Monthly Archives: January 2012

Crucial Policies for a New Political Party! Is there the will?

Posted on 29/01/2012 by LochNessTony

1. HEALTH – Nothing in this world should be more important to any government that its citizens’ health. It is easy on this planet to think of people as group. Some are born, some die, but there is always “the … Continue reading →

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Is £960,000 a fair bonus for RBS chief?

Posted on 27/01/2012 by LochNessTony

Appropriate to my last post, the RBS – you know the bankrupt bank the government bailed out with our money -  has announced a £960,000 bonus for its CEO who is already on a £1,200,000 salary. [If you are in … Continue reading →

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Fairness – the wealthy government ministers don’t understand

Posted on 22/01/2012 by LochNessTony

When it was discussed that the 50p tax rate should be dropped, the argument put forward was that it hardly brought in any revenue so its adverse effect on entrepreneurship meant that it should be dropped. This demonstrates an absolute … Continue reading →

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Ed Miliband – Hopeless Speech Maker

Posted on 10/01/2012 by LochNessTony

I am listening to Mr Miliband giving his speech. Before going on to the speech itself, I must ask the question, why oh why did the organisers allow the leader of the opposition to give an important speech with boats … Continue reading →

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This is Cynical Interference in Scottish Affairs by Unpopular Tories

Posted on 09/01/2012 by LochNessTony

If you agree with this post please tell people about it and forward it to everyone you can. We all know that the Scotland act does not permit the SNP to choose the date of, or question asked, in an … Continue reading →

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Finally Some Sunshine At Loch Ness

Posted on 09/01/2012 by LochNessTony

As I looked out of the window across the silver grey mass of Loch Ness this morning, the sky looked as grey as it has been for the last month or so. Then while taking in the first mug of … Continue reading →

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David Cameron & Danny Alexander Stick Their Noses into Scottish Affairs

Posted on 08/01/2012 by LochNessTony

How dare these two UK coalition partners, with no mandate whatsoever from the Scottish people, stick their noses into Alex Salmond’s decision-making process on when to hold a referendum on Scottish Independence. The delay is not hurting the Scottish economy … Continue reading →

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Stephen Hawking at 70.

Posted on 08/01/2012 by LochNessTony

[Note: original post asked why he had had no kinghthood. I have been advised that he actually turned one down ten years ago for political reasons. This is somewhat sad as it is not just an honour provided by government, … Continue reading →

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Audrey Baxter, Terry Prachett & the Loch Carron Road

Posted on 05/01/2012 by LochNessTony

I was very annoyed to see acquaintance Audrey Baxter of Baxter’s Soups done for drunk driving. I couldn’t believe it of her. For that reason I Googled the incident to find out more. When finding more information I discovered that … Continue reading →

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Beware Royal Bank of Scotland “interest free transfer” Rip-Off Scam

Posted on 04/01/2012 by LochNessTony

This follows on from the previous post really, but is now a warning to everyone not to be taken in by this deceitful, deliberate and malicious scam by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Wendy uses a RBOS credit card for … Continue reading →

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