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What does the King of England and a certain good-looking biker have in common? 8-)

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68010563

King Charles to be treated for benign prostate condition

Looks like we'll both have fucking sore nobs and pissing in a bag next week.... :thumbdown:
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Count Steer wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:27 am
David wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:41 pm So far he only represents half off the republicans in Iowa who could be arsed to vote....
Yeah. Iowa has a population of 3 million. He picked up 110,298 votes...51% of the turnout (of registered Republican voters).
73 million people voted for him last time...
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ZRX61 wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:55 pm
Count Steer wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:27 am
David wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:41 pm So far he only represents half off the republicans in Iowa who could be arsed to vote....
Yeah. Iowa has a population of 3 million. He picked up 110,298 votes...51% of the turnout (of registered Republican voters).
73 million people voted for him last time...
That was last time. Counts for nowt. 81M voted for somebody else.

This time, so far, he's got 110,290 votes, 51% of his own party that bothered to turn out. Sure, he'll win the Republican nomination but the Iowa vote can't fill him with joy. (Even if the weather was a bit chilly so the old folk of Iowa stayed home. :lol: ).
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Count Steer wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:03 pm That was last time. Counts for nowt. 81M voted for somebody else.

This time, so far, he's got 110,290 votes, 51% of his own party that bothered to turn out. Sure, he'll win the Republican nomination but the Iowa vote can't fill him with joy. (Even if the weather was a bit chilly so the old folk of Iowa stayed home. :lol: ).
So you're ok with the ruling party & media silencing the other party? I could name a few countries where that is policy...
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ZRX61 wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:33 pm
Count Steer wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:03 pm That was last time. Counts for nowt. 81M voted for somebody else.

This time, so far, he's got 110,290 votes, 51% of his own party that bothered to turn out. Sure, he'll win the Republican nomination but the Iowa vote can't fill him with joy. (Even if the weather was a bit chilly so the old folk of Iowa stayed home. :lol: ).
So you're ok with the ruling party & media silencing the other party? I could name a few countries where that is policy...
Silencing Trump? I wish. The bloke has generated himself more media coverage than an alien invasion. I half hope some random Ukranian silences the :angry-cussingblack: properly. Because if he gets in again, they're toastski.
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It's quite funny how much media coverage supposed censorship generates innit? :lol: How do these people know things are being censored if the media don't cover it?
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Every new charge just makes him more popular, they don't learn.
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:43 pm It's quite funny how much media coverage supposed censorship generates innit? :lol: How do these people know things are being censored if the media don't cover it?
I guess in the case of CNN it's because they openly stated on air they wouldn't be airing any of Trumps speeches live, but would air edited versions later when they had altered it to fit their agenda/spin?

It's been going on for quite a while, but this week CNN & MSNBC stated it was company policy.
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Maybe we should have a special thread for the shit that's happening across the pond? Some of us don't give a shit.


Or use this one ?

https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8492
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Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:58 pm Maybe we should have a special thread for the shit that's happening across the pond? Some of us don't give a shit.

Or use this one ?

https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8492
And some here really don't give a shit what happens in your volcanic islands off the coast of Africa over 2,500 miles from the UK.

See, it cuts both ways. :lol:
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irie wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:08 pm
Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:58 pm Maybe we should have a special thread for the shit that's happening across the pond? Some of us don't give a shit.

Or use this one ?

https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8492
And some here really don't give a shit what happens in your volcanic islands off the coast of Africa over 2,500 miles from the UK.

See, it cuts both ways. :lol:
And it is a thread called "In today's news"
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Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:58 pm Maybe we should have a special thread for the shit that's happening across the pond? Some of us don't give a shit.


Or use this one ?

https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8492

Why don't start your own forum, then you could moderate it to exactly what you want.

You must be one of the most prolific posters on this thread, whining mostly.
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cheb wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:47 am
Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:58 pm Maybe we should have a special thread for the shit that's happening across the pond? Some of us don't give a shit.


Or use this one ?

https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8492

Why don't start your own forum, then you could moderate it to exactly what you want.

You must be one of the most prolific posters on this thread, whining mostly.
Oh. So we're not allowed options now?
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Yorick wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:46 am
cheb wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:47 am
Yorick wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:58 pm Maybe we should have a special thread for the shit that's happening across the pond? Some of us don't give a shit.


Or use this one ?

https://revtothelimit.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8492

Why don't start your own forum, then you could moderate it to exactly what you want.

You must be one of the most prolific posters on this thread, whining mostly.
Oh. So we're not allowed options now?
That’s right.
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Mussels wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:55 pm Every new charge just makes him more popular, they don't learn.
Maybe 'they' want him to win the nomination? He's the candidate Biden is most likely to beat.

For those that like a little rational analysis rather than partisan blether and whataboutery....

https://theconversation.com/us-electio ... mination
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I'm confused... is the moon made of cheese or gold or maybe something else? 🤔
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Dodgy69 wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:22 pm I'm confused... is the moon made of cheese or gold or maybe something else? 🤔

Yes
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This is good news, but can't see anybody obeying the rules.

https://gazettelife.com/news/new-scooter-rules/
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Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:12 pm Thus is good news, but can't see anybody obeying the rules.

https://gazettelife.com/news/new-scooter-rules/
Hopefully the will have the thought to introduce this over here in the UK too soon. They are a menace around here, so are mopeds to.
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Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:12 pm This is good news, but can't see anybody obeying the rules.

https://gazettelife.com/news/new-scooter-rules/
It is prohibited for VMPs to travel on sidewalks, pedestrian areas, crossings, highways, interurban roads, or tunnels in urban areas. Maximum alcohol levels are the same as for other vehicles.
So they need a licence plate, driving licence, insurance and a helmet and are still pretty much banned from everywhere? Fine by me :)