Dsigraceful decision by Joubert in the rugby, but Dan Cole proving again to be a total idiot. Every game he is responsible for so many stupid penalties.
If something untoward happens to Trump does Cruz get in ?
Only if he fired the bullet...
I think that is something we have to take into consideration here. What happens if Trump gets shot?
If he survives he rides the attempt all the way to the White House. If he doesn't he becomes a martyr to his cause, and everyone will have to pass the Trump litmus test if they want to have a chance to get elected.
In both cases his opponents get the blame.
That's of course after the riots by thousands of armed Trump supporters and right wing militias all over america.
After Martin Luther King was shot most of america looked like it was in a state of civil war, and most MLK supporters were not as heavily armed as Trump supporters.
Is this realistic? I do not really understand American culture. Rather interestingly on a recent trip to NYC a great many of the guys I know working out there claim they are forever getting into trouble with HR as what is considered banter in the UK is considered rude in the States.
And Patrick Harvey was way, way more irritating than Rennie.
He was spouting utter nonsense - made Lucas look vaguely sensible in comparison.....
And thanks for confirming my guesses - glad to see more Unionists for the Tory cause!
"Confirming" may be a bit strong, it is only my opinion. But I would like to see the Tories in Scotland rebrand themselves as the Unionist party with a CDU type relationship to the English Tories. At the moment there is too low a ceiling on what they can achieve.
thinking.
I think if the Scottish LibDems and the Conservatives merged to become the Liberal Unionists, or somesuch, then they could be the second party in Scotland behind the SNP - picking up a bunch of seats in the Borders as well as Orkney and Shetland. I would suggest that they ran as that in General Election too.
out very fast.
I don't think there's room for three unionist parties in Scotland. I also agree that a veer to the right in London could destroy the recent Scottish Tory surge.
That's why I would suggest the creation of an independent Scottish centre-right party, that would broadly support Conservative administrations (like the CSU does the CDU), but would not be uncritical, and would have its own culture and traditions.
Isnt that what Murdo Fraser (?) wanted?
what surge is that , considering at last election they had their worst ever vote, you talking about a couple of sub polls no doubt
And Patrick Harvey was way, way more irritating than Rennie.
He was spouting utter nonsense - made Lucas look vaguely sensible in comparison.....
And thanks for confirming my guesses - glad to see more Unionists for the Tory cause!
"Confirming" may be a bit strong, it is only my opinion. But I would like to see the Tories in Scotland rebrand themselves as the Unionist party with a CDU type relationship to the English Tories. At the moment there is too low a ceiling on what they can achieve.
Do you think a rebranding will convince Scots to vote for Conservative governments, or do you think they don't want Conservative governments full stop? I'd go with the latter but would be willing to hear arguments for the former; I just think that ship sailed with Empire
I think a Unionist party would provide more than 1 MP to support a Tory government as the SNP come down to earth a bit but that is not really the point. With the new devolution package more Scottish politics will be determined in Scotland than ever before and it is extremely unhealthy if that occurs in a one party state.
It was refreshing to hear Sturgeon explaining that increasing the higher rate of tax may well reduce the tax take if just a few wealthy people move south. It is a basic piece of economics that seems to escape the Labour party. I have respect for John Swinney who is quite realistic and competent. But, as in Westminster, no government does well forever without an effective opposition challenging their thinking.
Scotland looks like a one-party state at Westminster (that's what happens with a bad electoral system) but in every other regard Scotland is a proportional-representation country It just happens that the other major parties have chosen the same side of the important and divisive nationalism issue, and have implicitly decided to fight each other for the same voters, leaving the nationalist side clear for the SNP and a few small and very left-wing parties Therefore the best hope for Scottish Conservatives would be a centre-right non-Unionist party, not a centre-right Unionist party!
They need to become a Scottish party before they hav eany hope, London sockpuppets will never cut it.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
Mr. W, that's surprising (Labour and Lib Dems apparently going along with independence for Scotland). Must help the blues.
It would certainly be surprising if true. In fact the SCons have said that any member supporting independence should leave the branch office of their party, SLab & the SLDs are slightly more tolerant (perhaps in the knowledge that they can't afford to lose the members).
And Patrick Harvey was way, way more irritating than Rennie.
He was spouting utter nonsense - made Lucas look vaguely sensible in comparison.....
And thanks for confirming my guesses - glad to see more Unionists for the Tory cause!
"Confirming" may be a bit strong, it is only my opinion. But I would like to see the Tories in Scotland rebrand themselves as the Unionist party with a CDU type relationship to the English Tories. At the moment there is too low a ceiling on what they can achieve.
Do you think a rebranding will convince Scots to vote for Conservative governments, or do you think they don't want Conservative governments full stop? I'd go with the latter but would be willing to hear arguments for the former; I just think that ship sailed with Empire
I think a Unionist party would provide more than 1 MP to support a Tory government as the SNP come down to earth a bit but that is not really the point. With the new devolution package more Scottish politics will be determined in Scotland than ever before and it is extremely unhealthy if that occurs in a one party state.
It was refreshing to hear Sturgeon explaining that increasing the higher rate of tax may well reduce the tax take if just a few wealthy people move south. It is a basic piece of economics that seems to escape the Labour party. I have respect for John Swinney who is quite realistic and competent. But, as in Westminster, no government does well forever without an effective opposition challenging their thinking.
Scotland looks like a one-party state at Westminster (that's what happens with a bad electoral system) but in every other regard Scotland is a proportional-representation country It just happens that the other major parties have chosen the same side of the important and divisive nationalism issue, and have implicitly decided to fight each other for the same voters, leaving the nationalist side clear for the SNP and a few small and very left-wing parties Therefore the best hope for Scottish Conservatives would be a centre-right non-Unionist party, not a centre-right Unionist party!
They need to become a Scottish party before they hav eany hope, London sockpuppets will never cut it.
Well changing the Scottish Conservatives into a Scottish Unionist Party that always supports London/shires Conservative administrations at Westminster, would be like taking a break from repeatedly hitting your head against a wall, to start bashing the wall with your head
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
And Patrick Harvey was way, way more irritating than Rennie.
He was spouting utter nonsense - made Lucas look vaguely sensible in comparison.....
And thanks for confirming my guesses - glad to see more Unionists for the Tory cause!
"Confirming" may be a bit strong, it is only my opinion. But I would like to see the Tories in Scotland rebrand themselves as the Unionist party with a CDU type relationship to the English Tories. At the moment there is too low a ceiling on what they can achieve.
Do you think a rebranding will convince Scots to vote for Conservative governments, or do you think they don't want Conservative governments full stop? I'd go with the latter but would be willing to hear arguments for the former; I just think that ship sailed with Empire
I think a Unionist party would provide more than 1 MP to support a Tory government as the SNP come down to earth a bit but that is not really the point. With the new devolution package more Scottish politics will be determined in Scotland than ever before and it is extremely unhealthy if that occurs in a one party state.
It was refreshing to hear Sturgeon explaining that increasing the higher rate of tax may well reduce the tax take if just a few wealthy people move south. It is a basic piece of economics that seems to escape the Labour party. I have respect for John Swinney who is quite realistic and competent. But, as in Westminster, no government does well forever without an effective opposition challenging their thinking.
I think if the Scottish LibDems and the Conservatives merged to become the Liberal Unionists, or somesuch, then they could be the second party in Scotland behind the SNP - picking up a bunch of seats in the Borders as well as Orkney and Shetland. I would suggest that they ran as that in General Election too.
I suspect that might need the disappearance of the Lib Dems in England as well. Also a lot will turn on who replaces Cameron. If the English Tories turn to the right again Davidson's revival will peter out very fast.
What revival? Cons polled their lowest ever vote share in 2015.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
what powers you halfwit , they get the same money and few if any extra powers other than income tax. Tories even tried to cut the budget even further.
I've lost my confidence that I know where the value is re; GOP/POTUS markets, so I've evened out.
For now.
I think my basic problem is that I just can't price trump with any conviction.
The value is laying Nikki Haley at evens
That's basically £976 that someone got given for free.
Gotta feel a bit sorry for the punter on the wrong side of that bet. Hopefully it was someone who can take the hit. Those toddler having a bit of fun on Dad's ipad-type scenarios are genuinely horrible.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
Presumably if Eurosceptic Cons aren't bright enough to make use of the much more extensive powers that the EU allows them, they should step side and let another party have a go.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
what powers you halfwit , they get the same money and few if any extra powers other than income tax. Tories even tried to cut the budget even further.
As I said, if you are too stupid to know how to grow an economy let someone else have a go.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
what powers you halfwit , they get the same money and few if any extra powers other than income tax. Tories even tried to cut the budget even further.
As I said, if you are too stupid to know how to grow an economy let someone else have a go.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
@Malcomg "Tories will never so anything to help the situation in Scotland..." Is English shedloads of money not enough?
If someone were without any money from universal credit for 7 weeks, (legally meant to be 5 max, apparently) and couldn't get it (when asking for it they get told it'll be within 24 hours and nothing happens) what should they do?
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
Presumably if Eurosceptic Cons aren't bright enough to make use of the much more extensive powers that the EU allows them, they should step side and let another party have a go.
We are using the powers and growing the economy. We want the rest of the powers too to maximise our potential.
Difference is we are talking about more powers, malcolmg is asking what powers. If you still don't know what powers your Parliament has maybe you shouldn't be running for a third term of office?
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
@Malcomg "Tories will never so anything to help the situation in Scotland..." Is English shedloads of money not enough?
another moronic halfwit enters , go get an eduction bellend
If someone were without any money from universal credit for 7 weeks, (legally meant to be 5 max, apparently) and couldn't get it (when asking for it they get told it'll be within 24 hours and nothing happens) what should they do?
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
@Malcomg "Tories will never so anything to help the situation in Scotland..." Is English shedloads of money not enough?
another moronic halfwit enters , go get an eduction bellend
Go to Bavaria, the Englishman has had enough of putting food into your foul ingrate mouth.
Nothing lasts forever in politics but it really doesn't get better than this for the SNP.
The only cloud on the horizon is if the Zoomers figure out that Nicola ruled out Indyref2 in her speech today
The economics of Independence are completely unsellable at the moment, even by one of the most effective political parties in the UK. Hopefully, they will realise if it is ever going to be a reality all our politicians need to focus on rebuilding a credible and sustainable economy in Scotland. It would make a nice change after more than 25 years of obsession about constitutional matters.
David how will Scotland ever build a decent economy when it is all based on London and south east. Tories will never do anything to help the situation in Scotland.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
Presumably if Eurosceptic Cons aren't bright enough to make use of the much more extensive powers that the EU allows them, they should step side and let another party have a go.
We are using the powers and growing the economy. We want the rest of the powers too to maximise our potential.
Difference is we are talking about more powers, malcolmg is asking what powers. If you still don't know what powers your Parliament has maybe you shouldn't be running for a third term of office?
The asinine proposition that a party dissatisfied with the powers available to it should 'stand aside' wasn't mine, but hey ho.
All it takes now is for some madly enthused protester to take a shot at Trump, hopefully missing him, to turn his advance to the presidency into a Tsunami.
All it takes now is for some madly enthused protester to take a shot at Trump, hopefully missing him, to turn his advance to the presidency into a Tsunami.
CNN would still say it is Trump's fault that he was shot.
Mr. K, no spoilers there either (still not ordered the fifth series. I may well leave it a bit this year).
And you're allowed to watch both. And The 100. And Supermodels of SHIELD. [I don't watch much TV but they seem to have all the series (except Homeland) on at the same time of year].
Could you take your, the only good Arab is a dead Arab, shit elsewhere. You may not be a moron but an obvious conclusion is obvious.
What the hell are you ranting about? I never mentioned arabs or any other ethnic progeny.
Apologies, I didn't look at the cartoon just the source and the fact you are posting it. Anti Turkish this time. still I'm sure normal service will be resumed shortly.
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Craig Joubert proving why he is so highly regarded by Rugby fans across the world.
For the last ten mins, The Welsh did that thing the French do, and just go mental and play some awesome rugby
Very, very close at the end....
Mr. Senior, an untruth, uttered on PB? Surely not!
Mr. Eagles, nonsense. I'm sure the English team was simply toying expertly with the Welsh, to make their ultimate defeat all the more painful.
Not that we bear a grudge of course.[24 "serious" attempts since 1835, five successful, including RFK]
https://twitter.com/_PaulMonaghan/status/708433071603843073
I've a huge bet on Rubio and considering whether to sit up watching CNN or not.
I'd laugh if TRUMP takes DC.
For now.
I think my basic problem is that I just can't price trump with any conviction.
If the snp aren't bright enough to make use of the powers the Scottish government have them they should step side and let another party have a go.
I was expecting them to be in the 20-30 range, closer to 20.
The thing is, the Lib Dems didn't just lose seats, they were marmalised, massive majorities wiped into massive Tory Majorities now.
I remember looking through the lost deposit data, the Lib Dems had more sixth placed finishes than they had first place finishes.
Boundary changes aren't going to help them in 2020.
Good Evening. Guess who the EU are paying to guard the gates?
https://twitter.com/redbrasco/status/708628888755310592
Gotta feel a bit sorry for the punter on the wrong side of that bet. Hopefully it was someone who can take the hit. Those toddler having a bit of fun on Dad's ipad-type scenarios are genuinely horrible.
As I said, if you are too stupid to know how to grow an economy let someone else have a go.
You've got to be fair though, everything is microscopic relative to the SNP.
But I'm out for the rest of the evening.
https://twitter.com/TheNutellaMan/status/708723054478757889
Not for me, incidentally.
Difference is we are talking about more powers, malcolmg is asking what powers. If you still don't know what powers your Parliament has maybe you shouldn't be running for a third term of office?
Hillary out to 1.13/1.14 for the Democratic nominee. Longest she's been in a while.
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/secret-service-rushes-stage-protect-donald-trump-ohio-rally-n537181
https://twitter.com/chunkymark/status/708728291964932097
http://enormo-haddock.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/pre-season-f1-2016-predictions-and.html
[Incidentally, no spoilers, if anyone's ahead of the Channel 5 episodes].
And you're allowed to watch both. And The 100. And Supermodels of SHIELD. [I don't watch much TV but they seem to have all the series (except Homeland) on at the same time of year].
Could you take your, the only good Arab is a dead Arab, shit elsewhere. You may not be a moron but an obvious conclusion is obvious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4BfFR9Hxz4