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This is absolutely not weird from Trump’s son, it is homophobic, but not weir – politicalbetting.com
This is absolutely not weird from Trump’s son, it is homophobic, but not weird – politicalbetting.com
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Because with campaign ideas as crap as this one he isn't coming first.
https://x.com/scksgrypr/status/1821371059490480470
...that we have publicly available evidence for
https://unherd.com/2024/08/britains-right-is-just-as-weird/?tl_inbound=1&tl_groups[0]=18743&tl_period_type=3&utm_source=UnHerd+Today&utm_campaign=5c0ebb9b3a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_09_08_27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_79fd0df946-5c0ebb9b3a-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]
And NOT dethreaded by Teasy. For the first time since about April Fools Day 1934, when Dore in Derbyshire was invaded and annexed by Yorkshire.
On the header ... what?
https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1821899889007317307
(More seriously, the Tim Walz interview with Ezra Klein is well worth a listen if you want to get *why* Tim Walz has scared the Trumpies shitless. He appeals rather powerfully to his base in thought, word AND deed. Very impressed)
So, that said, the best approach for the Democrats is to ignore stuff like this. Certainly not to complain about it.
Pause.
OK. American politics be weird now
I wonder how many people, including children, are asking what it means? That should lead to some very embarrassing conversations.
I’m finding it difficult holding phone so it’s absolutely clear I’m not filming her.
My question is whether it’s considered good manners nowadays to tell someone you are typing on a politics site and not filming an admittedly very pretty fanny or do I just keep obviously looking dramatically in all other directions?
It's not too hot for underwear in Ireland, alas.
https://x.com/RadioFreeTom/status/1821934080377655552
Should have said, 'Sponsored the toughest border bill in decades, only to see it blocked in Congress by Republicans following Trump's orders.'
But - after 157 off 113 I suppose he may feel that it's not as important as it might have been.
Guess it didn't go well in the end.
The issue would be a lingering suspicion she might still hold these views.
I suspect she will hold on.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/a-new-report-finds-boeings-rockets-are-built-with-an-unqualified-work-force/
Boeing - the company that can't find competent welders in Louisiana. A state that lives on the oil industry....
Note that NASA has been giving Boeing the maximum marks *and financial bonuses* for work done on SLS so far. Just as Northrup Grumman got the same for its spectacular fuckups on the Webb telescope.
This is because Boeing is in trouble and has many, many friends on all sides of politics and at NASA.
Boeing will impact the election - In mid August, a decision will be taken, to either return the Boeing Starliner capsule empty or with astronauts on board.
If it is empty, this is huge black mark against Boeing, by the administration. Boeing will call in all its political markers to fight that.
If it has the astronauts on board and something goes wrong.... that will be on the administration.
The final call on this will be by the NASA administrator - former Democrat Senator, Bill "Ballast"* Nelson, who is a well known... friend... of Boeing.
Further, Harris, as VP, chairs the National Space Council and is heavily involved in the politics of the space program.
*He got the name by using political pull, when in Congress, to get a flight on the Space Shuttle. The professional astronauts were not impressed and referred to him as "The Ballast"
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/09/russian-drives-past-destruction-ukraine-missile-strike/
sending a message that was grossly offensive, or of indecent, obscene or menacing character by means of a public electronic communications network
He has a whole basket of aggravating factors and a significant criminal record (not sure if taken it account).
Characterising it as "a message on Facebook" is like those on the Left who characterised Roger Hallam's offence as "talking about holding a peaceful protest" imo. It's ignoring context.
I'd like to see reporting of the actual offences with which defendants are charged. Most of it seems to be Public Order Act 1986, but we may see more related to more recent legislation as used for the JSO conspirators.
But I doubt if this will go anywhere.
I like it.
You must have made a slip somewhere.
sending a message that was grossly offensive, or of indecent, obscene or menacing character by means of a public electronic communications network
Surely all party political broadcasts fall under this?
I would put your phone on loud speech and have a convo about Sharon Stone.
Had forgotten it was Burry Day at the Ferry. But I rather think the report has it slightly wrong about the need for a hefty gadgie to do the job:
'[...] the role of Burryman requires a "stout man or robust lad" for the role, as "weakly persons" may faint under the heat and fatigue that comes from the impressive burr suit.
Mr Taylor made 20 pit stops on his journey - which includes the homes of important local people - receiving a dram of whisky or cash donation which is given to local charities.
The procession concludes near the Forth Bridge at 18:00.'
MacRumours
50K new workers hired in two weeks!! Incredible.
I'm seeing some of the right / far right conspiraloon lobby throwing it around on Twitter.
Kamala Harris pronounces her first name "Kom-a-la" with even stress on each sylable, just like the narrarator of the add says it.
maybe
Comment by Vera Baird, former Victims’ Commissioner and Solicitor General for England and Wales
Sexual violence and rape have effectively been decriminalised under the Conservatives.
Barely one in every 100 reported rapes results in a charge by the police.
For the first time, rape victims face a typical delay of more than three years for their case to be completed in court.
Think back to what you were doing three years ago, then imagine having the prospect of reliving your trauma in a courtroom hanging over you all that time.
Delays mean witnesses can forget vital details and cases collapse.
It’s no wonder that two-thirds of rape victims withdraw from their case before it reaches court.
Rape victims are being let down, and rapists are being let off – left to roam the streets unpunished, putting others at risk.
Of course, the Conservatives blame the courts backlog for this crisis. And rightly they should.
This backlog has materialised because of their political choices, closing over 240 courts across the country since 2010.
This cannot go on. And Labour has the solutions needed to speed up justice for rape victims.
The party has outlined detailed plans to establish specialist rape courts to fast-track rape cases through the system - bringing down the unacceptable waiting times and delays.
Labour will ensure that Section 28 – allowing vulnerable and intimidated witnesses to video record their cross-examination before the trial - is the norm.
To tackle the courts backlog, a Labour Government would deliver a 50 per cent increase in the number of prosecutors, setting them all to work on tackling the record backlogs across Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
But speed is not the only thing causing victims to be retraumatized by the justice system. The process is weighted against them.
Many feel they are being investigated themselves, with prosecutors demanding huge amounts of personal information. This can have catastrophic impacts on their mental health.
Labour will ensure that victims are not forced to endure prolonged processes, speeding up their access to justice.
We will overhaul police vetting, standards and training, ensuring victims experience support from the officers they report their case to.
But for the shameful rape conviction rate in this country to be addressed, we must end the harmful, misogynist culture which enters courtrooms.
Labour’s plan for better training for professionals around rape myths and stereotypes is long overdue and cannot come soon enough.
Too many women and girls across our country fear they might become yet another statistic in the rising tide of sexual violence.
This Conservative Government is failing in their duty to protect them.
It is time for a fresh start with a Labour Government that will prevent sexual violence, punish rapists and protect women and girls.
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I hate it.
Though it IS amusing to speculate that you UKer's pronounce "Leon" as "Leer-on"?
And it shows!
In Hindi (and Sanskrit, India's equivalent of Latin, I suppose): कमला
In my Mum's native Malayalam: കമല
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/credz9gl92yo
And we were NOT along, on either side of the Atlantic OR Pacific.
AI Summary of transcript
Dr Lindsey discusses the pronunciation of Vice President Kamala Harris's name, particularly in the context of differing English dialects. He highlights how her name, derived from Sanskrit meaning "lotus," has led to various pronunciations, notably "Kamala" pronounced like "camel" or "koala." The discussion emphasizes the challenges English speakers like Rory Campbell and Alastair Stewart face when encountering exotic names, particularly those that do not conform to familiar phonetic patterns.
He explains two primary approaches to pronouncing exotic words: nativization, where the word is adapted to fit English pronunciation norms, and non-assimilation, where the original pronunciation is retained. He notes that American English has increasingly adopted a non-assimilation strategy, which has influenced the majority pronunciation of "Kamala" in the U.S. However, this approach is less familiar to British speakers, who may default to nativized pronunciations.
The concept of trisyllabic shortening is introduced, explaining how the length of vowels in three-syllable words affects pronunciation. This linguistic phenomenon complicates the adoption of the American pronunciation for British speakers, who retain distinctions between short and long vowels. He also touches on the phonetic nuances of the name, suggesting that the correct pronunciation lies somewhere between the American and British vowel sounds.
He concludes with an acknowledgment of the ongoing learning process for speakers like Rory and Alastair, who are adapting their pronunciations. It suggests that, as Kamala Harris gains prominence, British speakers may settle on a pronunciation that aligns more closely with their phonetic systems, such as "camel-a" or "karma-la."
Perhaps you should offer to buy her a drink! OR perhaps not!!
https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1821899889007317307