361 Responses to Midweek 18th December 2024

  1. Guest Who says:

    https://x.com/exraf_al/status/1869980406944280798?s=61
    In case anyone missed the Rachel Reeves speech on #WASPI after she deleted it from her website, here she is before she threw her own mother under a bus a few years later. Labour has money for Ukraine, Syria, Africa, China and Pakistan, but none for our own elderly.

    Just watched another front bench Karen from accounts wibbling away to BBC Breakfast nodding along, talking about ‘choices’. Madelslime was also inspired.

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  2. MarkyMark says:

    UK 2024….

    A Prime Minister who cannot say a man has a penis.
    The Mother of the House of Parliament who says “Mao did more good than harm.”
    The energy minister who takes advice from a girl who missed school.
    A foreign secretary who called American President a Nazi and left Xi Jingping out.
    A US ambassador who courted with Epstein knowing he was ….

    “It came more than a decade after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor, for which he was registered as a sex offender.”
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48913377

    We have reached peak idiocrasy.

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  3. MarkyMark says:

    Keir Starmer – I Wanna Be Like You 🐻🌴 #BalooLabour

    1.1M views 3 years ago

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  4. Doobster78 says:

    Sports report on BBC Radio 2 looking back at all the highlights of sport over the past year . The bloke reporter says but the winner it has to be ………………

    This moment from the England Women’s Football Team ,,,,,,

    They are just relentlessly woke it’s quite staggering.

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  5. MarkyMark says:

    1833 …. Britain spends blood and money to end slavery ….”The Government used £20 million to fund the Slavery Abolition Act 1833. In 1833, this was equivalent to approximately 40% of the Government’s total annual expenditure.31 Jan 2018″

    2024 …. Britain is now the place to become a slave … “A BBC investigation has found how, despite a national crackdown, Vietnamese migrants who have arrived in the UK illegally are finding jobs in nail bars and evading detection by authorities.”
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dqeerd75mo

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  6. Fedup2 says:

    2989 000 nearly there ….

    And bbc news perversely reporting that the mudd tune won’t be played on the BBC because the DG wants his peerage ….

    Part of the above might not be quite true …

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  7. Fedup2 says:

    Mandelson must think it’s Christmas – the bungs he can take as UK ambo in Washington must be massive . And TTK shuts him up if he gets too critical of the serial failures of the Marxist regime … I bet Mandy doesn’t come back …. If he is wise …

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  8. AsISeeIt says:

    Political retribution and scratchy nylon underwear – read all about it in this edition

    In lieu of our media having gone big on our own Pakistani muslim rape gangs we instead receive blanket coverage of a case in France.

    Following the BBC’s close interest and lead in the case we now see the story dominate the frontpages of our national print titles.

    And the reporting comes with a strong undercurrent of finger wagging at men in general.

    Par exemple:

    The woman who forced France to confront its misogyny (Judith Woods, Telegraph)

    ‘We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s message to other women… “I am thinking about all the other families affected by this case, and the non-recognised victims in the stories that are often in the shadows…” (Taz Ali, i paper)

    Just a hint there from the victim herself that our media can be somewhat fickle in their interest in such matters.

    While the Guardian newspaper tends at times to imitate the attitudes and interests of the Harlem Voice, the i paper takes on the tone of the women only interest magazine Cosmopolitan: 9 natural remedies for the perimenopause – in case you were wondering: Perimenopause is the time before menopause when a woman’s hormone levels start to change and she experiences menopausal symptoms, while menopause is when a woman’s periods stop.

    Sensible grown up adult health advice for the female of course.

    But then there’s a Jennifer Aniston shampo advert-syle “Here comes the science bit – Concentrate!” : (backed by science) (i paper) – ‘cos the girlies are impressed by The Science.

    I’m oddly reminded there of that Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra song – you know how it goes: “And then I go and spoil it all, by saying somethin’ stupid…”

    Meanwhile this morning, as conscerns the male as a class, the left-leaning i paper is very much in finger wagging mood: The Christmas presents that could break your marriage. Esther Walker’s advice for men

    In case your were wondering, chaps…

    The only thing that really bothers women when it comes to receiving gifts from husbands is receiving a gift that tells her that he has literally no idea who she is. That he has spent the sum total of zero minutes thinking about her. It’s the scratchy nylon underwear when she’s more of a big-pants girl. It’s the giant Le Creuset pot when she repeatedly declares that she hates cooking. It’s the history of World War II when she’s a Kardashians kind of girl. This does matter.

    And apparently it’s very much a case of get this present buying thing right, or else…

    If women don’t feel like they are seen in a relationship, even a bit, even just once a year, it can be the last straw.

    Separation or divorce can be the ultimate final outcome – unlike Brexit of course… which is very much reversable

    UK could rejoin Erasmus EU exchange scheme as pressure grows on under-30s migration (i paper); Keir Starmer refuses to rule out rejoining major EU migration scheme (Daily Express) – because that’s just what Britain is desperately crying out for – more foreign students.

    On this spotlight on French misogyny day, our jokey blokey Daily Star, appropriately enough, finds itself relegated to the dog house of the ‘and finally’ last placed spot in the gynaeceum that is BBC news staff’s print press line-up.

    Not that the Star neglects to bring big philosophical issues to the notice of white van men, builders, plumbers, professional darts enthusiasts, Brexit voters and football supporters…

    Huuuuuuge if true! World’s boffiest boffin: Afterlife is REAL… A MAN who is so clever he makes Albert Einstein look like a dimwit says he has proof (Daily Star)

    And don’t let the Star’s jokey tabloid style and phrasing have you dismissing their claims out of hand: Thought for the Day: If we want to create a new adjective then we bloody well will!

    On the subject of adjectives – and given her picture is being plastered all over the news – it would be rather difficult for our media to refer to feminist heroine Gisèle Pelicot as a particularly belle femme or femme très jolie

    So it is fascinating to witness our journos reach for that slim volume that is the press thesaurus for some alternate positive adjectives…

    The elegant French woman with a core of steel who has become a heroine to every victim of male abuse (Sarah Vine in the ever-excitable Daily Mail)

    The world’s bravest woman (Mirror)

    Courageous Gisèle Pelicot… (freebie Metro which signs off for a rather long break today: A very merry Christmas to all our readers! Metro will be back in the new year on January 6)

    Sometimes these segueways write themselves…

    After investigating January 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney… deep-seated distrust for law enforcement agencies that party leaders claim has been weaponized against conservatives… “until we hold accountable those responsible, and reform our institutions, we will not fully regain trust.”

    With Trump laying the groundwork for political retribution, senior Biden White House aides, administration officials and prominent defense attorneys in Washington, DC, have been discussing potential preemptive pardons or legal aid for people like Cheney who might be targeted for prosecution by the incoming Trump administration. (CNN)

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    • Zephir says:

      RE presents:

      The wife has been leaving jewellery magazines around the house.

      So I took the hint and got her a magazine rack.

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    • Fedup2 says:

      Asiseeit – I had the same thought about the French rape case . Blanket coverage – yet coverage of organised paki paedo gangs – still operating under the eyes of lefty councils , plod , schools – not much of a mention . …..

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “The woman who forced France to confront its misogyny (Judith Woods, Telegraph)”

      1400 raped kids – some doused in petrol – meh

      Woman has sex with 100 men in on day – wants to do 1000 – meh

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    • MarkyMark says:

      “The world’s bravest woman (Mirror)”

      ………………………………..

      The blindfold goes over our eyes … “Islam is peaceful. Just ask Rafiqi
      Islam, a loving husband, who told his wife that he had a present for
      her, blindfolded her to make it a surprise and then cut off her
      fingers. Then the rest of the Islam family mopped up the blood, while
      Mr. Islam threw her fingers into the trash, and after a few hours took
      her to the hospital where they warned her to tell the doctors that she
      had an accident.”

      “Either we go on playing the game of blindfold and machete, or we take
      off the blindfold, take away the machete and show Mr. Islam the door.”

      Breaking up with Mr. Islam by Daniel Greenfield {sultanknish jun2016}

      http://sultanknish.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/breaking-up-with-mr-islam.html

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  9. Zephir says:

    BTW Christmas party catering tip:

    You can cook 400 hotdogs at a time in a dishwasher.

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  10. AsISeeIt says:

    Apropos of nothing in particular

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  11. Flotsam says:

    The withdrawal of the winter fuel allowance for pensioners has an interesting aspect to it. Theoretically pensioners the Government could be liable for more money than they are saving if every pensioner that qualifies for pension credit applies for it. Pension credit is means tested with an extensive enquiry into a pensioners wealth. And there you have it, the Government gets to find out which pensioners have money and how much which will open the door to the Government helping itself to pensioners money on death.

    It’s all about control you know. Tax everything to the hilt and make everyone dependent on the State.

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  12. MarkyMark says:

    Once we end all jokes we end all hate.

    2024 Germany … ““Hit the ceiling too often while jumping on the trampoline” Pensioner has to pay 800 Euro fine for Baerbock comment!””

    2018 UK … In addition to reporting hate crime, please report non-crime hate incidents, **which can include things like offensive or insulting comments, online, in person or in writing**. Hate will not be tolerated in South Yorkshire. Report it and put a stop to it #HateHurtsSY – UK South Yorkshire Police, 2018

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  13. Thatcherrevolutionary says:

    I’m beginning to think Starmer is pushing the boundaries of what he can get away with………..
    Mandelson as US ambassador? Epstein list published by a Trump CIA? He’d have to go.
    Lammy as Foreign Secretary? Did he think the title meant he had to be a foreigner?

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    • Flotsam says:

      A lot of the MSM are applauding Mandelson’s appointment, however……….

      He’s a Labour apparatchik through and through, Labour are not in vogue with Trump.

      He’s openly gay. I’m not being homophobic but America doesn’t seem to be as in love with homosexuality as we are.

      He’s fundamentally pro EU which has to mean his negotiations with America will be slanted towards alignment with the EU
      .
      He’s known to be a devious Machiavellian performer. Americans prefer straight dealing.

      The Ambassador should have been a neutral Civil Service staffer.

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  14. tomo says:

    Will he be coming down the chimney?

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    • Zephir says:

      @ Tomo

      Have you had a look at the recent Black Belt Barrister youtube video that deals with this ? the wording appears to be a case of harrassment (it causes alarm and distress).

      Worth sending them a cease and desist letter on those grounds ?

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  15. StewGreen says:

    Almost all media is intrinsically LEFT wing
    …. Even GBnews first sacked MARK Steyn
    and have now sacked MARK Dolan

    .. Proving GBnews is MARKSIST too

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    • Zephir says:

      Marksist:

      Definition: one who posts endless pictures on social media of police surrounding a pink boat and Ed Miliband playing a ukelele.

      Extreme case, also continually posting 5 – 10 year old stories:

      Marky Marksist

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  16. StewGreen says:

    Our GreenSupremacist overlords know better than us
    WE think that solar panels don’t work in the middle of the night

    Actual Octopus Energy PR

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  17. tomo says:

    Mostly peaceful Sweden

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    BBC just love their rap artists
    https://x.com/stillgray/status/1870058654851867090

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  18. friend of yogi bear says:

    A MASTER STROKE…….

    I’m sure not to be alone in my applauding The ever brave Rodney Starmer in his choice of ambassador to the United States. Lord Mandelson…..what a choice……amazing.

    I had to remind myself of some of Mandleson’s career having heard “some people ” describe him in glowing terms.

    As a former Secretary of State for trade and industry, (even the BBC realised this experience would be invaluable) all the skills he acquired would help GB in its search for a larger American export market. Sadly although appointed in July 1998 , his role was short-lived ,as he had to resign in December 1998…..a slight misunderstanding over a loan of £375,000 (and declaring it on the register of interests) from cabinet colleague Geoffrey Robinson, who Mandlesons own department was at the time of the loan, investigating for his business dealings….All very unfortunate,as such misunderstandings often are.

    However, a man of such talent was not wasted for long. In Oct 1999 Mandleson was Secretary of State for Northen Ireland. Once again it was short-lived due to “some people ” kicking up a fuss about Mandleson involving himself in a Mr Hinduja, seeking a British passport and unfortunately, the always honourable , Mr Mandleson felt he just had to resign…..but….he was later exonerated, it should be made clear..

    After a period of very hard work in Europe , as a Commissioner Mandelson returned to U.K. politics , under his new title “Baron” Mandleson and enjoyed some popularity ,at last, with Labour supporters, he was voted to be “less disliked” than Harriet Harman indeed…not a bad place to be.

    Obviously with his experience in Cabinet , he is an outstanding choice for Mr Starmer’s government’s” Man in Washington”…as “they” say “What could possibly go wrong”.

    We can all be sure that with the new spirit of openness we will hear all about it.

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  19. harry142857 says:

    Slow slow two tier justice ?

    Two men charged with assaulting police officers after Manchester Airport brawl

    Two men have been charged with assaulting police officers following a brawl at Manchester Airport in July.

    The Crown Prosecution Service said no police officers will be charged.

    The charges relate to an altercation at Manchester Airport on July 23, which resulted in four men being arrested and a police officer being suspended and placed under criminal investigation.

    Videos of the brawl were subsequently circulated widely online, stoking community tensions in Rochdale where the two defendants are from.

    Announcing the decision, Frank Ferguson, the head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “Following our review of an incident at Manchester Airport in July 2024, the Crown Prosecution Service has today issued charges against two individuals.

    “Based on a careful consideration of this evidence, we have concluded that two men should be charged with offences including assaults on police officers.

    “We have concluded no charges should be brought against any officers. We examined potential offences of actual bodily harm, and common assault, and reviewed expert evidence in the form of an independent report from an expert in the use of police force, to inform this decision.

    Mohammed Amaaz, 20, faces two charges of causing actual bodily harm, one charge of assaulting an emergency worker and one charge of common assault. Muhammed Amaad, 25, is charged with causing actual bodily harm.

    Epilogue

    He added: “We acknowledge that in this case as in any other, the strength of feeling has been high.

    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/two-men-charged-with-assaulting-police-officers-after-manchester-airport-brawl/ar-AA1wdwMY?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=fd7d3c7155894b72bc7617c0ea0f5162&ei=20

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  20. vlad says:

    I’m no fact-checker so I cannot vouch for the veracity of this claim, but just the headline gives me immense satisfaction. Marianna Spring might care to investigate?

    “Links to extremists & anti-white racism” Why Donald Trump will BAN London Mayor Sadiq Khan from USA.

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  21. Zephir says:

    Very very muted response in the USA to a story that should be headline news around the world :

    unfit leader of the most powerful nation on earth, clearly incapable for years…and hidden from all as best they could

    So, who is doing stuff like this ? attempting to wreck the economy ?

    Biden-Harris admin rolls out another $4.28 billion in student loan handouts
    Biden has approved nearly $180 billion in student loan handouts

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  22. digg says:

    So Jeremy Corbyn has morphed into a green zealot coming out of the cupboard screaming doom and disaster about Global Warming.

    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/20/planet-climate-disaster-labour-government

    It feels very much to me like the usual stuff…. equality, fraternity, egalite and I’m in control isn’t working for him so he’s trying another totalitarian power grab route.

    Proof if you need it that the Climate bandwagon is nothing more than a hard-left attempt at population control by hard left totalitarian Marxist masters which is all our Jeremy has ever wanted in life really.

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  23. Guest Who says:

    Another multi post thread that deserves review and, if accurate, action by… er…

    https://x.com/starknakedbrief/status/1870062715018064247?s=61
    Meet James McSweeney, ex-parliamentary researcher turned whistleblower
    He recently sat down for interview, recounting his experiences
    It didn’t get too many views but what he divulged was shocking…
    Shocking enough to change the way people view UK governance. Thread 🧵

    This one midway..

    “ The Westminster press corps plays its part. Modern political journalism operates more like a “gossip factory,” rewarding those who tweet rumours rather than those who laboriously scrutinise policy line by line.”

    Few hold power to account; most are paid propagandists or ideologues, or both.

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  24. tomo says:

    More trampoline people … I mean – don’t judge a book by its cover

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  25. Lunchtime Loather says:

    Turns out I am now on the VERY VERY naughty step. Anonymous email received today from BBC Complaints:

    “You will be aware that we have applied Annex B of our complaints framework, as previously notified. This means that we do not consider your submissions as part of our service, but continue to review them for any substantive points raised. Having reviewed your continued use of the webform, it is clear to us that your continued correspondence is intended to be vexatious, with frequent potential for personal offence. As permitted under Annex B, we will now cease to review your continued submissions to the BBC. We are not obliged to continue processing it, and it has become clear that you are aware of the process and the potential for personal offence. The system has been abused to date, and there is no requirement for us to continue to expose our staff to these messages lacking any genuine merit. ”

    This came from a no-reply unmonitored email address, so I cannot reply. I can, of course, appeal to the ECU (although the link provided does not work) and we all know what a waste of time that is.

    This is all as a result of banging in multiple complaints per day, despite being in Annex B, and asking “Want to stop my complaints? Only you can do that.” at the end of each one. I’m going to take this is a “No” and it will be business as usual.

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