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Josef bugman posted:Until it effects them it isn't going to be "real" everything feels dreamlike and unreal and has done for years, because we can increasingly see that the emperor has no clothes on, but because the emperor has stolen our ability to live in anything but empire we have no ability to talk about it other than to comment on it. Same with everything. If it didn't happen to me or my close family/friends it doesn't happen and you're either lying or you are a scammer/criminal and the government caught you out. Austerity? Didn't affect me therefore it doesn't happen. PIP Assessments that fail the disabled? Didn't happen to me, therefore it doesn't happen (1 very rightwing disabled acquaintance whose PIP assessment went fine - he's articulate, a researcher, and his partner's brother is 'something' in the DWP so of course it did - and thus 'we should be proud the UK gives us this money and those who don't get it are obviously scammers') etc.
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Taear posted:It's funny how many people still think a job is a thing you get by just walking into somewhere and handing them a CV. And so many jobs now you have to apply on line and there's no room for people with a non-linear life, nor, with very specific exceptions, indeed for people with PhDs or masters - instant bin yet the question asks 'what is your highest qualification' and if you fail to mention it and they find out - sackable offence? RockyB posted:A bit dated now, but one of the most compelling explanations for this remains the monkeysphere / Dunbar number: I like that monkeysphere one (haven't read the other one yet). So true about the garbage man. Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 12:21 on Sep 1, 2019 |
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Mebh posted:To go back to Discworld chat. As a lad I read Colour of Magic, Light fantastic, Mort, Pyramids and Equal Rites but never any more. I think I got sucked into the endlessly terrible star wars extended universe and it all gets a bit fuzzy after that. Depends which parts of Discworld grab you most. If you like the witches thread, Witches Abroad. If you want to make a start on the night watch thread - Guards Guards is the first one in that thread (which leads to Vimes. Can't remember if Sam Vimes makes an appearance in the first one or not). Small Gods if you want another thread.
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jaete posted:There was that thing a while back where parliament wanted some info on internal Facebook tech documents or something, so they sent the parly sergeant dude to some hotel to... subpoena (?) those docs from some random businessman character. I didn't understand much about the legalities but thought it was pretty interesting https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/technology/data/news/100115/mps-send-serjeant-arms-seize-secret-facebook-papers "A serjeant-at-arms was sent to a London hotel to seize internal Facebook papers as part of parliament’s ongoing fake news inquiry, it has been revealed." I don't think it was Kamal el Hajji (the big dude). He has apparently stepped down now anyway (retirement).
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Failed Imagineer posted:I was about to protest but then realised I was thinking about Small Gods, and have forgotten Pyramids entirely, so yeah maybe it's not great Having lived in Egypt I do appreciate some of the themes of Pyramids very well. I often though Ankh Morpork was modelled on Cairo. (There were guilds of beggars, prostitutes, pickpockets in the 17th century!)
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LOCUST FART HELL posted:I posted this on reddit's legal advice UK subreddit but I'll repost it here to see what advice I can get. If you're sure of the law, can you put your own lock on? Does landlord live there, if so maybe they are misusing the 'rent a room' rules for tax whereby you can get £7500 rent tax free as long as lodger doesn't have self contained accommodation (which a lock would make it).
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AceClown posted:Just do that, if his father is a hateful homophobe then do the opposite and just be kind, listen to the kid and don't make any judgements about his dad to his face. This ^ ^ I second the 'professional' suggestion. They might know of support groups led by professionals that might be better suited.
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Horseshoe theory posted:Wouldn't chucking out enough rebelling MPs essential cause the Tory/DUP coalition to fall into a minority? If Tory majority is just 1 then Rory getting the boot would nix it. But does the majority of 1 include the DUP or not? I'm not sure.
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Gum posted:It does. The tories lost their majority in 2017 Oh yeah. Sorry I'm being Mrs Dim tonight.
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Endjinneer posted:Newly elected MPs are dipped in a special acid bath which destroys their ability to feel any sensation other than pain. After a while they come to crave this last remaining feeling to the extent that taking the whip away becomes a punishment. Do you mean Stephen Milligan, perchance? Oh I missed this! https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sex-game-death-tory-mp-13372133 quote:Fresh suspicions have been raised over the death of a Tory MP found wearing stockings and suspenders with electric cord around his neck and a bag over his head.
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https://twitter.com/MannersJack/status/1168504551126773761 At the moment tories + bxp > 80%
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ShaneMacGowansTeeth posted:Have the full version: Ha was just coming to post this. Bought one of my brother's this album for his 17th birthday or xmas incredibly many moons ago. He's retiring shortly 
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I do think there's scope for compelling MPs to use state education, public transport and the NHS and other publicly funded services to go about their lives. (I guess with some exceptions such as MPs from far flung corners being able to fly to and from London instead of 2 days on a train). And some kind of provided mid week 'student residence' (some of those are extremely flash now) for those needing to stay in London during the week. I think we'd soon see a dramatic improvement in local bus services for one thing.
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£ v $ went under 1.20 for a few hours this morning - lowest rate since 1985. (Source: xe.com) 
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RockyB posted:Personal bug bear, does anyone else get irritated when they see a 12 hour forex chart with ridiculous axes of less than a cent. Pisses me right off when BBC article do it. If the pound is the lowest against the dollar since 1985, or the last three years, or whatever, show me that context. 10 year £ $ chart. I posted the 12 hour one earlier so you could clearly see the dip under 1.20. But here's the overall context for 10 years. Haven't done Euros as $ has been my important context for the last 12 years (given currencies I've been using have been pegged to the $). 
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bump_fn posted:wtf is purdah Political activity other than immediate campaigning effectively ceases. Eg local CLPs don't meet during the period of time (to do any 'motions' etc activity).
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RottenK posted:any source on this? https://miss-s-b.dreamwidth.org/2048873.html quote:I'm feeling devastated
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teacup posted:Quick summary of today for an Australian- They went back to Westminster today after their long summer holidays. The 'prorogation' (contraversial closure) is due to start next week - can't remember which day I'm not sure about the election bit. I think today might have changed things because tories are starting to call his bluff and some people (not all) are beginning to see that actually Johnson is a pathetic weakling, not the strong man they thought.
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StarkingBarfish posted:Thanks! Particle Physics Congrats and I hope it works out. I had a research grant from the (presumably now defunct) particle physics and astronomy research council back in the year dot.
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Sorry if this is already posted but I'm about 5 pages behind just now: This picture posted by Reuters: https://twitter.com/reuterspictures/status/1169009600101781512 Whether it's authentically from tonight I don't know (and she is in different clothes from earlier scenes but that doesn't necessarily mean anything). Someone in the comments claims it's not from tonight (but I reverse googled and couldn't find it anywhere else) another claims it's up on the BBC tonight. (Ed: Yes I realize I was well beaten on this one a couple of pages back). Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 00:30 on Sep 4, 2019 |
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https://twitter.com/MonarchyUK/status/1168870905587609605?s=20 Ed: 52 weeks in a year. Will we have brexited a year from now or will it be like a bad dream that you're not sure happened? Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 00:43 on Sep 4, 2019 |
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Ojo posted:I just saw someone on Facebook say that they support Johnson because "he's a down to earth guy!" and my mind is completely blown. How does anyone believe that? Last thing on FB this afternoon was a friend who claimed to be a lifelong labour supporter, but who is a no dealer, saying he would rather 5 years of Johnson than have a Corbyn government because Corbyn will destroy Britain (hello - is Britain being destroyed as we speak?) Then the claims that deals were an invention of remoaners which I've seen quite a few make. Another friend contradicted him by posting a link to a Vote Leave document from before the referendum showing quite clearly that Vote Leave were talking about deals before the referendum. Haven't checked the reaction to this yet. Been far too exciting on here tonight! And a big thanks to those who put themselves through watching the live action and report back because I can't bear to!
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Pochoclo posted:Hey thread, are there any decent UK left wing online newspapers? New Statesman? No. Not consistently. There are some decent articles in some online newspapers sometimes. Personally, I find the FT and the Independent best. My card-carrying, tory party member, ultra wealthy relative calls both of those 'very left wing'.
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AceOfFlames posted:Why are prayers at the top of the list? I thought it was the US that had the religious lunatics. I have been told by a former MP that it is how you bag your place for the day in the House if you want a seat! There aren't enough seats for all MPs in a full chamber, so if you want to be there with a seat, you bag a place at prayers. ed: beaten again.
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I find this a bit bizarre - maybe Cummings is a sort of Heat Seaking Missile designed to destroy the tories from inside?quote:Mr Cummings’ political affiliations have also been the subject of fevered speculation in Westminster. And I was idly wondering whether given how unpopular Johnson seems to be with tory MPs whether they voted for him in the leadership election just so they could finish him off once and for all?
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Miftan posted:Even ultra orthodox jews have hot meals on the sabbath. Ya'll wild. (hot plates are apparently allowed as long as you turn them on before the sabbath) The father of one of my friends was a Chapel minister (Wales) - not sure which denomination - but he wouldn't read Monday newspapers because they would have been made on Sundays.
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Sloth Life posted:Clearly I should prep for Brexit more, the moment I spend money it becomes less likely to happen. Yeah but next time it snows you won't have to run out for bread and milk.
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Posted this for the voter registration graphs not the Corbyn bit. Ed: this graph is either missing a bit or has been mislabelled. Better graph on page 81 from the Graun. https://twitter.com/thetimes/status/1169285387065470976 Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 23:39 on Sep 4, 2019 |
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Guavanaut posted:Where's the 35-44 band? Good question! I imagine one of the bands is mislabelled.
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Red Oktober posted:
Can't stand Nick Cohen, but if this is him, thumbs up to "babbling fatberg of dishonesty". Well even if it isn't him, still thumbs up. 
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https://twitter.com/cathbooth/status/1169601637222162433 Article linked to in the tweet: https://www.stylist.co.uk/long-reads/boris-johnson-big-girls-blouse-meaning-pmqs-corbyn-sexist-insult-language/294479 Another quote from that: quote:I don’t want to revert to anatomical, misandric, childish or bigoted language here. So I will not refer to our current prime minister as a bluster-fuelled egomaniac from whom all human compunction has been drained like the fluid from a blister. Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 16:43 on Sep 5, 2019 |
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Dead Goon posted:Open up Police, woo woo woo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZrAYxWPN6c
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Not UK sorry. Anyway, Mohamed Morsi (former Egypt president who died a couple of months ago) - his 25 year old son died today of a heart attack. Not sure I believe it! He wasn't in prison (though he has been at some point). https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/05/son-former-egyptian-president-mohamed-morsi-abdullah-dies-25 98= 2 x 7 x 7
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