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Jack of Devon

Jack of Devon

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Hi All,

I've been active on this Forum for about a week and hit the ground running, without affording you the courtesy of introducing myself first. For that I apologise.

I live in the rural South West of England and have been qualified as a Solicitor for twenty years. I run my own small Law Firm specialising in criminal defence work. I am undoubtedly left wing and would consider myself socially liberal and economically socialist. I am a member of the Labour Party, the Fabian Society and I am elected to the executive of The Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers.

So why am I here? Well firstly, I am a complete political geek. Much to the amusement of my wife, I will quite happily spend hours watching reruns of Election night TV coverage on Youtube. Secondly, I did spend a year studying American politics as part of my Advanced level politics course at college, before I did my Law degree. It's fair to say I've forgotten most of it- That's both the American politics and what I learnt on my Law degree.

I also like the odd bet on the political markets and have a bit of money riding on the Democrat and GOP nominations- I thought I might pick up some tips here.

Finally, and most importantly, I wanted to communicate with other politically minded people (whatever their persuasion) from beyond my shores.

I'm looking forward to the ride.

Regards,

Laurence Overend
 
Welcome! Please help yourself to the comfy chair in the corner.
 
Jack of Devon said:
Hi All,

I've been active on this Forum for about a week and hit the ground running, without affording you the courtesy of introducing myself first. For that I apologise.

I live in the rural South West of England and have been qualified as a Solicitor for twenty years. I run my own small Law Firm specialising in criminal defence work. I am undoubtedly left wing and would consider myself socially liberal and economically socialist. I am a member of the Labour Party, the Fabian Society and I am elected to the executive of The Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers.

So why am I here? Well firstly, I am a complete political geek. Much to the amusement of my wife, I will quite happily spend hours watching reruns of Election night TV coverage on Youtube. Secondly, I did spend a year studying American politics as part of my Advanced level politics course at college, before I did my Law degree. It's fair to say I've forgotten most of it- That's both the American politics and what I learnt on my Law degree.

I also like the odd bet on the political markets and have a bit of money riding on the Democrat and GOP nominations- I thought I might pick up some tips here.

Finally, and most importantly, I wanted to communicate with other politically minded people (whatever their persuasion) from beyond my shores.

I'm looking forward to the ride.

Regards,

Laurence Overend
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Greetings, Jack of Devon. :2wave:

:wcm: I believe you will enjoy your time here, and I look forward to reading your comments on the upcoming Presidential election in this Country. :thumbs:
 
Jack of Devon said:
~ I'm looking forward to the ride ~
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Welcome, I recommend a thick skin but it's nice to have another "Euro" here to hopefully show that Europe has a great deal more issues beyond the subject that swarms / suffocates the Europe forum on a daily basis.

En garde!
 
Jack of Devon said:
Hi All,

I've been active on this Forum for about a week and hit the ground running, without affording you the courtesy of introducing myself first. For that I apologise.

I live in the rural South West of England and have been qualified as a Solicitor for twenty years. I run my own small Law Firm specialising in criminal defence work. I am undoubtedly left wing and would consider myself socially liberal and economically socialist. I am a member of the Labour Party, the Fabian Society and I am elected to the executive of The Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers.

So why am I here? Well firstly, I am a complete political geek. Much to the amusement of my wife, I will quite happily spend hours watching reruns of Election night TV coverage on Youtube. Secondly, I did spend a year studying American politics as part of my Advanced level politics course at college, before I did my Law degree. It's fair to say I've forgotten most of it- That's both the American politics and what I learnt on my Law degree.

I also like the odd bet on the political markets and have a bit of money riding on the Democrat and GOP nominations- I thought I might pick up some tips here.

Finally, and most importantly, I wanted to communicate with other politically minded people (whatever their persuasion) from beyond my shores.

I'm looking forward to the ride.

Regards,

Laurence Overend
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We spell it specializing and defense here. So, odds are you'll never figure out exactly what it is Americans are doing in the clown show called electing a president. :mrgreen:
 
Welcome Jack of Devon. You should have a wonderful year as it is an election year. Valualble information can be obtained from a competent English plumber as regards the political process in the USA. As in any septic system, certain elements always rise to the top and our USA political system compares favorably to the standard septic system, ergo advice from a plumber would be invaluable. I hope that translates to useful info in your wagering pool.
 
Oh, I should of added I am a staunch republican; in the sense that I believe in the abolition of the the British monarchy. I can't find any argument for an unelected head of state, let alone one that it is based on hereditary privilege.

Actually, it's probably best not to get me started on this. What I have to accept is that this is very much a minority amongst my fellow citizens.
 
Welcome to DP!
 
Lutherf said:
Welcome! Please help yourself to the comfy chair in the corner.
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Good morning, Lutherf. :2wave:

Off topic, but it is currently six degrees here, with lots of new snow, and a wind chill that makes it feel minus 8 degrees. I'm thinking that we may have to discontinue our negotiations on trading locations, since no one in their right mind would choose to be here! I can't get my car down my driveway because there's too much snow, but that's okay, because our street has not yet been plowed, so I couldn't go anywhere anyway. I think I'll bake some chocolate chip cookies and dream of a place where it's warm while I'm waiting for the guy who will plow my driveway! He has called me to tell me he will be here eventually, but he has business parking lots to do first, and they're yelling for him to get there!. :sigh:
 
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polgara said:
Good morning, Lutherf. :2wave:

Off topic, but it is currently six degrees here, with lots of new snow, and a wind chill that makes it feel minus 8 degrees. I'm thinking that we may have to discontinue our negotiations on trading locations, since no one in their right mind would choose to be here! I can't get my car down my driveway because there's too much snow, but that's okay, because our street has not yet been plowed, so I couldn't go anywhere anyway. I think I'll bake some chocolate chip cookies and dream of a place where it's warm while I'm waiting for the guy who will plow my driveway! He has called me to tell me he will be here eventually, but he has business parking lots to do first, and they're yelling for him to get there!. :sigh:
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I was thinking about you when I saw the weather this morning and suspect that you wouldn't mind a bit if winter took the rest of the month off. From what I saw the good news is that you aren't on the north side of the lake where some town was listed at more than 50 below!
 
DaveFagan said:
Welcome Jack of Devon. You should have a wonderful year as it is an election year. Valualble information can be obtained from a competent English plumber as regards the political process in the USA. As in any septic system, certain elements always rise to the top and our USA political system compares favorably to the standard septic system, ergo advice from a plumber would be invaluable. I hope that translates to useful info in your wagering pool.
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Sounds like excellent advice. I'll get right onto my plumber, followed by my bookmaker.
 
Wow, it sure is Manc. Pleased to meet you. I'm in Barnstaple and you?
 
Lutherf said:
I was thinking about you when I saw the weather this morning and suspect that you wouldn't mind a bit if winter took the rest of the month off. From what I saw the good news is that you aren't on the north side of the lake where some town was listed at more than 50 below!
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Lutherf, there must be some unwritten law that states that we will be cold, snowy, and generally miserable for X amount of months in this part of the Country. Since El Nino interrupted the process this year, there are already those who are wondering if this means our Spring will be delayed and cold weather will last until May or June to make up for it. :shock:
 
Jack of Devon said:
Hi All,

I've been active on this Forum for about a week and hit the ground running, without affording you the courtesy of introducing myself first. For that I apologise.

I live in the rural South West of England and have been qualified as a Solicitor for twenty years. I run my own small Law Firm specialising in criminal defence work. I am undoubtedly left wing and would consider myself socially liberal and economically socialist. I am a member of the Labour Party, the Fabian Society and I am elected to the executive of The Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers.

So why am I here? Well firstly, I am a complete political geek. Much to the amusement of my wife, I will quite happily spend hours watching reruns of Election night TV coverage on Youtube. Secondly, I did spend a year studying American politics as part of my Advanced level politics course at college, before I did my Law degree. It's fair to say I've forgotten most of it- That's both the American politics and what I learnt on my Law degree.

I also like the odd bet on the political markets and have a bit of money riding on the Democrat and GOP nominations- I thought I might pick up some tips here.

Finally, and most importantly, I wanted to communicate with other politically minded people (whatever their persuasion) from beyond my shores.

I'm looking forward to the ride.

Regards,

Laurence Overend
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🙋 good to see you. Have fine debates.
 
Jack of Devon said:
Oh, I should of added I am a staunch republican; in the sense that I believe in the abolition of the the British monarchy. I can't find any argument for an unelected head of state, let alone one that it is based on hereditary privilege.

Actually, it's probably best not to get me started on this. What I have to accept is that this is very much a minority amongst my fellow citizens.
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Hello Jack, welcome to DP.

That really would be an interesting topic for discussion in the EU Forum if you're ever up for starting one. As a side note, the Republican debate here in Australia has been a bit of a hot topic again recently. Many Australians stll hold respect and affection for Queen Elizabeth though so attempting to restart the republican debate is likely pointless while she remains the monarch. Once she passes, that's a different matter and people may feel differently.
 
Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy it here!
 
Serenity said:
Hello Jack, welcome to DP.

That really would be an interesting topic for discussion in the EU Forum if you're ever up for starting one. As a side note, the Republican debate here in Australia has been a bit of a hot topic again recently. Many Australians stll hold respect and affection for Queen Elizabeth though so attempting to restart the republican debate is likely pointless while she remains the monarch. Once she passes, that's a different matter and people may feel differently.
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That's very interesting. I have to accept the Queen has done what she was designed to do rather well and I suspect that the British monarchy has survived because of her, rather than in spite of her.
 
Jack of Devon said:
Hi All,

I've been active on this Forum for about a week and hit the ground running, without affording you the courtesy of introducing myself first. For that I apologise.

I live in the rural South West of England and have been qualified as a Solicitor for twenty years. I run my own small Law Firm specialising in criminal defence work. I am undoubtedly left wing and would consider myself socially liberal and economically socialist. I am a member of the Labour Party, the Fabian Society and I am elected to the executive of The Haldane Society of Socialist Lawyers.

So why am I here? Well firstly, I am a complete political geek. Much to the amusement of my wife, I will quite happily spend hours watching reruns of Election night TV coverage on Youtube. Secondly, I did spend a year studying American politics as part of my Advanced level politics course at college, before I did my Law degree. It's fair to say I've forgotten most of it- That's both the American politics and what I learnt on my Law degree.

I also like the odd bet on the political markets and have a bit of money riding on the Democrat and GOP nominations- I thought I might pick up some tips here.

Finally, and most importantly, I wanted to communicate with other politically minded people (whatever their persuasion) from beyond my shores.

I'm looking forward to the ride.

Regards,

Laurence Overend
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Nice to meet you. We always need more Leftists. What kind of a socialist are you?
 
FieldTheorist said:
What kind of a socialist are you?
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That's actually a really hard question to answer. The older I get the less simple I find things are. I guess a democratic socialist is as good a label as any. I'm a big fan of Jeremy Corbyn over here, if for no other reason that he's re energised the left and rooting for Bernie over there.
 
Jack of Devon said:
~ I'm in Barnstaple and you?
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My father's family settled in the Barnstaple area, they were originally linked to the navy in the 17th and 18th Century - the last few males before my father went high up in the navy and owned several large homes in the North Devon area. Neither my dad nor I were much for the sea. My father wasn't a willing or very able recruit to the military for WW2 and I was more than willing to join the army.

Short potted history. :mrgreen:
 
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