UK Archives - A Brighton Boy Blogs Consumer issues, recipes and apolitical thoughts from a Brighton native. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:28:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 2244370 Cameron’s Economic Debacle is… OK, actually https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/camerons-economic-debacle/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/camerons-economic-debacle/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:10:53 +0000 http://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/?p=492 Cameron’s Economic Debacle is… OK, actually by Jon

So here’s a thing… you’re in a damaged vehicle at high speed… there’s an experienced driver at the wheel… and you tear him away from what he does best, replacing him with someone who smiles nicely but has never driven... Continue Reading →

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London Riots = democracy in trouble https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/london-riots-democracy-in-trouble/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/london-riots-democracy-in-trouble/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:34:48 +0000 http://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/?p=421 London Riots = democracy in trouble by Jon

The so-called riots in London are of course just theft, looting, arson and vandalism on a large organised scale. Disgusting and offensive as this may be, we have to ask ourselves why it has happened, and what we can do... Continue Reading →

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People, Politics and The State of Britain https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/people-politics-and-the-state-of-britain/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/people-politics-and-the-state-of-britain/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:22:58 +0000 http://www.jonsilver.me.uk/jonsblog/?p=221 People, Politics and The State of Britain by Jon

People are always bemoaning the state of the country. They always have been, for as long as I can remember. “It’s not like it used to be, is it?” they say. They’re right of course, and perhaps it’s also right... Continue Reading →

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Price Explosion Madness https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/price-explosion-madness/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/price-explosion-madness/#respond Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:50:03 +0000 http://www.jonsilver.me.uk/jonsblog/index.php/2008/02/18/price-explosion-madness/ Price Explosion Madness by Jon

£6 for a sandwich. No, this isn’t one of those posh sandwiches where you can hardly get your face around the thing which is held together with a cocktail stick with a chef’s hat on, where its gourmet credentials are... Continue Reading →

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Terrorism, governments and fear: the results https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/terrorism-governments-and-fear-the-results/ https://abrightonboyblogs.co.uk/terrorism-governments-and-fear-the-results/#respond Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:12:19 +0000 http://www.jonsilver.me.uk/jonsblog/index.php/2007/11/24/terrorism-governments-and-fear-the-results/ Terrorism, governments and fear: the results by Jon

Very interesting results from the survey I’ve had on my web site for a while… 88% of people said that they believe Al Quaeda exists; contrary to the opinions of the conspiracy theorists who think that Al Quaeda is a... Continue Reading →

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