Do you think astrology could help us?

[JTL]

Talk about cutting back!
They'll be drawing circles and throwing bones before you know it.

 

[catherinecherub]

Mr. Tredinnick had been a naughty boy when the expenses scandal was exposed.

http://www.taxpayersalliance.com/ca...-free-horoscope-from-david-tredinnick-mp.html

He is referred to here as Mystic Meg Tredinnick in this article.
http://crashbangwallace.com/2013/01...redinnick-mp-to-judge-science-and-technology/

Back in 2009, at the height of the MPs’ expenses scandal, there were plenty of hilarious, infuriating and odd examples of politicians wasting taxpayers’ money. Some have become immortal – duck houses, moat repairs, Jacqui Smith’s porn claim and so on.

Sadly, one of my favourites has largely been forgotten – the case of David Tredinnick MP, who charged the taxpayer for the software and tuition required so he could become an astrologer. No, not an astronomer like Brian Cox or the much-lamented Patrick Moore – an astrologer. Think Nostradamus, carnival sideshow con artists and newspaper horoscope columns that say things like “As the new phase of Venus enters the Cancerian optimum, consider buying a scratch card – or a second hand Vauxhall.”

This wasn’t a one-off. As well as his taxpayer-funded foray into the territory of Gypsy Rose Lee, the Member for Bosworth has also pressed the NHS to fund homeopathy, claimed that “remote healing” via telekinesis works despite the total absence of evidence and argued that surgeons and police officers should plan their work according to the cycle of the moon.
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[graj0]

As well as his taxpayer-funded foray into the territory of Gypsy Rose Lee, the Member for Bosworth has also pressed the NHS to fund homeopathy, claimed that “remote healing” via telekinesis works despite the total absence of evidence and argued that surgeons and police officers should plan their work according to the cycle of the moon.

The ones with hairy palms should definitely consider planning their work according to the moon.

 

[Bogusman]

I think he has been listening to too many early Yes albums and smoking some strong Hash! Nothing wrong with that right enough, I do it every week...the Hash part

 

[AlexMBrennan]

PLEASE tell me this is a joke?

 

[Lamont D]

This is not a joke. This is your typical foistered on politician. The people of his constituency didn't have the choice of a different Tory candidate. So they voted for him. Only a few people get to decide who actually is your local candidate.

 

[Jaylee]

Mr. Tredinnick had been a naughty boy when the expenses scandal was exposed.

http://www.taxpayersalliance.com/ca...-free-horoscope-from-david-tredinnick-mp.html

He is referred to here as Mystic Meg Tredinnick in this article.
http://crashbangwallace.com/2013/01...redinnick-mp-to-judge-science-and-technology/

Back in 2009, at the height of the MPs’ expenses scandal, there were plenty of hilarious, infuriating and odd examples of politicians wasting taxpayers’ money. Some have become immortal – duck houses, moat repairs, Jacqui Smith’s porn claim and so on.

Sadly, one of my favourites has largely been forgotten – the case of David Tredinnick MP, who charged the taxpayer for the software and tuition required so he could become an astrologer. No, not an astronomer like Brian Cox or the much-lamented Patrick Moore – an astrologer. Think Nostradamus, carnival sideshow con artists and newspaper horoscope columns that say things like “As the new phase of Venus enters the Cancerian optimum, consider buying a scratch card – or a second hand Vauxhall.”

This wasn’t a one-off. As well as his taxpayer-funded foray into the territory of Gypsy Rose Lee, the Member for Bosworth has also pressed the NHS to fund homeopathy, claimed that “remote healing” via telekinesis works despite the total absence of evidence and argued that surgeons and police officers should plan their work according to the cycle of the moon.
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Lol "Gypsy Rose Lee" was a stripper!!!

 

[Alan S]

I'm so grateful you posted this. It gives me that warm, fuzzy, togetherness feeling.

It is wonderful to see that we in Oz are not alone in the world and other nation's parliaments also allow nutters to not only stand for election, but to actually be elected.

Incidentally, the answer to "Do you think astrology could help us?" is you've got to be kidding.

 

[zand]

lol - Now you see I don't think we should dismiss anything without trying it first so I thought I'd put this to the test. So here's what one website says about my health problems according to my Star sign...

Scorpio is one of the strongest, healthiest signs in the zodiac, partly because you are such a powerful energy to begin with. Your ability to be strong and persevering is wonderful in many ways, but if you begin to ignore and hide from your intense feelings and emotions, then health trouble is brewing. One area of weakness for Scorpio is the large intestine, especially the colon region. Scorpios have an awful problem with constipation. You can change your diet to a rule: drink plenty of water (4-6 glasses daily), have a high fiber diet .Get plenty of exercise too. Just moving around, sometimes, helps. Most importantly, stay in touch with your feelings and talk about them. Scorpio's other weak spot is their reproductive system. Scorpios have a very strong, robust sex drive and consequently, may enjoy many more sexual contacts than some other zodiac signs. So, safe sex is Scorpio's by-word. If you don't practice safe sex, then because the reproductive region is your weak link, you are open to STD's--sexually transmitted diseases.Worse, HIV and AIDS is out there.

OK, so it says colon - I've had a polyp removed...so that's correct
Constipation - only when doing the Dukan Diet for 2 weeks
STD's etc - nope

So there's no mention of asthma, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, obesity, recurring back/neck pain, high blood pressure, fainting, recurring throat/chest infections, depression, migraines, phlebitis.

Conclusion: I agree with the rest of you.

 

[forty six]

lol - Now you see I don't think we should dismiss anything without trying it first so I thought I'd put this to the test. So here's what one website says about my health problems according to my Star sign...

Scorpio is one of the strongest, healthiest signs in the zodiac, partly because you are such a powerful energy to begin with. Your ability to be strong and persevering is wonderful in many ways, but if you begin to ignore and hide from your intense feelings and emotions, then health trouble is brewing. One area of weakness for Scorpio is the large intestine, especially the colon region. Scorpios have an awful problem with constipation. You can change your diet to a rule: drink plenty of water (4-6 glasses daily), have a high fiber diet .Get plenty of exercise too. Just moving around, sometimes, helps. Most importantly, stay in touch with your feelings and talk about them. Scorpio's other weak spot is their reproductive system. Scorpios have a very strong, robust sex drive and consequently, may enjoy many more sexual contacts than some other zodiac signs. So, safe sex is Scorpio's by-word. If you don't practice safe sex, then because the reproductive region is your weak link, you are open to STD's--sexually transmitted diseases.Worse, HIV and AIDS is out there.

OK, so it says colon - I've had a polyp removed...so that's correct
Constipation - only when doing the Dukan Diet for 2 weeks
STD's etc - nope

So there's no mention of asthma, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, obesity, recurring back/neck pain, high blood pressure, fainting, recurring throat/chest infections, depression, migraines, phlebitis.

Conclusion: I agree with the rest of you.

I have had the most terrible week and this has given me the best laugh I've had in ages. My Dad was a Scorpio and far from being constipated he had colitis for most of his life, he also had Type 2, leg ulcers, arthritis,polymyalgia, acute kidney failure and was wheelchair dependant. This is just soooooo funny you'd think they'd read it in their stars or something!

 

[JTL]

I wonder if he can see in the stars that he's about to lose his seat.

 

[Heathenlass]

Western astrology, or Chinese ?
According the Chinese, I'm a Pig. Make of that what you will

(shuddering a little at the thought of @Brunneria and her pork scratchings )

Signy

 

[zand]

Western astrology, or Chinese ?
According the Chinese, I'm a Pig. Make of that what you will

(shuddering a little at the thought of @Brunneria and her pork scratchings )

Signy

lol that's worse....

People born in the year of the rooster are typically healthy people. They are active and enjoy sports such as hiking and swimming. They don’t get sick very often because they tend to fight illness fairly well. Even when they do become ill, they feel better quickly. Roosters are a little sensitive, and they feel stressed and moody at times.

OK so the last sentence could, maybe be true??? possibly......

 

[Jaylee]

According to Whitesnake..

"I was born under a bad sign,
Left out in the cold
I'm a lonely man who knows
Just what it means to lose control".

But on the plus Side..

"I took all the heartache
And turned it to shame,
Now I'm moving, moving on,
And I ain't taking the blame"...

 

[noblehead]

Great band Jaylee, brings back some good memories

 

[JTL]

I was born under a wandering star .....

 

[Jaylee]

Great band Jaylee, brings back some good memories

They also have a disclaimer..

"Don't come running to me,
I know I've done all I can
A hard loving woman like you
Just makes a hard loving man".

Though they have appeared to have got my gender & orientation completely wrong....

 

[noblehead]

They also have a disclaimer..

"Don't come running to me,
I know I've done all I can
A hard loving woman like you
Just makes a hard loving man".

Though they have appeared to have got my gender & orientation completely wrong....

That's enough now Jaylee.....................


Loved the rock scene in the 70's & 80's, so many great moments and happy memories..........

 

[Jaylee]

I was born under a wandering star .....

I was fascinated by that tune when I was about 5... Wouldn't stop singing it by all accounts...

 

[noblehead]

I was fascinated by that tune when I was about 5... Wouldn't stop singing it by all accounts...

and never stopped sing since (in reference to your band)...........