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@Tinpot @gerrylynch @marrkymc Oh god, was hoping no one would say that. We all have our crosses to bear. 2:58 PM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Tinpot
@gerrylynch @marrkymc Ignoring that nobody in NI CAN vote for Labour, why would you over Greens? 2:50 PM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to gerrylynch
@NickMotown It's a regular mistake of mine. Don't know why though, I mean I know the bloody word, just keep spelling it wrong! 8:56 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to NickMotown
@VictoriaKLM Smoking, obesity, alcoholism? 8:12 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM Yes, and I'm saying are you happy to apply that precedent to other behaviours? 6:45 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM Yes, and people make mistakes. You want them to pay for their mistakes. 6:36 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM I didn't say from walking - I mentioned specific behaviour. 6:27 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM What about a 3rd bone break from playing football? Should that be treated by the NHS? 6:24 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM OK, so exceptions are on based on your view of acceptable behaviours? 6:22 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM What about the rape issue though? 6:15 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM A woman falling pregnant in her fifties. 5:41 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM Rape. Age. Mental health. 3:48 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@VictoriaKLM I take it you're ok with exceptions? 3:44 AM May 25th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to VictoriaKLM
@davesusetty Nah, the social events would be rubbish - "another drink?" "Nah, early start tomorrow" "ah, common sense, good stuff." 3:20 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to davesusetty
Oh crap, here's where my party and I generally fall out (no pun intended) #bbcqt 3:16 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone
@ChrisR005 Thanks! 3:15 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to ChrisR005
@FaeriBex Oooh, sounds interesting! 3:14 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to FaeriBex
I would love for one of the panellists to just say "I couldn't give a shiny toss about the torches". #bbcqt 3:13 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone
Here, Griff, nice to see so passionate about politics. Any chance you could let us know where you stand on any issue? #bbcqt 3:09 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone
@mspennycrayon Why should she? 3:01 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to mspennycrayon

Name Ed Simpson
Location Bangor, Co Down
Web http://newunionis...
Bio Northern Ireland Political Type. Left Wing. Green Party Member. Husband & Father, Lapsed Blogger, Terrible Golfer.