kila Posted February 11 Posted February 11 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Shanks said: Getting rid of paper straws now, thats a policy I can get behind. Like climate change, plastic pollution is a problem for our kids and grandkids anyway right... Edited February 11 by kila Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Just now, kila said: Like climate change, plastic pollution is a problem for our kids and grandkids anyway right... Aye, but having your straw turn to mush halfway through a milkshake is nippy as hell. Quote
kila Posted February 11 Posted February 11 2 minutes ago, Jacques de Gatineau said: Aye, but having your straw turn to mush halfway through a milkshake is nippy as hell. I'm sure the grandkids will understand Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 11 Posted February 11 28 minutes ago, kila said: I'm sure the grandkids will understand My kids moan their faces off when I refuse to drive them short distances. When I remind them that it all adds to global warming, they tell me they don't care. Slurp, baby, slurp! Quote
JFK-1 Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Excellent summation of Trump. Trump ‘has no idea’ what he’s doing as twenty-somethings leading Doge takeover | David Cay Johnston On today's Trump Report, Jo Crawford speaks to David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and author of an array of books on Donald Trump. Quote
Footballfirst Posted February 11 Posted February 11 So Google has now implemented Trump's wishes re the Gulf of America on both sides of the Atlantic. Google Maps with a UK VPN location .... and with a US VPN location Quote
Victorian Posted February 11 Posted February 11 So now he wants to suggest an arbitrary deadline and end of a ceasefire deal that he insisted he was responsible for achieving. It's almost as if he had nothing to do with the deal afterall and doesn't understand the details of it. Quote
hughesie27 Posted February 11 Posted February 11 (edited) 4 hours ago, JFK-1 said: US President Donald Trump has said if Hamas does not release all remaining hostages from Gaza by midday on Saturday, Israel should cancel the ceasefire and "let hell break out" I assume there are now no longer an US nationals behind held who's lives he's decided to flip the Chess board over with that comment? Edited February 11 by hughesie27 Quote
Lovecraft Posted February 11 Posted February 11 11 hours ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: The White House just told the Justice Department to drop the prosecution of NYC Mayor Eric Adams on corruption charges of which he's almost certainly guilty. Adams is a Democrat, albeit an endangered one, which just goes to show this White House is truly bipartisan when it comes to favoring corruption. Pretty sure he will be a Republican soon. Quote
Lovecraft Posted February 11 Posted February 11 11 hours ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: The White House just told the Justice Department to drop the prosecution of NYC Mayor Eric Adams on corruption charges of which he's almost certainly guilty. Adams is a Democrat, albeit an endangered one, which just goes to show this White House is truly bipartisan when it comes to favoring corruption. Pretty sure he will be a Republican soon. Quote
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 11 Posted February 11 24 minutes ago, Lovecraft said: Pretty sure he will be a Republican soon. 100% 5 hours ago, JFK-1 said: US President Donald Trump has said if Hamas does not release all remaining hostages from Gaza by midday on Saturday, Israel should cancel the ceasefire and "let hell break out" 2 hours ago, Victorian said: So now he wants to suggest an arbitrary deadline and end of a ceasefire deal that he insisted he was responsible for achieving. It's almost as if he had nothing to do with the deal afterall and doesn't understand the details of it. And that he personally broke with his "we'll move all the Palestinians out of Gaza" comment. Meanwhile, both the indirect costs cut to medical research that would have played hell with my job (again) has been temporarily blocked by the courts, as has Musk's illegal federal employee buyout. Trump's allies are suggesting he could just defy the courts and do it anyway. That's PROBABLY just bluster, but again, you can't tell with this admin what's bluster and what's intent (partially because Dear Leader doesn't know either until the situation arises and he just reacts on id). *IF* he goes as far as defying the courts openly, we're over the waterfall into full constitutional crisis mode. Quote
Gundermann Posted February 11 Posted February 11 (edited) Those quotes from Trump's maw. Or are they just manufactured? #5 sounds genuine though. Edited February 11 by Gundermann Quote
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 11 Posted February 11 American Bar Association issues a statement about the admin violating the rule of law. https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/02/aba-supports-the-rule-of-law/ Quote It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accordance with the rule of law and in an orderly manner that respects the lives of affected individuals and the work they have been asked to perform. Instead, we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself, such as attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize those who support lawful programs to eliminate bias and enhance diversity. We have seen attempts at wholesale dismantling of departments and entities created by Congress without seeking the required congressional approval to change the law. There are efforts to dismiss employees with little regard for the law and protections they merit, and social media announcements that disparage and appear to be motivated by a desire to inflame without any stated factual basis. This is chaotic. It may appeal to a few. But it is wrong. And most Americans recognize it is wrong. It is also contrary to the rule of law. The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. We have consistently urged the administrations of both parties to adhere to the rule of law. We stand in that familiar place again today. And we do not stand alone. Our courts stand for the rule of law as well. It's extremely unusual for the ABA to weigh in on political matters. Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 11 Posted February 11 2 hours ago, Lovecraft said: Pretty sure he will be a Republican soon. Weren't the corruption charges to do with Turkish money/influence? Are those people linked to Erdogan? Nice of Trump to add another repressive leader to the existing array of 'strongmen' with their hands up his arse, operating him like a greasy orange puppet. Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 11 Posted February 11 3 minutes ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: American Bar Association issues a statement about the admin violating the rule of law. https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/02/aba-supports-the-rule-of-law/ It's extremely unusual for the ABA to weigh in on political matters. The good news is that Trump probably can't spell secession. Quote
kila Posted February 11 Posted February 11 26 minutes ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: It's extremely unusual for the ABA to weigh in on political matters. Winner takes it all Quote
Psychedelicropcircle Posted February 11 Posted February 11 6 hours ago, Jacques de Gatineau said: Aye, but having your straw turn to mush halfway through a milkshake is nippy as hell. Take the lid off & drink it like you would a pint problemo solvido Quote
Lone Striker Posted February 11 Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Watt-Zeefuik said: American Bar Association issues a statement about the admin violating the rule of law. https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/02/aba-supports-the-rule-of-law/ It's extremely unusual for the ABA to weigh in on political matters. "Make America Corrupt Again" Quote
indianajones Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Gulf of the Americas would surely be the better name. Quote
kila Posted February 11 Posted February 11 15 minutes ago, indianajones said: Gulf of the Americas would surely be the better name. Gulf of Inequality Quote
Lovecraft Posted February 11 Posted February 11 1 hour ago, kila said: Winner takes it all More like Money, Money, Money. Quote
Ulysses Posted February 11 Posted February 11 23 minutes ago, indianajones said: Gulf of the Americas would surely be the better name. Indeed. But that's enough about the empty space between Donald Trump's ears. What about North American geography? Quote
milky_26 Posted February 11 Posted February 11 7 hours ago, Jacques de Gatineau said: Aye, but having your straw turn to mush halfway through a milkshake is nippy as hell. ah the infantisation of people who can't deal with a paper straw Quote
lou Posted February 11 Posted February 11 7 minutes ago, milky_26 said: ah the infantisation of people who can't deal with a paper straw I don't get grown adults moaning about straws, Quote
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 11 Posted February 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, indianajones said: Gulf of the Americas would surely be the better name. Why? EDIT: Trying to see what you're getting at here, but the Gulf doesn't touch South America at all. South of Yucatan and Cuba, that's the Caribbean, which is a different body of water. And FWIW IIRC the Gulf got named Mexico first and the Spanish territory was named after the land behind it. But I may have that wrong. Edited February 11 by Watt-Zeefuik Quote
redjambo Posted February 11 Posted February 11 4 hours ago, Jacques de Gatineau said: The good news is that Trump probably can't spell secession. Sexsession? Quote
CavySlaveJambo Posted February 11 Posted February 11 5 hours ago, Jacques de Gatineau said: Weren't the corruption charges to do with Turkish money/influence? Are those people linked to Erdogan? Yes and yes. Quote
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 11 Posted February 11 "But W-Z, why can't you have some sympathy for Trump voters?" Because literally the only thing they want is cruelty. This isn't every Trump voter. But it's an awful lot of them. Quote
ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ Posted February 11 Posted February 11 On 08/02/2025 at 18:56, Cade said: Donald Trump: "South African government seizing land without compensation is a hate crime! We'll offer ayslum to all (white) Afrikaners!" Also Donald Trump: "We're deporting all the Palestinians without compensation and they can't come here lol" I hope it's true though! I used to do tech support for a south African line, a more brutal and awful group you'll struggle to meet! They deserve a bunch of scowling Afrikaners striding about, giving it "now look here" Quote
Psychedelicropcircle Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Your new holiday clobber for a night out in America’s Gaza. 💣 Quote
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 11 Posted February 11 20 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: Quote
Elljay Posted February 11 Posted February 11 6 hours ago, kila said: Gulf of Inequality Gulf of the Americas, just to troll DJT. Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 11 Posted February 11 3 hours ago, redjambo said: Sexsession? About four and a half minutes. Quote
Canscot Posted February 11 Posted February 11 40 minutes ago, Jacques de Gatineau said: About four and a half minutes. That much ,eh?🤭 Quote
JFK-1 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 12 hours ago, hughesie27 said: I assume there are now no longer an US nationals behind held who's lives he's decided to flip the Chess board over with that comment? Now he’s not the only one saying it. Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon, the ceasefire will end the IDF will resume intense fighting until the final defeat of Hamas." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203lwx4vg4o Quote
Ulysses Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Are Americans poorer than official statistics say they are? And how might that have influenced the election result? I know very little about this guy, or his analytical approach, but it's fair to say that this article is an interesting take. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/11/democrats-tricked-strong-economy-00203464 Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 12 Posted February 12 9 hours ago, Canscot said: That much ,eh?🤭 I was including the warmup, the mid-session interval, and the cool down, TBF. Quote
ToadKiller Dog Posted February 12 Posted February 12 (edited) Red white and blue land please tell me this is fake lol bat shit crazy Edited February 12 by ToadKiller Dog Quote
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 12 Posted February 12 6 hours ago, Ulysses said: Are Americans poorer than official statistics say they are? And how might that have influenced the election result? I know very little about this guy, or his analytical approach, but it's fair to say that this article is an interesting take. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/02/11/democrats-tricked-strong-economy-00203464 Definitely an interesting article showing how damned statistics can be constructed to provide an inaccurate figure, which, in the end proved catastrophic for Democrats. Ignoring the evidence of their eyes though perhaps highlights why many Americans were pissed off by so called celebrities endorsing a party that they believed had let them down. Quote
Jacques de Gatineau Posted February 12 Posted February 12 24 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Red white and blue land please tell me this is fake lol bat shit crazy Rangers fans leaving Benidorm behind and flooding Nuuk for their summer holidays. Quote
boag1874 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Red white and blue land please tell me this is fake lol bat shit crazy good to see he's tackling the real issues that affect his people! Quote
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 12 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Red white and blue land please tell me this is fake lol bat shit crazy Right now it looks like it has only one sponsor. Crazy shit gets filed every term. I doubt this will go anywhere, but who knows. Apple Maps has now caved on "Gulf of America" too unfortunately. Quote
Nookie Bear Posted February 12 Posted February 12 19 hours ago, lou said: I don't get grown adults moaning about straws, Or indeed drinking milkshakes. Quote
Lone Striker Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Here's the DUP's chief bigot Sammy Wilson laying out his demands for how Keir Starmer must negotiate with Trump over tariffs on the UK ...... and on the EU !!! This is the ar5ehole whose party campaigned to leave the EU in 2016, then scuttled the EU withdrawal bill in the HoC twice, while reaping the benefits of having free trade within the UK AND within the EU on the basis of the border with the Republic of Ireland (who they used to hate, and probably still do). Now he wants Norn Irn to be exempt from whatever Trump's tariffs are applied to UK and/or EU Quote
jumpinjambo Posted February 12 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Lone Striker said: Here's the DUP's chief bigot Sammy Wilson laying out his demands for how Keir Starmer must negotiate with Trump over tariffs on the UK ...... and on the EU !!! This is the ar5ehole whose party campaigned to leave the EU in 2016, then scuttled the EU withdrawal bill in the HoC twice, while reaping the benefits of having free trade within the UK AND within the EU on the basis of the border with the Republic of Ireland (who they used to hate, and probably still do). Now he wants Norn Irn to be exempt from whatever Trump's tariffs are applied to UK and/or EU The Parliament bars must open really early, as he always seems pished in the HoC. Quote
Lone Striker Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Brilliant commentary from Lawrence on the dynamics of President Musk (with 4 yo son X) and President Trump in the farcical Oval Office press conference. Quote
Maple Leaf Posted February 12 Posted February 12 The Trump administration has ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine, and announced that any return to the pre-2014 borders for Ukraine is "unrealistic". Putin must be delighted. Quote
Dick Dastardly Posted February 12 Posted February 12 On 11/02/2025 at 09:17, Jacques de Gatineau said: Aye, but having your straw turn to mush halfway through a milkshake is nippy as hell. Got to watch incase they explode as well. Quote
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