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Okay, we interpret overwhelmed in different ways, you seeing it as numerically overwhelmed. The British allowed immigration in large numbers, then later tried to restrict it. I think you are wrong that most immigration was illegal, at least pre WW2. Jews legally purchased land, albeit land...

I am astonished that so many people doubt the Apollo moon landings. I guess this is a sign of the times, and the lack of trust in authority these days, not helped by lying scheisses such as Blair and Campbell. Evidence for the Apollo programme includes thousands who watched the Saturn 11B...

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Given reports from an installer, or a survey of 10,000+ owners, guess which is statistically more significant? I had a problem with mine because the installers used the wrong size gas pipe. Friends had trouble with their Vaillant because the installers a) put it in the wrong place and b) did...

Inset fires are nice but rather expensive. Yes, stoves are a fashion, and their time will pass. However, I own a stove and I think they are wonderful albeit a luxury. They are expensive, but sitting in front of a hot stove on a cold winter's evening is rather nice. I light mine at the weekend. I...

I have often said that immigration is out of hand, as have most of my neighbours. None of us have been pilloried. It is a quite respectable view. Maybe there is something about the way you express the opinion? Or maybe you are saying something different. There are several reasons why out...

The statement was not that inaccurate. Actually Palestine was the Mandate of Palestine, administered by Britain from about 1917 to partition, during which time the British allowed massive Jewish immigration into Palestine against the wishes of the Arabs, hence the Arab riots. It was a gross...

I honestly have no idea what your views are, but when you make opaque obfuscatory comments it does get rather bizarre. Generally it is fine to express a view here if that view is either uncontentious, or it can be supported by the facts, or a reasoned argument that is consistent with the...

Someone once repeatedly harassed Buzz Aldrin and told him that the moon landings were faked. Aldrin punched him. It was well deserved: The 18 men who flew to the moon risked their lives, 3 almost did not make it back, and 3 died during training when a fire broke out onboard what I think was...

As an aside, Jordan and Lebanon have huge Palestinian refugee camps, some dating from the partition of Palestine into two states. Iran and Russia backing Assad, a Middle Eastern death cult establishing a base and supported by Assad, and 'moderate' opposition armies. And Turkey buying oil from...

It sounds like you are not familiar with the Monty Python Yorkshireman sketch?

You are quite mistaken. People only object when racist remarks are made such as using the term 'rapugees', or saying that an entire religious group are terrorists/rapists, or posting fake videos. The OP sounds quite reasonable to me, although some will disagree with the views expressed.

Ah well, I guess the >10,000 boiler owners surveyed by Which must have lied. And done so for at least 5 years. Damn, wish I'd bought [insert brand] instead of a POS. :) http://www.boilerguide.co.uk/consumer-magazine-praises-worcester-bosch-boilers Recent surveys also include ratings by boiler...

Without doubt parental aspiration and encouragement are important. I am sure I read some recent research which showed that your peers are more important. So if you are surrounded by well behaved aspirant types, it will rub off on you. Similarly if you are surrounded by miscreants, chances are...

We were so poor we lived in hole in ground. Father used to kill us twice a day. If we were lucky we were allowed to suck a piece of coal for breakfast. Eeee, those wer' days ... Sorry, couldn't resist.

The EU being a bunch of dingbats are encouraging people to migrate to Europe. Cameron has got it right, he wants them to fund refugee camps near Syria so that they can return when peace arrives I think we are giving nearly a billion pounds a year in aid. If everyone did that, we would not have a...

30 years ago people like me who came from lower middle class backgrounds, not poor, but not wealthy by any means, had the chance to get a good education and get into well paid careers. Social mobility was higher. The wealthy still sent Tarquin and Portia to St Custards, and they still did...

"According to a Which? poll of nearly 3,000 boiler owners, Vaillant and Worcester Bosch are the most dependable brands on the market. Both manufacturers have been popular choices for a number of years, and were backed up by excellent customer satisfaction score of 83%. Crucially, only 29% of...

I have Googled WB boiler reviews, and spoken to numerous plumbers, the concensus is that they are very good.