Darkon84 Posted 12 December 2019 Posted 12 December 2019 15 hours ago, urban.spaceman said: Read this article: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comedy-stand-up-sexism-racism-metoo-free-speech-ricky-gervais-dave-chappelle-a8796341.html Then wait 10 months. Then read this tweet: My faith in humanity has been restored. Absolute Gold! I bet the Independent were jerking off all over that article at the time!
Wymsey Posted 12 December 2019 Posted 12 December 2019 Discrimination?.. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10534584/brit-backpacking-couple-face-tattoos-lizard-tongues-work-australia/amp/ 1
leicsmac Posted 13 December 2019 Posted 13 December 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50762373 Good to see she continues to annoy the kind of arrogant, conceited and self-interested people that deserve to be annoyed.
leicsmac Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50806222 And the latest.
Guest MattP Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 (edited) On 13/12/2019 at 01:33, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50762373 Good to see she continues to annoy the kind of arrogant, conceited and self-interested people that deserve to be annoyed. Speaking of her, it appears she's done a Jeremy Corbyn https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/15/greta-thunberg-in-twitter-spat-with-german-rail-firm Edited 16 December 2019 by MattP
leicsmac Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 5 minutes ago, MattP said: Speaking of her, it appears she's done a Jeremy Corbyn https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/15/greta-thunberg-in-twitter-spat-with-german-rail-firm She should have stuck to being on-message with what can be verified about what she does, in this day and age such things tend to get found out pretty quickly with public figures. That being said, a Tweet with a lack of clarity that was then clarified and explained is hardly the worst thing to happen. Better an explanation than doubling down when caught in a prevarication or an outright lie - perhaps those people with much more influence than her who rail against her should try that some time.
Tommo220 Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 Quite funny that we hold a 15(?) year old girl more accountable for the content of her tweets than we do politicians and world leaders! 4
leicsmac Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Tommo220 said: Quite funny that we hold a 15(?) year old girl more accountable for the content of her tweets than we do politicians and world leaders! The point I was trying to make in much less words. Thank you. Edit: with the additional caveat that we don't often see those politicians actually explaining their comments other than with dismissal when attempts are made to hold them accountable. Edited 16 December 2019 by leicsmac
MC Prussian Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 10 minutes ago, Tommo220 said: Quite funny that we hold a 15(?) year old girl more accountable for the content of her tweets than we do politicians and world leaders! I‘m pretty sure Miss T doesn‘t tweet in person. She has her own entourage to take care of Social Media. Latest coup is showing her sitting on the train floor in Germany. See past the propaganda.
leicsmac Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 2 minutes ago, MC Prussian said: I‘m pretty sure Miss T doesn‘t tweet in person. She has her own entourage to take care of Social Media. Latest coup is showing her sitting on the train floor in Germany. See past the propaganda. Yes, exactly. When do we start holding those world leaders and politicians that Tommo mentions accountable in the same way? 1
leicsmac Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50804827 Perhaps social conservatives in the US don't have quite the same market pull as they used to.
davieG Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 A driver caused an explosion in his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener. He used "excessive" amounts of the aerosol scent before sparking up, according to firefighters. Gas from the spray ignited, blew out the windscreen and windows and buckled the doors but the man escaped with only minor injuries. Police said the incident in Halifax on Saturday "could've been worse" and warned people to follow safety advice. The motorist was in stationary traffic in Fountain Street in the town at about 15:00 GMT on Saturday when the explosion happened. It was so powerful it caused damage to windows at nearby businesses.
yorkie1999 Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 28 minutes ago, davieG said: A driver caused an explosion in his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener. He used "excessive" amounts of the aerosol scent before sparking up, according to firefighters. Gas from the spray ignited, blew out the windscreen and windows and buckled the doors but the man escaped with only minor injuries. Police said the incident in Halifax on Saturday "could've been worse" and warned people to follow safety advice. The motorist was in stationary traffic in Fountain Street in the town at about 15:00 GMT on Saturday when the explosion happened. It was so powerful it caused damage to windows at nearby businesses. I think the car might need a bit more air freshener in it now!
Carl the Llama Posted 16 December 2019 Posted 16 December 2019 2 hours ago, leicsmac said: Yes, exactly. When do we start holding those world leaders and politicians that Tommo mentions accountable in the same way? When they're left wing politicians of course. 2
leicsmac Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 A fair bit happening Stateside... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50830736 Wonder if this will hurt or help? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50829474 As if she could get any more awesome. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50828179 Nationalist leaders of a feather still flocking together - can't throw Erdogan under the bus in that way just yet,it would seem.
surrifox Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 On 16/12/2019 at 13:46, davieG said: A driver caused an explosion in his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener. He used "excessive" amounts of the aerosol scent before sparking up, according to firefighters. Gas from the spray ignited, blew out the windscreen and windows and buckled the doors but the man escaped with only minor injuries. Police said the incident in Halifax on Saturday "could've been worse" and warned people to follow safety advice. The motorist was in stationary traffic in Fountain Street in the town at about 15:00 GMT on Saturday when the explosion happened. It was so powerful it caused damage to windows at nearby businesses. TBF the freshness of the air would have been improved somewhat by blowing all the windows out
Mike Oxlong Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 On 16/12/2019 at 13:46, davieG said: A driver caused an explosion in his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener. He used "excessive" amounts of the aerosol scent before sparking up, according to firefighters. Gas from the spray ignited, blew out the windscreen and windows and buckled the doors but the man escaped with only minor injuries. Police said the incident in Halifax on Saturday "could've been worse" and warned people to follow safety advice. The motorist was in stationary traffic in Fountain Street in the town at about 15:00 GMT on Saturday when the explosion happened. It was so powerful it caused damage to windows at nearby businesses. I reckon he’d consumed some early seasonal sprouts
leicsmac Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50834324 This is the day it's confirmed then. Can't see anything other than an acquittal in the Senate, but it will be interesting to see what dirty laundry might get aired during the process.
ajthefox Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 13 minutes ago, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50834324 This is the day it's confirmed then. Can't see anything other than an acquittal in the Senate, but it will be interesting to see what dirty laundry might get aired during the process. I do wonder what the fallout will be from this, even more divisive politics I would say given that a proportion of his support take anything anti-Trump as the "fake news media" out to get him.
leicsmac Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ajthefox said: I do wonder what the fallout will be from this, even more divisive politics I would say given that a proportion of his support take anything anti-Trump as the "fake news media" out to get him. I can't see anything other than the dividing lines becoming more stark too, but then unless the Dems are utterly bereft of sense then they'd know that going in. Which means they either feel totally beholden to do the "right" thing (and in that case why now?) or they believe during the trial something will come up that will seriously damage Trumps prospects next year. I guess we'll find out. Edited 18 December 2019 by leicsmac
Detroit Blues Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 17 minutes ago, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50834324 This is the day it's confirmed then. Can't see anything other than an acquittal in the Senate, but it will be interesting to see what dirty laundry might get aired during the process. I think this is one of them things that, it's important to do, even if failure is likely. If we believe in our constitution, our democracy, etc. then our legislature cannot let any President do what Trump is accused of without repercussion. The fact that 1/3 +1 Senator is only needed to acquit the President, is no reason not to impeach him.
ajthefox Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 What actually happens afterwards? Assuming he is impeached, that is? Does Pence take over?
leicsmac Posted 18 December 2019 Posted 18 December 2019 13 minutes ago, ajthefox said: What actually happens afterwards? Assuming he is impeached, that is? Does Pence take over? Well, he's going to be impeached - the question is if the Senate will vote to convict him on the impeachment charges (in all likelihood, no). In the unlikely event he is convicted, Pence assumes power for the remainder of the term, yes. 1
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