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1st. Like Trumpy.0
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Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.9
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Off topic cricket post. Play to restart at 4.20. Australia won't want to lose, but they'd like to win rather than draw. So - they'll bat normally until the lead is under 100. If they get there without losing a wicket, Head will be given his head and go for it. Could be fun, especially if the light holds.0
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Biden has to live one year.1
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He won'tTheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
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FPT and on topic to the extent that it mentions the USA.
That reminds me of an Alistair Cooke Letter from America where he was talking about New York and air conditioning, and the population growth in the Sun Belt since it was invented - via an impromptu 2 hour conversation with the PM of India.rcs1000 said:
In New York - where it gets a lot colder than the UK - a lot of apartments are swapping AC units for window hanging ASHPs; admittedly, that's mostly because they are simply so much more efficient* at cooling than traditional AC units.Casino_Royale said:So, if you spend £100k to totally rebuild your house, strip down the outside walls, fill the cavities, create a giant underground heating system, retrofit all the glazing and loft insulation and you don't mind cold baths, and are fine with wearing several jumpers and dressing gowns when it gets properly cold, then installing a strapping great ASHP can work really well. Otherwise, forget it.
Glad we cleared that up.
* As in cheap from an electrical point of view
Script and recording here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/20Ys9fljfcBM6Cp71mKt3hG/air-conditioning-and-changes-in-society-9-july-1999
(Edit: link corrected)
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There's enough time for England to win, although I don't think they will.Northern_Al said:Off topic cricket post. Play to restart at 4.20. Australia won't want to lose, but they'd like to win rather than draw. So - they'll bat normally until the lead is under 100. If they get there without losing a wicket, Head will be given his head and go for it. Could be fun, especially if the light holds.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Iowa_Republican_presidential_caucuses
Date = January 15, 2024
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Iowa_Republican_presidential_caucuses
procedure for 2020 IA GOP precinct caucuses (methinks same for 2024) as per wiki:
Precinct caucuses were held on the evening of Monday, February 3, 2020, in order to directly allocate delegates to the Iowa Republican county conventions. Only registered Iowan Republicans were allowed to participate. These delegates were proportionally allocated to each candidate based on the statewide vote.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Iowa_Democratic_presidential_caucuses
"tentatively scheduled to be held in March 2024"0 -
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.0 -
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
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Eng 4.7
Aus 1.72
Draw 4.7
https://www.betfair.com/exchange/plus/en/cricket/test-matches/england-v-australia-betting-325035180 -
538 has an interesting article about who will drop out first in the GOP primary and I'm somewhat surprised that DeSantis isn't more prominent.
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/2024-dropout-draft/
It would look bad if the "frontrunner" against Trump drops out first, but considering his lacklustre fundraising and his recent Nazi propaganda problem, I wouldn't be surprised if he does. He won't want to wait to be beaten in Florida (where Trump is currently beating him in polls by 20%) and if he continues spending at his current rate he'll burn through all his cash before a single vote is cast in the primary:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/15/us/politics/desantis-pence-trump-fundraising.html
The GOP primary is Trump's - he will win it short of death. Even imprisonment will not stop him.0 -
Up you pop again.williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Have you and Sandpit forgotten what Trump was impeached for the first time ?4 -
https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/regfaq.html
The only time that party affiliation is important in terms of voting is in the case of a political party caucus or a primary election.
In those cases, voters must be registered with the political party whose caucus or primary they wish to participate in. Voters have the right to change their affiliation and then participate in the caucus or primary election on the day those events are being held. (Ex. Someone who is registered as a Republican may participate in the Democratic primary election by changing his or her political affiliation to Democratic on the day the primary election is held and vice versa.)0 -
Trying to draw attention to Hunter Biden’s activities in Ukraine?TheScreamingEagles said:
Up you pop again.williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Have you and Sandpit forgotten what Trump was impeached for the first time ?0 -
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
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Jill's asking if he could have a bit longer, please.Casino_Royale said:Biden has to live one year.
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Shucks, it's actually a year and three weeks.Northern_Al said:
Jill's asking if he could have a bit longer, please.Casino_Royale said:Biden has to live one year.
Somewhat selfishly, I am focused on my Betfair Democratic nomination position.
Presidency could pay out anytime in 2025.
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I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
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You are *far* too optimistic that Trump and the loony wing of the Republicans would do anything that sane. It's just theorycrafting. They're just as likely to sell Ukraine down the river on a promise of Moscow of 'no further', then proclaim that he got peace once Putin has the lot.Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.6 -
Twitter (on web, not app) is not working for me. I get "Something went wrong. Try reloading." where the tweets should be.
The amount of inconvenience to my life? Zero.
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He tried to blackmail Ukraine into giving false info linked into military aid.Sandpit said:
Trying to draw attention to Hunter Biden’s activities in Ukraine?TheScreamingEagles said:
Up you pop again.williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Have you and Sandpit forgotten what Trump was impeached for the first time ?0 -
Trump pal Orban already seems intent on not being a passive object of US policy.williamglenn said:
I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
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You mean, trying to shake down the UKR govt, just like Al Capone did with City of Chicago back in his day?Sandpit said:
Trying to draw attention to Hunter Biden’s activities in Ukraine?TheScreamingEagles said:
Up you pop again.williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Have you and Sandpit forgotten what Trump was impeached for the first time ?
Which Trump is now trying to do, yet again.0 -
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.3 -
Pretty passive when he assumes the position for Putin though.Theuniondivvie said:
Trump pal Orban already seems intent on not being passive object of US policy.williamglenn said:
I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
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Year and three months?Casino_Royale said:
Shucks, it's actually a year and three weeks.Northern_Al said:
Jill's asking if he could have a bit longer, please.Casino_Royale said:Biden has to live one year.
Somewhat selfishly, I am focused on my Betfair Democratic nomination position.
Presidency could pay out anytime in 2025.0 -
I'm disappointed, I thought you cared passionately about Ukraine.Sandpit said:
Trying to draw attention to Hunter Biden’s activities in Ukraine?TheScreamingEagles said:
Up you pop again.williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Have you and Sandpit forgotten what Trump was impeached for the first time ?
Trump is not to be trusted on Ukraine. That should be a deal breaker for all of us who aren't Putinists.4 -
Very interesting, when self-proclaiming pro-UKRers are broadcasting Putin propaganda.Cicero said:
Pretty passive when he assumes the position for Putin though.Theuniondivvie said:
Trump pal Orban already seems intent on not being passive object of US policy.williamglenn said:
I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
So what's up with that?0 -
That ship has sailed. The EU/UK has always, militarily, culturally, politically been passive objects of US policy.williamglenn said:
I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
It wasn't thus in 1775 but really sort of ever since then...0 -
By threatening to withhold Congressionally mandated aid to Ukraine?Sandpit said:
Trying to draw attention to Hunter Biden’s activities in Ukraine?TheScreamingEagles said:
Up you pop again.williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Have you and Sandpit forgotten what Trump was impeached for the first time ?
Whatever you think of Hunter Biden, fucking the Ukrainians over for personal political ends is pretty scummy behaviour.
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2024 Democratic National Convention for Biden being nominee.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Year and three months?Casino_Royale said:
Shucks, it's actually a year and three weeks.Northern_Al said:
Jill's asking if he could have a bit longer, please.Casino_Royale said:Biden has to live one year.
Somewhat selfishly, I am focused on my Betfair Democratic nomination position.
Presidency could pay out anytime in 2025.0 -
It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
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Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.0 -
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
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So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .0 -
If the UK did see itself as passive objects of US policy, the armed forces would be properly funded, its materiel would work, and we'd know where we were deploying and when.williamglenn said:...the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy...
Instead, since the mid-2010s we've followed a policy of facilitating the US without actually offering stuff they want. We've allowed deployment of a US wing on one of the carriers (the "conference centre" model), but when we tried to deploy a carrier alongside them in the Pacific they weren't really interested and we couldn't get it done. We can't even do servile correctly.
The US Marines sold off all their tanks and upgraded their Wasp-class carriers. We could have bought all their Abrams and bought a couple of Wasp-class and converted them to "Lightning carriers", retaining an amphibious capability we lost when we sold Ocean (and arguably back to selling off stufflike the thingslike the Fearless). We're an island (ok, archipelago). Anything we fight with must be airlifted or shipped, and landed under fire. We (punches wall) can't do that at the moment.
(slams door)
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The fact much fraud is carried out by other means does not detract from BR's point.Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.
Receiving payment in cash is a pretty good way of avoiding running it through the accounts, and the explanation that the cost of handling cash is less than that of handling card transactions is questionable these days.0 -
Just feel how much control we took back...northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
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"Adam Brooks AKA EssexPR 🇬🇧
@EssexPR
Piers Corbyn is bonkers, but he’s bloody right here.
The mission creep to move away from cash will impact so many old, vulnerable and cash businesses, at a time when banks are shutting branches and cancelling accounts for opinions that they don’t like."
https://twitter.com/EssexPR/status/16859521201580974081 -
But hopefully he'll be there for the actual election next November!Casino_Royale said:
2024 Democratic National Convention for Biden being nominee.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Year and three months?Casino_Royale said:
Shucks, it's actually a year and three weeks.Northern_Al said:
Jill's asking if he could have a bit longer, please.Casino_Royale said:Biden has to live one year.
Somewhat selfishly, I am focused on my Betfair Democratic nomination position.
Presidency could pay out anytime in 2025.0 -
That the Scouts are made de facto to remain in the UK? I suppose it's very much in accord with the Brexit philosophy.BartholomewRoberts said:
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
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It’s many years since I had a business which dealt with credit cards but most were OK except American Express who charged several more percentage points than anyone else.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.1 -
HIs comments as reported todaywilliamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4127166-donald-trump-urges-pause-on-ukraine-aid-amid-biden-probe/
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Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
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Don't be naïve.Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.
Cash absolutely is associated with dodgy practices, because that's the last major reason people want to use cash. And most fraud, by far, is associated with cash - especially including tax evasion and not putting sales through the books so you don't have to pay VAT etc.
Cash is more expensive for businesses to handle than cards, so why do you think businesses are trying to avoid card transactions? Its because of 20% VAT on sales that can't be evaded when you pay tax. Plus you can't pay people cash in hand with electronic transactions either so have to pay Employers National Insurance too.
Saying don't associate cash with dodgy practices is just denialism. Cash is associated with dodgy practices, that's a simple fact.0 -
Amex still charge way more than anyone else - I suspect you won't lose much trade if you refuse to take it but that could be very dependent on the services you provide / the goods you sell.OldKingCole said:
It’s many years since I had a business which dealt with credit cards but most were OK except American Express who charged several more percentage points than anyone else.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.0 -
No doubt we will be informed, by the unusual suspect, that DJT's remarks are being "misreported"?Richard_Tyndall said:
HIs comments as reported todaywilliamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4127166-donald-trump-urges-pause-on-ukraine-aid-amid-biden-probe/
By DJT!2 -
Amex used to have a 3% charge that came straight off the top line. You took a £100 transaction, they’d give you £97.OldKingCole said:
It’s many years since I had a business which dealt with credit cards but most were OK except American Express who charged several more percentage points than anyone else.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.0 -
They (as in the Democrats) are trying to get Dianne Feinstein to step down, as she is unable to perform her duties.Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
What would you suggest they do instead?1 -
I'm at a loss as to what the cost is.Carnyx said:
That the Scouts are made de facto to remain in the UK? I suppose it's very much in accord with the Brexit philosophy.BartholomewRoberts said:
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
Southampton Scouts have just taken a whole minivan fall of camping stuff to Switzerland without a problem (it's a national event that Southampton were invited to, various others including Twin A tagged along)...2 -
Yes, Amex absolutely are the exception to the rule, which is how they can afford to pay cashback, which is why people want to use them and why many businesses won't take them.eek said:
Amex still charge way more than anyone else - I suspect you won't lose much trade if you refuse to take it but that could be very dependent on the services you provide / the goods you sell.OldKingCole said:
It’s many years since I had a business which dealt with credit cards but most were OK except American Express who charged several more percentage points than anyone else.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.
Its also why I never go out only with my Amex. If at a new business I'll ask if they accept them, and if they say no (most of the time) I'll pay with my other card instead.
But for VISA and Mastercard their card handling charges nowadays are cheaper than cash handling charges.0 -
Maybe I should be more worried about motives of those pimping for Putin?Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
"Trump should be happily ignored"??????0 -
Do it fasterrcs1000 said:
They (as in the Democrats) are trying to get Dianne Feinstein to step down, as she is unable to perform her duties.Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
What would you suggest they do instead?
This is hardly a recent event.0 -
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Of course they did, because they actually wanted to go camping and not engage in a decade old argument.eek said:
I'm at a loss as to what the cost is.Carnyx said:
That the Scouts are made de facto to remain in the UK? I suppose it's very much in accord with the Brexit philosophy.BartholomewRoberts said:
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
Southampton Scouts have just taken a whole minivan fall of camping stuff to Switzerland without a problem (it's a national event that Southampton were invited to, various others including Twin A tagged along)...
The cost is a fictional cost to spread lies on Twitter that are swallowed up eagerly by the likes of Scott and northern_monkey.0 -
I don't think the USA made its presence felt in international politics until the 1870s.TOPPING said:
That ship has sailed. The EU/UK has always, militarily, culturally, politically been passive objects of US policy.williamglenn said:
I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
It wasn't thus in 1775 but really sort of ever since then...0 -
Head gone.0
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What is it with Met Police?
Yes, their drugs strategy commander had something of a drugs problem himself.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12356811/Scotland-Yard-commander-wrote-Mets-anti-drugs-strategy-took-LSD-magic-mushrooms-duty-smoked-cannabis-breakfast-tribunal-hears.html0 -
Yes, Trump is a narcissist the more you give him attention the more he thrives, The Dems constant efforts to nobble the system just gives him the attention he craves.SeaShantyIrish2 said:
Maybe I should be more worried about motives of those pimping for Putin?Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
"Trump should be happily ignored"??????1 -
Moeen Ali gets Head.1
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Sealed van going through France as opposed to one going to a campsite in France?BartholomewRoberts said:.
Of course they did, because they actually wanted to go camping and not engage in a decade old argument.eek said:
I'm at a loss as to what the cost is.Carnyx said:
That the Scouts are made de facto to remain in the UK? I suppose it's very much in accord with the Brexit philosophy.BartholomewRoberts said:
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
Southampton Scouts have just taken a whole minivan fall of camping stuff to Switzerland without a problem (it's a national event that Southampton were invited to, various others including Twin A tagged along)...
The cost is a fictional cost to spread lies on Twitter that are swallowed up eagerly by the likes of Scott and northern_monkey.0 -
You're a total hypocrite on this question. You constantly cast doubt on the integrity of Western elections and try to delegitimise democratic views.SeaShantyIrish2 said:
Maybe I should be more worried about motives of those pimping for Putin?Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.0 -
Your original comment was "What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty".Alanbrooke said:
Do it fasterrcs1000 said:
They (as in the Democrats) are trying to get Dianne Feinstein to step down, as she is unable to perform her duties.Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
What would you suggest they do instead?
This is hardly a recent event.
What RCS was simply pointing out is that she's the one who has decided not to step down, whereas her party wants her to do so.
I don't understand what you mean by "do it faster". She could resign with immediate effect now (by which I don't mean the Nadine Dorries version of "immediate effect"). Could you explain as your point makes little sense?0 -
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?2 -
Another week and the Labour lead remains over 20 points.
What is Sunak's strategy?
At this point in the GE19 cycle the intelligent people of which I was not one, were calling a landslide for Johnson and there was no way back for Corbyn. Yet these same people seem reluctant to say the same now, why is this? What am I missing.0 -
There is no such thing as a sealed transit van - it was just a transit van full of people's backpacks and tents....OldKingCole said:
Sealed van going through France as opposed to one going to a campsite in France?BartholomewRoberts said:.
Of course they did, because they actually wanted to go camping and not engage in a decade old argument.eek said:
I'm at a loss as to what the cost is.Carnyx said:
That the Scouts are made de facto to remain in the UK? I suppose it's very much in accord with the Brexit philosophy.BartholomewRoberts said:
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
Southampton Scouts have just taken a whole minivan fall of camping stuff to Switzerland without a problem (it's a national event that Southampton were invited to, various others including Twin A tagged along)...
The cost is a fictional cost to spread lies on Twitter that are swallowed up eagerly by the likes of Scott and northern_monkey.0 -
Didn't realise Dianne Feinstein is 90 years old.0
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1898 arguably, when they trounced Spain.Casino_Royale said:
I don't think the USA made its presence felt in international politics until the 1870s.TOPPING said:
That ship has sailed. The EU/UK has always, militarily, culturally, politically been passive objects of US policy.williamglenn said:
I just said that would be the consequence of the US pulling back, not that it was an elaborate plan. European countries, including the UK, shouldn’t see themselves as passive objects of US policy.Theuniondivvie said:
Wait a minute, have we moved on already from a very stable genius move to force European countries to get more directly involved?williamglenn said:
His comments seem to have been misreported. He just said he was opposed to sending US reservists to Europe.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
It wasn't thus in 1775 but really sort of ever since then...0 -
As with you in 2019 it's Hope over reality....CorrectHorseBat said:Another week and the Labour lead remains over 20 points.
What is Sunak's strategy?
At this point in the GE19 cycle the intelligent people of which I was not one, were calling a landslide for Johnson and there was no way back for Corbyn. Yet these same people seem reluctant to say the same now, why is this? What am I missing.0 -
When Biden says that he can't give Ukraine more because it would split the EU and NATO, how do you feel? His policy is to do only as much as it takes to avoid countries like Poland getting directly involved while placating Germany and France.BartholomewRoberts said:
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?0 -
Biden 81 million voteswilliamglenn said:
You're a total hypocrite on this question. You constantly cast doubt on the integrity of Western elections and try to delegitimise democratic views.SeaShantyIrish2 said:
Maybe I should be more worried about motives of those pimping for Putin?Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
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Swingback.CorrectHorseBat said:Another week and the Labour lead remains over 20 points.
What is Sunak's strategy?
At this point in the GE19 cycle the intelligent people of which I was not one, were calling a landslide for Johnson and there was no way back for Corbyn. Yet these same people seem reluctant to say the same now, why is this? What am I missing.
I am pretty certain Labour will win an overall majority, but swingback goes to the Government not the Opposition so its not certain. That's what you're missing. Totally cackhanded 2017 being about the only ever exception to the rule.
Oh and at this point in the GE19 cycle nobody was calling anything for Johnson, since at this point in the GE19 cycle the Tories were still led by Theresa May. Its over a year before the next General Election so the comparable point in this cycle would be 2018 and nobody was calling anything certain then - it was only once the General Election was called that people became pretty sure that a Tory majority was certain - the polls were incredibly volatile before then with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour being in the lead at one stage in 2019 before Boris became Prime Minster.0 -
I have every confidence in the Military Industrial Complex, and the US Deep State, prevailing, no matter who happens to occupy that big white house in Washington.BartholomewRoberts said:
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?0 -
Well now0
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Eng 1.76
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https://www.betfair.com/exchange/plus/en/cricket/test-matches/england-v-australia-betting-325035180 -
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I feel he's doing as much as he thinks he can.williamglenn said:
When Biden says that he can't give Ukraine more because it would split the EU and NATO, how do you feel? His policy is to do only as much as it takes to avoid countries like Poland getting directly involved while placating Germany and France.BartholomewRoberts said:
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?
Which I do not feel Trump would do - and Trump has said as much himself and I believe him.2 -
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Seen at Fairlop Waters fun fair a few days ago:Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.
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Ali - what a legend! And what a catch from Bairstow that was!1 -
The Dems are screwed on this as there is no way out until 2024 ( when she has reportedly said she will not run ) unless they can agree she is incapable of performing her functions and is removed on a vote.SirNorfolkPassmore said:
Your original comment was "What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty".Alanbrooke said:
Do it fasterrcs1000 said:
They (as in the Democrats) are trying to get Dianne Feinstein to step down, as she is unable to perform her duties.Alanbrooke said:
Maybe you should worry more about living in a gerontocraySeaShantyIrish2 said:So Donald Trump is NOT pimping for Putin? Just like RFKjr is NOT anti-vax!
AP (via Seattle Times) - RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
. . . The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee this month at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.” . . .
Mitch Mcconnell should be in a home
What they are doing to Diane Feinstein borders on cruelty
Biden should be spending more time with his grandchildren
Trump should be happily ignored
About the only positive has been Pelosi put out to grass.
What would you suggest they do instead?
This is hardly a recent event.
What RCS was simply pointing out is that she's the one who has decided not to step down, whereas her party wants her to do so.
I don't understand what you mean by "do it faster". She could resign with immediate effect now (by which I don't mean the Nadine Dorries version of "immediate effect"). Could you explain as your point makes little sense?
It simply highlights the problems of going with a 85 year old candidate, 5 years ago.
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As much as he thinks he can? I.e. he is governed by Realpolitik.BartholomewRoberts said:
I feel he's doing as much as he thinks he can.williamglenn said:
When Biden says that he can't give Ukraine more because it would split the EU and NATO, how do you feel? His policy is to do only as much as it takes to avoid countries like Poland getting directly involved while placating Germany and France.BartholomewRoberts said:
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?
Which I do not feel Trump would do - and Trump has said as much himself and I believe him.0 -
Odd how they manage to keep 100% of cash payments when banks charge to deposit cash in business accounts. Unless of course...Sunil_Prasannan said:
Seen at Fairlop Waters fun fair a few days ago:Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.2 -
"We keep 100% of cash payments".Sunil_Prasannan said:
Seen at Fairlop Waters fun fair a few days ago:Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.
Yes, that's what's dodgy. Legitimate businesses pay 20% VAT and bank charges on cash for commercial transactions exceed card transaction charges.0 -
It seems like he got dobbed in by an aggrieved lodger.Sandpit said:What is it with Met Police?
Yes, their drugs strategy commander had something of a drugs problem himself.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12356811/Scotland-Yard-commander-wrote-Mets-anti-drugs-strategy-took-LSD-magic-mushrooms-duty-smoked-cannabis-breakfast-tribunal-hears.html1 -
If the script writers weren't on strike, we'd get a Broad hat-trick with the new ball to finish this.
But any old collapse will do...1 -
Starc gone.2
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12356281/Florence-Pughs-father-blasts-LTN-dictators-forced-close-Spanish-caf-low-traffic-neighbourhood-scheme-despite-Oppenheimer-star-daughter-bailing-out.html
Remember we were discussing that Mr Pugh of Oxford who doesn't like LTNs despite - apparently - asking for one outside his cafe to increase business? He seems to be complaining that one of his businesses has closed because of LTNs (and covid). Looks like the very same cafe.
https://www.google.com/maps/@51.7490701,-1.2415262,3a,51.3y,152.56h,92.9t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1skGxcN5l91iLN1UZUmb4w8A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu0 -
Looks like the Manchester weather will be to blame after all.0
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We keep 100% of cash probably means they don’t give any to HMRC.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Seen at Fairlop Waters fun fair a few days ago:Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.
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As it did in 2014?Sandpit said:
I have every confidence in the Military Industrial Complex, and the US Deep State, prevailing, no matter who happens to occupy that big white house in Washington.BartholomewRoberts said:
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?
The Military Industrial Complex can see the US rearming because its a dangerous world with Russia having successfully taken more land off Ukraine and China being dangerous too etc - without the need to actually have to liberate Ukraine's land.0 -
Quack quack!0
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If the Gods really want to mess with Conservative minds, they will keep placing small, misleading grains of hope on the path to the cliff edge.eek said:
As with you in 2019 it's Hope over reality....CorrectHorseBat said:Another week and the Labour lead remains over 20 points.
What is Sunak's strategy?
At this point in the GE19 cycle the intelligent people of which I was not one, were calling a landslide for Johnson and there was no way back for Corbyn. Yet these same people seem reluctant to say the same now, why is this? What am I missing.
Look at the way that Conservative thinkers are over the Uxbridge result like a seagull over a plate of chips. It wasn't that good a result, and any lessons almost certainly aren't for wider export beyond a belt 5 miles inside and outside the M25, but it feels soooo gooooood...
Meanwhile:
Three quarters of people in Britain say that it is becoming a worse place to live, a poll revealed on Monday amid long NHS waiting lists, rising taxes, strikes and high inflation deepening the cost-of-living crisis.
The Ipsos survey for the Standard made grisly reading for the Tories, with Rishi Sunak getting his lowest satisfaction score as Prime Minister.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/cost-living-gas-electricity-food-prices-inflation-latest-mortgages-poll-ipsos-b1097718.html0 -
Jesus Christ I’m trying to follow this from Chernovtsi bus station.
England!0 -
maybe theyre hedge fund managersFairliered said:
We keep 100% of cash probably means they don’t give any to HMRC.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Seen at Fairlop Waters fun fair a few days ago:Andy_JS said:
Let's not associate cash with dodgy practices when most fraud these days is probably electronic.BartholomewRoberts said:
That's funny because typical card handling charges dropped to less than cash handling charges about a decade ago.JosiasJessop said:
My local Thai restaurant (very good, btw) has a sign saying they prefer cash, as the charges on card payments are many hundreds a month.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Cash only at the Fairlop Waters fun fair!Selebian said:
Paging @Anabobazina - we've got another cash user!Casino_Royale said:
Not required.Selebian said:
Picture of a cucumber and the Queen wasn't it?Casino_Royale said:
To be fair, even I laughed at that one!kjh said:
I've just cried myself silly laughing. My wife and dog thought I was having a breakdown.Dura_Ace said:Theuniondivvie said:
I now have an image in my head of a bloke of a certain age turning up on doorsteps in a frayed shorty terrycloth bathrobe and a towel over his arm, angrily demanding a bath. Not good.Casino_Royale said:Put simply: I don't trust those who are pushing air-source heat pumps; they all have an agenda.
I'm not risking the comfort and wellbeing of my family and a warm home until I go round to a trusted friend or neighbours house (on a cold and dark night) and feel it for myself, including having a hot bath.
Who's in the bathroom?
That angry bloke from next door. He took a picture of the old queen and a cucumber in with him.
At least @Dura_Ace would offer me a bath, even if not a cucumber.
Or was there a missing Oxford comma?
I always carry a picture of the Queen with me.
If a business is trying to avoid card transactions nowadays its probably because they're seeking to evade (not avoid) HMRC rather than avoid bank charges.0 -
No, he's governed by democracy and reality, not Realpolitik.williamglenn said:
As much as he thinks he can? I.e. he is governed by Realpolitik.BartholomewRoberts said:
I feel he's doing as much as he thinks he can.williamglenn said:
When Biden says that he can't give Ukraine more because it would split the EU and NATO, how do you feel? His policy is to do only as much as it takes to avoid countries like Poland getting directly involved while placating Germany and France.BartholomewRoberts said:
Realpolitik like those who said when Russia invaded Crimea that there's nothing to be done about it?Sandpit said:
Realpolitik will prevail, as it always does. All that will actually change is the language used.TheScreamingEagles said:Given his comments on Ukraine Trump needs to lose every primary and caucus.
Under Trump, there will be announcements of the acceleration of loads of new military systems for the wonderful brave men and women who serve, and creating or protecting tens of thousands of jobs in the MIC who fund the Republican Party. There might be a footnote somewhere about the systems they replace being sold to the UK (or other NATO allies) for $1.
My criticism of Biden through this conflict, has been his constant championing of large dollar numbers on all the military aid packages to Ukraine. Which allows his political opponents to say that the money is better spent elsewhere, forgetting that the money was actually spent decades ago. No other country does this.
Realpolitik like those who said at the start of last year's new invasion "there's no point sending arms to Ukraine, Kiev will fall within days anyway"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "Ukrainian lives will be lost in this war, they should settle with Russia"?
Or Realpolitik like those who said "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate land like Kharkiv or Kherson from Russia" so don't send arms to Ukraine?
Or Realpolitik like those who say "Russia has nukes, we should anger them".
Or Realpolitik like those who still say "its not possible for Ukraine to liberate Crimea or other lands back to its own borders, so settle with Russia in a stalemate"?
Excuse me, but I have no faith in Realpolitik, I want to see Ukraine supported despite the claims of those engaging in Realpolitik, not because of it. I thought you did too?
Which I do not feel Trump would do - and Trump has said as much himself and I believe him.
Realpolitik means doing as little as you think you can get away with, which is not what Biden is doing.0 -
I guess Southampton scouts were running the risk of having their equipment impounded, or at least having to pay duty on the stuff on the French, Swiss and UK borders.eek said:
I'm at a loss as to what the cost is.Carnyx said:
That the Scouts are made de facto to remain in the UK? I suppose it's very much in accord with the Brexit philosophy.BartholomewRoberts said:
That people like you and Scott are still ranting about Brexit? Yes, it absolutely is. Move on already.northern_monkey said:It’s just fucking insane, isn’t it?
Southampton Scouts have just taken a whole minivan fall of camping stuff to Switzerland without a problem (it's a national event that Southampton were invited to, various others including Twin A tagged along)...0 -
If England win this it will all be down to my patriotic lay of England yesterday morning.0
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