Comments on: Henley-on-Thames http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/ Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:46:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Macarnie http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3351 Macarnie Mon, 25 Apr 2005 19:28:42 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3351 Thanks David, of course you are right, but to make sense, in rhyme, about such technicalities is beyond my space and ability. I claim poetic licence . Thanks David, of course you are right, but to make sense, in rhyme, about such technicalities is beyond my space and ability. I claim poetic licence .

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]]> By: David Russell http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3350 David Russell Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:54:13 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3350 Technically 'there's no government now' is wrong- the government (ie the Cabinet) is appointed by the Queen, and stays in place even when Parliament is dissolved (in case of war etc. so they can exercise the Prerogative to fight back). Oh and Aaron Brown, most of these school filters can be defeated by going to a non-blocked translation site (e.g. FreeTranslation.com) and using the 'translate web address' features to 'translate' it from French to English (or whatever, won't actually change since already in English). The filter sees the translation site's URL, remembers that they are allowed for Modern Languages subjects, and loads the page. The translation site will then display a fully working copy of the page you wanted (occassionally images don't work, but we can live with that). Technically ‘there’s no government now’ is wrong- the government (ie the Cabinet) is appointed by the Queen, and stays in place even when Parliament is dissolved (in case of war etc. so they can exercise the Prerogative to fight back). Oh and Aaron Brown, most of these school filters can be defeated by going to a non-blocked translation site (e.g. FreeTranslation.com) and using the ‘translate web address’ features to ‘translate’ it from French to English (or whatever, won’t actually change since already in English). The filter sees the translation site’s URL, remembers that they are allowed for Modern Languages subjects, and loads the page. The translation site will then display a fully working copy of the page you wanted (occassionally images don’t work, but we can live with that).

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]]> By: David Russell http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3349 David Russell Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:51:16 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3349 Technically 'there's no government now' is wrong- the government (ie the Cabinet) is appointed by the Queen, and stays in place even when Parliament is dissolved (in case of war etc. so they can exercise the Prerogative to fight back) Technically ‘there’s no government now’ is wrong- the government (ie the Cabinet) is appointed by the Queen, and stays in place even when Parliament is dissolved (in case of war etc. so they can exercise the Prerogative to fight back)

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]]> By: Aaron Brown http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3348 Aaron Brown Sat, 23 Apr 2005 00:45:15 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3348 I'm just glad to be able to get on here! Chances are severly limited now the site is blocked at my school. ...And they also have number-10.gov.uk blocked, so I don't even know where to START trying to work out what their blocking policy is! I’m just glad to be able to get on here! Chances are severly limited now the site is blocked at my school. …And they also have number-10.gov.uk blocked, so I don’t even know where to START trying to work out what their blocking policy is!

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]]> By: melissa http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3347 melissa Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:32:24 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3347 I totally agree with you on the point that Boris should be far more at the forefront of the campaign - rather than in the backwaters of Oxfordshire (much as they love him) Heh - what can you do - he's still pretty popular even in the shadows! Much appreciate your input I totally agree with you on the point that Boris should be far more at the forefront of the campaign – rather than in the backwaters of Oxfordshire (much as they love him)

Heh – what can you do – he’s still pretty popular even in the shadows!

Much appreciate your input

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]]> By: Aaron Brown http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3346 Aaron Brown Fri, 22 Apr 2005 21:59:22 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3346 Melissa - They were actually saying how great Boris was, and how it's unbelievable that such a popular figure isn't at the front of the election campaign - and that many people would love to see him as PM! :) Melissa -

They were actually saying how great Boris was, and how it’s unbelievable that such a popular figure isn’t at the front of the election campaign – and that many people would love to see him as PM! :)

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]]> By: Psimon http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3345 Psimon Fri, 22 Apr 2005 20:55:53 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3345 There is a large banner in the centre of Henley, offering a "course in practical philosophy". A little research, and I found it was run by the School of Economic Science; A cult with a shadey past including allegations of child abuse. It seems Henley DOES have a sinister secret after all! There is a large banner in the centre of Henley, offering a “course in practical philosophy”. A little research, and I found it was run by the School of Economic Science; A cult with a shadey past including allegations of child abuse. It seems Henley DOES have a sinister secret after all!

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]]> By: Macarnie http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3344 Macarnie Thu, 21 Apr 2005 08:06:38 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3344 Bravo Mark : couldn't have phrased it better myself Bravo Mark : couldn’t have phrased it better myself

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]]> By: Mark Gamon http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3343 Mark Gamon Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:52:59 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3343 Errrrr. How long, exactly, does it take to understand that Melissa plays a pivotal role in this blog on behalf of the no-doubt-exceedingly-busy Boris ? Why is this a problem? This blog would be an empty wasteland without the lovely Melissa. And I speak as someone who'll vote Conservative when hell, frankly, freezes over. Not that I give a flying **** about this election, you understand... Errrrr. How long, exactly, does it take to understand that Melissa plays a pivotal role in this blog on behalf of the no-doubt-exceedingly-busy Boris ?

Why is this a problem? This blog would be an empty wasteland without the lovely Melissa. And I speak as someone who’ll vote Conservative when hell, frankly, freezes over. Not that I give a flying **** about this election, you understand…

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]]> By: melissa http://www.boris-johnson.com/2005/04/15/henley-on-thames/comment-page-1/#comment-3342 melissa Wed, 20 Apr 2005 17:53:28 +0000 http://80.82.117.242/?p=150#comment-3342 Vicus and Monkey - hear! hear! what would I do without my supporters? You're magnifico **Cream of the Land Monkey and Vicus!!!** Vicus and Monkey – hear! hear!

what would I do without my supporters?

You’re magnifico

**Cream of the Land Monkey and Vicus!!!**

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