http://www.blueidea.co.uk A Conservative-supporting thinking blog. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:45:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Liberal Democrats are said to be "hopeful" of achieving a vote in the House of Commons on their absurd idea of holding a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU - rather than on the Lisbon Treaty.Yeah, right. In the same way that I'm hopeful that tomorrow I'll win ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/1267.html So Prince Harry, third in line to the throne, is fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, Helmand Province. And? This makes bugger all difference. Who cares? It's not like he's ever expected to become King Henry IX. He's the "spare", as they say.He's supposed to be making a proper army career, ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/harry-in-helmand.html A new Conservative ad campaign has been launched, showing the changes that a Conservative government will bring to Britain. With the campaign is a new video setting out these changes, which you can watch here, via the new Conservative party Facebook page. David Cameron explains the new campaign in the ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/you-can-get-it-if-you-really-want.html I have just come across some extremely beautiful music, performed by an amazing singer: Callaghan. She has just realised her first EP, which can be bought here or downloaded from iTunes.There are a couple of her songs available to listen to on her website, but for a taster here is ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/beautiful-music.html Liberal Democrat MPs walk out of the House of Commons......in a huff as part of a pre-arranged stunt after their ridiculous call for a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU - rather than over the current Constitution "Treaty" being debated - was denied by the Speaker.Are they now ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/lib-dems-walk-out.html Public pensions to cost us £1 trillion?!Public sector pensions are set to cost taxpayers £1,025 billion - or £40,000 for every household over the next 20 years - according to figures released today...There are 5.8 million public sector workers in Britain and their pensions are costing taxpayers £18 billion a ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/1262.html Question: Do we need a modern, high-tech Domesday Book?Answer: Like a hole in the head. http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/1261.html Nick Clegg wants a vote on EU membership but not on the EU Constitution 'Lisbon Treaty'.How does this make any sense?If you consider that the British people should have vote over whether or not they stay within the European Union, surely you also think that they should have a say ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/its-cleggs-make-your-mind-up-time.html It's all well and good to say that soldiers should act morally at all times, this is really taking it to the extreme:All soldiers are to be issued with a guide to moral behaviour to be carried in their top pockets, as a reminder of the good conduct required whether ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/carry-your-morals-into-battle-in-your-top-pocket.html Viagra: Sex but no consequences.The anti-impotence drug Viagra could harm men's fertility, scientists have warned.New research suggests that the drug can damage sperm and so prevent some men from starting a family.The findings mean that young men who take the drug recreationally could be damaging their chances of starting a ... http://www.blueidea.co.uk/2008/02/1258.html