Coronavirus Thread (Off Topic, Politics) (7 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It was a two way Brexit election. Without Brexit we’d have been down below 30% in all likelihood.

Elections are easy: you pick three to five voter concerns, put together policies that address them, then hammer that message home.

God knows what the Labour strategists were up to. Even I as an engaged member couldn’t tell you our policy on crime and the NHS but everyone knows Johnson’s promises even if they don’t believe them.

A Labour canvasser knocked on the door a few days before the vote and even with both of us wanting a reason to vote for them she really struggled to answer much beyond 'well it's better than what the Tories will do'. I can't remember the urge to not vote being greater

 

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[Deleted member 5849]

Cant disagree NW but I don’t think uni numbers have reduced post tuition fee introduction

It's not just numbers though.

Now... I certainly don't subscribe to this bollocks that some degrees are worthless. If they're well taught, then they all give useful skills that can be used elsewhere. The issue is post-tuition fee that universities set up courses for the funding, and don't kick out underperforming students because they're paid on completion rates. Therefore, some students (when the pastoral care would be better to give them the space to find themselves, and focus) come out with a piss-poor degree having been taught nothing by grunts brought in to do the job, as the university becomes a money making machine rather than an educational establishment.

Stop education being run as a pseudo-economic market, and start using it to benefit the country.

 

[djr8369]

Did you see the clip of an angry American right wing political commentator and Trump apologist being interviewed by Andrew Neil and he accused Andrew Neil of being a looney left? Andrew Neil just left at him and said that if you understand what a ridiculous statement that is you wouldn’t have said it in the first place.

Yeah Ben Shapiro. Absolute tool but one of the new breed of American political commentators where if you search for the wrong thing once on Youtube you're force fed his ridiculous opinions for weeks.

 

[wingy]

It's not just numbers though.

Now... I certainly don't subscribe to this bollocks that some degrees are worthless. If they're well taught, then they all give useful skills that can be used elsewhere. The issue is post-tuition fee that universities set up courses for the funding, and don't kick out underperforming students because they're paid on completion rates. Therefore, some students (when the pastoral care would be better to give them the space to find themselves, and focus) come out with a piss-poor degree having been taught nothing by grunts brought in to do the job, as the university becomes a money making machine rather than an educational establishment.

Stop education being run as a pseudo-economic market, and start using it to benefit the country.

By international corporations.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Is there a precedent being set

Newcastle declared promoted by the RFU a Club Brugge in Belgium declared promoted.
Promising I think.

Hope so. They need to call it now and say up yours to sky

 

[cc84cov]

Hope so. They need to call it now and say up yours to sky

What’s sky got to do with it ? Sorry if I’m being dumb here honest question Pete

 

[cc84cov]

They shelled out for a full seasons worth of games so will probably kick up a stink... BT too

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Ah I’m with ya well FUCK them

 

[cc84cov]

Newcastle declared promoted was probably helped by Saracens being relegated etc

 

[Nick]

Is there a precedent being set

Newcastle declared promoted by the RFU a Club Brugge in Belgium declared promoted.
Promising I think.

Drambui on me if we get promoted.

 

[tisza]

They shelled out for a full seasons worth of games so will probably kick up a stink... BT too

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Not just Sky & BT, International rights worth a huge sum too. 1.3bn per year equally shared between clubs so going to effect "smaller"PL clubs more.
Also because PL were trying to maximize their income they sold of blocks of games so it's so much per game rather than a blanket fee.

 

[Skybluefaz]

Drambui on me if we get promoted.

Would it feel devalued? To me, absolutely fucking not.

 

[CCFCSteve]

That's a drop though

I don’t think it is David (pretty sure new cases was 3k yesterday, up to 4K today)

Never one to only post negative news so I’ve attached the graph from the guardian which might indicate a bit of a more positive underlying trend.

The NHS online symptom assessment and 111 call numbers peaked around 22/23 March. 111 calls look to be similar/pretty much capacity each day, however, online assessments were 147k on 23 March and have been on a downward trend since, currently around 70k per day by the looks of things. Not great still but hopefully a sign that the confirmed cases tide will turn in the coming days (fingers crossed)

 

[TomRad85]

Not just Sky & BT, International rights worth a huge sum too. 1.3bn per year equally shared between clubs so going to effect "smaller"PL clubs more.
Also because PL were trying to maximize their income they sold of blocks of games so it's so much per game rather than a blanket fee.

Good point, although you'll forgive me for not feeling too sorry for any premier league team for missing out on yet more millions.

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[Deleted member 5849]

Drambui on me if we get promoted.

Parading your anecdotes tired from old campaigns?

 

[Otis]

Unless it's already been said...

- Club Bruges to be named champions as Belgian Pro League cancelled

 

[Otis]

Mind, having read that, they only had one game of the season left.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

I don’t think it is David (pretty sure new cases was 3k yesterday, up to 4K today)

Never one to only post negative news so I’ve attached the graph from the guardian which might indicate a bit of a more positive underlying trend.

The NHS online symptom assessment and 111 call numbers peaked around 22/23 March. 111 calls look to be similar/pretty much capacity each day, however, online assessments were 147k on 23 March and have been on a downward trend since, currently around 70k per day by the looks of things. Not great still but hopefully a sign that the confirmed cases tide will turn in the coming days (fingers crossed)

Using the 111 calls really is a valiant attempt for something positive, I'll give you that

 

[Brylowes]

I think so wingy, seems from the latest tweet the efl sent out they are continuing discussions about how to move forward. I wouldn't be surprised if we are champions by the weekend then try and get the season started as normal in August?

Please let this be true, I think we’re all in serious need of some good news.

 

[David O'Day]

I don’t think it is David (pretty sure new cases was 3k yesterday, up to 4K today)

Never one to only post negative news so I’ve attached the graph from the guardian which might indicate a bit of a more positive underlying trend.

The NHS online symptom assessment and 111 call numbers peaked around 22/23 March. 111 calls look to be similar/pretty much capacity each day, however, online assessments were 147k on 23 March and have been on a downward trend since, currently around 70k per day by the looks of things. Not great still but hopefully a sign that the confirmed cases tide will turn in the coming days (fingers crossed)

Yesterday was 4324 new cases

 

[Colin Steins Smile]

A Labour canvasser knocked on the door a few days before the vote and even with both of us wanting a reason to vote for them she really struggled to answer much beyond 'well it's better than what the Tories will do'. I can't remember the urge to not vote being greater

The only policy that I saw being promoted by Corbyn and his gang was to expel any moderates.

 

[Nick]

Would it feel devalued? To me, absolutely fucking not.

Couldn't care less, we were at the top on merit and a game in hand.

It isn't like every other team started off minus 50 points apart from us.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Couldn't care less, we were at the top on merit and a game in hand.

It isn't like every other team started off minus 50 points apart from us.

Fucking right- we are top, we are blatantly the best team and it took us one less game to prove it. There is not one single argument or metric that does not conclude that Coventry City are the best team in the division are therefore are Champions.

 

[Brylowes]

I I wouldn't be surprised if we are champions by the weekend then try and get the season started as normal in August?

The open top bus parade is gonna be a sombre affair.

 

[Nick]

Lockdown can piss off if we get awarded it.

I will party on my own on the front garden with a can of special brew. Just need to find an old sofa to put there for full effect.

 

[chiefdave]

I wouldn't mind them calling it now and making us champions. If we were playing at the Ricoh and looking forward to a huge crowd and party on the last day of the season I might feel differently.

 

[Nick]

The open top bus parade is gonna be a sombre affair.

Buses are still running aren't they? Everybody get on the number 21 for a party.

 

[Skybluefaz]

Fucking right- we are top, we are blatantly the best team and it took us one less game to prove it. There is not one single argument or metric that does not conclude that Coventry City are the best team in the division are therefore are Champions.

I feel like we've proven we are the best side in the division. We might not get that moment of elation at the final whistle but I still feel like it would be a sweet feeling and well deserved.

 

[Brylowes]

Lockdown can piss off if we get awarded it.

I will party on my own on the front garden with a can of special brew. Just need to find an old sofa to put there for full effect.

Well you’ll be fresh out of Drambui

 

[Colin Steins Smile]

I feel like we've proven we are the best side in the division. We might not get that moment of elation at the final whistle but I still feel like it would be a sweet feeling and well deserved.

We've only lost 3 games all season - even the most myopic football fan would have to admit we are the best team in this league.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Buses are still running aren't they? Everybody get on the number 21 for a party.

I used to get the 21 every day to get to Bell Green- lots of interesting people on that one

 

[Otis]

The open top bus parade is gonna be a sombre affair.

Surely it would be a closed top bus parade wouldn't it?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Surely it would be a closed top bus parade wouldn't it?

Just take an angle grinder with you or force the driver under a low bridge

 

[Nick]

I used to get the 21 every day to get to Bell Green- lots of interesting people on that one

Plenty of white lightning knocking about.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Friday is my last day as well Dave. I'm going off with a 40% wage reduction and no sign yet if my contract will be renewed once the maternity cover I took 11 months again ends mid-May.

Hoping to get an email from HR today. Furlough I can deal with. 40% reduction in wages I can deal with (with the help of the mortgage window). Not knowing if I have a job after mid-May is the sole concern for me at the moment.

Just found out they've extended my contract until the end of June so I get 3 months furlough pay. I'll then be unemployed after 10 years service with no redundancy pay. Feels like a kick in the bollocks that I just drop of their radar after 10 years good service. I understand (I think) the reasoning behind it though.

Hey ho. At least my wife, my boy and I are all healthy and with the mortgage break, we can survive for the next 3-4 months and potentially save some more money.

Time to look for a new job or consider starting up my own sports accommodation business.

Life-changing.

 

[clint van damme]

Just found out they've extended my contract until the end of June so I get 3 months furlough pay. I'll then be unemployed after 10 years service with no redundancy pay. Feels like a kick in the bollocks that I just drop of their radar after 10 years good service. I understand (I think) the reasoning behind it though.

Hey ho. At least my wife, my boy and I are all healthy and with the mortgage break, we can survive for the next 3-4 months and potentially save some more money.

Time to look for a new job or consider starting up my own sports accommodation business.

Life-changing.

At least you've got a bit of breathing space. Good luck WM.