the only right wingers that it is OK for lefties to like. BTF, however, is a hard nut to crack.

The bankers did **** things up, no doubt about that. I have held them to account on many occasions. But my point is that a recession would have happened at some point, triggered by one thing or another. This time it happened to be the bankers. Some of the banks have been nationalised, namely the ones that got into trouble (and were responsible for their own downfall). I think that was the right thing to do, so I guess I must party agree with you. However, Barclays and HSBC didn't need a bail out, as they were able to cover their risks, so why nationalise them? I kind of agree with a tax on the basis of giving the banks a kicking, but would not want to see a blanket tax. If you disproportionately tax a major industry, you will damage it. Just look at the pub trade here.....they pay disproportionate taxes via duty and they are being crucified. Also, tax and spend doesn't create wealth, it merely recycles wealth. It is this approach that has partly got us into the mess we are currently in, so it can't be a solution. I can see where you are coming from, but this woud make bonds less attractive and it is through bonds that government needs to raise cash. Could be shooting yourself in the foot so to speak. Can't disagree with this. I would add a point I have made before. There is a lot of wealth tied up in this country and we need to unlock this to fund innovation and creativity. This is one tagible way in which we can create wealth, thus providing better employment prospects for all. The problem we have with both political parties is that they don't really make decisions for the long term. Where will we be in 10, 15, 20 years time? What will be the impact of China, India and other fast growing economies? What can we do to maximise any potential? We need a government that will look at how we develop from a strategic point of view and sadly neither Labour or Tory can or will do this.

I have blamed the bankers in the past, but you could say they did us a favour. Had they not triggered the credit crunch, Labour's spending would have continued unchecked and when an eventual recession would have hit (as there is no such thing as ending boom and bust) we would have been in an even worse situation than we are now. Just a thought.........

I think we need to get this man in

The Honda S2000 is one of the best lower cost roadsters out there, but you are looking in the £6k region.

Has he gone on holiday? The price will come crashing down when he gets back.

Oh, B2B or B2C?

Are you a creative or a suit? Below the line or above the line?

Whilst Gordon said "No more boom and bust". He was wrong ..... didn't resign though.

So pro rata, that's equivalent to £44k a year

No dilemma for me. Give me a red and white commie over a blue tory any day of the week because it is all about priorities. The skate is showing signs of logic and rational thought, but he is still a skate at the end of the day.

I wouldn't sit on the fence Fuengirola, I would just shoot straight from the hip. Out of interest, what is worse? A tory-saint or a communist-skate?

Glen Hoddle was a chicken in a former life and therefore the concept of Nandos is tantamount to cannibalism. Does this answer your question?

Indeed, cream always rises to the top and so if you are really that good, other (perhaps better) opportunities will come your way.

Reminds me of the moral dilemma posed by Ali G when talking to a bunch of Animal Rights peeps "What if I said 'eat this chicken, or I'll kill another chicken'?" LOL

I'm with you on this. If someone had kidnapped my wife and kids and a person in my presence knew where they were being held, I would hardly be giving them a cup of tea and biscuits. I would ask them where they are and after a reasonable amount of time, start amputating limbs until the answer was forthcoming.

Leftie, I don't know why you need Weston to out you. Mr X came out in the Lounge a few weeks ago and apart from the odd homophobic jibe, he was treated with dignity and respect.

Hmmm. OK Leftie, what's your views on BMW's?

Looks like I'm filling in for you guys, until someone comes up with something better.