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Yorick wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:42 pm
Bike Breaker wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:37 pm
MrLongbeard wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:27 pm What a time to be alive

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-59981811
I know I'm a bit dim, but surely, if she has a valid complaint about the use of the word 'midget', it should be with regards to the usage identifying small people.
I refer to my beloved Honda 400/4s as Midget Gems, having stolen the term from sweet manufacturers.
I suppose MG Midgets will be the next hateful things to be thrown into a dock.
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Bike Breaker wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:37 pm
MrLongbeard wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:27 pm What a time to be alive

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-59981811
I know I'm a bit dim, but surely, if she has a valid complaint about the use of the word 'midget', it should be with regards to the usage identifying small people.
I refer to my beloved Honda 400/4s as Midget Gems, having stolen the term from sweet manufacturers.
I suppose MG Midgets will be the next hateful things to be thrown into a dock.
Pretty much. Someone from Marks and Sparks should have patiently explained to the complainer that midget gems aren’t people, they’re sweets.

Dwarfs have long hated the word midget being used to describe them though, it’s not a new thing.
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Well she isn't Happy
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wheelnut wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:55 pm
Dwarfs have long hated the word midget being used to describe them though, it’s not a new thing.
Yeah and don’t get me started on elves!
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I don't usually get involved in politics, but I think it's gone too far now.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-59996870

It seems that you can do whatever you want now. After this and the statues, what next?
Folk will start pushing the boundaries just to see what they can get away with.

I'm all for free speech, but the tail shouldn't wag the dog.


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I'm itching to get called to jury duty again.
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MrLongbeard wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:19 pm I'm itching to get called to jury duty again.
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Yorick wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:59 pm I don't usually get involved in politics, but I think it's gone too far now.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-59996870

It seems that you can do whatever you want now. After this and the statues, what next?
Folk will start pushing the boundaries just to see what they can get away with.

I'm all for free speech, but the tail shouldn't wag the dog.


Rant over :obscene-birdiedoublered:
You could use the same excuses to justify voter fraud, just need an expensive lawyer.
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I'm surprised the CPS thought there was enough evidence to prosecute them.
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I suppose Queeny has no real powers but I bet she's seething.

Wrong person to upset methinks.
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Yorick wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:33 pm I suppose Queeny has no real powers but I bet she's seething.

Wrong person to upset methinks.
Next Wednesday's weekly audience might be a tad frosty.
Even bland can be a type of character :wave:
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Yambo wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:02 pm I'm surprised the CPS thought there was enough evidence to prosecute them.
The train operators should take a civil case against them for damages - that may concentrate their minds a little.
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Even bland can be a type of character :wave:
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Wow!!! The videos after that one on twitter are incredible - more satellite stuff. The earth is amazing
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Yorick wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:59 pm I don't usually get involved in politics, but I think it's gone too far now.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-59996870

It seems that you can do whatever you want now. After this and the statues, what next?
Folk will start pushing the boundaries just to see what they can get away with.

I'm all for free speech, but the tail shouldn't wag the dog.


Rant over :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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It's bloody cold in Canada. My cousin lives north of Toronto and its -10c day and -25c overnight. Vet says too cold to walk her little dogs.

We're trying to get her over here for a bit.
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Yorick wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:16 am Vet says too cold to walk her little dogs.
She could keep them under her jumper.
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Novax will roo the day he tried to screw the Aussies.
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Yorick wrote: Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:22 pm Novax will roo the day he tried to screw the Aussies.
Apparently he's on a flight to Dubai. Maybe he's having his tea at Iccy's?