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#11
Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...
Last post by Jacob - Today at 03:25:08 PM
They all belong in jail
#12
Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread
Last post by Valmy - Today at 03:09:48 PM
Quote from: celedhring on Today at 12:53:51 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on Today at 04:17:23 AMIn Trumbo it 's John Wayne who sticks up for the blacklisted writer.

He ruined the lives of many others. The writer of High Noon comes to mind.

He was a POS that would sadly fit perfectly in the current era.

There are many beloved celebrities from the past who I am very glad never had access to social media.
#13
Off the Record / Re: Football (Soccer) Thread
Last post by Duque de Bragança - Today at 02:45:25 PM
Ireland had quite a qualifier finish with a 2-0 victory against Portugal, and a 3-2 vs Hungary . The later, at the 96th minute (stoppage time).
Play-offs for Ireland.

The Selecção, angry after failing to qualify early against Hungary (tied in stoppage time) and Ireland vide supra, thrashed Armenia 9-1 without Ronaldo, which meant there were 11 players on the pitch, not 10.5.

However, bad defense (hello Cancelo) enabled Armenia to tie early in the game.
Martinez chose less "Saudi" players and even Bruno Fernandes played well enough.

Italy needs to win 9-0 against Norway to be sure to qualify for the tournament next summer. Won't happen. On the other hand, play-offs are guaranteed but bring back bad memories to La Nazionale.
#14
Off the Record / Re: Football (Soccer) Thread
Last post by Norgy - Today at 02:40:30 PM
At least Sweden did worse. 1-4 against the Swiss is... fairly bad by Swedish standards.

I see Hungary missed out against Ireland, losing six minutes into overtime.
And now, Italy vs Norway at San Siro in Milano.  :ph34r:
Norway will probably lose, as Italy is our bogey team. We shall see.

#15
Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread
Last post by Duque de Bragança - Today at 02:37:31 PM
The Running Man

The US, in 2019 the near future.

Closer to the book this time, so no plagiarism of Le Prix du Danger a.k.a The Prize of Danger, adapted from Sheckley's short story.
Might be one of those rare cases where a remake bring something new.
CGI action is a bit too conspicuous for my taste, made worse in the trailer (go figure), and some will prefer Schwarzenegger as the protagonist. Speaking of which, he has quite an original "cameo".  :P
#16
Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread
Last post by Tamas - Today at 02:15:27 PM
I've only learned from a random Reddit thread I stumbled upon, that I am eligible for Barclays Premium which shall give me free Apple TV+. Nice. Switched over in Barclays, waiting for some info on the Apple TV thing.
#17
Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread
Last post by celedhring - Today at 12:53:51 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on Today at 04:17:23 AMIn Trumbo it 's John Wayne who sticks up for the blacklisted writer.

He ruined the lives of many others. The writer of High Noon comes to mind.

He was a POS that would sadly fit perfectly in the current era.
#18
Gaming HQ / Re: Europa Universalis V confi...
Last post by Tamas - Today at 11:08:35 AM
Some bloke's thoughts who played to 1836. My biggest worry is the discrepancy between non-scaling costs (the economy) and scaling costs (events)

https://www.reddit.com/r/EU5/s/fqekQQBE89
#19
Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...
Last post by garbon - Today at 10:18:34 AM
Quote from: Tamas on Today at 09:54:31 AMSensible or not, it will fail it's ultimate objective. People who are bothered by immigration are bothered by immigrants not illegal ones specifically, they are just a good target either because they really think most of the new coloured faces are illegals, or because they feel allowed to speak against them.

But the number of brown people in the street won't decrease by this so it will not be deflating Reform. Quite the contrary because now both Reform and Labour are talking about immigration as The Issue.

:yes:

They won't be able to out reform Reform.
#20
Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...
Last post by Tamas - Today at 09:54:31 AM
Sensible or not, it will fail it's ultimate objective. People who are bothered by immigration are bothered by immigrants not illegal ones specifically, they are just a good target either because they really think most of the new coloured faces are illegals, or because they feel allowed to speak against them.

But the number of brown people in the street won't decrease by this so it will not be deflating Reform. Quite the contrary because now both Reform and Labour are talking about immigration as The Issue.