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#91

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Sheilbh - January 12, 2025, 12:19:12 AM

Yeah I don't quite know how they thought it was a good idea to appoint her a minister (especially in that role). Even aside from the stories currently coming out (though I think all were declared and have just been investigated properly), he 2017 Channel 4 clip of her threatening a reporter is bad.

At the minute Starmer seems content with the line that they've beefed up the "ethical standards" and she's reported herself to the standards commissioner which is the right process which will now be followed. I'm not sure that's sustainable - or that we're reaching the point where allowing her to hang on does more damage.

It's very striking in comparison to how quickly Lou Haigh was fired.

#92

Off the Record / Re: Youtube Recommendations

Last post by Syt - January 11, 2025, 11:37:42 PM

Anyone remember this one?

#93

Off the Record / Re: Youtube Recommendations

Last post by frunk - January 11, 2025, 09:56:32 PM

In preparation for the incoming meme based administration I've been watching Folding Ideas.

"They're sitting around a blackjack table convincing each other that there's a secret rule, that if you hit 31 then the dealer has to give you their entire tray. So hit me, hit me, hit me, hit me."

[HATE]

#94

Off the Record / Re: NCAA Football 2024-2025

Last post by grumbler - January 11, 2025, 06:59:19 PM

Fucking Texas! 

I HATE rooting for Notre Dame, but they've left me no choice.

#95

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by mongers - January 11, 2025, 06:38:08 PM

Tulip Siddiq is on her way out, will Starmer sack her or hope she resigns? 

#96

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by crazy canuck - January 11, 2025, 06:23:58 PM

Coyne's piece on Trudeau

Scathing and accurate.  Gifted link

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/519974dc5e28f762a87fb14c1570523f4fb873adfcfcb945043907ccc3c41650/JZ25RYN7QNC4BCBFPOKZ7HIDGU/

I read this this week.

It's like the G&M opened their eyes suddenly because the wind shifted, and now they want to enlighten us. :roll:

Coyne has been saying this all along

#97

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Josephus - January 11, 2025, 04:24:50 PM

To my amazement, there stood a raven

 

I'm guessing that's Jethro Tull?

edit:

Oops, it appears to be APP.

Lol, yeah.

#98

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by mongers - January 11, 2025, 02:26:13 PM

To my amazement, there stood a raven

 

I'm guessing that's Jethro Tull?

edit:

Oops, it appears to be APP.

#99

Off the Record / Re: The Lord of the Rings: The...

Last post by Threviel - January 11, 2025, 01:09:14 PM

I disliked the first season so much I can't bring myself to try the second.

Yeah, watched it out of boredom, but in the last 2-3 episodes it grew. I mean, it's not great, there's still a lot of puerile silly shenanigans, but it actually becomes genuinely good. One gets some reward for the story lines in the first season.

#100

Off the Record / Re: The Lord of the Rings: The...

Last post by Threviel - January 11, 2025, 01:06:41 PM

Why is that? Most people I've seen are praising him.

Just feels wrong. He doesn't feel like a powerful Noldor elven lord of old, in line with Fingon, Turgon and Finrod.