2 hours till US markets close *buffs nails and waits*
Have you shorted it or something?
Nah, waiting for the fireworks
Ah ok. Don't know about timings but I also think there's a fair chance (30% say) the US do end up 'going in'.
Hsifa took a pounding again earlier and the Iron Dome is creaking, i think time's pressing. Somethimgs gotta give. Iran are clearly trying to schmooze the UK/EU and cause a rift
Well there was a perfectly serviceable deal until MaxiMoron tore it up in his first term.
That was eight years ago now. Even if the deal back then was perfect a lot has happened since, and the arrow of time applies.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Only if disingenuous media and political bullshit*tters continue to lie.
You do know how politics works
Politicians lie, and that is what Badenoch has done. She knows how the legal system works.
Where is the lie ?
It may be politics, but it seems factual
Isn't a Barrister obliged to defend a defendant? The lie is she knows this.
It reeks of beer and curry.
Indeed. My understanding (for which I will gladly be corrected) is thta it is the job of a defence lawyer to provide the very best defence they can for their client even if they do not agree with them. Our whole system is built on the idea that the accused gets the best practical defence to ensure the trial is fair. I would be loath to undermine this (anymore than is already being done by the attacks on legal aid).
Finally got around to plugging my heater / cooler in the other way round for the summer 90 minutes ago.
My kitchen is now 2-3C cooler.
Time to go and look for some fish and chips.
London has had one of those stinking days today with grey-white milky skies but oven-warm temperatures - some of my least favourite summer weather - but since 5ish it’s cleared completely, freshened to an ideal evening 25C and a breeze has got up. It’s liberating when claggy cloud clears and you’re left with deep blue. The windows and doors are being opened to let the air flow through.
Swallows flitting around in the sky with their familiar calls that sound like summer.
And my son with his friends in the kitchen who’ve all just finished a-levels, making cocktails.
Hope you've left a clear route to the toilet and have some bowls handy.
Presumably the Ukrainians are under instructions from the White House not to trash Russian oil storage/refining capacity and push oil prices --> US inflation higher.
They really should do as much damage to it as they can, to minimise the benefit Russia gets from increased oil prices.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
Not this shit again.
Right, that's it. I am hereby launching a petition to our wonderful moderators: please can we allow Leon one post a day on AI (with accompanying photo) on the basis that he never again posts about soft furnishings?
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Only if disingenuous media and political bullshit*tters continue to lie.
You do know how politics works
Politicians lie, and that is what Badenoch has done. She knows how the legal system works.
She didn’t lie. She misled. That’s different
When the police found me in a stolen car wrapped around a tree I misled them by suggesting my name was @StillWaters and not @Mexicanpete .
Worth noting
Not really but whatever
that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
I haven’t checked but I’m going to assume those statements are factually accurate.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
“Perfectly legal” a bit of a stretch but certainly it would be hard to convict if he’d established that precedent as a defence.
Which bit do you think is a lie?
It would depend on whether a war crime was imminent. If the refuelling aircraft are used to help American planes enforce the NPT, then I don't think that's a war crime, whereas the planes damaged in 2004 might have been poised to be used for more nefarious purposes.
Presumably Badenoch does not think that assisting in the destruction of Iran's nuclear weapons programme constitutes a war crime, so why would she think that the defence would apply in this case?
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Sadness in the Tyndall household today as two of my son's classmates were killed in a car crash a few miles from here last night. They had finished sitting their A levels yesterday and I assume were out celebrating. The two lads who died were passengers in a car and the driver has been arrested on a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
Really sad and all too common. I do wonder whether there is something more that should be done to either educate young drivers or prevent them from carrying passengers for a while.
That's terrible, such an awful waste of young lives.
I do find it inexplicable that motorcycle/scooter licences are age-gated but car licences are not, when the potential damage from driving a car recklessly is so much greater.
Sad news from Richard Tyndall and thoughts with his son's classmates.
Yes, motorcycle riders are more likely to be killed or seriously injured in a crash than car drivers but car drivers are more likely to kill or seriously injure if they cause a crash so makes sense to age gate both
2 hours till US markets close *buffs nails and waits*
Have you shorted it or something?
Nah, waiting for the fireworks
Ah ok. Don't know about timings but I also think there's a fair chance (30% say) the US do end up 'going in'.
Hsifa took a pounding again earlier and the Iron Dome is creaking, i think time's pressing. Somethimgs gotta give. Iran are clearly trying to schmooze the UK/EU and cause a rift
Well there was a perfectly serviceable deal until MaxiMoron tore it up in his first term.
That was eight years ago now. Even if the deal back then was perfect a lot has happened since, and the arrow of time applies.
Bit like EU membership?
Yes. But in both cases a new deal might be possible, if both sides are willing.
2 hours till US markets close *buffs nails and waits*
Have you shorted it or something?
Nah, waiting for the fireworks
Ah ok. Don't know about timings but I also think there's a fair chance (30% say) the US do end up 'going in'.
Hsifa took a pounding again earlier and the Iron Dome is creaking, i think time's pressing. Somethimgs gotta give. Iran are clearly trying to schmooze the UK/EU and cause a rift
Well there was a perfectly serviceable deal until MaxiMoron tore it up in his first term.
That was eight years ago now. Even if the deal back then was perfect a lot has happened since, and the arrow of time applies.
I know, but what a ridiculous 'arc' from there to here. Obama did it so it had to go.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
2 hours till US markets close *buffs nails and waits*
Have you shorted it or something?
Nah, waiting for the fireworks
Ah ok. Don't know about timings but I also think there's a fair chance (30% say) the US do end up 'going in'.
Hsifa took a pounding again earlier and the Iron Dome is creaking, i think time's pressing. Somethimgs gotta give. Iran are clearly trying to schmooze the UK/EU and cause a rift
Well there was a perfectly serviceable deal until MaxiMoron tore it up in his first term.
That was eight years ago now. Even if the deal back then was perfect a lot has happened since, and the arrow of time applies.
I know, but what a ridiculous 'arc' from there to here. Obama did it so it had to go.
Its worth noting that in the principle of that deal, Iran were not supposed to enrich past about 3.5% which is all that civilian power generation needs.
20% is considered highly enriched and only serves military purposes.
They got to 60%. This did not happen by accident.
And still many here act as if Bibi is making this up.
60% enriched uranium serves absolutely no civilian purpose.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
Not this shit again.
Right, that's it. I am hereby launching a petition to our wonderful moderators: please can we allow Leon one post a day on AI (with accompanying photo) on the basis that he never again posts about soft furnishings?
All those in favour say AYE.
Nay from me. Anything that keeps him off Keir smear and immigration.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
Not this shit again.
Right, that's it. I am hereby launching a petition to our wonderful moderators: please can we allow Leon one post a day on AI (with accompanying photo) on the basis that he never again posts about soft furnishings?
All those in favour say AYE.
There are now so many subjects which I am banned from mentioning, it's basically haberdashery from here on in
Seriously tho. John Lewis are doing an AMAZING offer on cushions at the moment. I got my Laura Ashley crushed blue velvet "nigella" jobs for £15, down from £55 each
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Only if disingenuous media and political bullshit*tters continue to lie.
You do know how politics works
Politicians lie, and that is what Badenoch has done. She knows how the legal system works.
She didn’t lie. She misled. That’s different
When the police found me in a stolen car wrapped around a tree I misled them by suggesting my name was @StillWaters and not @Mexicanpete .
Worth noting
Not really but whatever
that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
I haven’t checked but I’m going to assume those statements are factually accurate.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
“Perfectly legal” a bit of a stretch but certainly it would be hard to convict if he’d established that precedent as a defence.
Which bit do you think is a lie?
Talking of lawyers and judges, got told an interesting thing today.
People here might remember the case of the armed policeman put on trial for shooting a suspect - suspect filmed refusing to comply and then tried to run over the policeman with a large car.
Jury acquitted the policeman very rapidly.
What I was told was that the reason that the Judge blocked the statement that the jury wanted read out, was that it was a pointed attack on the case being brought at all. And directly went for the competence of the person in charge of the prosecution.
The judge, so I was told, was concerned that the prosecutor in question had a reputation for being a vengeful and very political shit. And thought he might actually try to go after members of the jury, if he got humiliated.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
Not this shit again.
Right, that's it. I am hereby launching a petition to our wonderful moderators: please can we allow Leon one post a day on AI (with accompanying photo) on the basis that he never again posts about soft furnishings?
All those in favour say AYE.
Nay from me. Anything that keeps him off Keir smear and immigration.
Yes, a good point. 1980s velour soft furnishings are a welcome change from rabid right-wingery.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
I feel you need a velvet smoking jacket, and perhaps one of those tasseled caps. In fact this your new look.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Jesus, stop whining about people "being mean" about Skyr Toolmakersson. Us on the right had you guys haranguing smearing and violently mocking various Tory PMs for fourteen loooong years. This is what happens to politicians in power
Sadly for us, much of the bitter mockery was justified. Sadly for you, it is even MORE justified with Starmer
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
All good. But beware of becoming a cliche. To avoid that you need to have some 'against expectations' components. Eg an outdoor team sport. Or golf even.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
I feel you need a velvet smoking jacket, and perhaps one of those tasseled caps. In fact this your new look.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
I am not sure that is entirely fair.
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide by starvation however.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
All good. But beware of becoming a cliche. To avoid that you need to have some 'against expectations' components. Eg an outdoor team sport. Or golf even.
lol. Never golf. NEVER golf
The against expectations stuff is that I am still relentlessly travelling to some pretty radical places
Russia is a possibility at the mo. Also San Francisco, ugh
But overall I've taken a look at the wardrobe of my life and realised, Leon, you're never going to fit into those jackets from 20 years ago. That time has passed. Time to age disgracefully. Buy linen
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
I am not sure that is entirely fair.
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide however.
Of course its fair to say if you campaign on your background then your background becomes open to criticism.
I do criticise him for his lack of support for Israel and his absurd opposition to taking out Iran's nuclear programme.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
I feel you need a velvet smoking jacket, and perhaps one of those tasseled caps. In fact this your new look.
I have just been invited to stay on a billionaire's yacht, cruising round the Greek islands in August
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
Didn’t Onassis have the stools at the breakfast bar on one of his yachts covered in leather made from whale foreskins? Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
I am not sure that is entirely fair.
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide however.
Of course its fair to say if you campaign on your background then your background becomes open to criticism.
I do criticise him for his lack of support for Israel and his absurd opposition to taking out Iran's nuclear programme.
But Kemi's critique in a nutshell is he defended terrorist so is he a terrorist?
The f***** said Netanyahu was entitled to contravene the Geneva Convention and starve Gazans to death. I think it was circa 10/10/2023. He lost a shit load of seats at the GE because of his pro-Netanyahu positioning.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
I feel you need a velvet smoking jacket, and perhaps one of those tasseled caps. In fact this your new look.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
I am not sure that is entirely fair.
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide however.
Of course its fair to say if you campaign on your background then your background becomes open to criticism.
I do criticise him for his lack of support for Israel and his absurd opposition to taking out Iran's nuclear programme.
But Kemi's critique in a nutshell is he defended terrorist so is he a terrorist?
The f***** said Netanyahu was entitled to contravene the Geneva Convention and starve Gazans to death. I think it was circa 10/10/2023. He lost a shit load of seats at the GE because of his pro-Netanyahu positioning.
He won a landslide did he not?
Though yes we have too many Hamas voters in this country. Its concerning.
I have just been invited to stay on a billionaire's yacht, cruising round the Greek islands in August
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
Didn’t Onassis have the stools at the breakfast bar on one of his yachts covered in leather made from whale foreskins? Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
My expectation is that the "billionaire yacht experience" is a lot less interesting and fun than it sounds. Essentially you are trapped on a boat with lots of very very rich people showing off. I've been trapped in Tuscan villas with such people and it's bad enough, but actually out at sea? In a Tuscan villa you can bow out and head to the nearest town and a bar....
I have just been invited to stay on a billionaire's yacht, cruising round the Greek islands in August
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
Didn’t Onassis have the stools at the breakfast bar on one of his yachts covered in leather made from whale foreskins? Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
My expectation is that the "billionaire yacht experience" is a lot less interesting and fun than it sounds. Essentially you are trapped on a boat with lots of very very rich people showing off. I've been trapped in Tuscan villas with such people and it's bad enough, but actually out at sea? In a Tuscan villa you can bow out and head to the nearest town and a bar....
I have just been invited to stay on a billionaire's yacht, cruising round the Greek islands in August
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
Didn’t Onassis have the stools at the breakfast bar on one of his yachts covered in leather made from whale foreskins? Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
My expectation is that the "billionaire yacht experience" is a lot less interesting and fun than it sounds. Essentially you are trapped on a boat with lots of very very rich people showing off. I've been trapped in Tuscan villas with such people and it's bad enough, but actually out at sea? In a Tuscan villa you can bow out and head to the nearest town and a bar....
Entirely unrelatedly, I noticed that Marc Andreessen was following me the other day. On social media. Big fan of my tech-based flint knapping articles, by all accounts
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
I am not sure that is entirely fair.
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide however.
Of course its fair to say if you campaign on your background then your background becomes open to criticism.
I do criticise him for his lack of support for Israel and his absurd opposition to taking out Iran's nuclear programme.
But Kemi's critique in a nutshell is he defended terrorist so is he a terrorist?
The f***** said Netanyahu was entitled to contravene the Geneva Convention and starve Gazans to death. I think it was circa 10/10/2023. He lost a shit load of seats at the GE because of his pro-Netanyahu positioning.
He won a landslide did he not?
Though yes we have too many Hamas voters in this country. Its concerning.
You could argue that was Boris's genius.
Importing a million pro-Palestinian voters every year to undermine Labour.
I have just been invited to stay on a billionaire's yacht, cruising round the Greek islands in August
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
Didn’t Onassis have the stools at the breakfast bar on one of his yachts covered in leather made from whale foreskins? Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
My expectation is that the "billionaire yacht experience" is a lot less interesting and fun than it sounds. Essentially you are trapped on a boat with lots of very very rich people showing off. I've been trapped in Tuscan villas with such people and it's bad enough, but actually out at sea? In a Tuscan villa you can bow out and head to the nearest town and a bar....
But, I could be entirely wrong and it's a blast
Presumably you've been invited to entertain the jaded and bored rich people. With luck they'll also have invited someone else interesting, or you can have fun with the staff below decks.
I have just been invited to stay on a billionaire's yacht, cruising round the Greek islands in August
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
Didn’t Onassis have the stools at the breakfast bar on one of his yachts covered in leather made from whale foreskins? Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
My expectation is that the "billionaire yacht experience" is a lot less interesting and fun than it sounds. Essentially you are trapped on a boat with lots of very very rich people showing off. I've been trapped in Tuscan villas with such people and it's bad enough, but actually out at sea? In a Tuscan villa you can bow out and head to the nearest town and a bar....
Entirely unrelatedly, I noticed that Marc Andreessen was following me the other day. On social media. Big fan of my tech-based flint knapping articles, by all accounts
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
It does sound more of an autumn/winter vision if you don't mind my saying. Velvet, brass, and those other things.
Yes. There comes a time when you have to lean in to it
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
All good. But beware of becoming a cliche. To avoid that you need to have some 'against expectations' components. Eg an outdoor team sport. Or golf even.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
This should be beneath you, Kemi - it's not "worth noting". As you well know, barristers represent all sorts and try to get them off. In 2004, 21 years ago and 11 whole years before he became an MP, Starmer had a different job. Why on earth are you bringing this up? If I were a Tory, I'd be despairing of my leadership.
On that I have some sympathy, cab rank rule means barristers have to make the best of whichever case they were given. Though Starmer going as hard as he is on protestors at military bases inevitably means some of his past legal career will be brought up
For those who want every opportunity to take a cheap jibe and score a political point off the Prime Minister, very little is off limits. There seem plenty to criticise everything Starmer says and does - even bending down to pick up some papers is an "embarrassing gaffe" apparently.
Swings and roundabouts.
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
I am not sure that is entirely fair.
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide however.
Of course its fair to say if you campaign on your background then your background becomes open to criticism.
I do criticise him for his lack of support for Israel and his absurd opposition to taking out Iran's nuclear programme.
But Kemi's critique in a nutshell is he defended terrorist so is he a terrorist?
The f***** said Netanyahu was entitled to contravene the Geneva Convention and starve Gazans to death. I think it was circa 10/10/2023. He lost a shit load of seats at the GE because of his pro-Netanyahu positioning.
In the same breath he said they shouldn't contravene international law.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
A uni mate who was a proper posho once invited me to Cowes Week. I thought that sounds awesome, sit on the Gin Palace and potter around in the ocean in the sun watching people bust a gut cranking those winches.
Turns out my mate signed me up as a grinder, which is doing the bloody cranking...
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
I am not saying he is lying, just that with this particular president that is a viable line of defence/attack
The problem is she was the one lying.
What do you think the Iranians were doing enriching u235 to 60% if not building a nuclear weapon?
A lot of expense to go to otherwise when it has no civilian purpose.
No you misunderstand me. As I said the other day, I support Israel in this attack on Iran. What I am saying is that, in the past, a statement from the President that accused someone of lying would be sufficient to see that person ruined. With this President it is almost meaningless as so many people think he is a liar himself and that nothing he says can be trusted.
Very few politicians in the past would have felt able to accuse the President of lying. Now it is so common as to be an obvious line of defence.
For the record, just to repeat, I agree with you. But what we are discussing here is not 'Truth' or 'Facts' but the perception of the President of the United States as someone who cannot be believed to the extent that can be used as a defence by his opponents.
Sir Keir’s interview was at a normal everyday person’s house
Hi Andrew, I'm a presenter on @TalkTV who interviewed the PM at Nicola's house in Staffs yesterday. Answers to your Qs are: 1. Yes. 2. Yes, I met her. 3. No and no. 4. She's not an actress -- the evidence cited online is a photo that isn't her. 5. Yes, it's her house and kitchen.
I think England need to move on from Woakes even in England. His pace is well down now and has never been very effective abroad and surely the task is finding the team for the Ashes. Problem is cupboard is looking rather empty at the moment.
Sir Keir’s interview was at a normal everyday person’s house
Hi Andrew, I'm a presenter on @TalkTV who interviewed the PM at Nicola's house in Staffs yesterday. Answers to your Qs are: 1. Yes. 2. Yes, I met her. 3. No and no. 4. She's not an actress -- the evidence cited online is a photo that isn't her. 5. Yes, it's her house and kitchen.
The picture that was doing the rounds on social media looked nothing like her.
However, anybody who thinks these things aren't very carefully stage managed (for all political parties) is a wally. They never just random people they found on Facebook, they nearly always have some connection to the party or have been running a particular campaign and have been carefully vetted beforehand to ensure their views align.
Sir Keir’s interview was at a normal everyday person’s house
Hi Andrew, I'm a presenter on @TalkTV who interviewed the PM at Nicola's house in Staffs yesterday. Answers to your Qs are: 1. Yes. 2. Yes, I met her. 3. No and no. 4. She's not an actress -- the evidence cited online is a photo that isn't her. 5. Yes, it's her house and kitchen.
You have to give props to Corbyn, of course there was still the staged managed stuff, but he did go out into the public a lot and give his pitch (bonkers though it might have been). Cameron Direct was probably the only other example in a very long time where politicians actually faced the public whoever they might be.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
Blue velvet! Mmm nice!
It would appear you've nailed the late model Austin Ambassador velour interior look for your gaff.
I'm somewhat reminded of a photo story I once saw about Paul Raymond's former penthouse, tbh. But I'm sure it is entirely different.
Though I do imagine that @Leon would enjoy one of those triplex penthouses at the top of the Barbican towers, with 3 roof terraces, for his ultimate property. If you have ever been in one, you know how sumptuous they are.
A uni mate who was a proper posho once invited me to Cowes Week. I thought that sounds awesome, sit on the Gin Palace and potter around in the ocean in the sun watching people bust a gut cranking those winches.
Turns out my mate signed me up as a grinder, which is doing the bloody cranking...
I'm visualising you as a muscle bound Adonis now..
I think England need to move on from Woakes even in England. His pace is well down now and has never been very effective abroad and surely the task is finding the team for the Ashes. Problem is cupboard is looking rather empty at the moment.
In his defence, his captain put in to bat some very good young Indian players, on a placid surface, on one of the hottest days of the year.
But those are the conditions which separate the good from the great. And England desperately need someone a little closer to the latter category.
Palestine Action is to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after its activists breached security at an air base to damage two RAF planes.The organisation will be banned, alongside groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, in a move that will leave supporters facing up to 14 years in jail.
Starting next week "Just Stop Action On Palestine"...
Palestine Action is to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after its activists breached security at an air base to damage two RAF planes.The organisation will be banned, alongside groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, in a move that will leave supporters facing up to 14 years in jail.
Starting next week "Just Stop Action On Palestine"...
A uni mate who was a proper posho once invited me to Cowes Week. I thought that sounds awesome, sit on the Gin Palace and potter around in the ocean in the sun watching people bust a gut cranking those winches.
Turns out my mate signed me up as a grinder, which is doing the bloody cranking...
I'm visualising you as a muscle bound Adonis now..
Think more sweaty sunburnt mess....I didn't go back the next year.
Palestine Action is to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after its activists breached security at an air base to damage two RAF planes.The organisation will be banned, alongside groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, in a move that will leave supporters facing up to 14 years in jail.
Starting next week "Just Stop Action On Palestine"...
Splitters is the local term.
More seriously, is there anything in the law that just stops people shutting down on organisation and starting a new one? A bit like authorities struggled for ages with "legal highs", where you banned one and they just slightly altered the formula?
I would hope that if you have been identified as being involved with the previous organisation when it becomes proscribed and you are involved in the new one it still counts should the new one get involved in the same stuff.
A uni mate who was a proper posho once invited me to Cowes Week. I thought that sounds awesome, sit on the Gin Palace and potter around in the ocean in the sun watching people bust a gut cranking those winches.
Turns out my mate signed me up as a grinder, which is doing the bloody cranking...
I'm visualising you as a muscle bound Adonis now..
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
For sitting on or mainly just to stroke?
To really make the living room *pop*
Honestly, it's transformational. I'm turning the whole flat into a kind of decadent cocoon. A velvet fortress wherefrom I can witness the apocalypse. The bedroom is going to be absurd. All the glossy woodwork will be deep red wine colour, with Hague blue walls
Themes of pink and sapphire throughout. Old brass light fixtures. Armenian obsidian daggars glittering in the Tom Dixon blown metal lamplight
OOOOOH
That's a strong look. I'm ok with that.
It is. It should be done by autumn, and I am faintly trembling with anticipation
It's all coz a friend stayed here over winter (while I was away) and then after gave me a stiff talking to, "Leon, you have a lovely flat in a great location but you've let it go to seed. Looks like it hasn't been touched in a decade. It's sad"
Tough love, but it worked. Next time I came home from a trip I looked around and thought "shit, he's right"
Sometimes you need friends to tell you the difficult things
He’s telling you to tidy up and give the place a lick of paint, not turn it into a ponce’s boudoir.
Social Media Mocks Reports That Russian Official ‘Accidentally’ Shot Himself After the body of Leningrad’s vice-governor was found shot in his country house, Russian law enforcement put it down to an accident while he was cleaning his weapon https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54859
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Oh FFS Kemi. That's not how barristers work and everyone in your party knows that.
So stay above the fray and have an attack dog backbencher or scribbler smear Starmer for this.
It's stupid, dishonest, cynical and probably won'twill work. #klassickemi
What's her thesis here? People who enter RAF stations unauthorised shouldn't get legal counsel?
I hate people who do this, but 'fixed it for you'.
Besides, I don't even think it's particularly cynical or stupid - we all know the detestable little weasel has always been always attracted to anyone and anything anti-British, and there are plenty of ways for (unaccountably) popular lawyers to choose their clients.
Palestine Action is to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after its activists breached security at an air base to damage two RAF planes.The organisation will be banned, alongside groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, in a move that will leave supporters facing up to 14 years in jail.
Starting next week "Just Stop Action On Palestine"...
Social Media Mocks Reports That Russian Official ‘Accidentally’ Shot Himself After the body of Leningrad’s vice-governor was found shot in his country house, Russian law enforcement put it down to an accident while he was cleaning his weapon https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54859
"He accidentally, brutally stabbed himself in the stomach whilst shaving!"
Social Media Mocks Reports That Russian Official ‘Accidentally’ Shot Himself After the body of Leningrad’s vice-governor was found shot in his country house, Russian law enforcement put it down to an accident while he was cleaning his weapon https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54859
I bet life insurance becomes incredibly difficult to acquire once you reach a certain level in the Russian system as the data points to incredibly high chance of a life ending accident.
The things our country needs more than anything are more children, and more care for our aging population. The Commons voted this week for the opposite - death to both groups. It's the revenge of the middle-aged against their dependents.
We are ushering in a dangerous new politics, a sort of hedonic utilitarianism in which the convenience of adults is paramount even over the lives of the young and old. This is the pagan philosophy, with its cult of strength, which Christianity banished but is now returning.
Sir Keir’s interview was at a normal everyday person’s house
Hi Andrew, I'm a presenter on @TalkTV who interviewed the PM at Nicola's house in Staffs yesterday. Answers to your Qs are: 1. Yes. 2. Yes, I met her. 3. No and no. 4. She's not an actress -- the evidence cited online is a photo that isn't her. 5. Yes, it's her house and kitchen.
I think you are a bit obsessed with me if I’m to be honest. It’s so tedious when I see your name, half knowing it’s going to be some ticking off or troll
In this instance I am giving further info about something I posted earlier, which shows that Statmer wasn’t being disingenuous, so I thought you’d appreciate it
The things our country needs more than anything are more children, and more care for our aging population. The Commons voted this week for the opposite - death to both groups. It's the revenge of the middle-aged against their dependents.
We are ushering in a dangerous new politics, a sort of hedonic utilitarianism in which the convenience of adults is paramount even over the lives of the young and old. This is the pagan philosophy, with its cult of strength, which Christianity banished but is now returning.
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
I am not saying he is lying, just that with this particular president that is a viable line of defence/attack
The problem is she was the one lying.
What do you think the Iranians were doing enriching u235 to 60% if not building a nuclear weapon?
A lot of expense to go to otherwise when it has no civilian purpose.
I think you can reconcile the two statements.
The intelligence assessment might be that Iran is laying the groundwork to build a bomb, by doing preparatory work like enriching uranium, working on missiles and, presumably, doing some design work for a warhead. But perhaps the assessment is that they haven't made a final decision to build a bomb.
But, of course, that's a fairly narrow definition for "building a bomb", which reduces it to the final week or so if a multi-year project. And doesn't leave you much time to stop them if you wait until they've made the final decision to go ahead and build a bomb from the prepared components.
Palestine Action is to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after its activists breached security at an air base to damage two RAF planes.The organisation will be banned, alongside groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, in a move that will leave supporters facing up to 14 years in jail.
Starting next week "Just Stop Action On Palestine"...
Owen Jones was retweeting them early this afternoon...
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Oh FFS Kemi. That's not how barristers work and everyone in your party knows that.
So stay above the fray and have an attack dog backbencher or scribbler smear Starmer for this.
It's stupid, dishonest, cynical and probably won't work. #klassickemi
What's her thesis here? People who enter RAF stations unauthorised shouldn't get legal counsel?
I realise this place is a lawyers only fans, but most normal people probably think it a bit rum to be paid to defend people for doing something you apparently consider appallingly unpatriotic
To get back on topic, I have just bought the most FABULOUS Laura Ashley midnight blue velvet cushions
*stares*
Look, this place lacks femininity. I'm providing
Blue velvet! Mmm nice!
It would appear you've nailed the late model Austin Ambassador velour interior look for your gaff.
I'm somewhat reminded of a photo story I once saw about Paul Raymond's former penthouse, tbh. But I'm sure it is entirely different.
Though I do imagine that @Leon would enjoy one of those triplex penthouses at the top of the Barbican towers, with 3 roof terraces, for his ultimate property. If you have ever been in one, you know how sumptuous they are.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Oh FFS Kemi. That's not how barristers work and everyone in your party knows that.
So stay above the fray and have an attack dog backbencher or scribbler smear Starmer for this.
It's stupid, dishonest, cynical and probably won't work. #klassickemi
What's her thesis here? People who enter RAF stations unauthorised shouldn't get legal counsel?
I realise this place is a lawyers only fans, but most normal people probably think it a bit rum to be paid to defend people for doing something you apparently consider appallingly unpatriotic
I'm just pleasantly surprised the RAF even had enough planes to be vandalised.
Worth noting that Keir Starmer defended an activist who broke into an RAF base to set fire to aircraft. Starmer claimed his client was legally justified because it might stop a war crime.
If he'd won that argument in 2004, what happened at Brize Norton would be perfectly legal.
Oh FFS Kemi. That's not how barristers work and everyone in your party knows that.
So stay above the fray and have an attack dog backbencher or scribbler smear Starmer for this.
It's stupid, dishonest, cynical and probably won'twill work. #klassickemi
What's her thesis here? People who enter RAF stations unauthorised shouldn't get legal counsel?
I hate people who do this, but 'fixed it for you'.
Besides, I don't even think it's particularly cynical or stupid - we all know the detestable little weasel has always been always attracted to anyone and anything anti-British, and there are plenty of ways for (unaccountably) popular lawyers to choose their clients.
The more I hear of the cab rank for lawyers, the more I think of those black cab drivers who claim that they take everyone.
Then are show, in videos, to turn down black people, brown people, people going to the wrong location, people with credit cards…
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_Spanish_general_election
They really should do as much damage to it as they can, to minimise the benefit Russia gets from increased oil prices.
Right, that's it. I am hereby launching a petition to our wonderful moderators: please can we allow Leon one post a day on AI (with accompanying photo) on the basis that he never again posts about soft furnishings?
All those in favour say AYE.
Presumably Badenoch does not think that assisting in the destruction of Iran's nuclear weapons programme constitutes a war crime, so why would she think that the defence would apply in this case?
Yes, motorcycle riders are more likely to be killed or seriously injured in a crash than car drivers but car drivers are more likely to kill or seriously injure if they cause a crash so makes sense to age gate both
It would appear you've nailed the late model Austin Ambassador velour interior look for your gaff.
20% is considered highly enriched and only serves military purposes.
They got to 60%. This did not happen by accident.
And still many here act as if Bibi is making this up.
60% enriched uranium serves absolutely no civilian purpose.
Ageing, well travelled artiste with a louche past, an affluent present, and many hair-raising stories
Seriously tho. John Lewis are doing an AMAZING offer on cushions at the moment. I got my Laura Ashley crushed blue velvet "nigella" jobs for £15, down from £55 each
This is one of the few things left for me to do, that I haven't already done
The "billionaire yacht experience". Could be interesting
People here might remember the case of the armed policeman put on trial for shooting a suspect - suspect filmed refusing to comply and then tried to run over the policeman with a large car.
Jury acquitted the policeman very rapidly.
What I was told was that the reason that the Judge blocked the statement that the jury wanted read out, was that it was a pointed attack on the case being brought at all. And directly went for the competence of the person in charge of the prosecution.
The judge, so I was told, was concerned that the prosecutor in question had a reputation for being a vengeful and very political shit. And thought he might actually try to go after members of the jury, if he got humiliated.
Pretty startling stuff, eh?
Keir has been all too happy to use his legal background to appeal to voters. "I've prosecuted terrorists", "I've prosecuted sex offenders".
What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
https://youtu.be/AOmQZTBql00?si=3cq5YELmkW1z2nxd
Sadly for us, much of the bitter mockery was justified. Sadly for you, it is even MORE justified with Starmer
You are more than welcome to criticise the barsteward for his unrelenting support for Netanyahu genocide by starvation however.
The against expectations stuff is that I am still relentlessly travelling to some pretty radical places
Russia is a possibility at the mo. Also San Francisco, ugh
But overall I've taken a look at the wardrobe of my life and realised, Leon, you're never going to fit into those jackets from 20 years ago. That time has passed. Time to age disgracefully. Buy linen
I do criticise him for his lack of support for Israel and his absurd opposition to taking out Iran's nuclear programme.
Q: Your intelligence community says they have no evidence that Iran is building a nuke
TRUMP: Then my intelligence community is wrong. Who said that?
Q: You director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
TRUMP: She's wrong
Good oneupmanship at breakfast: Finest baby Kudu leather? Well, it’s okay I guess…
The f***** said Netanyahu was entitled to contravene the Geneva Convention and starve Gazans to death. I think it was circa 10/10/2023. He lost a shit load of seats at the GE because of his pro-Netanyahu positioning.
Though yes we have too many Hamas voters in this country. Its concerning.
But, I could be entirely wrong and it's a blast
Importing a million pro-Palestinian voters every year to undermine Labour.
I'll be surprised. I really thought it would be Jay Bhattacharya.
Yashar Ali 🐘
@yashar
President Trump tells reporters that Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about the Islamic Republic of Iran building a nuclear weapon.
She has two choices now as far as I’m concerned: she can either amend her testimony before congress where she stated that the Islamic Republic was not building a nuclear weapon or resign.
https://x.com/yashar/status/1936149225664086023
I am not saying he is lying, just that with this particular president that is a viable line of defence/attack
At least we know that one of them always tells the truth.
What do you think the Iranians were doing enriching u235 to 60% if not building a nuclear weapon?
A lot of expense to go to otherwise when it has no civilian purpose.
And dangerously optimistic.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/ce83dz0v66mo
…England's understrength bowling attack lacked threat in the Leeds sunshine but Chris Woakes will not be as generous in offering boundary chances again…
Turns out my mate signed me up as a grinder, which is doing the bloody cranking...
Very few politicians in the past would have felt able to accuse the President of lying. Now it is so common as to be an obvious line of defence.
For the record, just to repeat, I agree with you. But what we are discussing here is not 'Truth' or 'Facts' but the perception of the President of the United States as someone who cannot be believed to the extent that can be used as a defence by his opponents.
Hi Andrew, I'm a presenter on @TalkTV who interviewed the PM at Nicola's house in Staffs yesterday. Answers to your Qs are:
1. Yes.
2. Yes, I met her.
3. No and no.
4. She's not an actress -- the evidence cited online is a photo that isn't her.
5. Yes, it's her house and kitchen.
https://x.com/petercardwell/status/1936151302125633989?s=46&t=CW4pL-mMpTqsJXCdjW0Z6Q
However, anybody who thinks these things aren't very carefully stage managed (for all political parties) is a wally. They never just random people they found on Facebook, they nearly always have some connection to the party or have been running a particular campaign and have been carefully vetted beforehand to ensure their views align.
Though I do imagine that @Leon would enjoy one of those triplex penthouses at the top of the Barbican towers, with 3 roof terraces, for his ultimate property. If you have ever been in one, you know how sumptuous they are.
An original brochure for one of them:
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/barbican-penthouses-barbican-centre/1gXBeDI_q-3TMA?hl=en
3250 sqft including outside space, one of the small ones, £5 million by now - piece of pie for a best selling author.
https://mr0.homeflow-assets.co.uk/files/property_asset/image/6164/3271/a18ee58c04789f409c29b5c6df1576a1/04f8bc5daa246d2bc3a41bbda356db6959313a0c.pdf
But those are the conditions which separate the good from the great. And England desperately need someone a little closer to the latter category.
Starting next week "Just Stop Action On Palestine"...
https://x.com/h_mitchellphoto/status/1936112496353722605?s=61&t=LYVEHh2mqFy1oUJAdCfe-Q
I would hope that if you have been identified as being involved with the previous organisation when it becomes proscribed and you are involved in the new one it still counts should the new one get involved in the same stuff.
The Iranians *sell* the 60% stuff to Ukraine, along with the centrifuges.
The Ukrainians also buy some nice missiles from the South Koreans.
And offer the Iranians a nuclear umbrella in a pay-to-play basis.
All I need is about 50 billion to get this rolling.
Since it involves Iran, post colonial blah blah blah, I reckon I can get SK3 to cough up half at least.
What's her thesis here? People who enter RAF stations unauthorised shouldn't get legal counsel?
Social Media Mocks Reports That Russian Official ‘Accidentally’ Shot Himself
After the body of Leningrad’s vice-governor was found shot in his country house, Russian law enforcement put it down to an accident while he was cleaning his weapon
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54859
Besides, I don't even think it's particularly cynical or stupid - we all know the detestable little weasel has always been always attracted to anyone and anything anti-British, and there are plenty of ways for (unaccountably) popular lawyers to choose their clients.
The things our country needs more than anything are more children, and more care for our aging population. The Commons voted this week for the opposite - death to both groups. It's the revenge of the middle-aged against their dependents.
We are ushering in a dangerous new politics, a sort of hedonic utilitarianism in which the convenience of adults is paramount even over the lives of the young and old. This is the pagan philosophy, with its cult of strength, which Christianity banished but is now returning.
https://x.com/danny__kruger/status/1936142387459350827
In this instance I am giving further info about something I posted earlier, which shows that Statmer wasn’t being disingenuous, so I thought you’d appreciate it
The intelligence assessment might be that Iran is laying the groundwork to build a bomb, by doing preparatory work like enriching uranium, working on missiles and, presumably, doing some design work for a warhead. But perhaps the assessment is that they haven't made a final decision to build a bomb.
But, of course, that's a fairly narrow definition for "building a bomb", which reduces it to the final week or so if a multi-year project. And doesn't leave you much time to stop them if you wait until they've made the final decision to go ahead and build a bomb from the prepared components.
Then are show, in videos, to turn down black people, brown people, people going to the wrong location, people with credit cards…