I occasionally find myself talking about politics with peopleI meet at the pub.
No one has any answers, only complaints. Democracy is flawed. It doesn’t matter who you vote for. They’re all in it for themselves. Labour, Tory, SNP. They’re all the same. Muppets.
So what do we do?
I was on Princes Street the other day and there were some young people out selling the newspaper of the Communist Party. One of them had a megaphone and was shouting “join the revolution.”
This line made it sound as if the revolution had already begun. Despite this, Princes Street seemed to be doing a lot of shopping, and not much rioting.
I considered their invitation for a moment but decided to avoid engagement. I went to Portobello instead and went round the charity shops, failing, as it happens, to find any cool new quiz jackets, or even any dinosaurs.
I came home via Spartans where I watched the second half of their 1-1 draw with Clyde and cooked dinner for me and the kid.
Still nothing.
I went to work yesterday as normal and I’ve been up since half five this morning and still no sign of the revolution.
So, assuming I haven’t missed anything big, the quiz carries on as usual tonight:
7pm – Brass Monkey Leith Walk (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer – MUSIC round: “FERGIE“
Book: 0131 554 5286 or Facebook or the Monkey’s online booking system
7.30 pm – Fisherrow Tap (with Brigid)
Jackpot – £150
Free answer – PICTURE round: “KURT COBAIN“
Book: 0131 259 0399 or Facebook
8pm – Amber Rose (with Stewart)
Jackpot – £150
Free answer: PICTURE round : “WHEELCHAIR RUGBY“
Book: 0131 226 1224 or Facebook
9pm – Brass Monkey Drummond St (with me)
Jackpot – £100
Free answer – PICTURE round: “SPACE INVADERS“
Book – Nae bookings – just turn up. For info call the pub on 031 556 1961 or get in touch with them on Facebook
With quiz and love,
Dr Paul
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