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Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
There are a lot of place names in England named after people: someone's field, or someone's village, etc, but the names are so old, and have been subtly corrupted, that we don't recognise them as such anymore.The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsNaming towns after people is a bit naff.
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
So it's a weird combination of being completely normal, and sounding really odd and lame.
Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
Hearing Trump's absolute refusal to accept that the Ukrainians have helped the US with drone defence in the Middle East makes clear *again* how deep-seated his personal animus against Zelensky and Ukraine is.
I think this bet is terrible, btw. Three weeks into the war, still fighting, yet 100% won, the US doesn't use Hormuz, yet gas prices are up, easy to keep it open, but the US can't do it alone. Even despite all of these massive contradictions Trump is able to keep the overwhelming support of his MAGA base.
I know I've been surprised that the war is still going, but it's clear that Trump is desperate for it to end (100% won is a tell) so I just can't see it dragging on for long enough for his base to finally recognise they've been had.
I think this bet is terrible, btw. Three weeks into the war, still fighting, yet 100% won, the US doesn't use Hormuz, yet gas prices are up, easy to keep it open, but the US can't do it alone. Even despite all of these massive contradictions Trump is able to keep the overwhelming support of his MAGA base.
I know I've been surprised that the war is still going, but it's clear that Trump is desperate for it to end (100% won is a tell) so I just can't see it dragging on for long enough for his base to finally recognise they've been had.
Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
An extremely heavy name.The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsQueen Elizabeth II already has two tube lines named after her. (I know the Elizabeth line isn’t technically a tube line.)
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Emmeline Pankhurst was a terrorist. Æthelstan (successfully) invaded Scotland, which might not go down well.
I suggest Petaton, named after Peta, the No 10 cat in the sixties and seventies.
Nigelb
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Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
There's public consultations involved, so Towny McTownface.The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsMiliband, obviously. Hero of our times. Who better to name a new town after?
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsThose are terrible. Should name them after a local feature, with the appropriate Saxon/Norse/Gaelic.
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Eabhal
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Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
Battenberg then, for cakes and PhilLizville is too French. Bettysburg would be suitable.Too cumbersome. Lizville betterUp to 12 places will be announced, about three of which do not have an obvious name. The Times has seen five names proposed by officials. Elizabethtown, after the late Queen, is a top contender.The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsHow about naming them after some characteristic feature of the town itself?
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
geoffw
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Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsNaming towns after people is a bit naff.
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Nigelb
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Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
Lizhampton, giving that requisite Carry On bit of British sniggering.Too cumbersome. Lizville betterUp to 12 places will be announced, about three of which do not have an obvious name. The Times has seen five names proposed by officials. Elizabethtown, after the late Queen, is a top contender.The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsHow about naming them after some characteristic feature of the town itself?
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
Talking about Buffy, tremendously sad news to wake up to.Buffyville, after the Queen Mother.Lizville is too French. Bettysburg would be suitable.Too cumbersome. Lizville betterUp to 12 places will be announced, about three of which do not have an obvious name. The Times has seen five names proposed by officials. Elizabethtown, after the late Queen, is a top contender.The proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsHow about naming them after some characteristic feature of the town itself?
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54
Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/20/nicholas-brendon-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-actor-dies
Re: This bet makes me disgusted in myself – politicalbetting.com
Good idea- Palmerston would be a great name for a new town. Pronounceable, strong cadence, nod to linguistic heritage, significant in historyThe proposed names the Government is considering calling its new townsQueen Elizabeth II already has two tube lines named after her. (I know the Elizabeth line isn’t technically a tube line.)
- Elizabethtown (after the Queen)
- Pankhurst (after suffragette Emmeline)
- Attleeton (after ex-PM)
- Athelstan (first King of England)
- Seacole (after nurse Mary)
https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea09d6e1-85bc-4c2f-b24f-8999ef9b9006?shareToken=d69d8a19030b64732d1ebcaeee4c5a6e
Emmeline Pankhurst was a terrorist. Æthelstan (successfully) invaded Scotland, which might not go down well.
I suggest Petaton, named after Peta, the No 10 cat in the sixties and seventies.
