O/T:- ⚠️Impressed with the leadership [The UK Party Politics Thread]

[Med Pie]

The word commonly denotes that, well, it's commonly used in such a way but isn't unique to that useage.

The Oxford Dictonary states it's fine to use it in the way two people have, and also states that experts can be referred to as they, and you come across like an expert on certain matters so I was using it purely out of respect.

Here's another source - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/their

Experts is plural and Merriam Webster is American, they can't even get the usage of 'bring' and 'take' right so I wouldn't lean on them too heavily.

The use of they, their, theirs, them, and themselves in reference to pronouns of indefinite gender and indefinite number is well established in speech and writing, even in literary and formal contexts. These forms have also been adopted by individuals whose gender identity is nonbinary, as illustrated in sense 3d of they. The singular pronoun themself is also increasingly gaining acceptance as an alternative to themselves when referring to just one person.

The reference to 'themself' is self defeating as that is a singular term as opposed to 'themselves' but, most people would expect to use either himself or herself.

and all these from that link, all plural.

The birds have left their nest.
The trees have all shed their leaves.
All the furniture in their house is brand-new.
They are on friendly terms with their neighbors.
The students are seeking to exercise their rights.
Their artwork is on display at the museum.
He was angry because of their arriving late.

[HeroPie1862]

Experts is plural and Merriam Webster is American, they can't even get the usage of 'bring' and 'take' right so I wouldn't lean on them too heavily.

I love you mate, this is hilarious.

Edit: I might actually just unblock you just so I don't have to click "view post"

I think you've shown your hand too easily in that it's a satire account.

[Med Pie]

They are taking the piss and they have shown that the UK education system has failed them. Giving the benefit of considerable doubt and assuming you're not still at school.

[forwardmagpie]

So does that mean I would be safe if I said that I thought you were a f**king tw*t?

As long as I genuinely thought it was true?

Appropriately

?And now I know how Joan of Arc felt?

[Med Pie]

Meanwhile, the weaponisation of the law continues with the government seemingly intent on Tommy Robinson, never being freed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGO95Bf7aTQ

[SmiffyPie]

They hunt in packs and try to isolate a target. Once isolated they surround the target and take turns in attacking until the target becomes disorientated and makes a fatal mistake.

[Med Pie]

They hunt in packs and try to isolate a target. Once isolated they surround the target and take turns in attacking until the target becomes disorientated and makes a fatal mistake.

He'll either take his own life or he'll be murdered in jail, that will be two on Starmer's slate.

[bule1]

Not interested in Tommy Robinson as I have no time for that kind of person.

I am still awaiting with interest how Ricky Jones is treated, his ?we need to cut their throats and get rid of them? made in a public forum during last year's disturtbances is a clear case of incitement and, as someone who was in public office, he should be dealt by the justice system with as severly as all the other protesters who overstepped the mark at that time.

[Med Pie]

Not interested in Tommy Robinson as I have no time for that kind of person.

I am still awaiting with interest how Ricky Jones is treated, his ?we need to cut their throats and get rid of them? made in a public forum during last year's disturtbances is a clear case of incitement and, as someone who was in public office, he should be dealt by the justice system with as severly as all the other protesters who overstepped the mark at that time.

It shouldn't matter whether or not you have any interest in TR, you and everyone else, should be very alarmed at what is being allowed to happen to him and Lucy Connolly.

Regarding those who were jailed in relation to the riots, they all received bad, legal advice and should have pleaded not guilty and gone to a jury trial, most would have walked free.

[Elite_Pie]

I apologise for that, and btw I got a warning for it, I bet he won't.

I didn't call you anything, I merely asked you a question.

[Elite_Pie]

I am still awaiting with interest how Ricky Jones is treated, his ?we need to cut their throats and get rid of them? made in a public forum during last year's disturtbances is a clear case of incitement and, as someone who was in public office, he should be dealt by the justice system with as severly as all the other protesters who overstepped the mark at that time.

Me Too. His crime seems exactly what Lucy Connolly was convicted of, so I would expect a very similar sentence.

[Elite_Pie]

They hunt in packs and try to isolate a target. Once isolated they surround the target and take turns in attacking until the target becomes disorientated and makes a fatal mistake.

Very dramatic Smiffy.

Someone who posts radical right wing views gets challenged by those with left wing views, and vice versa. Simple as that.

[Notsohumblepie]

Me Too. His crime seems exactly what Lucy Connolly was convicted of, so I would expect a very similar sentence.

You're a betting man . Any odds on offer ?

[BigFatPie]

Me Too. His crime seems exactly what Lucy Connolly was convicted of, so I would expect a very similar sentence.

Dont forget he hasnt been convicted of anything yet.

[forwardmagpie]

Dont forget he hasnt been convicted of anything yet.

True the evidence is very sketchy and inconclusive.