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#41

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.

 

#42

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

#43

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.

#44

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 )

#45

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."

#46

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. 

#47

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...

#48

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. 

#49

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

#50

Off the Record / Re: Dead Pool 2024

Last post by Sheilbh - May 11, 2024, 02:52:59 PM

A few corrections.  All civil trials are decided on the same evidentiary basis whether heard by jury or judge alone.

Yeah my point was more  judge and a jury might come to a different conclusion, perhaps especially in this type of case. Also in part because of how ongoing trials are reported which is different.

In the US and Canada Newspapers (and news outlets) don't have to establish the truth of what they are reporting.  But malice will defeat their defence.

You don't need to establish truth. There are several defences in English law like honest opinion, public interest, various types of privilege.

Truth is one of those defences. And it's a complete defence. But it is the most difficult to prove because you have to show that what was said was "substantially true". I think media companies would always argue it but winning on the defence of truth is tough.