OCCUPIED COUNTRY

We're On A Road To Nowhere

In order to deal with the problems of increasingly congested roads, us sophisticated Mancunians re-introduced a tram system a few years ago that can only be described as an absolute resounding success. The only drawback has been the fact that, at present, it's still a little restricted when it comes to routes. But, no matter, hadn't the Government given the go ahead for the expansion of the tram network? Indeed, haven't houses already been demolished in the areas these routes are due to be built through? Hasn't work already started on massive public works in anticipation of the infrastructure requirements of such a huge and forward-thinking project? After all, according to every Governmental utterance, isn't PUBLIC TRANSPORT supposedly the way forward?

I mean, if that is the case, can somebody provide me with the evidence that proves that Manchester's expanded tram system is a bad idea? 'Cos I fuckin' can't.

But that's what's happened. They've pulled the plug. A Labour Government. A Labour Government has done this. A Labour Government has decided that my City's transport system should be sacrificed for the sake of 'good ol' London's' Olympic bid. It just beggar's belief.

Well I'm sorry all my local Labour colleagues, but I'm not voting for a Party that contains both Margaret Thatcher's Godson as well as Margaret Thatcher's policies.

It's time for that God-bothering, Bush-loving Tory Tony to go. Today's announcement, for me, was the last straw. The so-called provinces once-again sacrificed so that the 'prosperous', 'over-heated economy' of the South East can open its gaping maw while the taxes we pay in the rest of the country are poured in.

There's local economies up here that are relying on that tram system. People have invested in property with a view to creating some wealth on the back of vacuous promises from the Government of a man who seems to be rapidly acquiring the soubriquet 'lame duck' as each day passes.

Don't let me stop you considering fucking off Tony will you? 'Cos your Party won't get my vote until you do.

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And, as if I wasn't nadgy enough, I've had a friggin' nightmare trying to type this rant into the "new, improved Blogger interface. It is, quite frankly, shite. Something has been over-egged I do believe. Rethink required? Most certainly.

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Off to see City play a friendly with Bury FC tomorrow night. Here we go again - the pre-season begins.

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**WEIGHT UPDATE** Another 2 pounds disappeared.