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  1. the return of national service!

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    We can barely "protect" our own country from an elected government (e.g. privatisation of public institutions such as the NHS that get pushed through, the way that banks were dealt with after the 2008 crash, etc.). Most places that British troops have been sent to also don't really serve to "protect" our country in any meaningful way. If you're hugely patriotic I suppose you could argue that needless invasions and intrusions in other countries are beneficial for "the country", but judging from the disdain most people have for the UK and how it's being run I doubt you'll realistically find that many people who feel that way.

    Something to consider is that it's just a Private Bill and it doesn't mean it has much support. The MP who proposed it also voted "very strongly against equal gay rights", "very strongly to increase university tuition fees", "very strongly for increasing the rate of VAT", to restrict the period allowed for abortions, for a ban on people wearing burqas (to quote him, wearing one is like "going round wearing a paper bag over your head") and a bunch of other typically right-wing bullshit that just seems to portray someone who likes to try and meddle with peoples private lives for no reason (such as forcing them to sign up). He seems fairly out there, so I don't think his views necessarily represent enough of the government's to realistically make this bill likely to pass.

    Just read this on Wikipedia too, which suggests it has very little support (and that he's a dick):

    In 2013 Hollobone was one of 4 MPs who camped outside Parliament in a move to facilitate parliamentary debate on what they called an “Alternative Queen’s Speech” -an attempt to show what a future Conservative government might deliver.[21] Some 42 policies were listed including reintroduction of the death penalty and conscription, privatizing the BBC, banning the burka in public places and preparation to leave the European Union.[21] The Daily Telegraph believes the whips sent Edward Leigh to try and persuade the group not to table the amendments.[21]

    yes mate, this is pretty much my view on the entire affair, even though it's a private bill, it's a scary thought(especially after recent events) that it's even being proposed. I have no interest in fighting in a war that I don't support. got this mp's email address if anyone fancies voicing their opinion to him directly :P philip.hollobone.mp@parliament.uk

  2. the return of national service!

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    Hey guys, don't come on here very often, but i'm not really a part of any other forums and I am interested to hear peoples views on the proposal of the return of compulsory national service. Also I just wanted to let you know it is happening! hopefully it won't get through but you never know.
    the bill is now going for its second reading in the house of commons. most likely this will affect men ages 18-50 and women 20-30. I am dead against it, wondering what your opinions are!

    http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/nationalservice.html

    this is the actual bill^^^

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH2Xf9KaoSk

    some Scottish guy kind of explaining it^^

  4. Best Of The Internet

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    Harry.jpg

    my mate did pretty much the same ammount of damage doing a handstand on a rail 13ft above a road, fell straight onto his face and then slammed his leg so it basically shattered. never seen so much carnage on one person! hope he gets better!

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  8. Crazy Brake Idea!?

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    you could always get around the different mechanical advantages required by disk and rim brakes, by having, essentially 2 levers built into one. a specific piston set for the rim and disk brake, 2 hoses etc. im pretty sure that would work. a bit OTT in my opinion though.

  21. Workshop Stands

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    hi guys, im currently in the market for a budget repair stand for my bike. i have found some really cheap ones(almost worryingly cheap) but was just wondering if anyone had any experience of them. i work as a bike mechanic, my stand in work is awesome and almost completely flex free, i find portable stands flexy in comparison, (used the park ones) something that has bothered me when i use other stands as it doesn't really inspire confidence when you're wrestling with a seized bb etc. i'm aware that in buying a stand this cheap it is going to flex, but how much is the problem.

    so if you have used them before i am looking for information on the amount of flex, build quality (clamp and frame), ease of mounting bikes, adjustability and longevity

    so here they are

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bicycle-Sports-Cycling-Accessories-Repair/dp/B008POQQYW/ref=sr_1_17?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348778464&sr=1-17

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Folding-Cycle-Repair-Maintenance-SHIPPING/dp/B004GHF4YU/ref=sr_1_19?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348778464&sr=1-19

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/PEDALPRO-BICYCLE-REPAIR-MAINTENANCE-FOLDING/dp/B008UAG0EM/ref=sr_1_21?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348778464&sr=1-21

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cycle-Repair-Maintenance-Stand-Fixed/dp/B009BOEYJE/ref=sr_1_25?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1348779408&sr=1-25

    cheers for any insight.

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