Recent Comments

1. 5 months ago on Moderately Confused

   Actually, that has happened… Viagra was originally developed as a hypertension drug, but initial testing revealed a VERY interesting side-effect and as they say – “the rest is history”. And, I might add, a very profitable outcome.

2. 6 months ago on B.C.

   Well… Yes, but that still effectively adds up to 2 strokes…

3. 6 months ago on The Argyle Sweater

   Ummm… Is anyone else concerned that the doorknob appears to have switched sides…?

4. 6 months ago on Wizard of Id

   Actually Blanche, spiders (like snakes) are not poisonous – they’re venomous. Very few species represent a threat to us via their bite. And yes, without our favourite web-builders, we wouldn’t be able to move for the millions of insects out there… Plus, they work cheap! Please don’t squish…

5. 7 months ago on Working Daze

   I’ve never seen it either. Couldn’t see any point. It wasn’t saying anything new. Big ship. Maiden voyage. Insufficient lifeboats. Hits iceberg. Sinks. And…?

6. 7 months ago on Reality Check

   Stoppit, you lot! You’re going to give Pastis ideas.

7. 7 months ago on Wizard of Id

   If in doubt, C4!

8. 7 months ago on The Argyle Sweater

   Groannnn… That one is worthy of Pastis…

9. 7 months ago on The Elderberries

   Yes…

10. 8 months ago on Ginger Meggs

    Yep… we had a wholesale sales tax – the rate varied on various items – it was a nightmare to manage. Then, it was replaced by the GST (Goods & Services Tax). Levied at 10% on most goods and services. Some exclusions – particularly most basic food items – but seems to work moderately well. NOT over popular, but what are you gonna do? Governments have to get cash from somewhere and hitting the big end of town seems, for some obscure reason, to be too hard… Come the revolution, Comrade…