Election Year or Fear!

[ramAnag]

Interesting decision today to find Ricky Jones not guilty over his call for the throats of demonstrators to be slit.

One wonders how saying something verbally on video as opposed to writing a tweet is different. Obviously referring to Lucy Connolly.

I think most agree Connolly should be punished it's the severity of the punishment that's been argued about. But how do we get her getting the punishment she did vs no punishment at all, both for calling for people to be killed.

I'd argue as a councillor he had more responsibility to consider his words than a member if Joe bloggs public.

Much as I might like to, I can’t really argue with any of that. Seems like a case of double standards although ultimately, in the case of Jones, it was a jury’s decision.

[SithHappens]

Much as I might like to, I can’t really argue with any of that. Seems like a case of double standards although ultimately, in the case of Jones, it was a jury’s decision.

I find it frustrating because it gives the likes of Farage ammunition to use when claiming a two tier system, which I don't believe there is. As you say its down to juries and the judge giving any sentence.

[Andy_Faber]

Much as I might like to, I can?t really argue with any of that..

So you?re IN FAVOUR of a two tier system? It reads like that

[Geoff Parkstone]

Much as I might like to, I can’t really argue with any of that. Seems like a case of double standards although ultimately, in the case of Jones, it was a jury’s decision.

What you have to bear in mind is that Connolly was (and still is) a woman

[Geoff Parkstone]

Slightly off subject but better to use here than start a new thread. Spanish speakers please help -

IRONY

Did you know that the Spanish word (adjective) for non binary is different depending on whether the object (noun) is male or female!! this may be bull****, but I suspect not. No binaria and no binario

[ramAnag]

So you?re IN FAVOUR of a two tier system? It reads like that

Only to you.

[SithHappens]

Slightly off subject but better to use here than start a new thread. Spanish speakers please help -

IRONY

Did you know that the Spanish word (adjective) for non binary is different depending on whether the object (noun) is male or female!! this may be bull****, but I suspect not. No binaria and no binario

Don't you mean bovine****?

[Andy_Faber]

Only to you.

So that makes it 100% of those with an opinion.

[MadAmster]

Slightly off subject but better to use here than start a new thread. Spanish speakers please help -

IRONY

Did you know that the Spanish word (adjective) for non binary is different depending on whether the object (noun) is male or female!! this may be bull****, but I suspect not. No binaria and no binario

... always knew my Spanish O level would come in handy one day

In Spanish, a non-binary person can be referred to as "persona no binaria" or "no binario/a", depending on the gender of the person being described. "No binario" can be used as a gender-neutral term for the concept of "nonbinary gender," while "persona no binaria" specifically refers to a non-binary person. Some individuals may also use the term "no binarie" to be more inclusive.

[ramAnag]

So that makes it 100% of those with an opinion.

I thought, with TTR’s departure, we’d got rid of daft and provocative comments, but, for clarification, my response did not indicate me favouring a two tier system at all. It simply meant that while I was entirely in favour of Connolly being jailed for what she did, I am unable to justify Jones being treated so differently.

If your logic tells you that I am therefore in favour of a two tier system I can only question your reasoning ability.

[Geoff Parkstone]

Where has TTR gone. I miss him and his unusual insights

[SithHappens]

Well there is no doubt without TTR around the board is a friendlier place to be, yes there might be the odd disagreement but it seems to remain more civil.

[swaledale]

Where has TTR gone. I miss him and his unusual insights

Please no!

Presumably enjoying the delights of democracy which is Thailand and enjoying the attentions of his Thai Gf, who is not in anyway attracted him due to his status as a relatively wealthy foreigner obvs.

[SithHappens]

Post from Andrew Tate on X.com

https://x.com/Cobratate/status/1956700105551032363

This is the man Nigel Farage admires and says is an example to all young men.

[MadAmster]

Post from Andrew Tate on X.com

https://x.com/Cobratate/status/1956700105551032363

This is the man Nigel Farage admires and says is an example to all young men.

With the possible exceptions of Real Ale and women, I don't think there's much Farridge likes that I do