Do you want to discuss boring politics? (23 Viewers)

[fernandopartridge]

Quite possibly, thank goodness we are already out of it. This could work out OK for the UK.

I don't necessarily mean the EU, I mean the Euro currency area, although there is some overlap.

 

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[Grendel]

South Korea’s president having a really normal one.

I don’t get it tbh - I know he has a lot of corruption allegations but a very stable country doesn’t have martial law

 

[Philosoraptor]

All kicking off in South Korea.

Either there has been an incursion from the North or we have some crazies in charge,

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

All kicking off in South Korea.

Either there has been an incursion from the North or we have some crazies in charge,

It’ll be Marxism

 

[Philosoraptor]

It’ll be Marxism

South Korea is as capitalist as it gets.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Why has South Korea's president suddenly declared martial law?

The move - invoking temporary military rule - has been roundly condemned by opponents and some within his own party.

www.bbc.com

This might explain more.

 

[Sick Boy]

Is the Eurozone about to fall apart?

French government teeters on brink of collapse as no-confidence vote looms

Coalition of PM Michel Barnier likely to fall, with Germany in election mode and Trump about to re-enter White House

www.theguardian.com

Based on what? It’s just a reaction to the idiot Macron playing his part in forcing yet more austerity on people.

 

[chiefdave]

Either there has been an incursion from the North or we have some crazies in charge,

Just a lame duck desperately trying to cling on to power

 

[MalcSB]

I don't necessarily mean the EU, I mean the Euro currency area, although there is some overlap.

I see what you mean now. Could be either or both. Oh dear, what a shame. Never mind.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

South Korea is as capitalist as it gets.

So is this labour government

 

[Ian1779]

Meanwhile the grown up politics swings into action….

 

[MalcSB]

This made me laugh.
Surprised Milliband hasn’t introduced this already.

Flatulence tax: Denmark agrees deal to tax farmers for livestock emissions

It is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions and pollution and restore natural habitat.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[MalcSB]

Meanwhile the grown up politics swings into action….

To be fair, it is hilarious.

Presumably Starmer feels that stopping the oats will help release the sausages.

 

[shmmeee]

This made me laugh.
Surprised Milliband hasn’t introduced this already.

Flatulence tax: Denmark agrees deal to tax farmers for livestock emissions

It is part of a wider plan to reduce emissions and pollution and restore natural habitat.

www.bbc.co.uk

Is it because it invokes farts Malc?

 

[MalcSB]

Is it because it invokes farts Malc?

Although described in the headline as a flatulence tax, I read elsewhere its cows burping which releases the methane.(I was reading up about Bovaer which is an additive to animal food which reduces methane output and has caused a bit of controversy).

It just made me laugh wondering where this could logically end up. An additional tax on baked beans perhaps.And statins.

And yes, partly because it looks like it involves farts, which can be funny at times, have you ever seen Blazing Saddles?

Puerile I know.

Why has an additive called Bovaer sparked controversy online?

The new additive aims to cut down on methane emissions from cows, but some have raised safety concerns.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[shmmeee]

Although described in the headline as a flatulence tax, I read elsewhere its cows burping which releases the methane.(I was reading up about Bovaer which is an additive to animal food which reduces methane output and has caused a bit of controversy).

It just made me laugh wondering where this could logically end up. An additional tax on baked beans perhaps.And statins.

And yes, partly because it looks like it involves farts, which can be funny at times, have you ever seen Blazing Saddles?

Puerile I know.

Farts are funny. I’m agnostic on methane tax. Not really looked into exactly how much of an issue it is. I liked the story I read about pants for cows to filter it out. Much more my kind of solution.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Farts are funny. I’m agnostic on methane tax. Not really looked into exactly how much of an issue it is. I liked the story I read about pants for cows to filter it out. Much more my kind of solution.

Kaleb Cooper thinks it’s bollox

 

[chiefdave]

I was reading up about Bovaer which is an additive to animal food which reduces methane output and has caused a bit of controversy

Think I'm missing something on this story as I have no idea why it is controversial. Do people not realize how many chemicals are involved in industrial farming these days, not like this is the first time they've been used.

From what I've read it does zero harm to the animal and doesn't affect the milk so what exactly are people getting upset about?

 

[MalcSB]

Think I'm missing something on this story as I have no idea why it is controversial. Do people not realize how many chemicals are involved in industrial farming these days, not like this is the first time they've been used.

From what I've read it does zero harm to the animal and doesn't affect the milk so what exactly are people getting upset about?

It is the anti additive lobby. They don’t believe that this stuff doesn’t get in to the milk and the extremists think it’s part of a Bill Gates conspiracy to reduce the world’s population - which would also reduce CO2 emissions.

Probably the same people who don’t believe In COVID or are / were anti vaxers.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

It is the anti additive lobby. They don’t believe that this stuff doesn’t get in to the milk and the extremists think it’s part of a Bill Gates conspiracy to reduce the world’s population - which would also reduce CO2 emissions.

Probably the same people who don’t believe In COVID or are / were anti vaxers.

So most reform voters then

 

[shmmeee]

It is the anti additive lobby. They don’t believe that this stuff doesn’t get in to the milk and the extremists think it’s part of a Bill Gates conspiracy to reduce the world’s population - which would also reduce CO2 emissions.

Probably the same people who don’t believe In COVID or are / were anti vaxers.

The raw milk lot. Like this fella:

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

The raw milk lot. Like this fella:

Tit

 

[MalcSB]

Tit

I think he was attempting to be funny.

Im sure I read somehere that the production of these fake milks involves more CO2 than the real stuff.

 

[shmmeee]

Tit

Dont think they had tit milk either tbf

 

[shmmeee]

I think he was attempting to be funny.

Im sure I read somehere that the production of these fake milks involves more CO2 than the real stuff.

Yes funny. That’s it.



Does it not get embarrassing having to try and find justifications for this utter nonsense?

 

[MalcSB]

Yes funny. That’s it.

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Does it not get embarrassing having to try and find justifications for this utter nonsense?

Thanks shmmeee. God know what I had read!

 

[shmmeee]

Can I also point out that’s there’s very clearly a full fat milk jug missing from next to the semi ski….

WHY THE FUCK IS THIS A CONVERSATION WE ARE HAVING IN A POLITICS THREAD WHAT THE EVER LIVING FUCK IS GOING ON?

 

[MalcSB]

Can I also point out that’s there’s very clearly a full fat milk jug missing from next to the semi ski….

WHY THE FUCK IS THIS A CONVERSATION WE ARE HAVING IN A POLITICS THREAD WHAT THE EVER LIVING FUCK IS GOING ON?

You started it by posting the video

Normal service now resumed,

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after budget, claims report

Government’s spending and borrowing plans mean rates will stay higher for longer, according to OECD

www.theguardian.com

 

[MalcSB]

All this discussing milk stuff really follows on from the “we won’t tell you how to live your lives“ party suggesting banning porridge ads before 9pm.

Haven't they got anything better to do?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

All this discussing milk stuff really follows on from the “we won’t tell you how to live your lives“ party suggesting banning porridge ads before 9pm.

Haven't they got anything better to do?

There’s plenty better to do

 

[shmmeee]

Banning TV ads in the days of YouTube seems a little silly. The coverage is ludicrous, porridge ads aren’t banned for example, but still.

 

[wingy]

For something that keeps or can aid the lowering of cholesterol seems a little odd,and can keep you going all morning it would make a strange object to jump on,advertisements, don't we all subscribe to do away with them anyway?

 

[Ian1779]

Tit

Farage definitely gives the vibe of man that was breast fed for far too long.

 

[MalcSB]

For something that keeps or can aid the lowering of cholesterol seems a little odd,and can keep you going all morning it would make a strange object to jump on,advertisements, don't we all subscribe to do away with them anyway?

I bought some so called plain porridge oats this morning and just had to check. Surprisingly, 1% more sugars than in the sweetened variety. My muesli had even more, It’s the dried fruit that’s the problem with that.And I thought muesli was a healthier option

 

[MalcSB]

Banning TV ads in the days of YouTube seems a little silly. The coverage is ludicrous, porridge ads aren’t banned for example, but still.

I am sure it offends the very core of your being to open Daily Mail online, so this is a copy and paste

”The Government's new ultra-strict ban on junk food advertising has sparked outrage on social media, with many rallying against the 'confusing' rules that list foods like porridge, muesli and some yoghurts as unhealthy.

These products will be banned from commercials that air before 9pm on television, and axed online ads completely.”