FlyTheNest

Both Hitler and Mussolini ensured a near-total “coordination” of social institutions and voluntary associations, as everything from football clubs to male voice choirs was absorbed into the structures of the fascist state. This social policy was maintained by huge bureaucratic regimes, providing jobs for thousands of their followers hungry for income and status after years of hardship and privation.

During Trump’s disastrous four years in the White House government posts have been left unfilled, senior officials have been routinely fired and the commander-in-chief has spent much of his time playing golf. The kind of hyperactive dynamism that characterised fascist regimes was entirely absent. Congress has prevailed over Trump’s attempts to sideline or undermine it, and judges, including his own Supreme Court appointees, have adhered to and interpreted the law in ways that have sometimes thwarted Trump’s ambitions, notably rejecting his legal challenges to the presidential election. Election officials, among them long-term Republicans, have resisted his attempts to intimidate them, while the mainstream media has refused to broadcast his falsehoods, lies and misleading claims unchecked.

Having initially spoken of there being some bumps in the road, Michael Gove last weekend told businesses to prepare for “significant disruption” as a result of Brexit. He was right to do so, because on top of the extensive difficulties traders were already experiencing, outlined in my previous post, this week there have been reports of “a high volume of vehicles being refused and delayed” at ports. Couriers are reporting that “Brexit delays and costs are escalating rapidly” whilst DPD, one of the largest couriers, has temporarily suspended all UK-EU road services.
- Chris Grey
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If you are leaving Great Britain for the EU from the Port of Dover or via the Eurotunnel
You will need a Kent Access Permit (KAP) if your HGV weighs over 7.5 tonnes.

Apply for a Kent Access Permit.
The driver could be stopped and fined up to £300 for entering Kent without having a Kent Access Permit, or for making false declarations when travelling to the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel.
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RogerOThornhill wrote:Good morning.

Interesting article by Richard Evans on the false comparisons between USA 2020/1 and Nazi Germany.

Why Trump isn’t a fascist

https://www.newstatesman.com/world/2021 ... nt-fascist" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Both Hitler and Mussolini ensured a near-total “coordination” of social institutions and voluntary associations, as everything from football clubs to male voice choirs was absorbed into the structures of the fascist state. This social policy was maintained by huge bureaucratic regimes, providing jobs for thousands of their followers hungry for income and status after years of hardship and privation.

During Trump’s disastrous four years in the White House government posts have been left unfilled, senior officials have been routinely fired and the commander-in-chief has spent much of his time playing golf. The kind of hyperactive dynamism that characterised fascist regimes was entirely absent. Congress has prevailed over Trump’s attempts to sideline or undermine it, and judges, including his own Supreme Court appointees, have adhered to and interpreted the law in ways that have sometimes thwarted Trump’s ambitions, notably rejecting his legal challenges to the presidential election. Election officials, among them long-term Republicans, have resisted his attempts to intimidate them, while the mainstream media has refused to broadcast his falsehoods, lies and misleading claims unchecked.

So basically Trump is too lazy to be a fascist...

citizenJA wrote:

If you are leaving Great Britain for the EU from the Port of Dover or via the Eurotunnel
You will need a Kent Access Permit (KAP) if your HGV weighs over 7.5 tonnes.

Apply for a Kent Access Permit.
The driver could be stopped and fined up to £300 for entering Kent without having a Kent Access Permit, or for making false declarations when travelling to the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel.
https://www.gov.uk/check-hgv-border/che ... the-border" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Driving into Kent without a KAP is against the law.

AnatolyKasparov wrote:Where was everyone yesterday? Its not as if nothing was happening.

The Phoenix Club was eventually closed and put up for sale but remained empty for a number of years. With no maintenance the building fell into disrepair a number of number of structural faults occurred and which culminated in a partial collapse. The building was deemed structurally unsound and was eventually demolished around 2013.

tinyclanger2 wrote:It had already emerged as the Phoenix (from the ashes) when I went. It was always living on the edge.
I also frequented the Merrion Centre's little-acclaimed Phonographique.
Followed by chip butty and cup of tea at "Sweaty Betty's"

PorFavor wrote:Billy Ocean is still going strong. They breed them tough in Romford. Or "Rumpferd" as my Granddad used to say.

PorFavor wrote:Billy Ocean is still going strong. They breed them tough in Romford. Or "Rumpferd" as my Granddad used to say.

Sky'sGoneOut wrote:In Memoriam: The Real Victims of The Insurrection

AnatolyKasparov wrote:Anyway......Wayne Rooney. Decent player wasn't he?

refitman wrote:They banned a bunch of nazis and you lost followers....hmmmm....?

PorFavor wrote:I feel ashamed.