On topic, flim flam. There's actually more chance of Corbyn returning as Labour leader than Burnham, because Corbyn is an MP (so would only have to rejoin the party) while Burnham isn't.
Two things seemed likely at that time - Labour would win a huge election victory, and Starmer was a poor leader, unwilling to sell policy to the country.
It suggests that Burnham has poor judgement over the likelihood of Starmer being a success, so doesn't speak to him knowing what it takes to do the job well.
I don't hold a candle for Starmer, and he's doing epically badly, but surely the Tory experience is that things can always get worse. There's no point putting someone else in as least unless there's a clear idea of what they will do differently to make things better (which isn't insane).
Wouldnt have been shortlisted not right wing or Zionist enough.
Candidates effectively hanx picke by the right wing Cabal SKS alloeed to run things.
Hence Luke Akehurst MP, Mike Tapp MP etc etc etc
Who would you vote for who has any realistic chance of being in a position to change things in a direction you would approve of?
Quite.
And in the same vein, perhaps someone could name a Labour Leader who would be acceptable to the Daily Mail and its readers?
It’s almost as if the process is the punishment for Peggie, one hopes that she ends up with her costs in full.
She won't. This is an employment tribunal. They don't award costs and nor does the Employment Appeal Tribunal, which is the next stop. However, she has a rich backer who is apparently willing to fund her as far as necessary, so that isn't a problem for her.
The ET does have the power to award costs if a party has acted unreasonably and there were multiple ways in which Fife NHS might be deemed to have been found to have acted in that way. These included never fully complying with document recovery orders issued by the Tribunal, the disciplinary procedure based upon historic accusations which had nothing to do with Peggie's complaint and, although the Tribunal bears a lot of responsibility for allowing this, the leading of huge quantities of utterly irrelevant evidence.
On topic, flim flam. There's actually more chance of Corbyn returning as Labour leader than Burnham, because Corbyn is an MP (so would only have to rejoin the party) while Burnham isn't.
Black cat > Black knight!!
Black Cap > Black Knight > Black 5 nights ( or more likely 3)
On topic, flim flam. There's actually more chance of Corbyn returning as Labour leader than Burnham, because Corbyn is an MP (so would only have to rejoin the party) while Burnham isn't.
"Bazball" has not changed England's standard practice of shuffling the bowlers after the batters fail.
TBF, it was an all round failure, even if the batting collapses were more spectacular/pathetic.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c62nzx7n245o ..It is also undeniable an all-pace attack was both thrilling and threatening on first viewing in this Ashes series in bundling Australia out for 135 in Perth. But that only makes the performances since, particularly the first innings in Brisbane with the game on the line and momentum with them, more disheartening. "I have not seen a whole group get it wrong and bowl short and wide," Broad told the Sky Cricket podcast. "I have seen it on a really flat one but not on a pitch where there was uneven bounce and nip." The numbers were ugly. Only once had Australia reached 100 quicker in a home Ashes Test while Brydon Carse conceded 95 runs in his first 12 overs. Stokes went for 64 in his first 11. The number of balls on the ideal hard length (7-8m) dropped from 31% in the first 20 overs in the first innings in Perth to 17% at the Gabba and Australia scored 81 runs off the back foot - the most on record by any team in their first 20 overs of a match and the clearest sign England bowled short and wide...
And Wood is now out of the series injured, which requires some shuffling anyway.
Two things seemed likely at that time - Labour would win a huge election victory, and Starmer was a poor leader, unwilling to sell policy to the country.
It suggests that Burnham has poor judgement over the likelihood of Starmer being a success, so doesn't speak to him knowing what it takes to do the job well.
I don't hold a candle for Starmer, and he's doing epically badly, but surely the Tory experience is that things can always get worse. There's no point putting someone else in as least unless there's a clear idea of what they will do differently to make things better (which isn't insane).
Wouldnt have been shortlisted not right wing or Zionist enough.
Candidates effectively hanx picke by the right wing Cabal SKS alloeed to run things.
Hence Luke Akehurst MP, Mike Tapp MP etc etc etc
Who would you vote for who has any realistic chance of being in a position to change things in a direction you would approve of?
Quite.
And in the same vein, perhaps someone could name a Labour Leader who would be acceptable to the Daily Mail and its readers?
What's that nice Michael Gove chap doing these days?
Two things seemed likely at that time - Labour would win a huge election victory, and Starmer was a poor leader, unwilling to sell policy to the country.
It suggests that Burnham has poor judgement over the likelihood of Starmer being a success, so doesn't speak to him knowing what it takes to do the job well.
I don't hold a candle for Starmer, and he's doing epically badly, but surely the Tory experience is that things can always get worse. There's no point putting someone else in as least unless there's a clear idea of what they will do differently to make things better (which isn't insane).
Wouldnt have been shortlisted not right wing or Zionist enough.
Candidates effectively hanx picke by the right wing Cabal SKS alloeed to run things.
Hence Luke Akehurst MP, Mike Tapp MP etc etc etc
Who would you vote for who has any realistic chance of being in a position to change things in a direction you would approve of?
Louise Haigh. Of the current PLP
I will however be voting for Zack Polanski no matter how the red Tories try to extracate themselves from total wipe out
It’s almost as if the process is the punishment for Peggie, one hopes that she ends up with her costs in full.
She won't. This is an employment tribunal. They don't award costs and nor does the Employment Appeal Tribunal, which is the next stop. However, she has a rich backer who is apparently willing to fund her as far as necessary, so that isn't a problem for her.
Jo Rowling?
Given that she backed the Girl Guiding and WI court cases I would suspect so.
The irony is that the only way for those institutions to get back to sanity will be to allow boys / men to join.
Guiding has a massive problem if husbands can’t help out - when my wife was a guider I was always registered as a helper just to be an extra body for ratio or similar
Yesterday, the Election Maps GB Polling Average briefly showed CROSSOVER!!! between Con and Lab and between Green and LD.
However, with the addition of the latest Opinium both crosses have uncrossed.
Essentially, we are now neck and neck for second and neck and neck for fourth.
Opinium showed a reduction in the Labour lead over the Tories from 4 points to 2 points compared to the previous poll by the same firm. So any minimally competent polling average should have shown Labour's position deteriorating, rather than improving, with that poll.
Instead the Election Maps GB polling average is contaminated by the house effects of the firms they have most recently released polls - i.e. it is garbage.
I never got over to Providence, but Mrs Rata spent a couple of semesters at Brown, so I pray a little more than I would at other times for the safety of those still involved.
Also still doing thoughts and prayers are the policy makers.
Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening. We're all monitoring the situation and the FBI stands ready to do anything to help.
I never got over to Providence, but Mrs Rata spent a couple of semesters at Brown, so I pray a little more than I would at other times for the safety of those still involved.
Also still doing thoughts and prayers are the policy makers.
Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening. We're all monitoring the situation and the FBI stands ready to do anything to help.
I've got to the stage where I don't believe anything.
Its not going to stop until the Social Media companies are held liable as publishers.
I note many were Russian operators.
Social Media is killing itself with AI Slop. I don't expect many mourners at the funeral.
I saw an interesting video a while ago by a science/technology YouTube channel (Kyle Hill, I think) on this subject, arguing we'll see a retreat from 'public' social media into curated, specific niches (like Discord channels or, dare I say it, an old-fashioned forum) just to get away from the slop.
this has already happened - out there its a wasteland
I've got to the stage where I don't believe anything.
That is one of the techniques of totalitarianism as described by Hannah Arendt. The point is not to persuade of untruths, but to make them so ubiquitous that no one believes truths, either.
This is also why Trump's brazen corruption is not causing as much outrage as you might expect. Years of baseless accusations about corruption by other politicians - which naturally did not read to consequences, because the accusations were false - make it seem inconsequential.
"Gunshots and injuries reported at Australia's Bondi Beach as police say two in custody.
I've just spoken to an eyewitness, Barry, who was attending the Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach.
He told me he was at the event with his kids when the sound of gunshots ran out. He said two men were on a bridge and they started shooting at the crowd. There were bodies on the ground, he said. "
I never got over to Providence, but Mrs Rata spent a couple of semesters at Brown, so I pray a little more than I would at other times for the safety of those still involved.
Also still doing thoughts and prayers are the policy makers.
Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening. We're all monitoring the situation and the FBI stands ready to do anything to help.
You have to think a Burnham-Rayner "dream ticket" would be inherently unstable, as she forever looked at the main chance to replace him...
You could say that for any pairing or any team. And people do. It is the old political maxim that your opponents sit opposite but your enemies sit around you.
I just learned something which I feel I should have known many years ago
The circle which fits perfectly inside a 3,4,5 right angle triangle has a radius of 1
Continuing Geometry Sunday..
I think I just worked out that the equivalent circle for the 5,12,13 circle has a radius of 2
Are you sure?
Intuitively a 6:8:10 triangle would have an internal tangent circle with a radius of two units. Simply take your first triangle and redefine one unit as two new units. And that's not similar (in the geometrical sense) to your new triangle.
Edit: unless of course there is more than one solution.
It’s almost as if the process is the punishment for Peggie, one hopes that she ends up with her costs in full.
The weird thing is that I spoke to a distinguished employment lawyer and he assured me that Kemp had an excellent reputation as a safe pair of hands. I was having reservations because it seemed to me that he had lost control of the process and was hearing absurd amounts of irrelevant evidence to the question that was actually before him with the consequence that the evidential part of the hearing took multiple times longer than it should have.
The questions before the Tribunal were pretty straightforward: was Peggie entitled to object to a biological male using a female changing room because they identified as female? If she was, was her employer wrong to suspend her for her complaint? And, additionally, was the historic disciplinary procedure brought against her (and ultimately, if belatedly dismissed) harassment?
The first of these questions might have been thought to be somewhat uncertain given various official guides issued by the Scottish government until the FWS decision but really that should have ended that issue. I am as bewildered as most as to what has happened here but this is starting to look career ending.
Though I'm a big fan of lawyers my father having been one and enjoying the wonderful stories he would tell over the dinner table and listening to LPs by Lord Birkett and others I would never suggest they were without prejudices of their own.
One of the many I remember was when he was appointed by the law society to chair the commission on who could or couldn't enter the profession. He asked on what basis could you refuse admission and the outgoing chairman said "For goodness sake. You either like a chap or you don't"
Yesterday, the Election Maps GB Polling Average briefly showed CROSSOVER!!! between Con and Lab and between Green and LD.
However, with the addition of the latest Opinium both crosses have uncrossed.
Essentially, we are now neck and neck for second and neck and neck for fourth.
Opinium showed a reduction in the Labour lead over the Tories from 4 points to 2 points compared to the previous poll by the same firm. So any minimally competent polling average should have shown Labour's position deteriorating, rather than improving, with that poll.
Instead the Election Maps GB polling average is contaminated by the house effects of the firms they have most recently released polls - i.e. it is garbage.
Actually, this isn't necessarily true. My apologies for casting aspersions on Election Maps and their polling average.
I never got over to Providence, but Mrs Rata spent a couple of semesters at Brown, so I pray a little more than I would at other times for the safety of those still involved.
Also still doing thoughts and prayers are the policy makers.
Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening. We're all monitoring the situation and the FBI stands ready to do anything to help.
You have to think a Burnham-Rayner "dream ticket" would be inherently unstable, as she forever looked at the main chance to replace him...
So now we have both Streeting and Burnham angling for a "dream ticket" with Rayner.
Why not just have the Ginger Boudicca herself? Sure the Daily Mail and Reformograph will be apopleptic, but who cares?
If they are going Streeting rather than SKS. Its like choosing your favourite Kray
I agree.
Burnham would be better to stand at the GE if he has had enough of being Mayor.
If its NOC or a small Reform majority the government is likely to collapse fairly quickly and a further election in a year or so. That is Burnham's best chance.
I don't think either PLP or membership would go for Streeting. The "stop Streeting" candidate would win.
To cheer up everyone (apart from @DougSeal) have a look at Fatawu's goal for Leicester yesterday against Ipswich. Aparrently the longest susccesful shot on goal ever in the Championship:
You have to think a Burnham-Rayner "dream ticket" would be inherently unstable, as she forever looked at the main chance to replace him...
So now we have both Streeting and Burnham angling for a "dream ticket" with Rayner.
Why not just have the Ginger Boudicca herself? Sure the Daily Mail and Reformograph will be apopleptic, but who cares?
If they are going Streeting rather than SKS. Its like choosing your favourite Kray
I agree.
Burnham would be better to stand at the GE if he has had enough of being Mayor.
If its NOC or a small Reform majority the government is likely to collapse fairly quickly and a further election in a year or so. That is Burnham's best chance.
I don't think either PLP or membership would go for Streeting. The "stop Streeting" candidate would win.
Would have been austerity Reeves vs Wes till she proved to be as useless as i predicted.
SKS would have been safe for the full term if only he hadnt proven he was as useless as i had predicted.
Wes will be useless too just mentioning in advance.
You have to think a Burnham-Rayner "dream ticket" would be inherently unstable, as she forever looked at the main chance to replace him...
So now we have both Streeting and Burnham angling for a "dream ticket" with Rayner.
Why not just have the Ginger Boudicca herself? Sure the Daily Mail and Reformograph will be apopleptic, but who cares?
If they are going Streeting rather than SKS. Its like choosing your favourite Kray
I agree.
Burnham would be better to stand at the GE if he has had enough of being Mayor.
If its NOC or a small Reform majority the government is likely to collapse fairly quickly and a further election in a year or so. That is Burnham's best chance.
I don't think either PLP or membership would go for Streeting. The "stop Streeting" candidate would win.
Yes becoming Lab leader before 2029 is career suicide.
SKS has well and truely fucked it ( a technical term)
I just learned something which I feel I should have known many years ago
The circle which fits perfectly inside a 3,4,5 right angle triangle has a radius of 1
Continuing Geometry Sunday..
I think I just worked out that the equivalent circle for the 5,12,13 circle has a radius of 2
Are you sure?
Intuitively a 6:8:10 triangle would have an internal tangent circle with a radius of two units. Simply take your first triangle and redefine one unit as two new units. And that's not similar (in the geometrical sense) to your new triangle.
Edit: unless of course there is more than one solution.
Lots of right angle triangles fit around every circle
If you draw a line from the centre of the circle to where the circle touches the triangle and to the triangle corners, you form three pairs of right angle triangles. Two of them form a square side r
The other triangle on the 5 side has length 5-r, therefore so does its pair on the 13 side
Following the same on the 12 side you get a length of 12-r
You have to think a Burnham-Rayner "dream ticket" would be inherently unstable, as she forever looked at the main chance to replace him...
So now we have both Streeting and Burnham angling for a "dream ticket" with Rayner.
Why not just have the Ginger Boudicca herself? Sure the Daily Mail and Reformograph will be apopleptic, but who cares?
If they are going Streeting rather than SKS. Its like choosing your favourite Kray
I agree.
Burnham would be better to stand at the GE if he has had enough of being Mayor.
If its NOC or a small Reform majority the government is likely to collapse fairly quickly and a further election in a year or so. That is Burnham's best chance.
I don't think either PLP or membership would go for Streeting. The "stop Streeting" candidate would win.
Yes becoming Lab leader before 2029 is career suicide.
SKS has well and truely fucked it ( a technical term)
Maybe. While Labour's rapidly gone from landslide to a slump, they start from a high base and the blues and reds *might* see voters return to them when the actual prospect of picking a governing party becomes more real.
Would Starmer have scrapped the two child cap without the worry of a leadership challenge? I'm not sure.
I see Burnham has been calling for the end to housing benefit freeze. I think thats sensible. It's surely a false economy when you consider the costs of homelessness.
Why not just give them all detached houses, nice shiny new car and deliver their shopping from Fortnum & Mason's , the country can afford it no problem. Everybody can stop working and all live a happy clappy life.
Few are commentating if anyone an the Bondi beach atrocity and the shootings in Providence. Are PBers inured to such happenings?
No, I just think PB - with some notable exceptions - has goods instincts when it comes to speculation about horrible incidents like these ones. We've been burnt too many times by active shooter reports in the US that turn out to be nothing, and lately every political shooting being pinned on Trans people in some way or another.
Few are commentating if anyone an the Bondi beach atrocity and the shootings in Providence. Are PBers inured to such happenings?
No, I just think PB - with some notable exceptions - has goods instincts when it comes to speculation about horrible incidents like these ones. We've been burnt too many times by active shooter reports in the US that turn out to be nothing, and lately every political shooting being pinned on Trans people in some way or another.
Its a consequence of so much fake news and AI Slop around in the immediate aftermath. Early opinions on these events are nearly always wrong, often embarrassingly so.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
So, I understand that Trump tweeted that he’d been briefed on the Brown University shooting and said the shooter was in custody, but this was completely untrue??? Is he senile?
I just learned something which I feel I should have known many years ago
The circle which fits perfectly inside a 3,4,5 right angle triangle has a radius of 1
I love puzzles, and this one brought to mind some school maths lessons from around 1955 but not having the mental firepower or perseverance nowadays I asked ChatGPT and got beautiful algebraic and geometric explanations ... and which btw Gemini failed
Few are commentating if anyone an the Bondi beach atrocity and the shootings in Providence. Are PBers inured to such happenings?
No, I just think PB - with some notable exceptions - has goods instincts when it comes to speculation about horrible incidents like these ones. We've been burnt too many times by active shooter reports in the US that turn out to be nothing, and lately every political shooting being pinned on Trans people in some way or another.
Its a consequence of so much fake news and AI Slop around in the immediate aftermath. Early opinions on these events are nearly always wrong, often embarrassingly so.
I'm still pretty pissed off about the time someone posted an altered video of a terrorist attack in Germany, I pointed it out and for some reason I got loads of abuse for doing so.
Few are commentating if anyone an the Bondi beach atrocity and the shootings in Providence. Are PBers inured to such happenings?
No, I just think PB - with some notable exceptions - has goods instincts when it comes to speculation about horrible incidents like these ones. We've been burnt too many times by active shooter reports in the US that turn out to be nothing, and lately every political shooting being pinned on Trans people in some way or another.
Don’t think anyone can comment properly until the symbols scratched on bullet casings are deciphered.
Few are commentating if anyone an the Bondi beach atrocity and the shootings in Providence. Are PBers inured to such happenings?
No, I just think PB - with some notable exceptions - has goods instincts when it comes to speculation about horrible incidents like these ones. We've been burnt too many times by active shooter reports in the US that turn out to be nothing, and lately every political shooting being pinned on Trans people in some way or another.
Its a consequence of so much fake news and AI Slop around in the immediate aftermath. Early opinions on these events are nearly always wrong, often embarrassingly so.
I'm still pretty pissed off about the time someone posted an altered video of a terrorist attack in Germany, I pointed it out and for some reason I got loads of abuse for doing so.
Some on PB do love their, er, storytelling and don't like revisionists spoiling their fun. Remember the terrorist Glasgow bin lorry, or the SNPer arson attack on a Labour pol's office that turned out to be some bod's car fire that melted a window frame?
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
Few are commentating if anyone an the Bondi beach atrocity and the shootings in Providence. Are PBers inured to such happenings?
No, I just think PB - with some notable exceptions - has goods instincts when it comes to speculation about horrible incidents like these ones. We've been burnt too many times by active shooter reports in the US that turn out to be nothing, and lately every political shooting being pinned on Trans people in some way or another.
Don’t think anyone can comment properly until the symbols scratched on bullet casings are deciphered.
Tut, you'll have the PBengineers on your case. 'Cartridge cases', or 'bullets' tout court, as appropriate.
Would Starmer have scrapped the two child cap without the worry of a leadership challenge? I'm not sure.
I see Burnham has been calling for the end to housing benefit freeze. I think thats sensible. It's surely a false economy when you consider the costs of homelessness.
You don't create extra homes by increasing housing benefit. You make landlords richer.
Build more houses!
That's your stupid do gooders for you , happy to squander other people's hard earned money
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
I never said that . If you don’t believe Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism then you’re in denial .
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It was pretty huge before that in any event for some bizzare reason.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
I never said that . If you don’t believe Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism then you’re in denial .
Which presumably is what Hamas intended when they started the war in Gaza.
For some people, whatever Israel had done in response would have been wrong. Because they are Jews.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
Always seems to be their fault, yet others are up for sainthood for murdering and pillaging people in other incidents, bizarre.
So, I understand that Trump tweeted that he’d been briefed on the Brown University shooting and said the shooter was in custody, but this was completely untrue??? Is he senile?
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It was pretty huge before that in any event for some bizzare reason.
It wasn't small but previously there was no justification for anti-Semitism and now many people believe Gaza justifies their previous viewpoint..
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
I never said that . If you don’t believe Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism then you’re in denial .
Which presumably is what Hamas intended when they started the war in Gaza.
For some people, whatever Israel had done in response would have been wrong. Because they are Jews.
No , wrong is wrong . It’s unbelievable that people are just ignoring facts because they want to shut down any debate . Then if you state the obvious you get rounded on as if you’re some anti-Semite !
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It was pretty huge before that in any event for some bizzare reason.
It wasn't small but previously there was no justification for anti-Semitism and now many people believe Gaza justifies their previous viewpoint..
Lots of thick people who have no clue for sure, they ignore the October attack etc and worship the palestinian's and are surprised that Israel actually were upset after that attack and no-one in palestine gave a ship , many cheered it. Did people think Israel would be saying naughty boys we are upset, not one Palestinian did anything to get rid of Hamas. No excuses for anti-Semitism.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
One evil act led to another, and that to another. This can be expected but not justified.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
I never said that . If you don’t believe Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism then you’re in denial .
Which presumably is what Hamas intended when they started the war in Gaza.
For some people, whatever Israel had done in response would have been wrong. Because they are Jews.
No , wrong is wrong . It’s unbelievable that people are just ignoring facts because they want to shut down any debate . Then if you state the obvious you get rounded on as if you’re some anti-Semite !
Next up is "racist racist" another trope where only white people can be bad
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
I never said that . If you don’t believe Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism then you’re in denial .
The trouble is:
If innocent Muslims start being killed in the UK will you be blaming it on jihadists?
And remember the huge demonstrations in London occurred immediately after 7 October and before Israel had taken any real responsive action.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Horrible news coming out of Sydney and no matter who or why these assassin's are or acted in this heinous way everyone should call them out
I make no judgement, just utter condemnation
The facts as reported by Israel National News are: At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at the site of a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Published: Dec 14, 2025, 10:25 AM (GMT+2) https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/419273 -------------------- It seems surprising to me that Chabad Sydney organised an event on a public beach rather than behind closed doors with tight security.
Horrible news coming out of Sydney and no matter who or why these assassin's are or acted in this heinous way everyone should call them out
I make no judgement, just utter condemnation
The facts as reported by Israel National News are: At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at the site of a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Published: Dec 14, 2025, 10:25 AM (GMT+2) https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/419273 -------------------- It seems surprising to me that Chabad Sydney organised an event on a public beach rather than behind closed doors with tight security.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
That sounds very much like victim blaming.
These were innocent people, celebrating their faith in a peaceful manner.
Starmer probably does need replacing but no obviously good replacement IMO.
He tied himself to the genocidal killers in the Israeli government at the worst possible time and Jews and Gentiles from a leftish persuasion haven't trusted him since. Then along comes Zack with all the right credentials and snatches 15% of his potential vote.
Whether they go back to a genocidal Starmer led Labour Party for fear of Farage or Badenoch (both of whom are worse) is too difficult to say. I and several others I know are struggling for a good answer
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
The political equivalent? I note you are of no use to him by actually suggesting such a moment!
He's doomed unless he can generate a loaves and fishes moment. Even then, folk would complain, "he only fed the 5,000 in the know...."
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Yes, it's all about that presentation isn't it? People just don't know what a warm-hearted guy they're dealing with. They could learn to love food prices through the roof and shivering in their homes under this high-tax statist Government with its ugly authoritarian streak a mile wide, if only Keir would bare his soul on Loose Women. Or perhaps could we contrive a drowning kitten for him to rescue? People love kittens.
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It was pretty huge before that in any event for some bizzare reason.
It wasn't small but previously there was no justification for anti-Semitism and now many people believe Gaza justifies their previous viewpoint..
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
It’s the Jews fault they got shot then?
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
I never said that . If you don’t believe Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism then you’re in denial .
Which presumably is what Hamas intended when they started the war in Gaza.
For some people, whatever Israel had done in response would have been wrong. Because they are Jews.
Starmer probably does need replacing but no obviously good replacement IMO.
He tied himself to the genocidal killers in the Israeli government at the worst possible time and Jews and Gentiles from even a leftish persuasion haven't trusted him since. Then along comes Zack with all the right credentials and snatches 15% of his potential vote.
Whether they go back to a genocidal Starmer led Labour Party for fear of Farage or Badenoch (both of whom are worse) is too difficult to say. I and several others I know are struggling for a good answer
The genocide talk is garbage.
However you can certainly attack the Starmer government for not having the courage of its convictions. They don't believe a genocide has taken place in Gaza. That is the government's official position but they won't defend it.
Remember how we were told a month or so back that there was a famine on the way in Gaza? Strange ow we weren't getting lots of group pictures of emaciated bodies as you would usually expect from a famine. A couple of child starvation cases get picked up by the global media but then it turns out they have a rare genetic condition, they've got leukemia.
If people want to blame antisemitism on the Netanyahu government they also need to start attaching blame to global media institutions like the BBC, The Guardian and New York Times for their woefully biased coverage on Gaza that prioritised clicks over truth.
Starmer probably does need replacing but no obviously good replacement IMO.
He tied himself to the genocidal killers in the Israeli government at the worst possible time and Jews and Gentiles from a leftish persuasion haven't trusted him since. Then along comes Zack with all the right credentials and snatches 15% of his potential vote.
Whether they go back to a genocidal Starmer led Labour Party for fear of Farage or Badenoch (both of whom are worse) is too difficult to say. I and several others I know are struggling for a good answer
The ordinary Palestinians and Jews have every right to live their lives in peace but their murderous leaders continue an unwinnable fight and until the world stands equally opposed to both Netanyahu and Hamas division will prevail
I call out all those responsible, with Netanyahu and Hamas the principal evil, in this terrible tragedy out for utter condemnation
Very sad news coming out of Australia. Of course the media won’t dare state the obvious that there’s a direct link with this massive increase in anti-Semitic attacks and the Gaza War .
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
That sounds very much like victim blaming.
These were innocent people, celebrating their faith in a peaceful manner.
Jeez are people unable to read English !
Where did I blame the Jewish community . It’s the same old story point out the obvious that anti-Semitism had increased because of the Gaza War and you get rounded on by people who refuse to accept that reality .
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Yes, it's all about that presentation isn't it? People just don't know what a warm-hearted guy they're dealing with. They could learn to love food prices through the roof and shivering in their homes under this high-tax statist Government with its ugly authoritarian streak a mile wide, if only Keir would bare his soul on Loose Women. Or perhaps could we contrive a drowning kitten for him to rescue? People love kittens.
It's clear and present nonsense to believe that his cratered personal ratings (the worst in recorded history) have nothing to do with his persona. C'mon.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Well, the obvious approach is to pivot on his approach to Farage, and go for him with more vigour. As he's a human rights lawyer that at least would be authentic. He may win some support and understanding by going hard on Reform's attempt to benefit from appealing to people's worst instincts.
(While at the same time quietly closing down the grievances about immigration with effective action).
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
The political equivalent? I note you are of no use to him by actually suggesting such a moment!
He's doomed unless he can generate a loaves and fishes moment. Even then, folk would complain, "he only fed the 5,000 in the know...."
You know what I mean. Something to change perceptions. I'm saying it's difficult. That's why he's in trouble.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
The political equivalent? I note you are of no use to him by actually suggesting such a moment!
He's doomed unless he can generate a loaves and fishes moment. Even then, folk would complain, "he only fed the 5,000 in the know...."
You know what I mean. Something to change perceptions. I'm saying it's difficult. That's why he's in trouble.
The obvious potential change is peace in Ukraine leading to an economic dividend including lower food prices, not just reduced inflation, but reduced prices on food and energy.
If it changes it will be external as Starmer and his team are too passive to make it happen themselves, but that doesn't mean it won't happen.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Well, the obvious approach is to pivot on his approach to Farage, and go for him with more vigour. As he's a human rights lawyer that at least would be authentic. He may win some support and understanding by going hard on Reform's attempt to benefit from appealing to people's worst instincts.
(While at the same time quietly closing down the grievances about immigration with effective action).
That's like Sainsbury's and Waitrose saying this price matches Aldi, all it does is remind people that Aldi is cheaper than Sainsbury's / Waitrose.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Yes, it's all about that presentation isn't it? People just don't know what a warm-hearted guy they're dealing with. They could learn to love food prices through the roof and shivering in their homes under this high-tax statist Government with its ugly authoritarian streak a mile wide, if only Keir would bare his soul on Loose Women. Or perhaps could we contrive a drowning kitten for him to rescue? People love kittens.
It's clear and present nonsense to believe that his cratered personal ratings (the worst in recorded history) have nothing to do with his persona. C'mon.
It’s his actions as much as his persona that have caused a large chunk of the Left to leave the Labour Party.
Starmer probably does need replacing but no obviously good replacement IMO.
He tied himself to the genocidal killers in the Israeli government at the worst possible time and Jews and Gentiles from a leftish persuasion haven't trusted him since. Then along comes Zack with all the right credentials and snatches 15% of his potential vote.
Whether they go back to a genocidal Starmer led Labour Party for fear of Farage or Badenoch (both of whom are worse) is too difficult to say. I and several others I know are struggling for a good answer
The ordinary Palestinians and Jews have every right to live their lives in peace but their murderous leaders continue an unwinnable fight and until the world stands equally opposed to both Netanyahu and Hamas division will prevail
I call out all those responsible, with Netanyahu and Hamas the principal evil, in this terrible tragedy out for utter condemnation
It would be much more convenient for Roger if Israelis agreed to be genocided.
Jews outside Israel could then feel like victims rather than being associated with a militarily successful country.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
Well, the obvious approach is to pivot on his approach to Farage, and go for him with more vigour. As he's a human rights lawyer that at least would be authentic. He may win some support and understanding by going hard on Reform's attempt to benefit from appealing to people's worst instincts.
(While at the same time quietly closing down the grievances about immigration with effective action).
The problem with that, is that he has burnt his boats with the left on immigration.
They probably wouldn’t come back, short of dramatic gestures towards Open Borders or something. And even then, would be seen as probably fake.
And of course, to the anti-immigration types, nothing he does will be enough.
Triangulation to the point of having no-one on your side.
There's no doubt Starmer is in trouble. What makes it worse is it's less about government policies (which can be easily changed) than his persona (which can't). A critical mass of the public have taken against the guy. It's a chemical thing. So whilst not writing him off I'm not that bullish on his survival prospects.
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
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And in the same vein, perhaps someone could name a Labour Leader who would be acceptable to the Daily Mail and its readers?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c62nzx7n245o
..It is also undeniable an all-pace attack was both thrilling and threatening on first viewing in this Ashes series in bundling Australia out for 135 in Perth.
But that only makes the performances since, particularly the first innings in Brisbane with the game on the line and momentum with them, more disheartening.
"I have not seen a whole group get it wrong and bowl short and wide," Broad told the Sky Cricket podcast.
"I have seen it on a really flat one but not on a pitch where there was uneven bounce and nip."
The numbers were ugly.
Only once had Australia reached 100 quicker in a home Ashes Test while Brydon Carse conceded 95 runs in his first 12 overs. Stokes went for 64 in his first 11.
The number of balls on the ideal hard length (7-8m) dropped from 31% in the first 20 overs in the first innings in Perth to 17% at the Gabba and Australia scored 81 runs off the back foot - the most on record by any team in their first 20 overs of a match and the clearest sign England bowled short and wide...
And Wood is now out of the series injured, which requires some shuffling anyway.
I think I just worked out that the equivalent circle for the 5,12,13 circle has a radius of 2
Why not just have the Ginger Boudicca herself? Sure the Daily Mail and Reformograph will be apopleptic, but who cares?
I will however be voting for Zack Polanski no matter how the red Tories try to extracate themselves from total wipe out
The irony is that the only way for those institutions to get back to sanity will be to allow boys / men to join.
Guiding has a massive problem if husbands can’t help out - when my wife was a guider I was always registered as a helper just to be an extra body for ratio or similar
Instead the Election Maps GB polling average is contaminated by the house effects of the firms they have most recently released polls - i.e. it is garbage.
An x spat counts as action in the modern world
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ckgk391yzm7t
"Gunshots and injuries reported at Australia's Bondi Beach as police say two in custody.
I've just spoken to an eyewitness, Barry, who was attending the Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach.
He told me he was at the event with his kids when the sound of gunshots ran out. He said two men were on a bridge and they started shooting at the crowd. There were bodies on the ground, he said. "
Intuitively a 6:8:10 triangle would have an internal tangent circle with a radius of two units. Simply take your first triangle and redefine one unit as two new units. And that's not similar (in the geometrical sense) to your new triangle.
Edit: unless of course there is more than one solution.
One of the many I remember was when he was appointed by the law society to chair the commission on who could or couldn't enter the profession. He asked on what basis could you refuse admission and the outgoing chairman said "For goodness sake. You either like a chap or you don't"
It's like Operation Sealion.
Some ambitions depended on making it work, and some people enjoy flesh-creeping narratives where it does work...
... but it doesn't really work.
Burnham would be better to stand at the GE if he has had enough of being Mayor.
If its NOC or a small Reform majority the government is likely to collapse fairly quickly and a further election in a year or so. That is Burnham's best chance.
I don't think either PLP or membership would go for Streeting. The "stop Streeting" candidate would win.
Who ironicalky play at Olivers Mount that always makes me think of a homoerotic Dickens 18 rated film.
Now if i were a rich man ......
https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13482924/abdul-fatawu-scores-stunner-from-well-inside-own-half-against-ipswich
SKS would have been safe for the full term if only he hadnt proven he was as useless as i had predicted.
Wes will be useless too just mentioning in advance.
SKS has well and truely fucked it ( a technical term)
If you draw a line from the centre of the circle to where the circle touches the triangle and to the triangle corners, you form three pairs of right angle triangles. Two of them form a square side r
The other triangle on the 5 side has length 5-r, therefore so does its pair on the 13 side
Following the same on the 12 side you get a length of 12-r
Therefore (5-r)+(12-r)=13
And r=2
https://x.com/mrnickharvey/status/1496850273649950721
And that Netenyahu and the IDF actions have increased anti-Semitism globally .
Terrorists have been targeting Jews in the West for decades.
For some people, whatever Israel had done in response would have been wrong. Because they are Jews.
Horrible news coming out of Sydney and no matter who or why these assassin's are or acted in this heinous way everyone should call them out
I make no judgement, just utter condemnation
Did people think Israel would be saying naughty boys we are upset, not one Palestinian did anything to get rid of Hamas.
No excuses for anti-Semitism.
If innocent Muslims start being killed in the UK will you be blaming it on jihadists?
And remember the huge demonstrations in London occurred immediately after 7 October and before Israel had taken any real responsive action.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/13/mahmood-foreign-sex-offender-rights-prioritised-british/
https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/2000128505837666493
If I search for positive portents (which I do since I don't share the dislike) what comes to mind is Andy Murray. He too suffered from 'public hate me' syndrome. For years he did until one day in 2012 (and I was there) he lost a Wimbledon final to Roger Federer and his courtside interview afterwards with Sue Barker, raw and vulnerable (Andy, that is, not Sue), changed everything. From then on, apart from vacuous snobs and hardcore Scotophobes, Murray was loved. He went on to be knighted and to win Spoty a record three times.
Now Keir is already knighted and he isn't eligible for Spoty, but what he needs is the political equivalent of a moment like that. If I were on his team of Spads that's what I'd be telling him. Take a risk. It's worth it because there's far more to gain than lose. I know it goes against all your instincts but do it. Let the public in. Trust them.
At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at the site of a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
Published: Dec 14, 2025, 10:25 AM (GMT+2)
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/419273
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It seems surprising to me that Chabad Sydney organised an event on a public beach rather than behind closed doors with tight security.
These were innocent people, celebrating their faith in a peaceful manner.
Whether they go back to a genocidal Starmer led Labour Party for fear of Farage or Badenoch (both of whom are worse) is too difficult to say. I and several others I know are struggling for a good answer
He's doomed unless he can generate a loaves and fishes moment. Even then, folk would complain, "he only fed the 5,000 in the know...."
There’s STILL no justification for anti-Semitism
These are (likely) just regular murderers
However you can certainly attack the Starmer government for not having the courage of its convictions. They don't believe a genocide has taken place in Gaza. That is the government's official position but they won't defend it.
Remember how we were told a month or so back that there was a famine on the way in Gaza? Strange ow we weren't getting lots of group pictures of emaciated bodies as you would usually expect from a famine. A couple of child starvation cases get picked up by the global media but then it turns out they have a rare genetic condition, they've got leukemia.
If people want to blame antisemitism on the Netanyahu government they also need to start attaching blame to global media institutions like the BBC, The Guardian and New York Times for their woefully biased coverage on Gaza that prioritised clicks over truth.
I call out all those responsible, with Netanyahu and Hamas the principal evil, in this terrible tragedy out for utter condemnation
There’s a video going the rounds - supposed to be a bystander taking on one of the attackers, unarmed and taking his gun off him.
George Cross?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15382321/Bondi-shooting-terror-attack.html
Where did I blame the Jewish community . It’s the same old story point out the obvious that anti-Semitism had increased because of the Gaza War and you get rounded on by people who refuse to accept that reality .
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-12-14/conservatives-to-scrap-plans-to-ban-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-by-2030
(While at the same time quietly closing down the grievances about immigration with effective action).
If it changes it will be external as Starmer and his team are too passive to make it happen themselves, but that doesn't mean it won't happen.
It's the sort of stupid headline that looks like they are doing something when really it's a complete nothingburger.
Haven't they got something better to do than virtue signal over this?
Jews outside Israel could then feel like victims rather than being associated with a militarily successful country.
They probably wouldn’t come back, short of dramatic gestures towards Open Borders or something. And even then, would be seen as probably fake.
And of course, to the anti-immigration types, nothing he does will be enough.
Triangulation to the point of having no-one on your side.