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Show me again where the Tory party have admitted to raising taxes? We know they have, but have they actually said that's the way forward for their party? Have they abandoned their fiscal rules? Have they admitted privatisation of utilities is a failure? Maybe the reason the Tories are moving...

There's compromise, and there's abandoning your core beliefs. Let's not mix them up, eh.

And I guess, with every respect, that is where we differ Pete, because I don't see Starmer supporting or even trying to make the case for any of those things (except for some comments regarding workers' rights, perhaps). In fact, it seems he's rapidly backed away from those commitments. In a...

It obviously wasn't a stalemate until the Russians pulled back and then had time to dig in. If the West had been willing to provide F-16s and long range ordnance from the start, that might not have happened. As for the situation now, Ukraine isn't asking for NATO troops, just for enough weapons...

P.S. I do consider you a friend mate, even if it's only on here. Shmmeee too. Christ, I even quite like @rob9872 and he's obviously a Tory nutter. 😁 We can talk about this stuff, and even differ substantially without hating each other*, I hope. I value these discussions, it's good to have one's...

Couple of thoughts, Pete. "Socialist" needs definition before you accuse someone of either being or not being one. So let's stick with the centre-left as the people you're accusing of not wanting to be in government. So typically, in my book, that means being in favour of a mixed economy...

While we're on a roll then and accusing everyone on the left of being fuckwits and cowards, let's look at Starmer's lies and what he's committing the party to. Conservative fiscal policy. This is the epic brainless pretence that there's no money to invest, even for the good of the country...

Much as I'd disagree with you on the much of the rest of what you'd say (and I owe you an apology for biting your head off on it, sorry, there was no need for that), there's no denying Starmer's mendacity. This sums up pretty much exactly how I feel about the Labour party under his leadership...

He's not a 'moderate' Labour politician. What policies do you stand for mate, or is it just that you like how his suit fits? What's laughable is someone who can't decide what they stand for claiming that they're politically "moderate". It's usually bullshit, it just means that they basically...

Then your book is probably somewhat slanted to the right. Look. At. The. Policies. They. Support. If it walks like a duck etc. etc. Everyone who claims they are a "moderate" makes me suspicious. It's generally code for 'I don't know what I stand for so I'll vote for a personality I like...

That does say KO TBC, which might imply that it's not definitely the Saturday. Hope @Otis hasn't booked all of the trains already on the back of this. 😄

Do you always strive to find offence where none is actually offered? It must be exhausting. Why not try to enjoy the result and stop being so sodding precious.

If the ball boy was giving it, then he's got to take it. And if he wasn't giving it, then I can't believe for a minute that Robins would have reacted like that. If you get involved in shithousing as a ball boy, or indeed anywhere else on the pitch, don't cry when it blows back on you.

Loads of amazing performances, but Bidwell was outstanding for me. Can't remember him putting a foot wrong defensively, and his crossing was absolutely on the money. Such a good feeling, I was entirely convinced we'd thrown it away... The winning goal was a thing of genuine beauty. Get in!!!

Also, is it just me, or is there something a bit dodgy about an individual who benefits massively from Government contracts, donating very large sums of money to the ruling party? This isn't just a Tory issue, in fairness.

What a man. Basically reads like the archetypal racist (tropes, jokes, and stereotypes), who gets all upset and insulted about being called a racist. Given the Tories nonsensical Extremism bill calls for public funding to be withdrawn from "Extremists", presumably we'll need to look elsewhere...

No worries mate. We'll hold them to nil in the first half, and then hammer them in the second. As long as we win the toss it'll be a great view. 😄

Yep, and as soon as you bring in Time Travel (e.g. original Star Trek), or brought someone back from the dead (e.g. Game of Thrones), you've reduced jeopardy and diminished the story, imho. The best "Phew, it was all a bad dream" catastrophe scenario was done in Captain Scarlet I reckon, in the...

I got to the point where I actually preferred Gus to Viktor, just because when he was on it, he was everywhere on the pitch and brilliant to watch. I don't think coming back would necessarily be a good thing for anyone though, even if it was possible. I'd be happy to give it a try though!

Or it's just people that take a bit of care about what they say and do around sensitive issues, in particular try not to punch down, and occasionally call out the types who immediately hide behind "its just bantz innit" or "I'm not a racist but..." kind of statements. Implying it's a mental...