Thursday 26h October 2017
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Thursday 26h October 2017
Morning all.
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Morning. And it's good to see Robert Peston's shit-hot take get even warmer...
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"Enemies of the People" was a year ago next Saturday.
The Thomas Mair trial verdict appeared on page 30 of this paper, along with speculative articles on Mair's grudge about being overlooked for accommodation.
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"Enemies of the People" was a year ago next Saturday.
The Thomas Mair trial verdict appeared on page 30 of this paper, along with speculative articles on Mair's grudge about being overlooked for accommodation.
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Re ^^^^
The DM seem to be trying to have it every way - "Hey, what's wrong with asking a simple question of our universities"...at the same time as "Our universities are all hotbeds of anti-Brexitism!"
If things were going well the "Are you now or have you ever been etc" wouldn't be happening...
The DM seem to be trying to have it every way - "Hey, what's wrong with asking a simple question of our universities"...at the same time as "Our universities are all hotbeds of anti-Brexitism!"
If things were going well the "Are you now or have you ever been etc" wouldn't be happening...
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As I just tweeted, the attacks on Universities are quite absurd.NonOxCol wrote:Morning. And it's good to see Robert Peston's shit-hot take get even warmer...
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"Enemies of the People" was a year ago next Saturday.
The Thomas Mair trial verdict appeared on page 30 of this paper, along with speculative articles on Mair's grudge about being overlooked for accommodation.
Not just the Brexit bias story, but Cambridge "decolonising" the curriculum and the largely fake stories about lecturers giving "trigger warnings".
The truth is our Universities are operating in the most uncertain environment that anyone can remember. The government changes its policies on an almost weekly basis, Brexit brings massive challenges etc. etc.
Of course Universities are not above criticism or debate, but this is ludicrous. A distraction of mega-squirrel proportions!
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#Rowson
Forgive me. I need to apologise for that last disgraceful thread comparing Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre to a deranged, Kurtz-like figure...
...spiralling through a twisted vortex of savagry and darkening barbarism seeking top quenchthe howling demons in his head. Of course such..
...parallels are odious, festering nonsense. Dacre's much more like Pol Pot, so brace yourselves for those inevitable headlines: "Death...
...to the Intellectuals!" "Cleanse our Land of Clever Leftists!" "Level Oxbridge & Sow the Soil with Salt!" "Lobotomies on NHS NOW!!!!"
Forgive me. I need to apologise for that last disgraceful thread comparing Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre to a deranged, Kurtz-like figure...
...spiralling through a twisted vortex of savagry and darkening barbarism seeking top quenchthe howling demons in his head. Of course such..
...parallels are odious, festering nonsense. Dacre's much more like Pol Pot, so brace yourselves for those inevitable headlines: "Death...
...to the Intellectuals!" "Cleanse our Land of Clever Leftists!" "Level Oxbridge & Sow the Soil with Salt!" "Lobotomies on NHS NOW!!!!"
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"Brexit will help save weekly bin collections"
One for true believers in the Brexit Fairy.
"Brexit will help save weekly bin collections"
One for true believers in the Brexit Fairy.
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Eight in ten academics voted remain? That might be because they're intelligent, well-educated and well-informed people, I worry about the other 20%.
One world, like it or not - John Martyn
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“” Responding to complaints about Mr Gorka, a spokesperson for the BBC said: “This was a robust interview, as listeners would expect on Today, where a former Trump adviser was questioned about White House policy.” “”
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Complete bollocks . As I said yesterday morning he was GIVEN a bully pulpit and used it very effectively .
There was no BBC ‘robustness’ in sight .
Going back a few years the World at One on Radio4 introduced Niall Ferguson from the 'Heritage Foundation' as though it was a respectable, neutral, academic organisation, instead of being a well-known biased rightwing thinktank . And this position of taking Gorka seriously is along the same lines as allowing Lawson to lie, factually, on climate change .
Gorka comes across convincingly, is a very good propagandist , and has Trump's full approval --
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Some bbc journalism is very weak indeed, either they are poorly briefed ... or they just don't care ?
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Complete bollocks . As I said yesterday morning he was GIVEN a bully pulpit and used it very effectively .
There was no BBC ‘robustness’ in sight .
Going back a few years the World at One on Radio4 introduced Niall Ferguson from the 'Heritage Foundation' as though it was a respectable, neutral, academic organisation, instead of being a well-known biased rightwing thinktank . And this position of taking Gorka seriously is along the same lines as allowing Lawson to lie, factually, on climate change .
Gorka comes across convincingly, is a very good propagandist , and has Trump's full approval --
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/fe ... ru-w496912" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Some bbc journalism is very weak indeed, either they are poorly briefed ... or they just don't care ?
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They are fucking obsessed with bloody bins-fiil your own punch line.
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Found it:- "t"
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Good morfternoon.
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Ah, the penny drops:
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Be a shame if this backfired.
Be a shame if this backfired.
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Has the Guardian given up on the politics lark? I was hoping for coverage of the Westminster Dog of the Year.
Edited to add - I realise that Andrew Sparrow has packed up for the time being - but, presumably, the world is still turning.
Edited to add - I realise that Andrew Sparrow has packed up for the time being - but, presumably, the world is still turning.
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Re: Thursday 26h October 2017
This was actually mentioned as a reason for voting "leave".tinybgoat wrote:https://www.conservativehome.com/localg ... tions.html
"Brexit will help save weekly bin collections"
One for true believers in the Brexit Fairy.
"IS TONTY BLAIR BEHIND THIS???!!!!111???!!!"
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Good to see Harry Fibs getting a bit of a pasting underneath.AnatolyKasparov wrote:This was actually mentioned as a reason for voting "leave".tinybgoat wrote:https://www.conservativehome.com/localg ... tions.html
"Brexit will help save weekly bin collections"
One for true believers in the Brexit Fairy.
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Every time, be it Weinstein, Trump or Brexit, it's exactly the ones you suspect will turn up. The dregs, every single time:
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Goodwin can hardly talk, given that his meal ticket for the past few years has been talking up UKIP and the wider political tendencies they represent.NonOxCol wrote:
Be a shame if this backfired.
"IS TONTY BLAIR BEHIND THIS???!!!!111???!!!"
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We talked about this yesterday -
One of the questions was along the lines of "wouldn't people who are perhaps recovering from something like a broken leg, and who know and trust friends and neighbours like to . . . ". How many times is this neighbour's neighbour expected to break their leg? Hardly the vocational career-path the interviewer is attempting to suggest it is.
And - random thoughts - ramps, stairs, wheelchair access etc etc.
The idea is, not surprisingly, getting a mauling on Sky TV News - despite (no, not "Brexit") the interviewer's best efforts.NHS may rent spare rooms to ease bed crisis
Airbnb-style scheme to accommodate patients recovering from surgery raises fears of abuse and poor care (Guardian)
One of the questions was along the lines of "wouldn't people who are perhaps recovering from something like a broken leg, and who know and trust friends and neighbours like to . . . ". How many times is this neighbour's neighbour expected to break their leg? Hardly the vocational career-path the interviewer is attempting to suggest it is.
And - random thoughts - ramps, stairs, wheelchair access etc etc.
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... ales-crashAlarm sounds over state of UK high street as sales crash
CBI survey shows biggest monthly decline in retail sales since recession of 2009 with inflation to blame
Uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the UK’s Brexit negotiations has also preyed on consumer confidence, which has declined sharply over the past 18 months and depressed spending. (Guardian)
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Its all going swimmingly though, right?
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I wouldn't dare to suggest otherwise . . .AnatolyKasparov wrote:Its all going swimmingly though, right?
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Yes.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Anybody around?
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/ ... udi-arabiaEU under mounting pressure to ban arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Four political groups in European parliament urge EU foreign policy chief to propose arms embargo over Yemen campaign (Guardian)
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That's a reliefPorFavor wrote:Yes.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Anybody around?
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herePorFavor wrote:Yes.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Anybody around?
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The UK makes a lot of money selling arms to Saudi Arabia, doesn't it?PorFavor wrote:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/ ... udi-arabiaEU under mounting pressure to ban arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Four political groups in European parliament urge EU foreign policy chief to propose arms embargo over Yemen campaign (Guardian)
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And lo it did come to pass...NonOxCol wrote:
Be a shame if this backfired.
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World's witnessing a new Gilded CAge as billionaires’ wealth swells to $6tn
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World's witnessing a new Gilded CAge as billionaires’ wealth swells to $6tn
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Sadly couldn't find a Hilda Ogden rendition.
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... nal-actionMan charged with encouragement to murder an MP
Man is one of six charged with being members of banned neo-Nazi group National Action
A man arrested as part of an inquiry into banned neo-Nazi terror group National Action has been charged with encouragement to murder an MP.
Police said Christopher Lythgoe, 31, from Warrington, Cheshire, had been charged with encouragement to murder the Labour MP for West Lancashire, Rosie Cooper. (Guardian)
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Democrats lead Trump's Republicans by 15 points in Fox News poll
Democrats lead Trump's Republicans by 15 points in Fox News poll
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<clears tumbleweed from thread again>
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Good that we thought this Brexit lark through so diligently.EU plans to trade ‘much’ more with Australia and New Zealand after Brexit
EU beats Britain to the punch on opening trade negotiations with Commonwealth countries
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Simon Jenkins article last nightAnatolyKasparov wrote:<clears tumbleweed from thread again>
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It's hilarious if you're in the mood
Enough moaning about Brexit: remainers must say what they’re for
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Is there an asteroid capable of destroying our planet hurling towards us and leadership are doing a whatever, nevermind nihilistic hands thrown up in the air thing? Political decisions aren't making much sense these days, is all.
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Evening all. First of six chemo sessions seem to have gone OK for 'er indoors.
Most responses I've seen seem to think that businesses - as we did - realised years before which systems would fall over on 1/1/2000...and sorted them out in time.
Most responses I've seen seem to think that businesses - as we did - realised years before which systems would fall over on 1/1/2000...and sorted them out in time.
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The consequences of a no-deal Brexit are being exaggerated 'much like the millennium bug', Jacob Rees-Mogg has said.
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Boris Johnson says EU citizens' rights will be safeguarded regardless of events
Confirmation citizens' rights are in jeopardy right there
Confirmation citizens' rights are in jeopardy right there
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citizenJA wrote:Simon Jenkins article last nightAnatolyKasparov wrote:<clears tumbleweed from thread again>
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It's hilarious if you're in the moodEnough moaning about Brexit: remainers must say what they’re for
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Yes - I read the first dozen or so comments. Really - what did he expect?
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Had forgotten about the GreatRonTheGreatRonRafferty 24h ago
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Remainers are for .... erm ..... remaining! It's what it says on the can.
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L.McInnes
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what trigger she plans to put in place in the universal credit system to replace that of working tax credits to entitle children to free school meals.
Mr Robert Goodwill
My department is working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions, other government departments and other interested parties to establish criteria for determining entitlement to benefits-related free school meals as the roll-out of universal credit progresses.
No decision has been taken yet; our proposals on this matter will be announced in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what trigger she plans to put in place in the universal credit system to replace that of working tax credits to entitle children to free school meals.
Mr Robert Goodwill
My department is working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions, other government departments and other interested parties to establish criteria for determining entitlement to benefits-related free school meals as the roll-out of universal credit progresses.
No decision has been taken yet; our proposals on this matter will be announced in due course.
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What Are the Consequences of Congressional Delay on CHIP?
(Children’s Health Insurance Program )
What Are the Consequences of Congressional Delay on CHIP?
(Children’s Health Insurance Program )
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Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2015 to 2016
Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2015 to 2016
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Ben Jennings on the NHS plan to rent spare rooms
Ben Jennings on the NHS plan to rent spare rooms
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@HindleA
Sorry for the delayed reaction.
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Actually, just "sorry". To everyone here.
Sorry for the delayed reaction.
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Actually, just "sorry". To everyone here.
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Night night.
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And of course it was qualified by the NAO...who'd have thought that setting up thousands of separate orgs with a different y/end date to normal govt accounts would cause so many problems!HindleA wrote:https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... 15-to-2016
Academies consolidated annual report and accounts: 2015 to 2016
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Goodnight, PorFavorPorFavor wrote:Night night.