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by Sky'sGoneOut
Sat 03 Feb, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024
Replies: 33
Views: 2886

Re: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024

Have I mentioned "fuck Labour" recently? That's really hard to watch. We all understand why politicians are rightfully nervous about such confrontations but that guy didn't seem threatening and it would appear nobody made the slightest effort to simply talk to him. I'm assuming they have ...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sat 03 Feb, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024
Replies: 33
Views: 2886

Re: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024

Ah the joys of being a Scottish rugby supporter.

"Ha ha yes, we're thrashing Wales, what's our record score against them, I'll just look it up because I reckon...wait what, oh no, oh god no, how is this happening, this is going to be humiliating, ah phew, thank fuck for that."
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sat 03 Feb, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024
Replies: 33
Views: 2886

Re: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024

I would encourage everyone to read the full article, it's an absolute joy. 'Smoked-filled ego w***fest': Inside Laurence Fox’s Reclaim Party split... caused by a Volvo, Christmas card and MacBook https://www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/views/inside-laurence-fox-reclaim-party-split/ But what has gone so badly ...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 02 Feb, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 1st February 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1190

Re: Thursday 1st February 2024

by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 1st February 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1190

Re: Thursday 1st February 2024

Question Time came tonight from Glasgow where despite what you may have heard about the collapse of support for the SNP, had the most SNP supportive audience we've probably ever had on QT. Make of that what you will. For the SNP we had Kate Forbes. As you may well know there's not a lot of love lost...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 1st February 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1190

Re: Thursday 1st February 2024

AnatolyKasparov wrote: Thu 01 Feb, 2024 3:02 pm That's a pretty dreadful panel all round, are you going to dare to watch it?
It's either that or watch Man Utd so yes.
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 1st February 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1190

Re: Thursday 1st February 2024

A mea culpa from the IEA? Why Brexit was a mistake, from a libertarian perspective https://iea.org.uk/why-brexit-was-a-mistake-from-a-libertarian-perspective/ Many libertarians supported Brexit, believing it would reduce governmental layers and bring power closer to the British people. They saw it a...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 1st February 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1190

Re: Thursday 1st February 2024

QT is up in bonnie Scotland tonight and oh look it's Fraser Nelson again, the only Scottish political journalist in the entire universe apparently.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Mon 29 Jan, 2024 12:32 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 2068

Re: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024

Couldn't agree with you more dear SKY . In the past few years I decided (probably wrongly ! ) not to spend TIME on deciding what I thought about MMT , and more recently on the TERF WARS, trusting that Refit RR2 womble and sundry others were more informed than me . For me the MOST important shit now...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 28 Jan, 2024 11:24 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 2068

Re: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024

I know I'm diving into hot water here but after QT on Thursday AK asked if Sonia Sodha had mention trans people (she didn't), but she has today with this article which I have to say I largely agree with. Vindictive, cowardly leaders bowed to the gender bullies and failed Jo Phoenix https://www.thegu...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 28 Jan, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 2068

Re: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024

Don't worry Sky, they're trying to attract younger voters too Perhaps I'm biased because I've had a beard for 30 years (largely as a result of laziness) but I'm struggling to understand why depilation would make something more attractive to the young. However for the sake of argument let's say it's...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 28 Jan, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 2068

Re: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024

Jesus, according to the Tories I'm old enough to be classed as a member of the 'Saga generation'. They really are intent on finding every way possible to make us feel depressed.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 28 Jan, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024
Replies: 25
Views: 2068

Re: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th January 2024

If Government fails to seize the benefits of Brexit, the Blob will drag us back into the bloc - Daniel Hannan https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/27/if-government-fails-seize-benefits-of-brexit-blob-bloc/ Do you remember the Great Tomato Shortage of 2023? For a few weeks in February and March,...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 25th January 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1661

Re: Thursday 25th January 2024

Melanie, singer-songwriter who topped charts with Brand New Key, dies aged 76

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/ ... es-aged-76

by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 25th January 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1661

Re: Thursday 25th January 2024

First off I'll say happy Burns night and my haggis from the butcher in my old home town was sublime. Question Time came tonight from Gillingham which provided the best audience we've had for ages. Lots of laughter, piss taking, anger, and eventually shouty protest. Just the ticket. For the Conservat...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 25th January 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1661

Re: Thursday 25th January 2024

In case anyone hasn't seen this. Nevena Bridgen is Andrew Bridgen's wife.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 25th January 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1661

Re: Thursday 25th January 2024

Nicola telling it like it is.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 25th January 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 1661

Re: Thursday 25th January 2024

Afternoon. I'll have a go at this tonight once I've enjoyed my Burns night haggis.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 21 Jan, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 2543

Re: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024

Also just saying I thought I had a shitty cold until my Dad's friend called me just before I was about to walk into a nursing home to say he'd tested positive for Covid. I knew something was up because I'd hardly produced any snot. It was like a cold but dry if you know what I mean. Anyway after hea...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 21 Jan, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 2543

Re: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024

I've seen a few videos recently of Russian psycho's mouthing off about killing and torturing Ukrainians alongside videos of Russians teenagers attacking immigrants. Let's not demonise them all though eh? Just this week I watched Conservative members of parliament in this very country having a circle...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 21 Jan, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 2543

Re: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024

Meanwhile, in the real world Russia can't even invade Moldova. The Russians have been celebrating today after taking a 'town' that once had a population of 35 and now has the shells of three houses remaining. The Ukrainians reckon it cost the Russians 7500 troops. Even if you half that estimate it ...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 21 Jan, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 2543

Re: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st January 2024

It's a bit windy.

My dumbass friend from Calderdale came over against my advice and has now left early because it's getting so bad he's worried about getting home.
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sat 20 Jan, 2024 2:43 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 19th January 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1582

Re: Friday 19th January 2024

by Sky'sGoneOut
Sat 20 Jan, 2024 12:54 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 19th January 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1582

Re: Friday 19th January 2024

by Sky'sGoneOut
Sat 20 Jan, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 19th January 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1582

Re: Friday 19th January 2024

Oh yeah when Fiona Bruce asked the audience if anyone supported the Rwanda nonsense one bloke put up his hand. He explained that he was a Brexit voter who felt cheated because he wanted us to take back control of our borders and laws, before expressing frustration about the difficulties the Rwanda b...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 19 Jan, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 19th January 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1582

Re: Friday 19th January 2024

Just had a quick fast forward viewing of last night's QT and the best thing about it was Hashi Mohamed taking the piss out of the hapless Bim Afolami for much of the show. Emily Thornberry was her usual pugnacious self and even indulged in some comedy when explaining that Starmer would be the perfec...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 19 Jan, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 19th January 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1582

Re: Friday 19th January 2024

I see Hodges is back defending the indefensible. I'd love to know how a slightly longer clip of the exchange negates the fact that Sunak laughed in the woman's face for no apparently good reason. 'I want the NHS back the way it was.' 'Aaah ha ha ha haaaah!' What the fuck is wrong with the man? Why d...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 19 Jan, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 19th January 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1582

Re: Friday 19th January 2024

Japan’s Slim spacecraft lands on moon but struggles to generate power https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/jan/19/japan-slim-spacecraft-lands-on-moon-but-struggles-to-generate-power Japan’s hopes to become the fifth country to land a working spacecraft softly on the moon ran into difficulties o...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 18 Jan, 2024 1:12 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 1413

Re: Wednesday 17th January 2024

by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 18 Jan, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 1413

Re: Wednesday 17th January 2024

Anyway it turns out the 'special forces' chap I mentioned the other night is actually ex-army (I thought he was bullshitting) and he's back here because his ex-wife dropped the charges. He knocked on my door to apologise about the fuss. I had various questions but decided to keep them to myself whil...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 18 Jan, 2024 12:01 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 1413

Re: Wednesday 17th January 2024

Jesus christ. I've lived in Leeds for 20 years and that was the coldest and most treacherous walk home from the pub I've had in all that time. The pavements were covered in ice so the obvious thing to do was walk on the road which was fine until I nearly got winged by an insane taxi driver. All the ...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Mon 15 Jan, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024
Replies: 19
Views: 2474

Re: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024

I had the police round tonight, the quiet guy at the end of the corridor threatened his ex wife with a knife then turned up here later telling the police he was 'special forces' and that he could snap their necks with a flick of his wrist and such like. To be honest up until this nonsense he'd seeme...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 14 Jan, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024
Replies: 19
Views: 2474

Re: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024

I haven't watched snooker since about 1985 but for some stupid reason ended up watching the Masters final tonight and yaaaawwwnnn. What's happened to it? Back then you'd have a coked up Jimmy White playing trick shots against Bill Werbeniuk who'd be on his tenth pint, now you've got players sipping ...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Sun 14 Jan, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024
Replies: 19
Views: 2474

Re: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024

Covid's just a cold, lockdowns were a dry run for a totalitarian WEF takeover, and did you know the vaccines give you SUPER CANCER! You've got to wonder why nobody in Neil Oliver's family has intervened yet, he's clearly not well, and frankly he's giving those of us who did loads of acid in the 90's...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 12 Jan, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 11th January 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 2466

Re: Thursday 11th January 2024

Thanks AK, the weird thing is so far they've failed to bring up the BMW he bought with her money just days after she went into the home.
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 12 Jan, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 11th January 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 2466

Re: Thursday 11th January 2024

There was a brief discussion about social care. My Mum is now being funded by the council after her nursing home fees have blown through the £80000 she had in her account which came from the sale of her own mother's house. My Dad had a visit from a young lady from the council who threatened to repor...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Fri 12 Jan, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 11th January 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 2466

Re: Thursday 11th January 2024

refitman wrote: Thu 11 Jan, 2024 10:54 pm Great. We've got a bigot in charge of human rights reporting
Ah come on. Really?
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 11 Jan, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 11th January 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 2466

Re: Thursday 11th January 2024

Question Time came tonight from Oxford, with an audience of undecided voters. Upon hearing this I let out an exasperated sigh and thought, 'this is going to be shit.' And so it was. We began with Karl in his fancy pants who pompously introduced himself as the founder of a 'deeptek' AI startup who'd ...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 11 Jan, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 11th January 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 2466

Re: Thursday 11th January 2024

Jake Berry saved by the bell.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Thu 11 Jan, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 11th January 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 2466

Re: Thursday 11th January 2024

I've been out and got some French antifreeze so normal service shall be resumed.

by Sky'sGoneOut
Wed 10 Jan, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Replies: 10
Views: 1915

Re: Wednesday 10th January 2024

frog222 wrote: Wed 10 Jan, 2024 5:12 pm Hoping also that @sky is OK and not on the antifreeze tonight ....
Sky is perfectly fine and wondering how the French will feel when they hear you've been calling their wine antifreeze. :D
by Sky'sGoneOut
Wed 10 Jan, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Replies: 10
Views: 1915

Re: Wednesday 10th January 2024

by Sky'sGoneOut
Wed 10 Jan, 2024 12:43 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Replies: 15
Views: 2256

Re: Tuesday 9th January 2024

Ha ha, Ween!

by Sky'sGoneOut
Wed 10 Jan, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Replies: 15
Views: 2256

Re: Tuesday 9th January 2024

And I know I keep saying we have to live with Covid and just get on with our lives because it's true we have no other choice, but that doesn't mean mitigations shouldn't be happening because like it or not the world has changed. I've had Covid 3 times in the last 3 years, whereas I've had flu 3 time...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Replies: 15
Views: 2256

Re: Tuesday 9th January 2024

Wait, are they boasting that they will actively put people's - children's - lives in danger? As a good thing? It's just posturing political bollocks. It was the schools which triggered the first lockdown by closing themselves despite Johnson's government being desperate to keep them open, and who c...
by Sky'sGoneOut
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Replies: 15
Views: 2256

Re: Tuesday 9th January 2024

I'm sorry, what? That's actually weirder than the dream I had involving Bridget Phillipson last night in which I was in a shopping centre and for some reason the Red Baron turned up in his Fokker triplane and started doing stunts before crashing and causing a massive fire. In the process of fleeing...