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Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
My sofa is hiding behind the sofa and I'm behind both.No, its English overconfidence, because most Scots are currently hiding behind the sofa.Denmark delenda est.Is that Scottish Gaelic?
Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
On topic...
This is why the Texas redistricting is so dangerous for the Republicans: it's taking a bunch of districts that were 60:40 to the Republicans last time (thanks to Hispanics swinging Republican), and making more of them, but making them 55:45.
If the Texas Hispanic vote swings back to the Democrats by even half of the numbers seen in New Jersey, then the Republicans could easily end up with a net loss of Congressional Districts.
Gerrymandering is a dangerous game.
This is why the Texas redistricting is so dangerous for the Republicans: it's taking a bunch of districts that were 60:40 to the Republicans last time (thanks to Hispanics swinging Republican), and making more of them, but making them 55:45.
If the Texas Hispanic vote swings back to the Democrats by even half of the numbers seen in New Jersey, then the Republicans could easily end up with a net loss of Congressional Districts.
Gerrymandering is a dangerous game.
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Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
Two proper generations, not a Scot Nat generation.Also worth emphasizing that a lot of Gerrymandering has been done on the basis that Hispanic voters tend Republican. That Gerrymandering is problematic if that logic falls apartThat would be so funny.
GOP deserve to be out of office for two generations at least.
Re: Present Keirs are less than horrible imaginings – politicalbetting.com
I cannot help but feel dismay at this polling and it is probably the Greens being at 27% that dismays me the most. Scottish education has plunged new depths over the period of the SNP administration but that so many of my countrymen and women are so incapable of even the most basic analysis or assessment of Scotland's needs is just appalling.
In the UK or out of it, its very difficult to see a viable path going forward. JM Barrie once said "there are few more impressive sights than a Scotsman on the make." What have we done to ourselves and our children?
In the UK or out of it, its very difficult to see a viable path going forward. JM Barrie once said "there are few more impressive sights than a Scotsman on the make." What have we done to ourselves and our children?
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Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
Number of times.I’m disappointed by this placePBers are a tough crowd, the amount of times they’ve all missed my subtle puns/musical references is astonishing.
This morning I came up with a very rude political Spoonerism: stunt karma
I then made up a phrase including it: political stunt karma (a phrase appreciated by @Benpointer )
I then found a very recent and topical example of k*** Starma’s political stunts leading to karma
And nobody replied with any sort of acknowledgment of the Spoonerism
Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
Also worth emphasizing that a lot of Gerrymandering has been done on the basis that Hispanic voters tend Republican. That Gerrymandering is problematic if that logic falls apart
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Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
I’m going back to work tomorrow for the second time in four months, which should help with that. Hopefully it’ll go better than last timeI’m disappointed by this placeYou're too good for the place. Dumb yourself down a bit.
This morning I came up with a very rude political Spoonerism: stunt karma
I then made up a phrase including it: political stunt karma (a phrase appreciated by @Benpointer )
I then found a very recent and topical example of k*** Starma’s political stunts leading to karma
And nobody replied with any sort of acknowledgment of the Spoonerism
Re: Why the Republicans are in a panic about Hispanics – politicalbetting.com
If Farage was a horrible kid it would be no surprise and not especially relevant. The fact he can't own up to it, express remorse, show growth, absolutely is relevant because it tells us something about his current views and his character.Many of us (most ?) acknowledge the stupid things, and change.Afternoon all.17 is legally a child and is also considered one under the UNHRC.
Grim stuff coming out about the 17-year old Farage. Waiting to find black and Asian pupils alone to intimidate them, regular antisemitic bullying, and Nazi salutes. Not a mild issue, whether 17 years old or not.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2025/nov/18/deeply-shocking-nigel-farage-faces-fresh-claims-of-racism-and-antisemitism-at-school
Unpleasant for sure. Reprehensible certainly. We do not know if it is true or not, of course, it is just an allegation.
Most of us do stupid things when young.
Clearly we can't know for sure who is telling the truth - but denial to the extent you're accusing half a dozen contemporaries of lying about their recollections of you, is rather more unusual.
When I was at primary school racism was everywhere and there were real racial tensions. To my shame I once racially abused an Asian kid. I was about 9, the word just came out of my mouth without thinking. It's probably the thing I'm most ashamed of. Not least as I'm married to an Asian woman and have three mixed race children.
If Farage was a card carrying racist at secondary school and can't admit to it now or show any remorse it is a massive red flag.
Re: Present Keirs are less than horrible imaginings – politicalbetting.com
WTF ?Not half of young people but a very significant proportion of young women. Women - the word which no-one wants to use in case it makes men feel bad even though its use would be factually accurate.
Nearly half of sexually active young people in UK have experienced strangulation, study shows
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/18/sexually-active-young-people-uk-choking-strangulation-sex
And what's with the WTF anyway.
If men had listened to what women, including those pesky feminists, have been saying for some time they would know that -
(a) this has been going on for a while
(b) it is largely fuelled by porn
(c) some sex education in schools has emphasised the importance of getting consent before seeking to choke someone during sex, which rather misses the point I feel. There is no safe way of choking someone. It is associated with a range of health risks. A lot of women do not like it but feel they ought to go along with it.
(d) Non-fatal strangulation or choking has been a criminal offence since 2022.
(e) Strangulation is the second most common method of killing women by men.
(f) It has been announced this month that pornography showing strangulation is to become a criminal offence with tech companies placed under an obligation to prevent users accessing such material.
Re: Present Keirs are less than horrible imaginings – politicalbetting.com
WTF ?This is one of the saddest thing I've ever read on PB, not including deaths. Choking is dangerous and not erotic either to the strangler or enstrangled, it's nasty, a waste of time and makes ugly what should be beautiful. Plus it has a high chance of death or serious life-changing damage. Urgh, horrid.
Nearly half of sexually active young people in UK have experienced strangulation, study shows
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/18/sexually-active-young-people-uk-choking-strangulation-sex
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