2nd. The ranking of ReformUK for number of Council seats when compared to the Ashfield Independents.
It's an off-topic, stock up for winter day. Pleasant and sunny, my hybrid insulin pump with it's feedback loop arrived earlier, and now the 2kg of kippers and venison hamper turned up from the Lancaster Smokehouse.
Need to reorganise the freezer since about 15kg of berries are due on Thursday.
The Mail are reporting that Blake now has a price on his head.
Why on earth was his identity revealed in the first place? Epic fail.
The police and the CPS are either terrified of being called racist or, more worryingly, actively sympathetic to the agenda of BLM.
I don't believe Blake should have been charged and named. Kaba was clearly a bad guy and the World is a safer place without him. I'd have shot the f***** if I was armed and with a two tonne Audi pointed at me. However, the confidence of the usual PB suspects that the trial was a conspiracy by BLM/Khan/ Starmer/CPS/ ECHR/ EU and the BBC is a bit of a stretch.
The trial established that (a) this was lawful self defence (b) Kaba was a scumbag.
Sergeant Blake performed a public service, when he shot him.
Did I say otherwise? I don't believe Blake should have seen the inside of a courtroom. I am calling out the PB conspiracy theories as to why Blake was charged. For clarification. He shouldn't have been.
These conspiracy theories exist only in your mind
Maybe. But have you recently revisited some of your racially charged conspiracies?
WTF are you on about now?
I have just checked your flags, you could revisit those for a start.
On those numbers there is a chance Trump will win the popular vote but Harris the EC if she holds Pennsylvania and Michigan and Wisconsin and NE02 she will win even if she loses Arizona, Nevada and Georgia from the Biden 2020 states.
The Senate is almost certainly going GOP again regardless, although likely only narrowly
The Mail are reporting that Blake now has a price on his head.
Why on earth was his identity revealed in the first place? Epic fail.
The police and the CPS are either terrified of being called racist or, more worryingly, actively sympathetic to the agenda of BLM.
I don't believe Blake should have been charged and named. Kaba was clearly a bad guy and the World is a safer place without him. I'd have shot the f***** if I was armed and with a two tonne Audi pointed at me. However, the confidence of the usual PB suspects that the trial was a conspiracy by BLM/Khan/ Starmer/CPS/ ECHR/ EU and the BBC is a bit of a stretch.
The trial established that (a) this was lawful self defence (b) Kaba was a scumbag.
Sergeant Blake performed a public service, when he shot him.
Did I say otherwise? I don't believe Blake should have seen the inside of a courtroom. I am calling out the PB conspiracy theories as to why Blake was charged. For clarification. He shouldn't have been.
These conspiracy theories exist only in your mind
Maybe. But have you recently revisited some of your racially charged conspiracies?
WTF are you on about now?
I have just checked your flags, you could revisit those for a start.
The Mail are reporting that Blake now has a price on his head.
Why on earth was his identity revealed in the first place? Epic fail.
The police and the CPS are either terrified of being called racist or, more worryingly, actively sympathetic to the agenda of BLM.
I don't believe Blake should have been charged and named. Kaba was clearly a bad guy and the World is a safer place without him. I'd have shot the f***** if I was armed and with a two tonne Audi pointed at me. However, the confidence of the usual PB suspects that the trial was a conspiracy by BLM/Khan/ Starmer/CPS/ ECHR/ EU and the BBC is a bit of a stretch.
The trial established that (a) this was lawful self defence (b) Kaba was a scumbag.
Sergeant Blake performed a public service, when he shot him.
Did I say otherwise? I don't believe Blake should have seen the inside of a courtroom. I am calling out the PB conspiracy theories as to why Blake was charged. For clarification. He shouldn't have been.
These conspiracy theories exist only in your mind
Maybe. But have you recently revisited some of your racially charged conspiracies?
WTF are you on about now?
I have just checked your flags, you could revisit those for a start.
40% of them for saying that Lammy is a dick for saying he can, as a black man, identify with slaves, when he was supposed to be talking about Ukraine
One for laughing that virgin Sunil doesn't know what his penis is for
All the rest for criticising Hamas numbers and Hamas supporters
I'll give myself a fucking good talking to
Once you explain how these are "racially charged conspiracies"
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
Speaking of good trans-Atlantic relationships, the dog who has recently kept schtum in the night time is Nigel Farage, former self-appointed aide de camp to The Donald.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
As far as Boris and Trump are concerned it's birds of a feather flocking together.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
As far as Boris and Trump are concerned it's birds of a feather flocking together.
They really don't strike me as particularly similar, apart from being 'on the right' and having slightly mad hair. They seem to strike me as being victims of a line of thinking which goes "I don't like x. I don't like y. Therefore x=y."
"Runnymede Trust @RunnymedeTrust · 21h The legal system doesn’t deliver real justice for families bereaved by racist state violence.
Since 1990 there have been 1,904 deaths in or following police custody or contact. In that time, only one officer has been found guilty for manslaughter, and none for murder.
This lack of police accountability perpetuates cycles of violence and impunity.
Our thoughts and solidarity are with Chris' loved ones and wider community.
Chris Kaba, 23.07.1999 - 05.09.2022 #JusticeForChrisKaba"
"Runnymede Trust @RunnymedeTrust · 21h The legal system doesn’t deliver real justice for families bereaved by racist state violence.
Since 1990 there have been 1,904 deaths in or following police custody or contact. In that time, only one officer has been found guilty for manslaughter, and none for murder.
This lack of police accountability perpetuates cycles of violence and impunity.
Our thoughts and solidarity are with Chris' loved ones and wider community.
Chris Kaba, 23.07.1999 - 05.09.2022 #JusticeForChrisKaba"
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
As far as Boris and Trump are concerned it's birds of a feather flocking together.
They really don't strike me as particularly similar, apart from being 'on the right' and having slightly mad hair. They seem to strike me as being victims of a line of thinking which goes "I don't like x. I don't like y. Therefore x=y."
Inveterate liars. Prepared to twist the system for their own advantage.
I grant you Boris didn't try to call up a bunch of thugs when he was likely to be thrown out of Parliament, though.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
As far as Boris and Trump are concerned it's birds of a feather flocking together.
They really don't strike me as particularly similar, apart from being 'on the right' and having slightly mad hair. They seem to strike me as being victims of a line of thinking which goes "I don't like x. I don't like y. Therefore x=y."
Similarities: Distant relationship with the truth They don't think the law applies to them personally Prepared to break constitutional norms Eccentric but effective speechmaking Hair!
Differences Trump is vindictive, Boris isn't (I don't think) Trump doesn't support Ukraine, Boris does What else?
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
As far as Boris and Trump are concerned it's birds of a feather flocking together.
They really don't strike me as particularly similar, apart from being 'on the right' and having slightly mad hair. They seem to strike me as being victims of a line of thinking which goes "I don't like x. I don't like y. Therefore x=y."
There are similarities. Both are liars and narcissists in politics for themselves only. But to say they are as bad as each other would be to defame "Boris" most grievously. He has some redeeming features, Donald Trump has none. Trump also has many negatives (a snide bullying cruelty, pig ignorance, an absence of intellect) that Johnson does not share.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Boris had a good relationship with Trump as PM and has also endorsed him to be President again.
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
Blair's relationship with W is not something to be celebrated.
Here is an article from the WSJ on early voting trends. Usual caveats apply, as @TSE has said, namely you cannot tell the final results from what is happening in early voting
But when it comes to NC specifically, it is worth noting the comments of Michael Bitzer - who is as close as there is to a guru on NC politics - and his view on where things stand right now:
"“Looking at who is showing up, I would say Republicans should feel good and Democrats may have some work to do,”
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Indeed, William. And who would doubt such an eventuality? After all, there is only one TRUSS, and all sides of the House will be pining for the return of their favourite daughter.
I lived there in 88/89 but I don't actually remember that. I do remember commuting to work by boat though. Amazing. Also driving across the Harbour Bridge was a thrill. You'd throw a coin into a bucket to access it and you could do that without stopping the car if you were skilful enough (which I was).
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Who do you think would win the seat over Truss in a by-election?
I think NC is very close and the undercard for Governor is making it even closer with Robinson so embarrassing for the GOP that even Trump is distancing himself. Stein seems to be double digits ahead and he just might drag out some low propensity voters on his coat tails.
I hate admitting it even to myself but during this campaign I've suddenly begun to see why people like Donald Trump. There's something slightly endearing about his naff dancing and burger flipping. As I've said before there's something pleasingly retro about his music taste and personal enthusiasms. Don't get me wrong he's the worst person to be President and those around him are abhorrent and his political views are diametrically opposed to mine but I think he seems to have mellowed personally this time round
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Who do you think would win the seat over Truss in a by-election?
I suspect the voters would rally around Labour as the Stop Truss candidate. Of course, attitudes might have soothed towards her by the time such an eventuality arose. But then again they might not. And why would the Tories take the risk of putting her up? What possible advantage would that have?
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Who do you think would win the seat over Truss in a by-election?
Has Jenrick promised more marching bands in British politics? He has shifted position on everything else (which btw some say is a good thing as it shows a willingness to do whatever it takes).
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Who do you think would win the seat over Truss in a by-election?
Mordaunt.
Does Richmond and Northallerton need "food pantries"?
PBers think that the USA is profoundly, tragically, dangerously polarized between Woke Libtards and MAGA-Maniacs? When as we Americans well know, the REAL national divide is over the pros and cons of . . . candy corn!
AP - Love it or hate it, feelings run high over candy corn come Halloween
Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on.
In the pantheon of high-emotion candy, the classic shiny tricolor kernels in autumn’s white, orange and yellow are way up there. Fans and foes alike point to the same attributes: its plastic or candle-like texture (depending on who you ask) and the mega-sugar hit it packs.
“I am vehemently pro candy corn. It’s sugar! What is not to love? It’s amazing. It’s like this waxy texture. You get to eat it once a year. It’s tricolor. That’s always fun,” comedian Shannon Fiedler gushed on TikTok. “Also, I know it’s disgusting. Candy corn is objectively kind of gross, but that’s what makes it good.” . . .
Love it or loathe it, market leader Brach’s churns out roughly 30 million pounds of candy corn for the fall season each year, or enough to circle planet Earth about five times, the company says. Last year, that amounted to $75 million of $88.5 million in candy corn sales, according to the consumer research firm Circana. . . .
SSI - youse UKers may be asking, WTF is "candy corn"? See pix in AP report!
For the PB record, yours truly is life-long, hard-core (or corn?) proponent AND consumer of candy corn.
NOT that I actually eat the stuff these days, though might just have to nibble a wee bit before The Great Pumpkin makes its next appearence, just for old times sake.
PBers think that the USA is profoundly, tragically, dangerously polarized between Woke Libtards and MAGA-Maniacs? When as we Americans well know, the REAL national divide is over the pros and cons of . . . candy corn!
AP - Love it or hate it, feelings run high over candy corn come Halloween
Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on.
In the pantheon of high-emotion candy, the classic shiny tricolor kernels in autumn’s white, orange and yellow are way up there. Fans and foes alike point to the same attributes: its plastic or candle-like texture (depending on who you ask) and the mega-sugar hit it packs.
“I am vehemently pro candy corn. It’s sugar! What is not to love? It’s amazing. It’s like this waxy texture. You get to eat it once a year. It’s tricolor. That’s always fun,” comedian Shannon Fiedler gushed on TikTok. “Also, I know it’s disgusting. Candy corn is objectively kind of gross, but that’s what makes it good.” . . .
Love it or loathe it, market leader Brach’s churns out roughly 30 million pounds of candy corn for the fall season each year, or enough to circle planet Earth about five times, the company says. Last year, that amounted to $75 million of $88.5 million in candy corn sales, according to the consumer research firm Circana. . . .
SSI - youse UKers may be asking, WTF is "candy corn"? See pix in AP report!
For the PB record, yours truly is life-long, hard-core (or corn?) proponent AND consumer of candy corn.
NOT that I actually eat the stuff these days, though might just have to nibble a wee bit before The Great Pumpkin makes its next appearence, just for old times sake.
Gobble, gobble!
Yet more evidence that those who think they understand the US from this side of the pond are deluding themselves.
I think NC is very close and the undercard for Governor is making it even closer with Robinson so embarrassing for the GOP that even Trump is distancing himself. Stein seems to be double digits ahead and he just might drag out some low propensity voters on his coat tails.
Doubtful that a gubernatorial candidate and/or race, will have coattails in a presidential election.
More likely to impact already-likely voters, thus affecting POTUS race via (what we hacks term) Persuasion versus GOTV.
It's absolutely disgusting the way he's been treated. Found not guilty by a jury based on the evidence so now the Met try to do him by the back door. No doubt he'll get zero support from the government as they'll be livid that the jury had the temerity to tell the CPS to get fucked with their trumped up bullshit.
Speaker Johnson says deporting 4.5 million people will be his top priority in January. Is this what voters want? We're pretty cooked as a country if so.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
Given how quickly the jury acquitted him, and frankly, how overwhelming the evidence was, I'm surprised that the CPS were able to conclude there was a better than 50% chance of obtaining a conviction.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
Given how quickly the jury acquitted him, and frankly, how overwhelming the evidence was, I'm surprised that the CPS were able to conclude there was a better than 50% chance of obtaining a conviction.
If there's every an honest investigation we'll find that there was pressure from somewhere to press charges because they needed to be seen as supporting BLM not that there was ever a chance of getting a conviction. It's absolutely rotten but this is the world we've made for ourselves now, publicly dragging a clearly innocent man's reputation through the mud so that some idiots can feel better about themselves.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
I was pulled up a couple of hours ago for suggesting there are PB conspiracy theories on the lines of the conspiracy theory you have just outlined.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
He is transparently guilty of making life slightly difficult for the Senior Management Team.
His grotesquely offensive behaviour, in being acquired, risks their not getting another award for Community Relations. Said abstract piece of plexiglass is vital to their continued emotional wellbeing.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
Is that based on anything other than your “feels”?
Because that and €10 will buy you a coffee in Zurich.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
I'm not so confident, but ramping tight polling makes sense to get slightly less enthusiastic voters out to bury Trump.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
Is that based on anything other than your “feels”?
Because that and €10 will buy you a coffee in Zurich.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
The polls have definitely nudged slightly in favour of the GOP, but I am not particularly convinced by them this cycle, to be completely honest with you. Indeed given the number of polling misses on both sides of the pond in the past decade, I am just far from convinced that you can derive any meaningful outcome from it other than “it’s close.” So I’m looking at some of the other fundamentals - I still think the Democrats have an enthusiasm/GOTV operation that will pay dividends on election day - whether it is enough is debatable.
Speaker Johnson says deporting 4.5 million people will be his top priority in January. Is this what voters want? We're pretty cooked as a country if so.
If they try to do that in America, then it'll happen here within a decade or two. As has been shown throughout history, it is far too easy to build up hate against minorities.
As someone with a foreign-born wife (now a UK citizen), this is something I would rather avoid. And before anyone says "your wife would be fine"; that is not the way hate works.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
Harris has had one of her best polling days today for a while. Although one of those is Morning Consult, which I'm given to understand is the Poo Standard of US polling.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
Is that based on anything other than your “feels”?
Because that and €10 will buy you a coffee in Zurich.
I prefer "big picture intuition". I've learnt to go with it, don't expect anyone else to. Not calling it though. Only a fool would call it on 22nd Oct with the polls this close. I'm just telling people where I am.
Correct but from Jon Ralston, who is the guru on NV elections (from last night)
"The headline: Republicans lead statewide in Nevada after three days of early voting and mail ballot counting. This has not happened in a presidential year in The Reid Machine Era, which encompasses the races since 2008. This could signal serious danger for the Dems and for Kamala Harris here.
It's pretty easy to explain: The Clark firewall has all but collapsed (it's 4,500 votes) and the rurals are way overperforming their share of the electorate with what has been tabulated, nearly by 4 points -- almost all taken from Clark's share. The large mail ballot lead enjoyed by Dems has been erased and more by the GOP lead in in-person early voting."
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
I was pulled up a couple of hours ago for suggesting there are PB conspiracy theories on the lines of the conspiracy theory you have just outlined.
Tbf this is straying into the territory you were describing
But until the CPS provides a convincing explanation why they chose to prosecute such a clear cut case, and whoever made the decision to name the officer does the same, there's bound to be speculation over these actions
Do you think it's impossible that there was woke-signalling from the CPS?
I hate admitting it even to myself but during this campaign I've suddenly begun to see why people like Donald Trump. There's something slightly endearing about his naff dancing and burger flipping. As I've said before there's something pleasingly retro about his music taste and personal enthusiasms. Don't get me wrong he's the worst person to be President and those around him are abhorrent and his political views are diametrically opposed to mine but I think he seems to have mellowed personally this time round
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
I'm not so confident, but ramping tight polling makes sense to get slightly less enthusiastic voters out to bury Trump.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
He is transparently guilty of making life slightly difficult for the Senior Management Team.
His grotesquely offensive behaviour, in being acquired, risks their not getting another award for Community Relations. Said abstract piece of plexiglass is vital to their continued emotional wellbeing.
Sadly it does appear that the higher-ups, all the way up to the Mayor, are happy to throw one officer under the bus, for a split-second decision for which a jury exonerated him, in a quest for ‘community relations’ among the gangs of London.
The very real threat of a thousand armed officers of the Met handing in their guns en masse, is going to be very much still there.
This particular officer, retire him immediately on a full pension and get him into witness protection before the aforementioned gangs find him. Dare I suggest that the Met are currently spending as much on his personal security as they would on a government minister or a minor royal?
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
Good to have you back on board! I must admit I’ve been spooked by some whose views I respect inclining to call it for Trump. But still my view remains turnout will be higher than pollsters have been predicting, and undecideds will swing towards Harris, so it will finally be good night, Donald.
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
I was pulled up a couple of hours ago for suggesting there are PB conspiracy theories on the lines of the conspiracy theory you have just outlined.
Tbf this is straying into the territory you were describing
But until the CPS provides a convincing explanation why they chose to prosecute such a clear cut case, and whoever made the decision to name the officer does the same, there's bound to be speculation over these actions
Do you think it's impossible that there was woke-signalling from the CPS?
Especially when the DPP has gone on record to say he's a big supporter of BLM. It's not exactly suggesting the moon landing was a hoax.
Early voting in Nevada does look bad for Harris, but you can never tell if Republicans are simply switching over to advance voting, instead of leaving it till the day.
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Who do you think would win the seat over Truss in a by-election?
I suspect the voters would rally around Labour as the Stop Truss candidate. Of course, attitudes might have soothed towards her by the time such an eventuality arose. But then again they might not. And why would the Tories take the risk of putting her up? What possible advantage would that have?
I know the constituency well. They wouldn't vote Labour under any circumstances, could vote Lib Dem but with such a strident candidate they would definitely vote Reform. An Independent of that ilk long before Reform was ever thought of held one of the most iconic county council seats with 3/4 of the vote not that long ago.
If Rishi were to stand down then that would be seen as the ultimate kick in the teeth for those who selected him and voted for him. If he were to do so then he would go down in my perception quite a long way. I don't think he will, his party members expect him to stay as well.
There used to be four seats which are very similar, natural Tory - Richmondshire, Skipton and Ripon, Penrith and the Border and Westmorland and Lonsdale. All four have been lost / nearly lost at various times because of national Conservative Party folly starting with Skipton in 1944.
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
Early voting in Nevada does look bad for Harris, but you can never tell if Republicans are simply switching over to advance voting, instead of leaving it till the day.
Yes, there’s been a large GOP effort put into advance voting in swing States, in a way that wasn’t the case in 2020.
We’ll not know until the day, but Nevada was a Biden State and the demographic changes of the past four years should be in Harris’ favour.
I'm pleased to report a fresh burst of confidence chez moi about the election. I know about the tightening polls, the market move to Trump, his growing edge in EC projections, all of Elon Musk's monkey business, Ralston saying the early data in Nevada looks bad for the Dems, etc etc - but you know that thing about the "silent majority", whereby there's sometimes an undercurrent of sentiment amongst a critical mass of people which comes through and prevails in the end when it comes to the actual voting? I think that sentiment is present this time and it's "No, not going there again." If I'm right Trump loses and I think I am right. So, yep, feeling good.
The polls have definitely nudged slightly in favour of the GOP, but I am not particularly convinced by them this cycle, to be completely honest with you. Indeed given the number of polling misses on both sides of the pond in the past decade, I am just far from convinced that you can derive any meaningful outcome from it other than “it’s close.” So I’m looking at some of the other fundamentals - I still think the Democrats have an enthusiasm/GOTV operation that will pay dividends on election day - whether it is enough is debatable.
Yes, the polls are not that helpful. If they're right (which they usually aren't) it's very close and if they're again underplaying Trump he's home and hosed. But I'd be surprised if they are out in the same direction for a 3rd time in a row. More likely imo is they have overcorrected and miss the other way this time.
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
No, I think it was withheld, and rightly so. They didn't know who was in the car. But, they knew the car's history, which is why armed police were deployed.
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
Note that the request by the family of Kaba to continue the reporting restrictions on his involvement in the shooting at the nightclub *after this trial was over* was denied.
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
Were the Jury told this? When? Certainly not the specifics of the murder he was accused of in the night club?
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
The jury were *NOT* given the information about the dead man’s past, in order that the officer could receive a fair trial.
Tice’s argument is the same as we see from the Tommy Robinson fan club.
Given that Sergeant Blake was very clearly innocent, it's unclear what form of gross misconduct he could be guilty of.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
Like with Chris Kaba, some prejudicial information may not have been released.
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
I think it's much more likely that they're pursuing him out of bitterness of failing to get the jury to convict him, it's clear they have a vendetta against him because they need to show that they believe in BLM and all that other nonsense which was behind the CPS charging decision.
I was pulled up a couple of hours ago for suggesting there are PB conspiracy theories on the lines of the conspiracy theory you have just outlined.
Tbf this is straying into the territory you were describing
But until the CPS provides a convincing explanation why they chose to prosecute such a clear cut case, and whoever made the decision to name the officer does the same, there's bound to be speculation over these actions
Do you think it's impossible that there was woke-signalling from the CPS?
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
Note that the request by the family of Kaba to continue the reporting restrictions on his involvement in the shooting at the nightclub *after this trial was over* was denied.
"involvement" is an interesting word for the shooter
Well. At least we can be reassured that our politicians are well prepared for the foreseeable chaos of a second Trump Presidency.
Oh.
In another timeline, Liz Truss would still be in Downing Street, ready to play Thatcher to his Reagan.
Maybe she still will, William. After all, many have opined that TRUSS is ready to return. To shine again in her rightful place on top of the tree. Like a Christmas angel for every day of the year.
Interesting.
As the party's choice, it would only be fitting if she were to stage a triumphant return in Rishi Sunak's old seat.
Are we convinced that the voters of Richmond and Northallerton would be any more accommodating to a carpet-bagging Liz Truss than those of South West Norfolk?
Who do you think would win the seat over Truss in a by-election?
Mordaunt.
Does Richmond and Northallerton need "food pantries"?
If they do need them, they can have Lee Anderson to organise the catering teams; he's good at that.
"Richard Tice MP 🇬🇧 @TiceRichard This is truly shocking The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people. Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed. Shameful"
That's a load of bullshit tbh, the jury were given this information and it wouldn't have been released to the public until after any trial took place to ensure that a fair jury could be selected with no prejudice.
No, I think it was withheld, and rightly so. They didn't know who was in the car. But, they knew the car's history, which is why armed police were deployed.
My mistake, even without that the jury was able to come to the correct decision. Being faced with a car that's linked to a gang shooting attempting to escape a police block by ramming down officers is a life threatening situation.
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The ranking of ReformUK for number of Council seats when compared to the Ashfield Independents.
It's an off-topic, stock up for winter day. Pleasant and sunny, my hybrid insulin pump with it's feedback loop arrived earlier, and now the 2kg of kippers and venison hamper turned up from the Lancaster Smokehouse.
Need to reorganise the freezer since about 15kg of berries are due on Thursday.
Have a good afternoon, all.
The Senate is almost certainly going GOP again regardless, although likely only narrowly
Oh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R_1tVCONsg
One for laughing that virgin Sunil doesn't know what his penis is for
All the rest for criticising Hamas numbers and Hamas supporters
I'll give myself a fucking good talking to
Once you explain how these are "racially charged conspiracies"
Starmer of course has already met Trump for lunch at Trump Tower in preparation for a possible Trump win and Blair managed to have a good relationship with George W Bush
https://x.com/PpollingNumbers/status/1848719645496291394
If Trump loses he might even go to Clacton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naUib-ncvMU
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The legal system doesn’t deliver real justice for families bereaved by racist state violence.
Since 1990 there have been 1,904 deaths in or following police custody or contact. In that time, only one officer has been found guilty for manslaughter, and none for murder.
This lack of police accountability perpetuates cycles of violence and impunity.
Our thoughts and solidarity are with Chris' loved ones and wider community.
Chris Kaba, 23.07.1999 - 05.09.2022
#JusticeForChrisKaba"
https://x.com/RunnymedeTrust/status/1848404667484569992
I grant you Boris didn't try to call up a bunch of thugs when he was likely to be thrown out of Parliament, though.
Interesting.
Distant relationship with the truth
They don't think the law applies to them personally
Prepared to break constitutional norms
Eccentric but effective speechmaking
Hair!
Differences
Trump is vindictive, Boris isn't (I don't think)
Trump doesn't support Ukraine, Boris does
What else?
(Of course, if Harris is anywhere near North Carolina, the only person worried is Trump.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkvhgJb17PA - at 6m51sec
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/early-voting-democrats-republicans-election-2024-f0abda67?st=Jodjvs&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
But when it comes to NC specifically, it is worth noting the comments of Michael Bitzer - who is as close as there is to a guru on NC politics - and his view on where things stand right now:
"“Looking at who is showing up, I would say Republicans should feel good and Democrats may have some work to do,”
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/chris-kaba-shooting-martyn-blake-police-officer-hfkvsxjqk
He said: "So true" to this:
"The real "risk" of a Trump presidency:
• Ukraine war ends
• Border Wall Built
• Mass Deportations
• Inflation Drops
• Cut Federal Employees
• DEI eliminated
• Make America Great Again
Sign me up."
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1848353354121974029
Some of those are meaningless; some are pretty much out of his hands; some of the others are chilling.
AP - Love it or hate it, feelings run high over candy corn come Halloween
Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on.
In the pantheon of high-emotion candy, the classic shiny tricolor kernels in autumn’s white, orange and yellow are way up there. Fans and foes alike point to the same attributes: its plastic or candle-like texture (depending on who you ask) and the mega-sugar hit it packs.
“I am vehemently pro candy corn. It’s sugar! What is not to love? It’s amazing. It’s like this waxy texture. You get to eat it once a year. It’s tricolor. That’s always fun,” comedian Shannon Fiedler gushed on TikTok. “Also, I know it’s disgusting. Candy corn is objectively kind of gross, but that’s what makes it good.” . . .
Love it or loathe it, market leader Brach’s churns out roughly 30 million pounds of candy corn for the fall season each year, or enough to circle planet Earth about five times, the company says. Last year, that amounted to $75 million of $88.5 million in candy corn sales, according to the consumer research firm Circana. . . .
https://apnews.com/article/candy-corn-halloween-trickortreat-384c51299fe00945c0e92b29cc3ff86a
SSI - youse UKers may be asking, WTF is "candy corn"? See pix in AP report!
For the PB record, yours truly is life-long, hard-core (or corn?) proponent AND consumer of candy corn.
NOT that I actually eat the stuff these days, though might just have to nibble a wee bit before The Great Pumpkin makes its next appearence, just for old times sake.
Gobble, gobble!
More likely to impact already-likely voters, thus affecting POTUS race via (what we hacks term) Persuasion versus GOTV.
The Met could be facing a huge unfair dismissal/victimisation claim.
@atrupar.bsky.social
Speaker Johnson says deporting 4.5 million people will be his top priority in January. Is this what voters want? We're pretty cooked as a country if so.
https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.bsky.social/post/3l74676wofu2t
I remember that one copper was in a similar situation but was sacked for lying to the investigators/something came up in his vetting that had been previously been missed.
His grotesquely offensive behaviour, in being acquired, risks their not getting another award for Community Relations. Said abstract piece of plexiglass is vital to their continued emotional wellbeing.
Putin looks very confident at that meeting with Xi and Modi. Not much liking the look of it.
Because that and €10 will buy you a coffee in Zurich.
If they try to do that in America, then it'll happen here within a decade or two. As has been shown throughout history, it is far too easy to build up hate against minorities.
As someone with a foreign-born wife (now a UK citizen), this is something I would rather avoid. And before anyone says "your wife would be fine"; that is not the way hate works.
If his boss whistles, he'll run to heel.
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-early-voting-blog-2024
Show me the NC marching bands going out for Trump.
"The headline: Republicans lead statewide in Nevada after three days of early voting and mail ballot counting. This has not happened in a presidential year in The Reid Machine Era, which encompasses the races since 2008. This could signal serious danger for the Dems and for Kamala Harris here.
It's pretty easy to explain: The Clark firewall has all but collapsed (it's 4,500 votes) and the rurals are way overperforming their share of the electorate with what has been tabulated, nearly by 4 points -- almost all taken from Clark's share. The large mail ballot lead enjoyed by Dems has been erased and more by the GOP lead in in-person early voting."
@TiceRichard
This is truly shocking
The Establishment knew of Kaba’s violent criminal past but chose to withhold it from the people.
Police officer’s life ruined, many other officers terrified that not being supported, and trust in policing harmed.
Shameful"
https://x.com/TiceRichard/status/1848702272546521573
But until the CPS provides a convincing explanation why they chose to prosecute such a clear cut case, and whoever made the decision to name the officer does the same, there's bound to be speculation over these actions
Do you think it's impossible that there was woke-signalling from the CPS?
ii) In Nevada the rurals are overperforming for Trump and the cities are underperforming for Harris.
If we assume this urban/rural split is nationwide, she's dead.
The very real threat of a thousand armed officers of the Met handing in their guns en masse, is going to be very much still there.
This particular officer, retire him immediately on a full pension and get him into witness protection before the aforementioned gangs find him. Dare I suggest that the Met are currently spending as much on his personal security as they would on a government minister or a minor royal?
Give me a break.
If Rishi were to stand down then that would be seen as the ultimate kick in the teeth for those who selected him and voted for him. If he were to do so then he would go down in my perception quite a long way. I don't think he will, his party members expect him to stay as well.
There used to be four seats which are very similar, natural Tory - Richmondshire, Skipton and Ripon, Penrith and the Border and Westmorland and Lonsdale. All four have been lost / nearly lost at various times because of national Conservative Party folly starting with Skipton in 1944.
We’ll not know until the day, but Nevada was a Biden State and the demographic changes of the past four years should be in Harris’ favour.
Donald Trump's closing message to voters appears to be: I'm insane.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/donald-trump-weekend-golfer-genitalia-fast-food-worker-all-the-geese-in-springfield-oh-are-missing
Tice’s argument is the same as we see from the Tommy Robinson fan club.