That really is the point. I support NI being part of the Union. Doesn’t automatically mean I support act’s of violence by loyalist terrorist groups even though I share one view with their members. Like you say, all terrorism is bad.For the record, IRA = bad, UDA = bad, UVF = bad. It really shouldn't need to be said, as all but an imbecile would see that as obvious but hey, this thread is being reduced to a thread of imbeciles.
We're supposed to have moved on from that too. Possibly Major's greatest legacy, although he doesn't really get the credit.That really is the point. I support NI being part of the Union. Doesn’t automatically mean I support act’s of violence by loyalist terrorist groups even though I share one view with their members. Like you say, all terrorism is bad.
Maybe, I would like an apology for being called a "taig" thoughHow about just stopping, now, and those two will stop, now, and we can get on to the endless round of laughing at Johnson, despairing at Truss, and bickering over the game of 'just how lefty are you'?
How about take the compromise of it being left from now on, and everyone's happy.Maybe, I would like an apology for being called a "taig" though
How about take the compromise of it being left from now on, and everyone's happy.
I know I’ll always respect Major for the ceasefire and laying the foundations for the GFA. I was in NI for a couple of weeks during the first summer of the ceasefire and it felt like a weight had been lifted off the shoulders of NI. I was there for the 12th (went to visit family, not specifically there for the 12th it just happened to coincide), got well and truly drunk, watched the marching, cheered the family band, went to enniskillen to go clubbing with a gang of cousins. It was great until one cousin (female) who hadn’t entered into the spirit of the ceasefire as much as everyone else there decided to fight a catholic (also female). The RUC (now PSNI) turned up and I was surprised by their response. Even 2 years earlier we all would have been arrested (probably taken a few hits in the process) and spent the night in the cells. Instead they diffused the situation and even arranged taxis to get everyone involved out of there so the situation didn’t escalate. It was the first time I truly believed that the piece process was going to work. I think the argument had burnt itself out and people on all sides were ready for change. That was the genius of Major, he read the situation brilliantly, used statesmanship to offer a vision, put his big boy pants on and got all sides talking while arranging a long-standing ceasefire in the process. I still think it’s the best example of political craft I’ve seen in my lifetime and I think it always will be.We're supposed to have moved on from that too. Possibly Major's greatest legacy, although he doesn't really get the credit.
Turns out Tarry wasn't sacked for joining a picket line but in fact for the interview he gave where he went against labour policy,
It's a different conversation to be had there but the difference is important
Keir Starmer’s sacking of Sam Tarry a severe mistake, says John McDonnell
Labour leader accused of stoking unnecessary row by firing shadow minister over interviews from picket lineswww.theguardian.com
This is true, but it's about perception.
Theres a report out today that basically says the foreign office under truss is a shambles yet this will get more coverage. That's what any LOTO is up against
Major is a good man, not all tories are cunts. Just the current mob and Maggie ThatcherI know I’ll always respect Major for the ceasefire and laying the foundations for the GFA. I was in NI for a couple of weeks during the first summer of the ceasefire and it felt like a weight had been lifted off the shoulders of NI. I was there for the 12th (went to visit family, not specifically there for the 12th it just happened to coincide), got well and truly drunk, watched the marching, cheered the family band, went to enniskillen to go clubbing with a gang of cousins. It was great until one cousin (female) who hadn’t entered into the spirit of the ceasefire as much as everyone else there decided to fight a catholic (also female). The RUC (now PSNI) turned up and I was surprised by their response. Even 2 years earlier we all would have been arrested (probably taken a few hits in the process) and spent the night in the cells. Instead they diffused the situation and even arranged taxis to get everyone involved out of there so the situation didn’t escalate. It was the first time I truly believed that the piece process was going to work. I think the argument had burnt itself out and people on all sides were ready for change. That was the genius of Major, he read the situation brilliantly, used statesmanship to offer a vision, put his big boy pants on and got all sides talking while arranging a long-standing ceasefire in the process. I still think it’s the best example of political craft I’ve seen in my lifetime and I think it always will be.
It’s hard to see a Major in the current bunch. Rory Stewart was probably the closest but he was too intelligent for the current Tory party.Major is a good man, not all tories are cunts. Just the current mob and Maggie Thatcher
My most controversial political opinion is that we should scrap the green belt.
I know two head teachers and they have real visions for their schools it’s why they are excellentThere is little vision left in politicians anymore, because that requires thinking beyond yourself and the immediate and about the next generation. Cost of living, climate emergency - pretty much all of them have nothing to offer us.
Likewise you can say the same about education be it SoS, DfE, Multi Academy Trust and even Headteachers - no vision for what the future needs, just short termism.
Turns out Tarry wasn't sacked for joining a picket line but in fact for the interview he gave where he went against labour policy,
It's a different conversation to be had there but the difference is important
Keir Starmer’s sacking of Sam Tarry a severe mistake, says John McDonnell
Labour leader accused of stoking unnecessary row by firing shadow minister over interviews from picket lineswww.theguardian.com
Yep a representative democracy too that’s so rightThis seems like an appropriate time to remind people we live in a parliamentary democracy not a presidential one and no one or almost no one in this thread will vote for Starmer or Truss or Sunak. The relentless focus on the leader by all sides is silly, you’re voting 300 odd people into power.
why would he? she been going rouge and giving unauthorised interviews?Is he going to sack Rachel Reeves?
why would he? she been going rouge and giving unauthorised interviews?
I can understand the logic as the green belt pushing up land values within cities has been a disaster for everybody
Turns out Tarry wasn't sacked for joining a picket line but in fact for the interview he gave where he went against labour policy,
It's a different conversation to be had there but the difference is important
Keir Starmer’s sacking of Sam Tarry a severe mistake, says John McDonnell
Labour leader accused of stoking unnecessary row by firing shadow minister over interviews from picket lineswww.theguardian.com
But Tarry was sacked for telling broadcasters it was “not acceptable to offer below-inflation pay rises” to workers because it would mean a real-terms pay cut.
Tarry was told Labour’s official position was that it was for ministers and unions to negotiate terms.
I'm not comfortable about space disappearing, though. A radical solution would be to classify some town and city areas as a greenbelt equivalent, increase the number of public green spaces available within them, rather than dispense with a greenbelt. It's also about keeping certain identities, so communities don't get subsumed into the whole (as, indeed, has happened in places like Foleshill).I also find it quite elitist. I waffle on about this but moving from Foleshill straight to Finham a few years back really highlighted the stark differences. The green belt may as well have been a million miles away when I lived in Foleshill, the closest I got was dodging crackheads down the canal.
I think it kicks the can of designing sustainable ecologically sound mass housing and livable cities as well.
so has she done what sam tarry did? you need to get over herNot rouge just very grey
I'm not comfortable about space disappearing, though. A radical solution would be to classify some town and city areas as a greenbelt equivalent, increase the number of public green spaces available within them, rather than dispense with a greenbelt. It's also about keeping certain identities, so communities don't get subsumed into the whole (as, indeed, has happened in places like Foleshill).
it comes down to the fact that, like it or not, we are overpopulated as an island, really!
If you look at our population compared to France and Spain, however... (OOIC was that England density, as that's where it mostly is) then we certainly are.I don’t think we are overpopulated TBH. We’re down at 50th for population density below places like the Netherlands and Japan.
Are the schools part of big trusts? There are so many schools that are hamstrung being part of them.I know two head teachers and they have real visions for their schools it’s why they are excellent
I changed your name to David O'Taig . Would you like an apology .Maybe, I would like an apology for being called a "taig" though
Fucking hell, you absolute pillock. Does it make you big, does it make you clever to keep going? Is this what you'd teach in school? Or maybe he shuts up, you shut up.I changed your name to David O'Taig . Would you like an apology .
Sorry for calling you David O' Taig..
How's that then?
You're still an IRA sympathiser though. Always will be .
If you look at our population compared to France and Spain, however... (OOIC was that England density, as that's where it mostly is) then we certainly are.
Shame the solution means speaking to the French really
Oh, compare Binley, Walsgrave, Foleshill etc to 50 years ago, even. Things close up, cultures become more subsumed. That's to be avoided continuing really. The creep happens with Binley and Binley Woods next.
Once upon a time, it was all fields(!) And of course yeah, you're on the edge of it it becomes elitest, but then Binley etc were on the edge of it not so long ago.
so has she done what sam tarry did? you need to get over her
you probably blame her if you stub your toe
so has she done what sam tarry did? you need to get over her
you probably blame her if you stub your toe
If you look at our population compared to France and Spain, however... (OOIC was that England density, as that's where it mostly is) then we certainly are.
Shame the solution means speaking to the French really
Oh, compare Binley, Walsgrave, Foleshill etc to 50 years ago, even. Things close up, cultures become more subsumed. That's to be avoided continuing really. The creep happens with Binley and Binley Woods next.
Once upon a time, it was all fields(!) And of course yeah, you're on the edge of it it becomes elitest, but then Binley etc were on the edge of it not so long ago.
They are both in coventry and part of wider trustsAre the schools part of big trusts? There are so many schools that are hamstrung being part of them.
Are the schools part of big trusts? There are so many schools that are hamstrung being part of them.
you have every right to do so, just wondered what the link between the 2 wasI'm perfectly entitled to criticise her if I want to, get over it
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