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Mar 29, 2022 01:31AM
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Beau wrote: "There are a lot of important issues in the world that need addressing, so good to see UK Labour Leader, Sir Kier Starmer, tackling them head on (double pun intended :)):Keir Starmer Refuses to Sa..."
Because genitals are incidental to sex. Only feelings matter.
Yep, there is definitely a mental health crisis in the West.
Oh dear, and i thought he was being kind to hermaphrodites :-(
Ian wrote: "Oh dear, and i thought he was being kind to hermaphrodites :-("
I had to use the online dictionary there, Ian :)
I had to use the online dictionary there, Ian :)
Beau wrote: "Ian wrote: "Oh dear, and i thought he was being kind to hermaphrodites :-("I had to use the online dictionary there, Ian :)"
They are real, if somewhat uncommon.
And now for the bizarre. That road I mentioned IS to be opened tomorrow. (Technically, today, but nobody is allowed to drive on it, so how it is open but all entrances blocked eludes me.) Then, as totally appropriate for an April 1 opening, they are not going to tell anyone WHEN in the day it will be open for driving because they don't want gridlock on the road.
Ian wrote: "And now for the bizarre. That road I mentioned IS to be opened tomorrow. (Technically, today, but nobody is allowed to drive on it, so how it is open but all entrances blocked eludes me.) Then, as ..."You sure you do not live in New Jersey? 8^)
Fairly sure, but knowing this sort of stupidity occurs elsewhere does not really cheer me up :-(
Ian wrote: "Fairly sure, but knowing this sort of stupidity occurs elsewhere does not really cheer me up :-("If you're not sure if you're in New Jersey, take a deep breath through your nose. If you're in New Jersey, you'll know.
J. wrote: "Ian wrote: "Fairly sure, but knowing this sort of stupidity occurs elsewhere does not really cheer me up :-("If you're not sure if you're in New Jersey, take a deep breath through your nose. If y..."
The smell of the great pizza you poor saps don"t have....
It doesn't matter what type of food you're after, NJ is on the wrong side of a body of water.Pizza - wrong side of the Hudson
Cheese steak - wrong side of the Delaware
Fried chicken - wrong side of the Potomac
Po' boys - wrong side of Lake Pontchartrain
J. wrote: "It doesn't matter what type of food you're after, NJ is on the wrong side of a body of water.Pizza - wrong side of the Hudson
Cheese steak - wrong side of the Delaware
Fried chicken - wrong side ..."
https://whnt.com/news/food-wine-names...
Next.
Hmm... I've heard of New York style pizza and Chicago style deep dish. But I have never heard of New Jersey style pizza.I suspect that some money changed hands between the editors of Food & Wine and some wise guys in Flushing.
J. wrote: "Hmm... I've heard of New York style pizza and Chicago style deep dish. But I have never heard of New Jersey style pizza.I suspect that some money changed hands between the editors of Food & Wine ..."
Flushing is in NYC.
Mea culpa. I got East Rutherford and Flushing Meadows swapped in my head.
I watched a bit of Al Jazeera over a late lunch and couldn’t help but feel that US-led Western dominance of the world is coming to an end.
In the past, I wouldn’t have been too pessimistic about things because we were led by astute, practical men (and a few women), hardened on the ranches of Texas and playing fields of the English public schools, backed up by blue-collar workers from the likes of Pittsburgh and Birmingham. Now, our leaders’ main military goal is diversity, they are unable to decide whether women have penises, they lockdown and muzzle their populations through fear of a flu, and are winding down their own energy production because of some inclement weather.
Step back and think about that for a moment.
'Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.'
In the past, I wouldn’t have been too pessimistic about things because we were led by astute, practical men (and a few women), hardened on the ranches of Texas and playing fields of the English public schools, backed up by blue-collar workers from the likes of Pittsburgh and Birmingham. Now, our leaders’ main military goal is diversity, they are unable to decide whether women have penises, they lockdown and muzzle their populations through fear of a flu, and are winding down their own energy production because of some inclement weather.
Step back and think about that for a moment.
'Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.'
The Gods have played another trick here. That road is open today! And for all the sight-seers who want to see what we have paid for, it is enveloped in THICK FOG :-)
Ian wrote: "The Gods have played another trick here. That road is open today! And for all the sight-seers who want to see what we have paid for, it is enveloped in THICK FOG :-)"Are you REALLY sure you do not live in New Jersey? 8^)
Yes, and from your comments, I doubt I want to move :-)
Covid: Sacked test centre staff 'thrown to wolves'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6...
Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio,
Cheerio, Cheeerri-o!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6...
Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio,
Cheerio, Cheeerri-o!
Dr David Livingston, physician, Christian missionary and famous abolitionist, classified as a ‘problematic’ person by Glasgow’s wokes:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2...
It’s behind a paywall, so…
Glasgow City’s newly released report, Slavery and Atlantic Commerce, seeks to focus ‘on individuals…whom were residents of Glasgow and its associated towns and rural hinterlands, and…involved with Atlantic slavery between c.1603 and 1838’.
Dr Livingstone, the ‘rags to riches’ hero, made it his life’s mission to help end the horror of chattel slavery. However, as a 10-year-old boy, he worked in a cotton mill owned by Henry Monteith, one of Glasgow’s most important cotton manufacturers. The report notes that Livingstone was insufficiently critical of his employers. The wages he toiled for were ‘provided by Scottish cotton manufacturing which was itself dependent upon Atlantic slavery economies’.
Moreover, the mill where the hands of the boy Livingstone spun cotton ‘paid relatively high wages to its workforce”. At 19, he had the audacity to be ‘promoted to a cotton-spinner which funded his education’.
Much is made of the seeming endless virtue signalling of our cultural and political institutions. Still, the more profound question is what purpose these constant bouts of self-flagellation serve where they even suck in moral giants such as Livingstone?
The new politics of race, slavery and decolonisation is part of a more profound collapse in the moral confidence of Western civilisation. Its story of moral certainty, sin, guilt and deconstructive redemption casts anyone who challenges them as beyond the pale. The new politics of race and ‘decolonisation’ are not about delivering social justice but are part of a broader status-orientated class war.
Well said, sir.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2...
It’s behind a paywall, so…
Glasgow City’s newly released report, Slavery and Atlantic Commerce, seeks to focus ‘on individuals…whom were residents of Glasgow and its associated towns and rural hinterlands, and…involved with Atlantic slavery between c.1603 and 1838’.
Dr Livingstone, the ‘rags to riches’ hero, made it his life’s mission to help end the horror of chattel slavery. However, as a 10-year-old boy, he worked in a cotton mill owned by Henry Monteith, one of Glasgow’s most important cotton manufacturers. The report notes that Livingstone was insufficiently critical of his employers. The wages he toiled for were ‘provided by Scottish cotton manufacturing which was itself dependent upon Atlantic slavery economies’.
Moreover, the mill where the hands of the boy Livingstone spun cotton ‘paid relatively high wages to its workforce”. At 19, he had the audacity to be ‘promoted to a cotton-spinner which funded his education’.
Much is made of the seeming endless virtue signalling of our cultural and political institutions. Still, the more profound question is what purpose these constant bouts of self-flagellation serve where they even suck in moral giants such as Livingstone?
The new politics of race, slavery and decolonisation is part of a more profound collapse in the moral confidence of Western civilisation. Its story of moral certainty, sin, guilt and deconstructive redemption casts anyone who challenges them as beyond the pale. The new politics of race and ‘decolonisation’ are not about delivering social justice but are part of a broader status-orientated class war.
Well said, sir.
Yes, we have to put these flawed people from the 17th and 18th century in their place. Then there was this guy Shakespeare who wrote these horribly violent plays and was totally irresponsible with respect to the lesbian and gay communities. Ban these plays, I hear them cry.
I’m trapped in the hospital ward and have nothing to lose… so… there is nothing good going on here with my mediocre crappy English and stupid style and dumb friends and nothing makes sense anymore I hate it all I hate it I hate it!
Hi Mark, hope better days are ahead, keep in there!
Mark wrote: "I’m trapped in the hospital ward and have nothing to lose… so… there is nothing good going on here with my mediocre crappy English and stupid style and dumb friends and nothing makes sense anymore ..."I hope that you will be feeling better soon.
Beau wrote: "Dr David Livingston, physician, Christian missionary and famous abolitionist, classified as a ‘problematic’ person by Glasgow’s wokes:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2......"
For the last two years I've been waiting for one of these self-righteous defenders of public morality to figure out where Robert E. Lee's plantation sits.
J. wrote: "Beau wrote: "Dr David Livingston, physician, Christian missionary and famous abolitionist, classified as a ‘problematic’ person by Glasgow’s wokes:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2......"
Arlington Cemetary
I know. Do either of us want to see what happens if they try and maybe succeed in burning down the manse?
J. wrote: "I know. Do either of us want to see what happens if they try and maybe succeed in burning down the manse?"Maybe I would, because that would be the bridge too far and that group would get stomped flat.
The house sits across the drive from Kennedy's eternal flame. It overlooks the Tomb of the Unknowns. If it burned, most of DC would watch the flames flickering upon row after row of clean white markers.If it burned, the national rage would be overwhelming. What followed would be like what followed the burning of the Reichstag. Neither of us wants that.
Not my part of the world, but an interesting story…
Imran Khan Claims This US Diplomat Involved In 'Conspiracy' Against Him
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pakis...
Is it true? I’ve no idea. The BBC takes quite a measured line:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia...
However, the bulk of the Western media seems quick to rubbish Imran Khan’s allegations.
Let's see what the voters decide.
Imran Khan Claims This US Diplomat Involved In 'Conspiracy' Against Him
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pakis...
Is it true? I’ve no idea. The BBC takes quite a measured line:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia...
However, the bulk of the Western media seems quick to rubbish Imran Khan’s allegations.
Let's see what the voters decide.
Pakistan/US relations were strained during the Afghanistan "troubles". Both sides of the border, being Pashtun, and effectively a sort of "would-be Stan", were against the US intervention. Pakistan offered a refuge, the most obvious example being bin Laden, and I doubt Islamabad could have done much about it had they wanted to, but the evidence is they did not exactly try hard. It would not surprise me if the US were still grumpy with Pakistan.
France's Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters as Le Pen reaches all-time high in pollhttps://www.reuters.com/world/europe/...
A European power reacting to a time of troubles by turning to a nationalist...
I can hear Santayana laughing.
Meanwhile, in NZ the corn-growing region of the Waikato got three months of rain in one day. And just as they start cleaning up, heading their way mid-week is what is left of a tropical cyclone.
Ian wrote: "Meanwhile, in NZ the corn-growing region of the Waikato got three months of rain in one day. And just as they start cleaning up, heading their way mid-week is what is left of a tropical cyclone."Has the crop been brought in yet?
Some may have been, but I gather there is a very large dollar loss.
Imran Khan's innings as PM seems to be over, although with tough economic times approaching, the opposition to him may have done him a favour.
Ian wrote: "Imran Khan's innings as PM seems to be over, although with tough economic times approaching, the opposition to him may have done him a favour."
Saw this, Ian. As I previously mentioned, Imran Khan has accused the US of seeking to destabilise his government as payback for his meeting with Putin. Haven't seen any evidence it's true, though. I think we might see some unrest in Pakistan.
Saw this, Ian. As I previously mentioned, Imran Khan has accused the US of seeking to destabilise his government as payback for his meeting with Putin. Haven't seen any evidence it's true, though. I think we might see some unrest in Pakistan.
J. wrote: "France's Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters as Le Pen reaches all-time high in poll
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/...
A European power reacting to a time of troubles by turning to a nationalist...
I can hear Santayana laughing."
Interesting and in some ways upsetting to see France’s long-established 2 main political parties more or less consigned to the dustbin of history.
Marine Le Pen has worked hard to try and shed the ultra-far-right image of her father’s party but how much of it is just window dressing I don’t know.
Santayana might well be justified in laughing but maybe people can be forgiven for not heeding his warning when the only alternative is continuing to be bludgeoned into the woke, technocratic, authoritarian globalist nightmare.
Where's a small c conservative party when you need one, eh?
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/...
A European power reacting to a time of troubles by turning to a nationalist...
I can hear Santayana laughing."
Interesting and in some ways upsetting to see France’s long-established 2 main political parties more or less consigned to the dustbin of history.
Marine Le Pen has worked hard to try and shed the ultra-far-right image of her father’s party but how much of it is just window dressing I don’t know.
Santayana might well be justified in laughing but maybe people can be forgiven for not heeding his warning when the only alternative is continuing to be bludgeoned into the woke, technocratic, authoritarian globalist nightmare.
Where's a small c conservative party when you need one, eh?
The French Presidential Election really is a fascinating contest:
https://www.france24.com/en/live-2022...
In the 2nd round, I would think it almost certain that Eric Zemmour's and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan's votes will go to Le Pen. A decent portion of Valerie Pecresse's and Jean Lassalle's should do too.
It all depends on whether Jean-Luc Mélenchon's supporters abstain or back Emmanuel Macron. In the last election, they shifted their weight behind Macron but this time I'm not so sure. Predictably, Mélenchon has urged them not to vote Le Pen but he appears to have so far declined to ask them to back Macron. Will he? If they sit it out in large numbers then Le Pen will become President, the world becomes an even more divided place and WWW has a hot new topic.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-2022...
In the 2nd round, I would think it almost certain that Eric Zemmour's and Nicolas Dupont-Aignan's votes will go to Le Pen. A decent portion of Valerie Pecresse's and Jean Lassalle's should do too.
It all depends on whether Jean-Luc Mélenchon's supporters abstain or back Emmanuel Macron. In the last election, they shifted their weight behind Macron but this time I'm not so sure. Predictably, Mélenchon has urged them not to vote Le Pen but he appears to have so far declined to ask them to back Macron. Will he? If they sit it out in large numbers then Le Pen will become President, the world becomes an even more divided place and WWW has a hot new topic.
Beau wrote: "The French Presidential Election really is a fascinating contest:https://www.france24.com/en/live-2022...
In the 2nd round, I would think ..."
This report has helped me understand what's going on in France.
https://youtu.be/BvF6klzjzoA
In times like these, I usually default to asking who's the von Papen?
J, your link was a good one. I also recommend France 24 as a sound source of information:
https://www.france24.com/en/
I can't detect any real bias in it and it regularly features insightful articles into French politics, aimed at those looking to learn more about how the system works and where the parties stand.
Re von Papen, if you mean someone to facilitate Le Pen coming into power, I don't think there is anyone. For me, it all depends how many of Mélenchon's supporters abstain - so not really a king maker to Le Pen, a king 'unmaker' to Macron, if that makes sense? Mélenchon will never endorse Le Pen.
Also, while Marine Le Pen's father was unquestionably far right, I'm not sure about her. I certainly wouldn't put her in the Hitler bracket. She's putting an almost respectable face on the National Rally (including a past name change from National Front, which had far too many negative connotations). Like I said before, though, it's difficult to know how much is window dressing. Only time will tell on that one, if she's elected.
I think the French presidential elections are a very, very good voting system - sensible, democratic and not really open to fraud. However, they have given the electorate (or the electorate has given itself) a choice between (potentially) extreme nationalism and corporate globalism with a hint of authoritarianism - what a choice?!
https://www.france24.com/en/
I can't detect any real bias in it and it regularly features insightful articles into French politics, aimed at those looking to learn more about how the system works and where the parties stand.
Re von Papen, if you mean someone to facilitate Le Pen coming into power, I don't think there is anyone. For me, it all depends how many of Mélenchon's supporters abstain - so not really a king maker to Le Pen, a king 'unmaker' to Macron, if that makes sense? Mélenchon will never endorse Le Pen.
Also, while Marine Le Pen's father was unquestionably far right, I'm not sure about her. I certainly wouldn't put her in the Hitler bracket. She's putting an almost respectable face on the National Rally (including a past name change from National Front, which had far too many negative connotations). Like I said before, though, it's difficult to know how much is window dressing. Only time will tell on that one, if she's elected.
I think the French presidential elections are a very, very good voting system - sensible, democratic and not really open to fraud. However, they have given the electorate (or the electorate has given itself) a choice between (potentially) extreme nationalism and corporate globalism with a hint of authoritarianism - what a choice?!
France's former president Sarkozy endorses Macron, touting 'experience'
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20...
Well, that sounds like a ringing endorsement lol.
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20...
Well, that sounds like a ringing endorsement lol.
Good one on the decline of the 2 traditional main parties:
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Pécresse appeals for help to cover cost of failed French presidential campaign
https://www.thelocal.fr/20220411/pecr...
When you think about it, this is extraordinary. Imagine the UK Conservative Party asking their supporters for a whip round after the election because they lost their deposit.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Pécresse appeals for help to cover cost of failed French presidential campaign
https://www.thelocal.fr/20220411/pecr...
When you think about it, this is extraordinary. Imagine the UK Conservative Party asking their supporters for a whip round after the election because they lost their deposit.
The Conservative Party of Canada appears to be building up a solid opponent to take Trudeau.Pierre Poilievre
https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/...
He's crafting a beautifully persuasive message.
https://youtu.be/rJFNVhGELQo
I guess this is hardly in my part of the world - it is hard to get further - but the UK PM has set a record - the first PM to be found guilty of a breaking the law - and what appears to be a £50 fine. Ouch???Then, in a coup, illegal immigrants will be shipped off to Rwanda. (Lucky Rwanda!!) Nevertheless, it may achieve something. These illegals spend thousands of $US to get there - and from poor countries that is probably all they have, they risk their lives, and then, instead of the land of milk and money, they are off to Rwanda. That might dissuade them from leaving the EU, which in turn will make Boris claim Brexit as a triumph. In a perverse sort of way, this makes a lot of sense.
That sounds like a winning pitch, J. I wish him well against Trudeau. Although I am fortunate enough to own rather than rent a home, the property market in many Western countries is broken. I suspect the UK is worse than most. The problem is that the majority of youngsters are frozen out of something their parents and grandparents almost took for granted, so they may not feel like they have a stake in society. This is bad for social cohesion. Re the UK, I don't want to see the concreting over of the greenbelt, I'd much rather see 2nd home ownership taxed out of existence. That would be a good start in bringing down prices.
Big day in France today. The globalist Macronistas have been branding Le Pen supporters and those who intend to abstain as 'thick, ignorant and racist'. Haven't learnt much from Trump or Brexit, have they?
Outsiders might expect Le Pen's support to be strongest amongst the elderly. Far from it. That is Macron's core base. Le Pen's is the middle aged:
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20...
I think she's going to win.
Big day in France today. The globalist Macronistas have been branding Le Pen supporters and those who intend to abstain as 'thick, ignorant and racist'. Haven't learnt much from Trump or Brexit, have they?
Outsiders might expect Le Pen's support to be strongest amongst the elderly. Far from it. That is Macron's core base. Le Pen's is the middle aged:
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20...
I think she's going to win.
Sorry guys, I've been spreading misinformation. Thought the big TV debate in France was today but turns out it's Wednesday. As you were.
Ian, the fine won't do him any harm - it'll add to his 'laddish' image and might even benefit him at the polls. Tbh, I don't think anyone is classifying the response to covid as a voting issue any more and the general election is still at least 1 1/2 years away, maybe more.
Also, £50 was a joke. Joe Public's fines for the same offence sometimes ran into the thousands. What's £50 to Boris de Pfeffel Johnson or Rishi 'husband of billionaire' Sunak? Lol.
On Rwanda, it's certainly getting the respective pro and anti immigration camps excited. The policy has even been attacked by the Archbishop of Canterbury! I don't hold strong opinions one way or the other but I have a feeling that it'll fail. The current administration couldn't organise a knees up in a brewery.
Btw, I've heard that Rwanda is now over its past troubles and is an incredibly nice place to visit. In fact, there was quite a big tourism campaign over here a few years back, encouraging people to go. Who knows, it might be the best thing that's ever happened to the migrants? That'd make me laugh - if they filmed a TV programme on ITV in a few years time, showing what a great time they're all having in Rwanda. Some of those who supported the policy will probably be frothing at the mouth, while the hardcore antis response will be limited to 'but, but...(silence)'.
Also, £50 was a joke. Joe Public's fines for the same offence sometimes ran into the thousands. What's £50 to Boris de Pfeffel Johnson or Rishi 'husband of billionaire' Sunak? Lol.
On Rwanda, it's certainly getting the respective pro and anti immigration camps excited. The policy has even been attacked by the Archbishop of Canterbury! I don't hold strong opinions one way or the other but I have a feeling that it'll fail. The current administration couldn't organise a knees up in a brewery.
Btw, I've heard that Rwanda is now over its past troubles and is an incredibly nice place to visit. In fact, there was quite a big tourism campaign over here a few years back, encouraging people to go. Who knows, it might be the best thing that's ever happened to the migrants? That'd make me laugh - if they filmed a TV programme on ITV in a few years time, showing what a great time they're all having in Rwanda. Some of those who supported the policy will probably be frothing at the mouth, while the hardcore antis response will be limited to 'but, but...(silence)'.
Beau, I never thought Boris would find that fine anything more than a publicity issue that could be even used to his advantage. The key issue of the Rwanda issue is what do those who are considering illegal migration to the UK think? If they decide to change their minds about going to the UK and decide to stay in the EU, the policy is a success. The biggest success is if the UK doesn't have to send anyone to Rwanda. That would make it a truly great policy for many voters and rally the Brexiteers to vote for Boris. What could Starmer do to respond? Of course that may not happen and they may still keep coming and there is money for airlines flying to Rwanda.
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