They are on the right track but could have said it more simply * namely that Capitalism loves TS rights and everything else because it diverts attention from lower paid people being treated like shit, and the growing inequality in society. If you define the "key" struggle for rights as "rights", you sweep the inconvenient shit under the table about how badly you treat your workers and how the bosses are making out like bandits.
More meat for that grinder! (1/5) Russian media reporting suggests that the authorities are preparing to start a major military recruitment campaign with the aim of signing up an additional 400,000 troops.
Re: the Mickey Mouse attack by Ron DeSantis against . . . wait for it . . . Mickey Mouse, and the response of Disney Corp and it's corps of corporate lawyers, one thing puzzling me is this:
WHY did they refer to "King Charles III, King of England" when (as Carlotta pointed out yesterday) that his NOT KCIII's official title?
Some obscure legalism (even more obscure than a "royal clause"? Or just good old-fashion American ignorance?
IF the later, seems like oversight to NOT have a history major on the payroll somewhere, at least one who didn't skip too many classes?
Heck, even PB's own answer to Cliff Clavin could have set 'em straight!
It would be funny if it legally quashed (or whatever) even faster than it already would be on the basis they didn't even list the royal title correctly.
It may not be his official title, but KC3 is King of England, as well as some other places.
I don’t believe so - I think the crowns of England and Scotland were merged so he is king of the UK
Re: the Mickey Mouse attack by Ron DeSantis against . . . wait for it . . . Mickey Mouse, and the response of Disney Corp and it's corps of corporate lawyers, one thing puzzling me is this:
WHY did they refer to "King Charles III, King of England" when (as Carlotta pointed out yesterday) that his NOT KCIII's official title?
Some obscure legalism (even more obscure than a "royal clause"? Or just good old-fashion American ignorance?
IF the later, seems like oversight to NOT have a history major on the payroll somewhere, at least one who didn't skip too many classes?
Heck, even PB's own answer to Cliff Clavin could have set 'em straight!
It would be funny if it legally quashed (or whatever) even faster than it already would be on the basis they didn't even list the royal title correctly.
It may not be his official title, but KC3 is King of England, as well as some other places.
I don’t believe so - I think the crowns of England and Scotland were merged so he is king of the UK
True. But then "of" has more than one meaning, including in phrase "King of England".
My guess is that phrase "King of England" has been employed for some time in Florida law, including naming monarchs who reigned AFTER creation of United Kingdom?
@bpolitics 24s BREAKING: Turkey’s parliament voted to approve Finland’s membership in NATO, clearing the way for the country to join the defense alliance as its 31st member trib.al/ma1sZ0l
@bpolitics 24s BREAKING: Turkey’s parliament voted to approve Finland’s membership in NATO, clearing the way for the country to join the defense alliance as its 31st member trib.al/ma1sZ0l
Suddenly a much longer NATO border with Russia - great strategy from Mr 'This is all because Russia rightly is angry about NATO expansion'.
Wait, that's from a Panelbase poll from BEFORE the leadership result, and before much of the worst of the SNP scandals? Isn't it? That's what the original tweet suggests. Or am I wrong?
So we can expect the next poll to be considerably better/worse for the Nats, depending on whether you think Humza Yousaf is a Churchillian genius comparable with Lincoln/twat
The poll attached to the artcile - self-selecting of those hoping to view a train wreck as it might be - says 90% he is the wrong person to be leader. Hard to imagine that the army of SNP keyboard warriors would let that stand, but so it seems.
A question for you. Were you a resident of Airdrie and Shotts, would you lend your vote to the heinous Labour Party candidate to see off the SNP?
Seeing off the SNP would be the only occasion I would ever conceivably vote blue.
Let me answer that as a sort of Tory in Angus. The answer is hell yes. In a heartbeat.
DavidL. I see you are claiming the Tasmina Ahmed Sheikh has been struck off. I doubt that is true, though I would be willing to review your evidence. If she has not been struck off, then yours is a "brave" comment :-)
I provided the material in support of what I had said in a subsequent post. She was told that if she ever applied again to be on the roll of solicitors she would have a restricted practicing certificate for 2 years. That means she would not be allowed to be a principal in the firm or be responsible for cash room duties as he had been in her previous firm. It is not technically struck off as I made clear.
@bpolitics 24s BREAKING: Turkey’s parliament voted to approve Finland’s membership in NATO, clearing the way for the country to join the defense alliance as its 31st member trib.al/ma1sZ0l
Suddenly a much longer NATO border with Russia - great strategy from Mr 'This is all because Russia rightly is angry about NATO expansion'.
Thoughts and prayers for the Swedish Correspondent
Wait, that's from a Panelbase poll from BEFORE the leadership result, and before much of the worst of the SNP scandals? Isn't it? That's what the original tweet suggests. Or am I wrong?
So we can expect the next poll to be considerably better/worse for the Nats, depending on whether you think Humza Yousaf is a Churchillian genius comparable with Lincoln/twat
The poll attached to the artcile - self-selecting of those hoping to view a train wreck as it might be - says 90% he is the wrong person to be leader. Hard to imagine that the army of SNP keyboard warriors would let that stand, but so it seems.
A question for you. Were you a resident of Airdrie and Shotts, would you lend your vote to the heinous Labour Party candidate to see off the SNP?
Seeing off the SNP would be the only occasion I would ever conceivably vote blue.
Let me answer that as a sort of Tory in Angus. The answer is hell yes. In a heartbeat.
I guess we have always known that the Blues need the Reds, and the Reds need the Blues.
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
Wait, that's from a Panelbase poll from BEFORE the leadership result, and before much of the worst of the SNP scandals? Isn't it? That's what the original tweet suggests. Or am I wrong?
So we can expect the next poll to be considerably better/worse for the Nats, depending on whether you think Humza Yousaf is a Churchillian genius comparable with Lincoln/twat
The poll attached to the artcile - self-selecting of those hoping to view a train wreck as it might be - says 90% he is the wrong person to be leader. Hard to imagine that the army of SNP keyboard warriors would let that stand, but so it seems.
A question for you. Were you a resident of Airdrie and Shotts, would you lend your vote to the heinous Labour Party candidate to see off the SNP?
Seeing off the SNP would be the only occasion I would ever conceivably vote blue.
Let me answer that as a sort of Tory in Angus. The answer is hell yes. In a heartbeat.
I guess we have always known that the Blues need the Reds, and the Reds need the Blues.
Rivals and Lovers.
Some issues do go across ideologies. Just look at various independence parties in the world which may be on left or right but agree on that point.
He'd like the drama of that presumably. But surely he would just be asked to come in? He's one of the most famous people on the planet, and he isn't about to flee the country as it would ruin his political ambitions.
I kid, he could be hiding out in a bunker in the Caymans and the GOP base would still vote for him.
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
Re: the Mickey Mouse attack by Ron DeSantis against . . . wait for it . . . Mickey Mouse, and the response of Disney Corp and it's corps of corporate lawyers, one thing puzzling me is this:
WHY did they refer to "King Charles III, King of England" when (as Carlotta pointed out yesterday) that his NOT KCIII's official title?
Some obscure legalism (even more obscure than a "royal clause"? Or just good old-fashion American ignorance?
IF the later, seems like oversight to NOT have a history major on the payroll somewhere, at least one who didn't skip too many classes?
Heck, even PB's own answer to Cliff Clavin could have set 'em straight!
It would be funny if it legally quashed (or whatever) even faster than it already would be on the basis they didn't even list the royal title correctly.
It may not be his official title, but KC3 is King of England, as well as some other places.
I don’t believe so - I think the crowns of England and Scotland were merged so he is king of the UK
True. But then "of" has more than one meaning, including in phrase "King of England".
My guess is that phrase "King of England" has been employed for some time in Florida law, including naming monarchs who reigned AFTER creation of United Kingdom?
That is, a legalism.
In that case it would be lower case king of England.
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
A reducing number of them. Not because they necessarily disapprove, but because he's starting to look distinctly vincible.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/30/desantis-pitch-new-york-donors-00089555 ...DeSantis’ message was simple: He is the only Republican who could defeat President Joe Biden in a general election. In meetings with other wealthy businessmen, DeSantis has been even more explicit, portraying himself as an obvious choice for anyone frustrated by the former president Donald Trump’s legal troubles and antics.
In the case of Lauder, DeSantis’ audience was well-chosen. The businessman has not been shy about his frustration with Trump, whom he backed in past races...
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
Why would DeSantis fall in behind a criminal ?
Why would anyone, but plenty of them have. Some (hopefully just online crazies) have even said even if he is guilty of crimes it is wrong to charge him.
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
A reducing number of them. Not because they necessarily disapprove, but because he's starting to look distinctly vincible.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/30/desantis-pitch-new-york-donors-00089555 ...DeSantis’ message was simple: He is the only Republican who could defeat President Joe Biden in a general election. In meetings with other wealthy businessmen, DeSantis has been even more explicit, portraying himself as an obvious choice for anyone frustrated by the former president Donald Trump’s legal troubles and antics.
In the case of Lauder, DeSantis’ audience was well-chosen. The businessman has not been shy about his frustration with Trump, whom he backed in past races...
DeSantis can get all the donors and hill staffers he wants. He is going backwards among the voter base. He is 2023's Tim Pawlenty. It is people projecting their preferences onto an empty vessel.
NYT - Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump in New York
Desantis drops his intention to run as President to fall in behind Trump in 3,2,1..?
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
A reducing number of them. Not because they necessarily disapprove, but because he's starting to look distinctly vincible.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/30/desantis-pitch-new-york-donors-00089555 ...DeSantis’ message was simple: He is the only Republican who could defeat President Joe Biden in a general election. In meetings with other wealthy businessmen, DeSantis has been even more explicit, portraying himself as an obvious choice for anyone frustrated by the former president Donald Trump’s legal troubles and antics.
In the case of Lauder, DeSantis’ audience was well-chosen. The businessman has not been shy about his frustration with Trump, whom he backed in past races...
As I dislike Trump so much it is impossible to be objective, but I'd like to think if I was a GOPer that message would stick, that I'd be sick and tired of everything being about his shit, most of it self inflicted carelessness or selfishness, getting in the way of all the things I'd want to get done.
So many of them believe he was cheated out of the last election it seems to have a powerful pull effect though, of not giving in to the fraud by accepting the man's a walking humanoid typhoon, even if you love his politics.
Re: the Mickey Mouse attack by Ron DeSantis against . . . wait for it . . . Mickey Mouse, and the response of Disney Corp and it's corps of corporate lawyers, one thing puzzling me is this:
WHY did they refer to "King Charles III, King of England" when (as Carlotta pointed out yesterday) that his NOT KCIII's official title?
Some obscure legalism (even more obscure than a "royal clause"? Or just good old-fashion American ignorance?
IF the later, seems like oversight to NOT have a history major on the payroll somewhere, at least one who didn't skip too many classes?
Heck, even PB's own answer to Cliff Clavin could have set 'em straight!
It would be funny if it legally quashed (or whatever) even faster than it already would be on the basis they didn't even list the royal title correctly.
Ona more serious note, very interesting speech from KCIII in Germany today.
That picture is not doing his comb over any favours.
I'm also not a fan of the Bundestag chamber. Bit bland (albeit a cool eagle), lacks colour and some character. The French Senate has a bit more oomph, probably why he wanted to go there first.
NOTHING matches Westminster Hall. It is the greatest single room in Europe and probably the world (with the possible exception of the Pantheon, and that is now an exquisite museum piece). All that history - 1000 years - and still functioning as a political space. Rufus' Roaring Hall. And that roof!
Zelensky's speech in London, to the MPs and Lords, was so powerful partly because he gave it there. In Westminster Hall
It looks very similar to Parliament Hall in Edinburgh which has a fantastic hammer head roof. A simply stunning public space I used to work in every day.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
Evangelical Christians can't get enough of paying off porn stars...
Former VP Pence also expected to announce his candidacy before the summer, if he does I expect he could make big inroads with his fellow evangelicals, especially in Iowa which he is working hard and is the first state to vote for the GOP nominee.
Remember Carter and Huckabee won shock wins in Iowa in 1976 and 2008 respectively almost entirely down to the evangelical vote
A sustained period of 60-40% Yes-No polling is often mentioned as grounds for Indyref II. How long does this polling have to carry on for EUref II to be a goer?
Ah, that doesn't count for reasons. Apparently.
The reason being that there isn't a party in power that wants a referendum.
Re: the Mickey Mouse attack by Ron DeSantis against . . . wait for it . . . Mickey Mouse, and the response of Disney Corp and it's corps of corporate lawyers, one thing puzzling me is this:
WHY did they refer to "King Charles III, King of England" when (as Carlotta pointed out yesterday) that his NOT KCIII's official title?
Some obscure legalism (even more obscure than a "royal clause"? Or just good old-fashion American ignorance?
IF the later, seems like oversight to NOT have a history major on the payroll somewhere, at least one who didn't skip too many classes?
Heck, even PB's own answer to Cliff Clavin could have set 'em straight!
It would be funny if it legally quashed (or whatever) even faster than it already would be on the basis they didn't even list the royal title correctly.
Ona more serious note, very interesting speech from KCIII in Germany today.
That picture is not doing his comb over any favours.
I'm also not a fan of the Bundestag chamber. Bit bland (albeit a cool eagle), lacks colour and some character. The French Senate has a bit more oomph, probably why he wanted to go there first.
NOTHING matches Westminster Hall. It is the greatest single room in Europe and probably the world (with the possible exception of the Pantheon, and that is now an exquisite museum piece). All that history - 1000 years - and still functioning as a political space. Rufus' Roaring Hall. And that roof!
Zelensky's speech in London, to the MPs and Lords, was so powerful partly because he gave it there. In Westminster Hall
It looks very similar to Parliament Hall in Edinburgh which has a fantastic hammer head roof. A simply stunning public space I used to work in every day.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
Evangelical Christians can't get enough of paying off porn stars...
Former VP Pence also expected to announce his candidacy before the summer, if he does I expect he could make big inroads with his fellow evangelicals, especially in Iowa which he is working hard and is the first state to vote for the GOP nominee.
Remember Carter and Huckabee won shock wins in Iowa in 1976 and 2008 respectively almost entirely down to the evangelical vote
In keeping with his 'sometimes criticise Trump (obliquely), sometimes continue to back him up' approach, maybe Pence has no interest in winning but figures splitting the evangelical vote will at least hinder Trump more than a more viable candidate?
NOTHING matches Westminster Hall. It is the greatest single room in Europe and probably the world (with the possible exception of the Pantheon, and that is now an exquisite museum piece). All that history - 1000 years - and still functioning as a political space. Rufus' Roaring Hall. And that roof!
Zelensky's speech in London, to the MPs and Lords, was so powerful partly because he gave it there. In Westminster Hall
It looks very similar to Parliament Hall in Edinburgh which has a fantastic hammer head roof. A simply stunning public space I used to work in every day.
I'm fond of it partly as I got married in the little crypt underneath (which really is a perk for MPs):
NOTHING matches Westminster Hall. It is the greatest single room in Europe and probably the world (with the possible exception of the Pantheon, and that is now an exquisite museum piece). All that history - 1000 years - and still functioning as a political space. Rufus' Roaring Hall. And that roof!
Zelensky's speech in London, to the MPs and Lords, was so powerful partly because he gave it there. In Westminster Hall
It looks very similar to Parliament Hall in Edinburgh which has a fantastic hammer head roof. A simply stunning public space I used to work in every day.
I'm fond of it partly as I got married in the little crypt underneath (which really is a perk for MPs):
NOTHING matches Westminster Hall. It is the greatest single room in Europe and probably the world (with the possible exception of the Pantheon, and that is now an exquisite museum piece). All that history - 1000 years - and still functioning as a political space. Rufus' Roaring Hall. And that roof!
Zelensky's speech in London, to the MPs and Lords, was so powerful partly because he gave it there. In Westminster Hall
It looks very similar to Parliament Hall in Edinburgh which has a fantastic hammer head roof. A simply stunning public space I used to work in every day.
I'm fond of it partly as I got married in the little crypt underneath (which really is a perk for MPs):
A sustained period of 60-40% Yes-No polling is often mentioned as grounds for Indyref II. How long does this polling have to carry on for EUref II to be a goer?
Brexiteers of course had to wait 41 years from the first EEC referendum in 1975 for the second EU referendum in 2016.
Neither the Tories nor Starmer Labour have any interest in offering EUref2 anyway now under FPTP given the redwall swing seats will be pivotal in deciding the next general election and are more Leave than average.
Yes, but I don't see why the LibDems don't come out for it. It would give them a USP, most people suspect that's what they think anyway, and they aren't competitve in most of the Red Wall, while the Blue Wall would mostly react with enthusiasm.
"The early hours of the Yousaf era are failing to escape the low expectations people had for them. The picture is grim for independence. The only hope lies in change."
"The early hours of the Yousaf era are failing to escape the low expectations people had for them. The picture is grim for independence. The only hope lies in change."
I know we move very fast thesedays, but I think even a total incompetent would deserve a full week's grace period!
Wait, that's from a Panelbase poll from BEFORE the leadership result, and before much of the worst of the SNP scandals? Isn't it? That's what the original tweet suggests. Or am I wrong?
So we can expect the next poll to be considerably better/worse for the Nats, depending on whether you think Humza Yousaf is a Churchillian genius comparable with Lincoln/twat
I must say that I intensely dislike the fashion for mocking a person's name like this. Yousaf becomes Useless, Kama-Kwasi for Kwasi Kwarteng, Cruella for Suella.
Seems a recent trait.
Was calling Blair Bliar okay? I didn't like it much at the time.
The Tories seem to be throwing as many new alleged voter friendly policies against the wall in the hope that some might stick .
It might be that most of the public just yawn now and think it just looks desperate and they’ve heard it all before .
The next attempt seems to be joining a trade pact which will add 0.000001 to GDP ! Another embarrassing attempt to dupe the plebs into thinking Brexit isn’t such a turd after all !
"Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer came storming back as the voter’s choice to be the Prime Minister with an incredible turnaround from last week, when he fell behind for the first time this year:
"Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer came storming back as the voter’s choice to be the Prime Minister with an incredible turnaround from last week, when he fell behind for the first time this year:
"Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer came storming back as the voter’s choice to be the Prime Minister with an incredible turnaround from last week, when he fell behind for the first time this year:
Trump being charged helps him toward the nomination.
Conversely it really hinders his chances in the general.
One of the things that Trump did so well in the race for the 2016 nomination is that he made the contest all about him. The worst thing for Trump would be to be ignored.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
Evangelical Christians can't get enough of paying off porn stars...
Former VP Pence also expected to announce his candidacy before the summer, if he does I expect he could make big inroads with his fellow evangelicals, especially in Iowa which he is working hard and is the first state to vote for the GOP nominee.
Remember Carter and Huckabee won shock wins in Iowa in 1976 and 2008 respectively almost entirely down to the evangelical vote
In keeping with his 'sometimes criticise Trump (obliquely), sometimes continue to back him up' approach, maybe Pence has no interest in winning but figures splitting the evangelical vote will at least hinder Trump more than a more viable candidate?
Mike Pence is a busted flush, politically speaking.
And notion that victory of Jimmy Carter in 1976 Iowa Democratic precinct caucuses was "almost entire down to the evangelical vote" is ludicrous.
Carter's overt religiosity was key to his political appeal that year, in the wake of Watergate. But his 1976 victory in Iowa and then nationally, predated the subsequent rise of the "Christian Coalition".
Also perhaps worth noting that, technically, Carter did not actually "win" the caucuses in the Hawkeye State, seeing has he actually won fewer Democratic precinct delegates than "uncommitted".
(b) By the government's own admission, mask wearing was about having a visible sign that you were trying to do something, not actually about doing something. Far from being promoted earlier, it should never have been promoted at all - it was dehumanising and added to the culture of fear that made restrictions harder to move away from
That's grade A bullshit. Masks, we now know, are effective at reducing spread and we should have promoted their use much earlier than we did.
Presumably that depends heavily on everyone using their masks properly? – which in my experience few did in the real world.
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
Evangelical Christians can't get enough of paying off porn stars...
Former VP Pence also expected to announce his candidacy before the summer, if he does I expect he could make big inroads with his fellow evangelicals, especially in Iowa which he is working hard and is the first state to vote for the GOP nominee.
Remember Carter and Huckabee won shock wins in Iowa in 1976 and 2008 respectively almost entirely down to the evangelical vote
In keeping with his 'sometimes criticise Trump (obliquely), sometimes continue to back him up' approach, maybe Pence has no interest in winning but figures splitting the evangelical vote will at least hinder Trump more than a more viable candidate?
Mike Pence is a busted flush, politically speaking.
And notion that victory of Jimmy Carter in 1976 Iowa Democratic precinct caucuses was "almost entire down to the evangelical vote" is ludicrous.
Carter's overt religiosity was key to his political appeal that year, in the wake of Watergate. But his 1976 victory in Iowa and then nationally, predated the subsequent rise of the "Christian Coalition".
Also perhaps worth noting that, technically, Carter did not actually "win" the caucuses in the Hawkeye State, seeing has he actually won fewer Democratic precinct delegates than "uncommitted".
I think Pence's role in this is more about what he does after he secures he 8th place in Iowa or whatever. Currently he's doing this slightly ridiculous attempt to compete with Trump without making a big deal about the thing where he whipped up a mob to try to get him lynched. Once he establishes that he's not going to be the nominee he's free to speak out against him freely and potentially king-make whoever the actual opposition to Trump is.
Rob Hart @robwhart The absolute BEST part of Trump's indictment is that if he refuses to leave Florida, DeSantis either has to refuse an extradition order and risk legal action, or comply and enrage Trump's lunatic base—either could nuke his chances in 2024. Et voila.
Rob Hart @robwhart The absolute BEST part of Trump's indictment is that if he refuses to leave Florida, DeSantis either has to refuse an extradition order and risk legal action, or comply and enrage Trump's lunatic base—either could nuke his chances in 2024. Et voila.
For what it's worth his attorney has said he will surrender, but as it's Trump who knows what he'll actually do.
Rob Hart @robwhart The absolute BEST part of Trump's indictment is that if he refuses to leave Florida, DeSantis either has to refuse an extradition order and risk legal action, or comply and enrage Trump's lunatic base—either could nuke his chances in 2024. Et voila.
Orlando Sentinel - DeSantis won’t ‘assist’ in Trump extradition, but he can’t stop it
Trump's standing goes up among Republicans the more crime he does.
Evangelical Christians can't get enough of paying off porn stars...
Former VP Pence also expected to announce his candidacy before the summer, if he does I expect he could make big inroads with his fellow evangelicals, especially in Iowa which he is working hard and is the first state to vote for the GOP nominee.
Remember Carter and Huckabee won shock wins in Iowa in 1976 and 2008 respectively almost entirely down to the evangelical vote
In keeping with his 'sometimes criticise Trump (obliquely), sometimes continue to back him up' approach, maybe Pence has no interest in winning but figures splitting the evangelical vote will at least hinder Trump more than a more viable candidate?
Mike Pence is a busted flush, politically speaking.
And notion that victory of Jimmy Carter in 1976 Iowa Democratic precinct caucuses was "almost entire down to the evangelical vote" is ludicrous.
Carter's overt religiosity was key to his political appeal that year, in the wake of Watergate. But his 1976 victory in Iowa and then nationally, predated the subsequent rise of the "Christian Coalition".
Also perhaps worth noting that, technically, Carter did not actually "win" the caucuses in the Hawkeye State, seeing has he actually won fewer Democratic precinct delegates than "uncommitted".
Also Cater was quite a cool figure, back in the day. Pence ...
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(1/5) Russian media reporting suggests that the authorities are preparing to start a major military recruitment campaign with the aim of signing up an additional 400,000 troops.
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1641314780873932800?cxt=HHwWgIC26ZvGj8ctAAAA
My guess is that phrase "King of England" has been employed for some time in Florida law, including naming monarchs who reigned AFTER creation of United Kingdom?
That is, a legalism.
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BREAKING: Turkey’s parliament voted to approve Finland’s membership in NATO, clearing the way for the country to join the defense alliance as its 31st member trib.al/ma1sZ0l
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/free-speech-is-so-last-century-today-s-students-want-the-right-to-be-comfortable/
https://www.spiked-online.com/2015/06/11/feminism-and-the-turn-against-enlightenment/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/urgent-trump-hit-with-criminal-charges-new-york-first-us-ex-president-new-york-2023-03-30/
Rivals and Lovers.
Even if he doesn't, if he spends his time parroting Trump lines about outrage to democracy etc, then why would he stand against him? Because Democrats are harrassing him?
Pity it isn't the Georgia case first - as a casual observer that case seems much easier to prove.
I kid, he could be hiding out in a bunker in the Caymans and the GOP base would still vote for him.
When the criminal's base is looking shaky.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/30/trump-standing-among-conservatives-dims-00089628
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/30/desantis-pitch-new-york-donors-00089555
...DeSantis’ message was simple: He is the only Republican who could defeat President Joe Biden in a general election.
In meetings with other wealthy businessmen, DeSantis has been even more explicit, portraying himself as an obvious choice for anyone frustrated by the former president Donald Trump’s legal troubles and antics.
In the case of Lauder, DeSantis’ audience was well-chosen. The businessman has not been shy about his frustration with Trump, whom he backed in past races...
Trump being charged helps him toward the nomination.
Conversely it really hinders his chances in the general.
So many of them believe he was cheated out of the last election it seems to have a powerful pull effect though, of not giving in to the fraud by accepting the man's a walking humanoid typhoon, even if you love his politics.
Remember Carter and Huckabee won shock wins in Iowa in 1976 and 2008 respectively almost entirely down to the evangelical vote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGlZPxEx0S8
https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/z-secret-edinburgh-parliament-hall/
https://www.english.op.org/godzdogz/interesting-churches-st-mary-undercroft-palace-of-westminster/
Labour 50%
Cons 27%
LD 9%
Labour lead 23%
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même
I'm a sucker for an extravagant ceiling.
Women's rights activist Kellie-Jay Keen, aka Posie Parker, has said she intends to stand against Keir Starmer at the next election.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJGS4bhuYhw
Maybe Nikki Haley for candidate. Or RDS but it might be a bit soon for him.
But he just lost the vote of independents.
Is that cos "women's rights activist" needs parentheses like "Tommy Robinson"?
I assume Count Binface will be in Uxbridge again.
https://robinmcalpine.org/48-hours-later-and/
"The early hours of the Yousaf era are failing to escape the low expectations people had for them. The picture is grim for independence. The only hope lies in change."
It might be that most of the public just yawn now and think it just looks desperate and they’ve heard it all before .
The next attempt seems to be joining a trade pact which will add 0.000001 to GDP ! Another embarrassing attempt to dupe the plebs into thinking Brexit isn’t such a turd after all !
"Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer came storming back as the voter’s choice to be the Prime Minister with an incredible turnaround from last week, when he fell behind for the first time this year:
Sir Keir Starmer: 41% (+7)
Rishi Sunak: 29% (-8)
Don’t Know: 30% (+1)"
https://www.omnisis.co.uk/polls/corbyn-seen-as-barrier-for-labour-at-next-election-new-poll-suggests/
I must say it feels very outlierish, as did the previous one showing Labour's lead slumping to 15.
So odds on for Labour to lead the next government, anyone want to counter?
An eight-person jury clears US star Gwyneth Paltrow in the civil trial over a skiing accident in Utah in 2016
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-65127388
@BritainElects
Westminster voting intention:
LAB: 42% (-1)
CON: 24% (+2)
via
@PeoplePolling"
https://twitter.com/BritainElects/status/1641575905159004161
This firm seems to give very low figures for both main parties.
I find that to enjoy politics I have to allow myself to get swept up in the moment, otherwise it would just be tedious cyclicism.
And notion that victory of Jimmy Carter in 1976 Iowa Democratic precinct caucuses was "almost entire down to the evangelical vote" is ludicrous.
Carter's overt religiosity was key to his political appeal that year, in the wake of Watergate. But his 1976 victory in Iowa and then nationally, predated the subsequent rise of the "Christian Coalition".
Also perhaps worth noting that, technically, Carter did not actually "win" the caucuses in the Hawkeye State, seeing has he actually won fewer Democratic precinct delegates than "uncommitted".
This is by far the best, and biggest, randomized study of the real world impact of masks on the spread of Covid.
Tl;Dr, they are no panacea, but they make a significant impact
Rob Hart
@robwhart
The absolute BEST part of Trump's indictment is that if he refuses to leave Florida, DeSantis either has to refuse an extradition order and risk legal action, or comply and enrage Trump's lunatic base—either could nuke his chances in 2024. Et voila.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-desantis-trump-indictment-20230331-ksh64scoyvgohdkqjaj7dqt4e4-story.html
Pence ...