DJ360 6,711 Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 Well on the 'small mercies' front we can I think all ...whatever our politics, celebrate the departure...again..of the odious little bully Gavin Williamson. In my view, we should also see him stripped of the knighthood he was handed by Johnson for no verifiable reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,711 Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 Further evidence that our Tory masters are using smoke and mirrors to get away with further austerity and taxation to fill a mythical 'Black Hole'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63573989 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Home thoughts from abroad I bet that the Conservative government are hoping that England go well in the upcoming world cup and that it takes the mind of the people off the issues that they are facing this winter. With rampant inflation particularly energy costs, strikes everywhere, with NHS nurses now looking for a 17% pay increase, GDP falling, Just Stop Oil activists causing havoc everywhere, bonking Matt Hancock on a stupid TV show in OZ instead of doing the job he is paid for, the minister without Portfolio Gavin Williamson has resigned allegedly due to bullying and Rishi Washi trying to hide during PMQ in parliament. Is it time for people to take to the streets and demand a change of government? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,711 Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 With reference to your final question.. my personal view is that the more this Govt. faces protest and resistance, the better. They clearly have no mandate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 12:00 PM, Oztalgian said: Matt Hancock on a stupid TV show in OZ Blinking Hector ..... Owd Matt could soon crowned King of the Jungle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 I hope not, but can’t decide between Jill and Owen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 hour ago, radfordred said: Blinking Hector ..... Owd Matt could soon crowned King of the Jungle I don't know anyone that watches this unmitigated garbage and I don't give a rat's rectum who wins. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 956 Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 It’s all to often impossible to know what is actually true and what is spin and/or blatant lies. I read the other day that the government has donated millions (37 millions I believe was the quotedfigure) to charities that fight against the deportation of illegal immigrants and asylum seekers. So they are funding the very people that are trying to stop the government carrying out its work. When you stop a moment and ponder on this it really is incredulous. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 17 hours ago, letsavagoo said: I read the other day that the government has donated millions (37 millions I believe was the quotedfigure) to charities that fight against the deportation of illegal immigrants and asylum seekers. I have just read that the UK gives over 50 million pounds in development aid to China each year. Don't know the exact details but???? Most of it appears to be geared around research. In 2021 China's GDP was 17,744,640 million pounds. The UK's was 3,186,860 Chinas det % to GDP was 68% the UK's was 95% Methinks the money is flowing the wrong way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 Around 50 years ago the USA was in the midst of the Watergate Scandal when the then Republican President Richard Nixon authorised bugging of the Democrat headquarters. Amid the scandal that followed Nixon ultimately resigned on 8th August 1974 and was replaced by Gerald Ford who issued a full unconditional pardon that prevented criminal charges being brought against the former president. Does anyone on here see the parallels with the latest actions against Trump, I await with interest the outcome. It seems that the Republicans will go to any ends to retain power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
notty ash 370 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Whilst some MAGA/Qanon Republicans will support Trump to the bitter end, I see signs that many are now increasingly seeing him as a huge liability. A prison sentence would neatly get him out of the way. A president can only pardon people for federal crimes I think, so any state crimes would still stand, like the New York corruption charges and attempts to change the results of elections, which are a state responsibility. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 I won't be voting Lab/Con etc.. researched the reform party... 100 Percent a no vote. Where does a English working class background with hardworking aspirations find a home? When I lived in Yorkshire I voted for the Yorkshire Party, they did well in the ward I lived in. Not in Yorkshire.. Last time I voted, I did some leaflets in support, I strangely, felt really positive on election day 376 votes at the station... Ward about 32,000, overall votes gained 1.7 Percent.. I am thinking of standing next time.. Under the party name 'Grifters' named after the Nottingham manufactured Raleigh bicycle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 11:13 AM, radfordred said: really happening in the UK Talk Radio was great 18 years ago. Tommy the Taxi Driver on Ian Colin's 'Creatures of the night' and Phil from Norwich. and that l lovely old lady, name escapes me. After Ian left or took a break the first night up, Phil was banned by Matt somebody..born in Nottingham. He was useless, but loved quoting his appearance at the upcoming Edinburgh festival. The abuse he got was totally deseved! Is John Gaunt back, recall him being banned, called somebody a health Nazi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 Is anyone on here who has Flitnext following or even seen the GP and MA revelations saga. Thankfully not getting much coverage on the main media here. I see it is all over the UK press? GP = Ginger Plonker MA = Me Again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 Haven't seen it but will probably watch it at some point. If I'm honest I'm absolutely sick of hearing about it! Although I'm on the fence - don't agree with one side or the other, I think both are at fault in some respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 All this fuss over what appears a lovely lady whos been a faithful servant to the Queen and others connected with our royalty for 60 years...... I don't know about you but when i meet and chat with someone for the first time i'm always interested where they'r from...whether they are black or white........but more so if not white..just because i'm interested in the world we live in.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 The only people to benefit from this will be Harry & Meghan who will use this as ammo against the royal family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 People who wash their dirty linen in public seldom realize what a laughing stock they make of themselves. He will regret it but, by then, it will be too late. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: People who wash their dirty linen in public seldom realize what a laughing stock they make of themselves. He will regret it but, by then, it will be too late. Its called the Streisand effect. Streisand effect - Wikipedia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 So bracing! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just like walking along Radford Rd. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 Skeg is doomed. Six hotels full of illegal immigrants, five of those on the seafront. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 We usually go to Skegness on New Year’s Day. I think we’ll give it a miss this year and just have a drive down Radford Road. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 And I bet they've all got Smartphones. Never understood why they were never turned round in Mid-channel and sent back. Gloss over it any way you like, but to me it's an invasion. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 I’ve got an inflatable dinghy and an outboard. I’m thinking of going over to France when the weather improves. Will I be put up in a luxury hotel in Calais? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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