Why? Football is about winning, not being the most sexy footballing side. Brazil looked tired and I doubt they would have got past France anyway.
What's all this "France" business?
They have a massive quarter to get through first.
I’m resigned to our fate.
Well I'm not. 50/50 game. If we play well and get the breaks we're going through. Then a VERY winnable semi, and after that ... well let's just say a prospect even more exciting (!) than GPTr2d2 awaits.
Loving your optimism but I’ve watched England sports teams too long…
We've just won the 20/20 WC and the latest data for football is semi then final. I think you're doing that "don't tempt fate' thing. Irrational but deeply understandable so I'll play along - France will kill us!
In all the years I’ve watched the sports I follow (cricket, football, rugby), England have won three World Cup tournaments (four if you include the previous T20 win, which I don’t think was a World Cup). I think this England tea is good, but we are playing the World Cup winners from 2018, with probably the worlds best player, and I rate our chances no higher than 10-15%.
For the tournament? That looks about right. I'd go a bit higher but not much.
Nope, for tomorrow. I yearn to be surprised.
Oh that's a real outlier assessment. Market gives us a 40% chance. You should be lumping on France!
I have… Plus the market is distorted by England fans.
WTO says Trump's US steel tariffs broke global trade rules ... The US "strongly rejects" the ruling and has no intention of removing the measures, assistant US trade representative Adam Hodge said.
"The Biden administration is committed to preserving US national security by ensuring the long-term viability of our steel and aluminium industries." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63920063
We could learn something from America's often spurious invocation of its national security interests.
Following that dinner with the anti-semite he didn’t know…
Trump accuses Jewish leaders of a lack of ‘loyalty’
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3769077-trump-accuses-jewish-leaders-of-a-lack-of-loyalty/ Former President Trump accused Jewish leaders of a lack of “loyalty” on Friday, amid the ongoing fallout from his dinner with white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes. “How quickly Jewish Leaders forgot that I was the best, by far, President for Israel,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “They should be ashamed of themselves. This lack of loyalty to their greatest friends and allies is why large numbers in Congress, and so many others, have stopped giving support to Israel.”…
Absolute must read in The FT about the Truss premiership.
This bit did amuse me, absolutely doesn't remind me of me somebody.
Kwarteng was also born in 1975, to parents who emigrated from Ghana as students. His mother was a barrister and his father an economist, and Kwarteng excelled academically, attending Eton College, Trinity College, Cambridge (where he won a double first in classics and history), Harvard University as a Kennedy Scholar and Cambridge again, where he earned a PhD. He later worked at JPMorgan Chase and a hedge fund. Self-doubt was not part of his make-up.
Is anyone else being pushed in the direction of republicanism by the Harry/Meghan sagas?
If we end up with a 'woke' monarchy then yes. A 'woke' monarchy would just be an irresolvable contradiction. The whole concept of monarchy is based on unearned privelege. Monarchy has to represent the values of tradition, order, ceremony, self sacrifice. There is a place for that but Harry and Meghan are the antithesis of it.
Absolute must read in The FT about the Truss premiership.
This bit did amuse me, absolutely doesn't remind me of me somebody.
Kwarteng was also born in 1975, to parents who emigrated from Ghana as students. His mother was a barrister and his father an economist, and Kwarteng excelled academically, attending Eton College, Trinity College, Cambridge (where he won a double first in classics and history), Harvard University as a Kennedy Scholar and Cambridge again, where he earned a PhD. He later worked at JPMorgan Chase and a hedge fund. Self-doubt was not part of his make-up.
I'm sure that confidence has usually been a plus for his career advancement. But what he and Truss did wasn't caused by a lack of self doubt. It was lack of preparation. Even people without self doubt prepare themselves for what is to come - especially since they generally know others do have doubts.
Sorry to be one of those bores but I’m getting deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole that is ChatGPT.
Prompt: “Kylie Minogue lyric about Theresa May’s short but eventful time in high office”.
Produces content like this:
She was once the Iron Lady The leader of the Tory party But she couldn't deliver on Brexit And now she's just a memory
Theresa May, oh Theresa May You had your time in the sun But now you're just a footnote In the history of British politics
You tried to be strong and steady But you were weak and unsteady You couldn't handle the pressure And now you're gone, oh well
Most of you will just sigh in mild irritation at the turgid nonsense a boring poster is delivering up. But this is a robot writing this stuff. Prompted only by the sentence above.
My request for a Boney M lyric on Boris Johnson’s fall from grace gave an equally human response.
I wanted the Dutch to win but in fairness the Argentinians deserved it after that second half of ET. They were going for it and that shot off the post....
I wanted the Dutch to win but in fairness the Argentinians deserved it after that second half of ET. They were going for it and that shot off the post....
Yes, they are the better team and Messi is the best player, what a shame if they now lose this
They should have ripped into Holland for the the whole of ET
Just to show that Moaning is NOT confined the Baroness or to Westminster . . .
Politico.com - Florida Republican who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ resigns after federal indictment His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican state Rep. Joe Harding resigned from office one day after a federal grand jury indictment against him was unsealed alleging he defrauded a federal pandemic-related small business loan program.
“Today, I am resigning from my position for the same two reasons: I love people, and I love Florida,” Harding said in a statement. “I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone.”
His resignation is effective immediately.
The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed an indictment alleging Harding, a 35-year-old Ocala Republican, used two long-defunct companies on applications for pandemic loans through the Small Business Administration. He is facing six federal counts, including two on wire fraud charges, and a total of 35 years in jail if convicted on each.
Harding pleaded not guilty during an hearing on Tuesday, the same day the grand jury indicted him, and said he has repaid the loans. He was released on bond shortly after the preliminary hearing. The indictment alleges he fraudulently received $150,000 in federal pandemic assistance through. His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court.
Shortly after the indictment was unsealed Wednesday, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Harding was removed from his committee posts. He said because the allegation did not involve his service as a member of the Florida House, he would not comment further.
The indictment unsealed by the federal government claims that Harding listed The Vak Shack and Harding Farms, both companies that had been inactive since 2017, on application for SBA loans designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic. He also lied about their revenue numbers, bank statements, and employee counts to secure the loans, federal investigators allege.
The Marion County representative was first elected in 2020 and is best known for being the House sponsor for legislation that banned discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in classrooms up until third grade. The bill, which opponents branded the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, sparked protests and got national attention.
A special election will now be held to fill his vacant seat.
Just to show that Moaning is NOT confined the Baroness or to Westminster . . .
Politico.com - Florida Republican who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ resigns after federal indictment His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican state Rep. Joe Harding resigned from office one day after a federal grand jury indictment against him was unsealed alleging he defrauded a federal pandemic-related small business loan program.
“Today, I am resigning from my position for the same two reasons: I love people, and I love Florida,” Harding said in a statement. “I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone.”
His resignation is effective immediately.
The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed an indictment alleging Harding, a 35-year-old Ocala Republican, used two long-defunct companies on applications for pandemic loans through the Small Business Administration. He is facing six federal counts, including two on wire fraud charges, and a total of 35 years in jail if convicted on each.
Harding pleaded not guilty during an hearing on Tuesday, the same day the grand jury indicted him, and said he has repaid the loans. He was released on bond shortly after the preliminary hearing. The indictment alleges he fraudulently received $150,000 in federal pandemic assistance through. His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court.
Shortly after the indictment was unsealed Wednesday, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Harding was removed from his committee posts. He said because the allegation did not involve his service as a member of the Florida House, he would not comment further.
The indictment unsealed by the federal government claims that Harding listed The Vak Shack and Harding Farms, both companies that had been inactive since 2017, on application for SBA loans designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic. He also lied about their revenue numbers, bank statements, and employee counts to secure the loans, federal investigators allege.
The Marion County representative was first elected in 2020 and is best known for being the House sponsor for legislation that banned discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in classrooms up until third grade. The bill, which opponents branded the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, sparked protests and got national attention.
A special election will now be held to fill his vacant seat.
When I saw Martinez concede five at Reading in 2012, I didn’t expect to see him saving penalties for Argentina in a World Cup quarter final 10 years later.
Just to show that Moaning is NOT confined the Baroness or to Westminster . . .
Politico.com - Florida Republican who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ resigns after federal indictment His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican state Rep. Joe Harding resigned from office one day after a federal grand jury indictment against him was unsealed alleging he defrauded a federal pandemic-related small business loan program.
“Today, I am resigning from my position for the same two reasons: I love people, and I love Florida,” Harding said in a statement. “I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone.”
His resignation is effective immediately.
The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed an indictment alleging Harding, a 35-year-old Ocala Republican, used two long-defunct companies on applications for pandemic loans through the Small Business Administration. He is facing six federal counts, including two on wire fraud charges, and a total of 35 years in jail if convicted on each.
Harding pleaded not guilty during an hearing on Tuesday, the same day the grand jury indicted him, and said he has repaid the loans. He was released on bond shortly after the preliminary hearing. The indictment alleges he fraudulently received $150,000 in federal pandemic assistance through. His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court.
Shortly after the indictment was unsealed Wednesday, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Harding was removed from his committee posts. He said because the allegation did not involve his service as a member of the Florida House, he would not comment further.
The indictment unsealed by the federal government claims that Harding listed The Vak Shack and Harding Farms, both companies that had been inactive since 2017, on application for SBA loans designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic. He also lied about their revenue numbers, bank statements, and employee counts to secure the loans, federal investigators allege.
The Marion County representative was first elected in 2020 and is best known for being the House sponsor for legislation that banned discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in classrooms up until third grade. The bill, which opponents branded the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, sparked protests and got national attention.
A special election will now be held to fill his vacant seat.
Win win. Can't lose here cos I support any team with Scots heritage and there's one in each side.
I don't give a f*** for spectator sport, but I can usually work out who the England team is playing against because my friend in Scotland tells me what flag his f***witted neighbour has put up in his front garden.
I would hope it is a French one, the auld alliance dictates it.
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The Argies had it in the bag. They must be utterly deflated
Messi meets his moment. Or not
Fuck, Morocco could win the thing at this rate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_hat
Better for us if it's Holland though.
The game was won. They let the Dutch rile them. Forgot their patterns. Et voila
National temperament is a weird thing, but a real thing
...
The US "strongly rejects" the ruling and has no intention of removing the measures, assistant US trade representative Adam Hodge said.
"The Biden administration is committed to preserving US national security by ensuring the long-term viability of our steel and aluminium industries."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63920063
We could learn something from America's often spurious invocation of its national security interests.
https://twitter.com/SMTuffy/status/1601324668635357184
Trump accuses Jewish leaders of a lack of ‘loyalty’
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3769077-trump-accuses-jewish-leaders-of-a-lack-of-loyalty/
Former President Trump accused Jewish leaders of a lack of “loyalty” on Friday, amid the ongoing fallout from his dinner with white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.
“How quickly Jewish Leaders forgot that I was the best, by far, President for Israel,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “They should be ashamed of themselves. This lack of loyalty to their greatest friends and allies is why large numbers in Congress, and so many others, have stopped giving support to Israel.”…
Argentina are not superb, yet they have the talent to win this against an OK Dutch team. But they are barely trying
This bit did amuse me, absolutely doesn't remind me of me somebody.
Kwarteng was also born in 1975, to parents who emigrated from Ghana as students. His mother was a barrister and his father an economist, and Kwarteng excelled academically, attending Eton College, Trinity College, Cambridge (where he won a double first in classics and history), Harvard University as a Kennedy Scholar and Cambridge again, where he earned a PhD. He later worked at JPMorgan Chase and a hedge fund. Self-doubt was not part of his make-up.
https://www.ft.com/content/736a695d-61f6-4e84-a567-fb92ed2a3dca?shareType=nongift
A 'woke' monarchy would just be an irresolvable contradiction. The whole concept of monarchy is based on unearned privelege.
Monarchy has to represent the values of tradition, order, ceremony, self sacrifice. There is a place for that but Harry and Meghan are the antithesis of it.
They have a worse record than us.
Prompt: “Kylie Minogue lyric about Theresa May’s short but eventful time in high office”.
Produces content like this:
She was once the Iron Lady
The leader of the Tory party
But she couldn't deliver on Brexit
And now she's just a memory
Theresa May, oh Theresa May
You had your time in the sun
But now you're just a footnote
In the history of British politics
You tried to be strong and steady
But you were weak and unsteady
You couldn't handle the pressure
And now you're gone, oh well
Most of you will just sigh in mild irritation at the turgid nonsense a boring poster is delivering up. But this is a robot writing this stuff. Prompted only by the sentence above.
My request for a Boney M lyric on Boris Johnson’s fall from grace gave an equally
human response.
They should have ripped into Holland for the the whole of ET
Politico.com - Florida Republican who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ resigns after federal indictment
His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican state Rep. Joe Harding resigned from office one day after a federal grand jury indictment against him was unsealed alleging he defrauded a federal pandemic-related small business loan program.
“Today, I am resigning from my position for the same two reasons: I love people, and I love Florida,” Harding said in a statement. “I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone.”
His resignation is effective immediately.
The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed an indictment alleging Harding, a 35-year-old Ocala Republican, used two long-defunct companies on applications for pandemic loans through the Small Business Administration. He is facing six federal counts, including two on wire fraud charges, and a total of 35 years in jail if convicted on each.
Harding pleaded not guilty during an hearing on Tuesday, the same day the grand jury indicted him, and said he has repaid the loans. He was released on bond shortly after the preliminary hearing.
The indictment alleges he fraudulently received $150,000 in federal pandemic assistance through. His trial is set for Jan. 11 in Gainesville federal court.
Shortly after the indictment was unsealed Wednesday, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Harding was removed from his committee posts. He said because the allegation did not involve his service as a member of the Florida House, he would not comment further.
The indictment unsealed by the federal government claims that Harding listed The Vak Shack and Harding Farms, both companies that had been inactive since 2017, on application for SBA loans designed to help small businesses survive the pandemic. He also lied about their revenue numbers, bank statements, and employee counts to secure the loans, federal investigators allege.
The Marion County representative was first elected in 2020 and is best known for being the House sponsor for legislation that banned discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in classrooms up until third grade. The bill, which opponents branded the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, sparked protests and got national attention.
A special election will now be held to fill his vacant seat.
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/08/florida-republican-harding-indictment-00073173
Sounds like this is one good ole boy that the feds have got by the short hairs, well and truly.
NOT a good look for Ron DeSantis.
Who is running Florida these days in similar fashion to how Victor Orban is running Hungary.
That's a very odd way of saying "I'm a crook".
#LegendaryModestyKlaxon
Argentina win.
The best team won.
Can he be banned for something until Sunday, mods?
No one story amounts to a massive deal, but the numbers of them are notable.
Florida GOP donor, DeSantis ally under 'active investigation' weeks before death, authorities say
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/09/kent-stermon-death-investigation-00073317