Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
Does anyone else think Clinton will only do 1 term if she is elected?
Yes. Her health will never last 8 years at her age under that kind of pressure.
There were pictures last week of her being helped up some stairs with helpers taking both arms. Her poor health isn't a theoretical fear - it's on open display.
There was also a picture of her having clearly not made it to the toilet in time. I assumed that both were photo-shopped fakes. Who knows? That the dreadful old bat might become president of the USA is a terrible indictment of the state of that country.
e got a choice between her and Trump. I mean - seriously?!! What does that say about them?
There is definitely a thing where our brightest and best don't touch politics with a barge poll.
Trump is a billionaire and Hillary a top lawyer and former Secretary of State, there may be other more likeable and appealing candidates but given the leader of our opposition is Jeremy Corbyn, who has never had a proper job outside politics and has 2 Es at A Level, I don't think we should criticise the US too much
Fair, but we the public don't choose the leaders of our parties, or haven't anywhere to the same extent. The failings of our leaders is therefore down to us less than with them.
Actually we do more than ever before, while we don't have the primaries which picked Trump and Clinton, Corbyn was picked by hundreds of thousands of Labour Party members and May would also have been chosen by party members had Leadsom not dropped out
More than ever before is still less than in the states was the point, inasmuch as absolving us goes. We also don't know May would have won. Probably, but the very fact they were not asked, and not many people cared, shoes a difference.
All the polls showed May was the most popular candidate, both with the public and Tory members, I doubt primaries would have made much difference.
Never said they would have. As I made clear twice that wasn't the point being made.
The problem is the US has a presidential system, we are electing the equivalent of the Speaker of the House of Representatives which makes primaries a bit more difficult. France now has primaries for its presidential candidates too
We need to make the case to get darts into the games.
We need to beat the US at their own game. Need to have varied cycling events where people wave their arms about in different ways while riding.
Given the norm on British roads we could have the cycle sprint without holding the handlebars or even a time trial on how many red lights can be passed. Better still we could have a commuter car going around the velodrome behind two cyclists side by side seeing how wide they can make themselves preventing a pass being achieved.
We need to make the case to get darts into the games.
We need to beat the US at their own game. Need to have varied cycling events where people wave their arms about in different ways while riding.
Given the norm on British roads we could have the cycle sprint without holding the handlebars or even a time trial on how many red lights can be passed. Better still we could have a commuter car going around the velodrome behind two cyclists side by side seeing how wide they can make themselves preventing a pass being achieved.
Love it! I also believe we would destroy all competition in the 'cycling erratically while making rude hand gestures' event. Just needs a daft name.
We need to make the case to get darts into the games.
We need to beat the US at their own game. Need to have varied cycling events where people wave their arms about in different ways while riding.
Given the norm on British roads we could have the cycle sprint without holding the handlebars or even a time trial on how many red lights can be passed. Better still we could have a commuter car going around the velodrome behind two cyclists side by side seeing how wide they can make themselves preventing a pass being achieved.
Love it! I also believe we would destroy all competition in the 'cycling erratically while making rude hand gestures' event. Just needs a daft name.
"Urban cycling"? With extra points for each car roof banged on with a fist....
We need to make the case to get darts into the games.
We need to beat the US at their own game. Need to have varied cycling events where people wave their arms about in different ways while riding.
Given the norm on British roads we could have the cycle sprint without holding the handlebars or even a time trial on how many red lights can be passed. Better still we could have a commuter car going around the velodrome behind two cyclists side by side seeing how wide they can make themselves preventing a pass being achieved.
Love it! I also believe we would destroy all competition in the 'cycling erratically while making rude hand gestures' event. Just needs a daft name.
Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
No. There are more than enough other cyclists around to be nominated, including her fiance, Jason Kenny. Even if Laura Trott is nominated as a female gold medallist, women tend to underperform in SPotY, so you still might not collect.
As this it a thread about election of the US president. Has anybody else seen this new add/video by Gary Johnson the Libertarian Party Candidate, I think it is really good and the Facebook version has been seen 800,000 times in less than 24h.
We need to make the case to get darts into the games.
We need to beat the US at their own game. Need to have varied cycling events where people wave their arms about in different ways while riding.
Given the norm on British roads we could have the cycle sprint without holding the handlebars or even a time trial on how many red lights can be passed. Better still we could have a commuter car going around the velodrome behind two cyclists side by side seeing how wide they can make themselves preventing a pass being achieved.
Love it! I also believe we would destroy all competition in the 'cycling erratically while making rude hand gestures' event. Just needs a daft name.
The Deliveroo-ium ?
In which, they have to ride round the track, stopping to deliver a set number of meals, giving the exact change (not having any notes being an automatic disqualification) and not forgetting any of the sodding items, yet again.
I am in Canada and haven't see us win one gold or caught a single medal ceremony. I am loving us winning so much, but it's not the same if you can't actually watch it. I love the anthem and the flag and the winners' reactions. Gets me every time. Hopefully, they'll be an iPlayer compilation.
We need to make the case to get darts into the games.
We need to beat the US at their own game. Need to have varied cycling events where people wave their arms about in different ways while riding.
Given the norm on British roads we could have the cycle sprint without holding the handlebars or even a time trial on how many red lights can be passed. Better still we could have a commuter car going around the velodrome behind two cyclists side by side seeing how wide they can make themselves preventing a pass being achieved.
Love it! I also believe we would destroy all competition in the 'cycling erratically while making rude hand gestures' event. Just needs a daft name.
The Deliveroo-ium ?
In which, they have to ride round the track, stopping to deliver a set number of meals, giving the exact change (not having any notes being an automatic disqualification) and not forgetting any of the sodding items, yet again.
Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
No. There are more than enough other cyclists around to be nominated, including her fiance, Jason Kenny. Even if Laura Trott is nominated as a female gold medallist, women tend to underperform in SPotY, so you still might not collect.
I'd have thought Trott is nailed on to be nominated. And a lot will be made of her and Kenny and I think that might be to her advantage. I see Murray is the favourite but I can't see him winning again even though he's had a very good year.
I am in Canada and haven't see us win one gold or caught a single medal ceremony. I am loving us winning so much, but it's not the same if you can't actually watch it. I love the anthem and the flag and the winners' reactions. Gets me every time. Hopefully, they'll be an iPlayer compilation.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
I am in Canada and haven't see us win one gold or caught a single medal ceremony. I am loving us winning so much, but it's not the same if you can't actually watch it. I love the anthem and the flag and the winners' reactions. Gets me every time. Hopefully, they'll be an iPlayer compilation.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
SO is what Labour should be. Tyson is what it apparently wants to be.
If Trumpolini were elected, it would be bound to come out that he secretly converted to Islam in 2002 and has been channelling billions of dollars to Daesh on the orders of Vladimir Putin. In that event, impeachment would be extremely likely.
The reason Trumpolini converted to Islam was that he was persuaded that Allah would make his short, stubby fingers long and beautiful.
Sadly, he was mistaken in that belief. Under the hypnotic suggestion of a renegade Sufi mystic, he believes that the promised transformation has already taken place. But there are signs that the hypnotic control has been weakening - notably in the recent interview where Trumpolini agreed that President Obama was "quite a good bloke really".
If Trumpolini ever perceives his fingers as they really are, he will certainly withdraw from the race.
I know people have talked about poor attendance at the games and some remote locations, but is this from Michael Johnson correct? How do you design an Olympic Park without the Athletics stadium within it?!
Very disappointed the Athletics stadium isn't part of Olympic Park. Remote location part of the lack of attendance and atmosphere.
I am in Canada and haven't see us win one gold or caught a single medal ceremony. I am loving us winning so much, but it's not the same if you can't actually watch it. I love the anthem and the flag and the winners' reactions. Gets me every time. Hopefully, they'll be an iPlayer compilation.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
I know people have talked about poor attendance at the games and some remote locations, but is this from Michael Johnson correct? How do you design an Olympic Park without the Athletics stadium within it?!
Very disappointed the Athletics stadium isn't part of Olympic Park. Remote location part of the lack of attendance and atmosphere.
I believe the athletics stadium is actually a football stadium. And initially they said they would revolutionize the public transport in Rio, but shelved it. Imagine if they had done that in London !
If I recall correctly, the word "impeachment" refers to the *process* (it's a fancy word for "trial"), not to the *outcome*. Bill Clinton did not "face impeachment", he *was* impeached. I'm not sure the bookies understand the difference.
The reason why I bring this up is because bookies in 2011/12 failed to pay out on bets that Greece would default after their debts were restructured. It *was* a default (in the sense creditors were forced to accept lower payments) but was not described as such, so the bookies refused to pay up. If the term "impeachment" is not correctly understood by bookie and bettor, similar misunderstandings may occur.
I know people have talked about poor attendance at the games and some remote locations, but is this from Michael Johnson correct? How do you design an Olympic Park without the Athletics stadium within it?!
Well you start with a country where almost every politician is looking for the most graft not the best outcome.
Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
No. There are more than enough other cyclists around to be nominated, including her fiance, Jason Kenny. Even if Laura Trott is nominated as a female gold medallist, women tend to underperform in SPotY, so you still might not collect.
I'd have thought Trott is nailed on to be nominated. And a lot will be made of her and Kenny and I think that might be to her advantage. I see Murray is the favourite but I can't see him winning again even though he's had a very good year.
Max Whitlock to win might be the bet. He is young, good-looking and eminently boffable, should that be a deciding factor.
Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
No. There are more than enough other cyclists around to be nominated, including her fiance, Jason Kenny. Even if Laura Trott is nominated as a female gold medallist, women tend to underperform in SPotY, so you still might not collect.
I'd have thought Trott is nailed on to be nominated. And a lot will be made of her and Kenny and I think that might be to her advantage. I see Murray is the favourite but I can't see him winning again even though he's had a very good year.
Max Whitlock to win might be the bet. He is young, good-looking and eminently boffable, should that be a deciding factor.
I've gone for Trott on the basis that a woman has made the top 3 in each of the last four Olympic years.
The sport you are after is Raleigh Grifter racing around a housing estate course.
A key technical rule is that two of the colour coded gears must not work properly.
What about the "Chopper"...with the danger gear shifter being a requirement of the bike.
You mean Downhill Chopper Racing? Find big twisty hill, preferably one that hasn't been properly maintained for years on end, must be narrow with either trees, hedges bordering it or, for 100% injury potential, urban housing fences and walls, and go like shit of a shovel against the clock.
The chopper is ideal for this; as aerodynamic as a fat lad, really hard to steer at speed and, most of all, there is a real danger when it gets bumpy that you'll come off your seat onto the upper bar providing TV with a lot of painful to watch slow mo repeats.
The music of TV show 'The Red Hand Gang' plays during the event. Admittedly in my part of the world Red Hand Gang probably referred to some paramilitary offshoot but will work ok elsewhere.
Forgot to congratulate TSE for his proper use of Northern in the last article. Don't get much 'wind your neck in' round here, I've come over all nostalgic.
Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
No. There are more than enough other cyclists around to be nominated, including her fiance, Jason Kenny. Even if Laura Trott is nominated as a female gold medallist, women tend to underperform in SPotY, so you still might not collect.
I'd have thought Trott is nailed on to be nominated. And a lot will be made of her and Kenny and I think that might be to her advantage. I see Murray is the favourite but I can't see him winning again even though he's had a very good year.
Max Whitlock to win might be the bet. He is young, good-looking and eminently boffable, should that be a deciding factor.
That said, if you do fancy Laura Trott then maybe now is the time. She is odds-on for omnium gold tomorrow.
Looking at SPOTY odds, does anyone think Laura Trott might be a good each way bet? I say this because all of the others are men. She will certainly be nominated and I can see her getting bigged up by the BBC.
No. There are more than enough other cyclists around to be nominated, including her fiance, Jason Kenny. Even if Laura Trott is nominated as a female gold medallist, women tend to underperform in SPotY, so you still might not collect.
I'd have thought Trott is nailed on to be nominated. And a lot will be made of her and Kenny and I think that might be to her advantage. I see Murray is the favourite but I can't see him winning again even though he's had a very good year.
Max Whitlock to win might be the bet. He is young, good-looking and eminently boffable, should that be a deciding factor.
That said, if you do fancy Laura Trott then maybe now is the time. She is odds-on for omnium gold tomorrow.
Forgot to congratulate TSE for his proper use of Northern in the last article. Don't get much 'wind your neck in' round here, I've come over all nostalgic.
I like to show off my working class Northern heritage every now and again
If I recall correctly, the word "impeachment" refers to the *process* (it's a fancy word for "trial"), not to the *outcome*. Bill Clinton did not "face impeachment", he *was* impeached. I'm not sure the bookies understand the difference.
The reason why I bring this up is because bookies in 2011/12 failed to pay out on bets that Greece would default after their debts were restructured. It *was* a default (in the sense creditors were forced to accept lower payments) but was not described as such, so the bookies refused to pay up. If the term "impeachment" is not correctly understood by bookie and bettor, similar misunderstandings may occur.
It was absolutely a default, and was recognised as such by the ratings agencies.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
You know lefties who hate "on" (?) some people because they like some particular sport? Haven't come across them, unless it's hunting - if people are enthused by Olympic cycling or whatever, why not? Sometimes I think people imagine political opponents to be a different species.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
You know lefties who hate "on" (?) some people because they like some particular sport? Haven't come across them, unless it's hunting - if people are enthused by Olympic cycling or whatever, why not? Sometimes I think people imagine political opponents to be a different species.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
You know lefties who hate "on" (?) some people because they like some particular sport? Haven't come across them, unless it's hunting - if people are enthused by Olympic cycling or whatever, why not? Sometimes I think people imagine political opponents to be a different species.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
You know lefties who hate "on" (?) some people because they like some particular sport? Haven't come across them, unless it's hunting - if people are enthused by Olympic cycling or whatever, why not? Sometimes I think people imagine political opponents to be a different species.
I was talking about tyson. tho he could be a parody account....I hope...
Talking of sports we don't understand...Greco-Roman....looks extremely dodgy to me with all that "submitting" to your opponent on all fours, and waiting for them to pounce on you from behind.
Forgot to congratulate TSE for his proper use of Northern in the last article. Don't get much 'wind your neck in' round here, I've come over all nostalgic.
I like to show off my working class Northern heritage every now and again
Talking of sports we don't understand...Greco-Roman....looks extremely dodgy to me with all that "submitting" to your opponent on all fours, and waiting for them to pounce on you from behind.
Talking of sports we don't understand...Greco-Roman....looks extremely dodgy to me with all that "submitting" to your opponent on all fours, and waiting for them to pounce on you from behind.
The Ancient Greeks were gayer than disco.
It certainly does like an excuse for a bit of that while claiming sporting activity.
so nice to see patriotic lefties, that don't hate on people because they choose a sport that is not popular with the masses.
You know lefties who hate "on" (?) some people because they like some particular sport? Haven't come across them, unless it's hunting - if people are enthused by Olympic cycling or whatever, why not? Sometimes I think people imagine political opponents to be a different species.
Former colleague - would get bent out of shape when any sport got any publicity if it wasn't football. One time I came into work and discovered that the office had taken a collective decision to watch polo on the big screen on the wall, purely as flamebait. In the pour-liquid-oxygen-on-a-bbq sense of the term....
Weight lifting, the next sport for greater popularity.
Its quick, involves maximum effort and is a real rip-roaring kind of event with lots of crowd involvement. A lot of the lifters look to have a bit of personality Should have the audience set out out like darts, around tables getting hammered, dressing up and having a hoot, cheering like nuts.
Talking of sports we don't understand...Greco-Roman....looks extremely dodgy to me with all that "submitting" to your opponent on all fours, and waiting for them to pounce on you from behind.
The Ancient Greeks were gayer than disco.
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If I recall correctly, the word "impeachment" refers to the *process* (it's a fancy word for "trial"), not to the *outcome*. Bill Clinton did not "face impeachment", he *was* impeached. I'm not sure the bookies understand the difference.
The reason why I bring this up is because bookies in 2011/12 failed to pay out on bets that Greece would default after their debts were restructured. It *was* a default (in the sense creditors were forced to accept lower payments) but was not described as such, so the bookies refused to pay up. If the term "impeachment" is not correctly understood by bookie and bettor, similar misunderstandings may occur.
It was absolutely a default, and was recognised as such by the ratings agencies.
I agree. The bookies did not. Hence my point about the need for a clear definition of "impeachment".
If I recall correctly, the word "impeachment" refers to the *process* (it's a fancy word for "trial"), not to the *outcome*. Bill Clinton did not "face impeachment", he *was* impeached. I'm not sure the bookies understand the difference.
The reason why I bring this up is because bookies in 2011/12 failed to pay out on bets that Greece would default after their debts were restructured. It *was* a default (in the sense creditors were forced to accept lower payments) but was not described as such, so the bookies refused to pay up. If the term "impeachment" is not correctly understood by bookie and bettor, similar misunderstandings may occur.
It was absolutely a default, and was recognised as such by the ratings agencies.
I agree. The bookies did not. Hence my point about the need for a clear definition of "impeachment".
I should have been clearer, Paddy Power say it has to be a successful conviction in the Senate to pay out.
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What it means to win an Olympic gold medal. Congratulations, Giles Scott. #TeamGB #Rio2016 https://t.co/gohj3CWy8L
nobody wants to see ginger pubes....
U OK hun?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPD8kPiOygA
If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it and would love to have your thoughts?
A key technical rule is that two of the colour coded gears must not work properly.
Sadly, he was mistaken in that belief. Under the hypnotic suggestion of a renegade Sufi mystic, he believes that the promised transformation has already taken place. But there are signs that the hypnotic control has been weakening - notably in the recent interview where Trumpolini agreed that President Obama was "quite a good bloke really".
If Trumpolini ever perceives his fingers as they really are, he will certainly withdraw from the race.
Very disappointed the Athletics stadium isn't part of Olympic Park. Remote location part of the lack of attendance and atmosphere.
If I recall correctly, the word "impeachment" refers to the *process* (it's a fancy word for "trial"), not to the *outcome*. Bill Clinton did not "face impeachment", he *was* impeached. I'm not sure the bookies understand the difference.
The reason why I bring this up is because bookies in 2011/12 failed to pay out on bets that Greece would default after their debts were restructured. It *was* a default (in the sense creditors were forced to accept lower payments) but was not described as such, so the bookies refused to pay up. If the term "impeachment" is not correctly understood by bookie and bettor, similar misunderstandings may occur.
The Corbyum? Trotskyum? Tedium?
No target pistols for George....
Just wow
Dave Gyliat
Having wistful memories of the days when there was only ONE WAY to get an update on the #Olympics #medalcount https://t.co/XBlv1VAib1
Romania!!!
The chopper is ideal for this; as aerodynamic as a fat lad, really hard to steer at speed and, most of all, there is a real danger when it gets bumpy that you'll come off your seat onto the upper bar providing TV with a lot of painful to watch slow mo repeats.
The music of TV show 'The Red Hand Gang' plays during the event. Admittedly in my part of the world Red Hand Gang probably referred to some paramilitary offshoot but will work ok elsewhere.
Things above China:
- Mongolia
- Team GB
#Rio2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Krieger
Its quick, involves maximum effort and is a real rip-roaring kind of event with lots of crowd involvement. A lot of the lifters look to have a bit of personality Should have the audience set out out like darts, around tables getting hammered, dressing up and having a hoot, cheering like nuts.
Just needs a Barry Hearn in there....
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And a goat fit pleasure