Gillard has called it...

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/15567685/gillard-declares-its-the-end-of-the-world/

If you need me, I'll be in my bunker.

boy - George, if not William

girl - Elizabeth, most likely. I wouldn't count out Diana, though. Were a baby girl to inherit the throne, however, she would likely change her name.

Hello, fellow Atlasians:

I have been on the forum for over a year (since February of 2011). I tend not to post as much (or as controversial, for that matter ) because I'm afraid that it might be used against me in the future. (Hey, you never know) I have started (and failed to complete) two timelines, ran for president as Jeb Bush, and had some fun tweeking Politico.

I would like to thank you all for making Atlas a great forum to be a member of . I have been described as many things - from Ronald Reagan in Jimmy Carter's body (thanks Sanchez ) to Freedom Fighter (maybe one of the few to be elected that unanimously). Maybe I need to make more offensive posts to get a few HP votes.

Anyway, Thanks again for accepting me in this great world of political dialogue. My only hope is to get Thande on here sometime in the future (AH.com members will know whom I am talking about).

Take care, and God bless,

MasterSanders

[Deputy Prime Minister]

Very easy

1. What position does Nick Clegg hold in the government? Deputy Prime Minister

2. What is the UK's second-largest city in population? Manchester

3. What is the name of the chairman and founder of Virgin Group? Richard Branson

4. Who is the reigning Prince of Wales? Charles

Easy

5. What is Margaret Thatcher's most common nickname? The Iron Lady

6. The name of the famous battle that took place in 1066 - Battle of.....what? Hastings

7. Americans call them French fries. What do Britons call them? Chips

8. How many parties received more than 5% of the popular vote in the 2010 general election? 3?

Medium

9. Which Prime Minister presided over the 'Winter of Discontent'? Jim Calaghan

10. What county is the city of Norwich in? Nottingham?

11. What sweet pies are traditionally eaten around Christmas? mincemeat

12. What's the name of the comic book series/graphic novel and film set in a totalitarian Britain ruled by Adam Susan/Adam Sutler? V for Vendetta

Difficult

13. What parliamentary constituency did Tony Blair represent?

14. Ronnie O'Sullivan is a big name in what sport?

15. Billy Bragg is associated with what rock music genre?

16. Name three of the six candidates in the 1976 Labour Party leadership election.

Very difficult

17. Who was C. B. Fry?

18. Which Labour MP endorsed George W. Bush for re-election in 2004?

19. Who were the first ever winners of the football league?

20. The Belisha Beacon was named after whom?

[Melbourne]

How well do you know Australia Quiz #2

Very easy
1. After Sydney, which is Australia's second-oldest capital city? Melbourne
2. In which year were the Sydney Olympics held? 2000
3. Which was the last Australian state (not territory) to join the Commonwealth? South Australia
4. Uluru was known until the 1980s as 'xxxxxx Rock'? Ayer's Rock

Easy
5. In what country was Julia Gillard born? Wales, United Kingdom
6. In what decade was the Sydney Harbour Bridge completed? 1930's
7. Brisbane is the capital of which state? Queensland
8. In what country was Tony Abbott born? England, United Kingdom

A little tricky
9. The Sydney Opera House was designed by a man from which country?
10. Which son of Queen Victoria was shot whilst visiting Australia?
11. What Australian state saw the first major 'gold rush'?New South Wales
12. The Eyre Peninsula is in which state?Queensland

Tricky
13. What is the name of the defence alliance between Australia, the United States and New Zealand? ANZUS
14. How did then Treasurer and soon to be Prime Minister, Paul Keating, refer to the 1990s recession?
15. Who wanted to be made Governor-General of Australia in the 1980s, but the move was blocked by both his wife and Prime Minister Hawke?
16. Who cast the deciding ballot to remove John Gorton from the Liberal leadership, and therefore the Prime Ministership in 1971?

Very tricky
17. Who holds the record for the shortest term as Prime Minister?
18. Which stone is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia?
19. What is Pine Gap?
20. What animal is known for its presence at a place called Monkey Mia?

Downright mean
21. Name the two sitting Australian prime ministers who lost their seats at elections? (you must name both to get the point) I only know Howard. Dang.
22. The Sydney Swans are the current premiership holders for which sport? Australian Rules Football
23. Who is Kamahl?
24. Who did Robert Menzies (not yet a Knight) refer to in a 1940 election speech as being 'magnificent'? 

I think I got a worse score on this one than the last one.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9703678/Exclusive-Eight-Tory-MPs-in-talks-about-defecting-to-Ukip.html

Between the disgusting Rotherham scandal, the PM's remarks, the Tory-UKIP alliance memo, and now 8 prospective parliamentary defectors, I would say Nigel has had a very good week.

Ask me in a year or two...

well, I wouldn't tell you at all. You might nominate him/her.

Harper awarded the other Justin (Bieber) a Jubilee Medal for "achievements abroad that bring credit to Canada." LOL.

What was worse was that JB was in overalls.

After posting the picture on the PM's facebook page, his office quoted Harper as saying that were there roles reversed, Harper would be wearing overalls too.

ugh.

Nigel Farage has announced there will be no pact with the Tories.

This after they had posted a Tory memo calling for a Tory-UKIP pact.

http://thepactreport.wordpress.com/

I'm touched.

I've been on the boards for over a year, and no one has asked if I were an FF or HP.

It took me four years to get one, IIRC/am using the search function correctly. When you're less controversial, then it's sort of at the whim of the poll makers, who are just a handful. It's usually a good thing to not have an early one, that probably isn't a good indication (speaking only generally).

Maybe I need make a few troll posts.

Is that Simfan?

No. He's the UKIP candidate for the Corydon North constituency in the upcoming by-election.

*skip*

Canada belongs to Quebec?

Good one, JT.

Antonio: Who?

a Person: I've already corrected you on who is best pony.

FF.

I've been on the boards for over a year, and no one has asked if I were an FF or HP.

This incident has been rather disgusting.

For Halloween, I went as myself.

I find that totally believable.

Wha?

I also agree with BushOklahoma. Knowing what other religions teach, I simply cannot abandon Christ and His Church because there is no where else to go.

1. Joseph Chamberlain: Protectionist: 1905-1908
2. Arthur Balfour: Protectionist: 1908-1909
3. Herbert Asquith: Liberal: 1909-1912
4. David Lloyd-George: Liberal/Empire Liberal Party: 1912-1921
5. Billy Hughes: Conservative: 1921-1927
6. Winston Churchill: Conservative: 1927-1929
7. Ramsay McDonald: Labour: 1929-1933
8. Mackenzie King: Empire Liberal Party (with various coalitions): 1933-1940
9. Winston Churchill: Conservative (with a grand coalition): 1940-194?

There is a new antisemitism that has developed in response to the Arab-Israeli conflict.  It does often hide behind anti-Zionism, however it is not the same, and legitimate criticism of Israel should not be confused with this.

Isn't Snowstalker a member of Labor? Strange vote for a self-proclaimed libertarian.

[Ottawa]

Easy

1. What is the capital city of Canada? Ottawa

2. What is the name of the first Prime Minister? MacDonald

3. What is the name of the current Prime Minister? Stephen Harper

4. What's the most popular sport in Canada? Hockey

5. What are the the official languages of Canada? English and French

Fairly Easy

6. What are the names of the two Houses of Parliament? House of Commons and Senate

7. Who is Jean Charest? leader of the PC's during the mid-nineties and former premier of Quebec

8. This Canadian is regarded as the best hockey player ever. What is his name?

9. Who succeeded Lester B Pearson as Prime Minister? Pierre Trudeau

10. This band from Toronto recorded hits such as Tom Sawyer and Spirit of the Radio. Who are they? Rush

Medium

11. Who is the current Premier of Quebec? Extra point for naming the party.

12. What tragic event caused the Prime Minister to invoke the War Measures Act in peacetime? October Crisis

13. What is Canada's official summer sport? Football?

14. On what day is Canada Day celebrated? July 1st

15. What is 'Poutine'?  french fries with cheese curds, topped with gravy

Difficult

16. Who was the only Canadian politician to have been assassinated?

17. What is the big sports story in Canada right now?

18. What are Canadian Members of Parliament addressed as? The rightly honorable

19. This man was briefly Prime Minister and led the PC's in the 2000 election Joe Clark

20. This one legged Canadian ran a marathon per day across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Who is he? [/b]Terry Fox?[/b]

Very difficult

21. Who led the Social Credit Party from 0 seats to a majority government in Alberta in 1935?

22. Who led the Red River Rebellion?

23. Rick Mercer rose to fame on this TV show? This Hour has 25 minutes?

24. What is the name of the Canadian territory that existed from 1876-1905? Assinoiba?

25. This MP was the first Canadian in space. What is his name and riding?