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On 12/15/2020 at 9:41 AM, JoePai said:
Well done to the US, about time that nasty little man had a slap
Unlike the EU leaders who are scared and too self interested to slap him down. He knows it and plays up accordingly.
Turkey carried out military exercises with Russia and Iran.
Great NATO member indeed!
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10 hours ago, Jingthing said:No.
All politicians lie at normal levels.
That's actually their job. It's part of politics and indeed diplomacy.
Mr Trump lies at a spectacular accelerated level that is completely unprecedented. He has tried and largely succeeded among his base to make facts and reality unimportant. He does more gaslighting than the power company.
He will soon be out of the white house, not soon enough, but his destructive toxic movement is still with us. Probably that makes you happy.
From a prominent group of conservatives, generally republicans, the Lincoln Project.
Opinion | Reed Galen: The fight against Trumpism is only beginning - The Washington Post
Defeating Trumpism must happen or American democracy is finished. The first step, getting Mr. Trump out, may prove the easier one.
Actually, politicians shouldn't lie, nor should diplomats. That's where their skills should be - presenting the truth in different ways; but not outright lies particularly about their and their families and friends honesty and activities.
But, in your world, where lies are acceptable if they're only small ones, who decides what's small and what's big? What's acceptable and what's not?
Some seem to say that politicians they agree with can tell lies, especially if it furthers the cause! Fits in with their do as we say not as we do personas.
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On 12/17/2020 at 6:38 AM, Chomper Higgot said:
“You set the agenda and force him (Biden) into positions that he will have to get out of somehow," Hammered said.”
No, you stick a sign on the door that reads ‘under new management’.
Janet Yellen can reverse all these decisions in April next year if she wants to.
I'm sure the countries involved don't take Trump's actions seriously. They'll just wave bye bye and wait for the new Team Biden.
The only one looking negative is Trump. Self inflicted again.
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On 12/16/2020 at 7:59 AM, Chomper Higgot said:On what basis do you claim the Democrats don’t want yo prosecute Trump?
I'm sure there are some Democrat politicians, and maybe even some Republicans who would like to see Trump prosecuted. And I'm sure there are many who don't; preferring not to shine the spotlight on political activities as it may light up things they prefer kept in the shadows.
But really, it shouldn't be up to politicians. It should be a matter of law. Criminals should be prosecuted.
Another example of how the justice system in the USA has become politicized. Which is not compatible with a democracy, Republic or otherwise.
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7 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:
The logical conclusion being the UK intends to reduce worker conditions to below those of the EU.
And ordinary working people voted for it.
Are you suggesting all member states in the EU have the same worker conditions?
Because they don't. So what will the EU conditions be? French working hours, German pay rates? Luxembourg / Irish tax haven rates?
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On 12/14/2020 at 1:14 PM, Chomper Higgot said:
Not quite the same.
The EU’s ‘it’s the best deal, take it or leave it’ is an open ended offer.
Johnson’s ‘back down by a Sunday night or we’ll walk’ is a threat with a definitive time attached.
The EU’s offer remains open, Johnson’s threat turned out to be hollow.
Your guess, as so often, is groundless.
Do you remember J-C Juncker et al saying that Mrs May's best ever deal, was the only deal and that they wouldn't improve or negotiate further? Then they did.
Or is you memory, as so often, rather selective?
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On 12/13/2020 at 11:16 AM, robblok said:I would rename project fear with consequences of going on it alone. More restrictions in travel, bad imports and exports.
All things Brexiteers did not expect. Actions have consequences.. and not the ones BJ said. Easiest deal.. no problems.
I wonder how this will affect all the Brits that like to live in Spain and France. Life is getting harder because of Brexit.
British people living in member states of the EU are likely to be affected in the same way EU member states' citizens living in the EU are. Apart from by those charming EU member states like Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, etc that sell off citizenship and don't ask questions about money laundering of course.
Of course life will get more inconvenient. Just like 2020 has for everyone.
But Switzerland will still have the best of both world's because they know far too much about other people's money habits. Norway will still be the odd Scandinavian out of the EU. And Poland and Hungary will either elect EU puppet governments or at some point decide to leave. Italy, well, who knows. Depends what week it is. And in the wings Erdogan will continue his asset explorations and the EU will continue failing to back Cyprus and Greece because they're scared of the migrant threat. Russia will continue to antagonize the EU and laugh because he knows Germany need his gas and won't allow the EU to do anything to threaten that supply.
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On 12/10/2020 at 8:54 PM, fishtank said:UK wanted to leave.
No one forced them.
Cannot expect to carry on the same as before.
Maybe UK thought that EU was part of it's empire.
The new Raj.
Clearly this junior French Minister thinks the EU is now the French empire!
Who appointed him to speak for the other 27 members?
Also, in the event of a no deal, the UK does not have to treat EU member states the same if they apply different rules individually to the UK. So much for EU unity.
France like Germany has tried hard to rule Europe. And like Germany, France was thwarted with the assistance of Britain.
Seems those with juvenile mentalities just can't get over that. Or get over Britain not accepting their hypocritical BS.
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On 12/11/2020 at 11:04 AM, TheDutchEngineer said:
Going to the NACC! Expect the losses will increase. They will never challenge the DSI.
What makes you think that?
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13 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said:One must wonder what was said between the two yesterday to continue talks.
We all know that competition rules and fishing are the two main sticking points. Boris isn't going to give up 'sovereignty' and the EU are not going to allow the UK to undercut them at every business opportunity.
Fishing seems like it's only a political point for votes from fishing villages and towns. It's not even worth a billion a year to any of the EU nations - or the UK.
The EU and the UK parliaments need to vote on the deal, but before they do any voting, they need to read and scrutinize the text. There are only 17 days to go. 4 of those days are weekend days. Any talk of a deal now is just impossible.
Fishing has become one of those "devil in the detail minor issues" that won't go away. The EU demand full access for it's fleets to British waters, in exchange for allowing British fishermen to sell their catches in the EU. But will not allow British vessels to fish in EU waters. Does that seem fair to you?
Only France in the EU won't compromise on this. It's fishermen have stated to they would be happy to compromise on catches, but would seek government compensation. Macron won't bargain and sees doing so as a loss of face. One of his key strategies is to show what a great world power he's made France again. Leader of the EU, self appointed boss of Lebanon etc etc. All designed to help divert attention in France from the serious dissent about some of his bills, pension reform, policing etc. All political and not economic driven. The French fishermen I saw interviewed are quite reasonable but won't accept Macron giving up their access to British waters without compensation. And that to him would be a display of weakness on two fronts.
The level playing field, demanded by Germany the most, is to try and avoid what Germany really fears. It's businesses facing real competition.
Of course, both sides know what the other really wants, and is probably acceptable to them. But neither is willing to give everything and neither wants to give a little. Stalemate. Hard to break.
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7 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:What happened to the ‘we’ll walk bit’?
About the same as the EU's it's the best deal, take it or leave it.
Guess you've never been a professional negotiator.
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6 hours ago, PatOngo said:
Damn it, wherrre's ma gun! When will the Proud Boys get it through their dumb, stupid heads that Trump is a one term loser and accept the majority vote of the people. Shame Proud Boys, SHAME!
Probably take them as long as it took the Democrats in Congress to acknowledge Hilary lost, Trump won and accept it.
Sad to see how the divide is being fueled and widened by extremists on both sides.
If the Republicans retain the Senate and were to take control of Congress, then Biden-Harris Administration is in for a rough time. Which won't help the American people one way or another.
Ironic though that the Democrats now call for unity and acceptance when they never would.
Politicians in the West used to govern on behalf of the people and for the benefit of the people. That era has long gone.
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7 hours ago, RichardColeman said:
So, they declared that he fell off his bike without looking at CCTV ? Doesn't give you any real confidence in them , does it.
Person that told them it without checking should just be sacked immediately for incompetence
They're Police Officers Richard, but not as we know them!
With thanks to Dr. McCoy!
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16 hours ago, riclag said:The president elect son is under investigation! Go figure !
Yes, but it's all ok because the president elect said he's never taken a single penny from any foreign entity; and he never discussed business with his son.
Reassuring isn't it.
The murky world of politics.
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13 hours ago, ikke1959 said:
as long as no one can fail, students will not learn.. Why should they??? they pass always.. and the result is laziness and low education. Abolish this stupid law and start with the western way to stimulate these kids to learn..Not enough points FAILED!!!! Next year you will see they are doing their best much more
Oh dear, this old chestnut. Guess what, in reality, students do fail. Then they have to retake and pass, or try again and again and if necessary repeat a year.
Shocking that all those bar room myths aren't real, but there we are!
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3 hours ago, djayz said:Do they really believe that everybody is that gullible?
Yes!
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21 hours ago, Surelynot said:
There's milking it and there's milking it.........getting bored now.
Yep. British and EU politicians crawling out the woodwork now as if they've been heavily involved all along and just knew this would happen.
What a "clever" little lot they are!
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11 hours ago, RichardColeman said:
Wonder what his chosen subject on Mastermind is ?
Answering questions on "the bleedin'obvious" ????
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15 minutes ago, candide said:Do you mean that you will accept court's decisions, in the likely case Trump's legal campaign fails, and acknowledge that there was no evidence of fraud? I doubt it.
Everyone should accept the courts decisions. It's fundamental to the rule of law and a key part of democracy is an independent, impartial, non politicized judiciary and legal process.
It seems, despite all the billowing and bellowing, none of Trumps supporters and minions have been able to find one shred of hard, undisputable evidence, despite the plethora of social media posts claiming otherwise.
Trump has to learn that he ain't a bullying business tycoon when President. And things aren't reality just because he says so. It must be worrying, either way, that he's either believing his own version of reality or is one of the biggest con men ever.
History ain't gonna treat him kindly!
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4 hours ago, Rookiescot said:Inner German border. Was a sight to behold. Still gone now after German unification.
Thats another thing the EU has done isnt it. Preserved peace in Europe for 75 years.
Preserved the peace for 75 years in Europe - I'm sure the Poles, Hungarians, Serbs, Bosnians, Croats, Ukrainians etc etc etc might disagree with you there!
It avoided Germany rising again militarily again if that's what you mean.
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On 12/4/2020 at 5:33 PM, transam said:No kiddin, just forget about trying to control UK sovereign territory, then perhaps the deal will be done.
So, tell France to back off demanding the use of what is not theirs......
It's always been about control with their take it or leave it offer.
They claim the UK can't be trusted, but really, who in their right mind would trust the other 27?
Macron has already said he will not sign up to any agreement that's not in France's best interest. So much for his EU vision - 555! Only if it benefits France and screw the rest.
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1 minute ago, NilSS said:
Realistically though, in spite of the odd exceptions reported, the chances of anyone here getting an unsecured credit card without a work permit are close to nil.
Note also, a secured credit card IS a real credit card. A pre-paid credit card is NOT a real credit card. For the purposes of this discussion, a credit card based on WP and income, or a credit card based on money on deposit, are essentially the same thing in the backend.
Disagree with you first sentence. Anyone whose a privilege or whatever name their bank gives it customer will almost certainly get an unsecured credit card on application, IME.
The OP says he got a not unsubstantial amount with his bank too.
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On 12/4/2020 at 6:55 PM, Upnotover said:
No it is not correct. With a work permit you can get a real credit card. Without, you can get a card but need to deposit an amount in a locked account which covers the limit on the card (you may need to deposit more than the limit, depending on the bank).
Not true. I have a credit card issued from a Thai bank. I have had it for over 10 years and never ever had a work permit.
It is not linked to any deposit in any kind of locked account.
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Wasn't she Thaksin's anointed choice for PM if Pheu Thai had formed a government after the last election?
U.S. says Ghislaine Maxwell should stay behind bars, deserves no bail
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Whether she gets "Epsteined" or not rather depends on what she knows about who she knows; and who those people are.
Mind, even those people must realize the public aren't going to readily accept to maximum security suicides with defective cctv easily, no matter how convenient for some!