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#41

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

Last post by Sheilbh - May 11, 2024, 04:49:01 PM

In big news at the moment, the Tory defection is pretty dodgy.

So the Tory whips have clearly dumped a lot on the Sunday Times over her. I'm not sure it fully works - and I feel in part it must be trying to warn off any other possible defectors.

On the other hand this Telegraph story is too perfect to be true - inevitably it is possible it's all about a planning dispute

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"It has also emerged that Ms Elphicke is seeking planning permission to convert a garage she owns in Dover into a two-storey house, and needs the support of the Labour-run local council to overrule objections from neighbours."

The proposal:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/05/10/sue-gray-faces-questions-role-natalie-elphicke/
Love the opening line "questions to answer" about "turncoat MP"

#42

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

Last post by Josephus - May 11, 2024, 04:41:22 PM

Just crossed a sad little anti Trudeau rally downtown. 10 people and a megaphone. At least the yeller seemed enthused.

 

#43

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by HVC - May 11, 2024, 04:40:34 PM

My votes have gone to Spain, Croatia and Ireland. So far...

And Austria (Austria, Spain and Ireland - truly just a very predictable gay man )

Your catholic heart shines through

#44

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Josquius - May 11, 2024, 04:39:49 PM

Austria really struck me like a supermarket own brand version of some real pop star or a mash up of two.

#45

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Sheilbh - May 11, 2024, 04:37:27 PM

My votes have gone to Spain, Croatia and Ireland. So far...

And Austria (Austria, Spain and Ireland - truly just a very predictable gay man )

#46

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Josquius - May 11, 2024, 04:35:36 PM

Switzerland fucked it with the rap but I am impressed at all the physicality yet still sounding like a recorded voice.

Norway or Finland I would say for me.
Croatia... Also good but I get vibes they were trying to copy Finland last year.
Armenia was oddly OK too.

The whole thing... Really not liking the hosts at all. The "aren't Sweden great ho ho ho. Just imagine horrid it would be if Finland won."

#47

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Legbiter - May 11, 2024, 04:14:31 PM

90's rave in Eurovision.    Thoroughly enjoyable. 

#48

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Sheilbh - May 11, 2024, 04:02:28 PM

I am very much looking forward to the France to Austria segue

My votes have gone to Spain, Croatia and Ireland. So far...

#49

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Legbiter - May 11, 2024, 04:00:57 PM

Maybe I'll actually watch it this time, something is bound to happen.

Croatia hitting hard. 

#50

Off the Record / Re: The Shooting Gallery: Poli...

Last post by Tonitrus - May 11, 2024, 03:57:16 PM

Recent incident causing a fairly big stir in the USAF community:

Police respond to a possible domestic incident at an apartment complex, go to the suspected apartment (later found to be likely the wrong one), knock on door...Airman answers/opens door with gun in hand (pointed at the ground) and almost immediately shot several times.

Bodycam footage here (not really graphic per se, but the shooting is clearly shown):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3D9im0csDM