Hamilton Saint Posted August 11 Posted August 11 2 hours ago, badgerx16 said: Perhaps Mr Bumble was right, "the Law is an ass". To be precise: "... the law is a ass--a idiot."
badgerx16 Posted August 11 Posted August 11 1 minute ago, Hamilton Saint said: To be precise: "... the law is a ass--a idiot." I couldn't manage much Dickens when at school, I found it rambling and dense - probably good training for some of the posters on here.
Hamilton Saint Posted August 11 Posted August 11 9 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: I couldn't manage much Dickens when at school, I found it rambling and dense - probably good training for some of the posters on here. Yes, partly due to the way the novels were constructed--he was committed to a certain number of once-a-month (usually), or once-a-week installments. I read "Great Expectations" and "Oliver Twist" in grammar school--two of his shorter novels. About a dozen years ago, i decided to read all of his novels (fourteen and a half) within the span of one year. A wonderful project! Most of his books were deliberately discursive (written for monthly magazines), so the plots were often convoluted and contrived, but he always created fascinating and humorous characters. Highly recommended!
egg Posted August 11 Author Posted August 11 5 hours ago, badgerx16 said: Given the proliferation of laughing emojis posted by you, I'm not sure you are committed to serious debate. Perhaps you're related to nutty Nic. Related by a common IP address. 2
sadoldgit Posted August 12 Posted August 12 19 hours ago, east-stand-nic said: But Muslim protestors burning the bible and chanting death to infidels and soldiers is ok, yes? It's ok....as ever I know you will not answer that and instead just try to berate and call names etc. I am just showing you up for the hypocritical pious old racist that you are. I was responding to Batman, not you. No it is not ok and I have never said that it is have I? If I don’t answer you it is because I don’t read many of your posts nowadays. You are either a figment of someone’s imagination or are just batshit crazy. Either way you/Ralph are a waste of time. By the way, when was the last time that there was a major disturbance in the UK with Muslim protestors burning bibles and chanting death to infidels and soldiers? My bad but I must have missed it. When I did used to read your posts I don’t recall you being critical of Trump, Farage, Netanyahu etc. You were and are critical of people who criticise those people though. I therefore conclude that you are either on a constant wind up or are just aligned to deeply unpleasant people. Either way you are fully deserving of all the abuse you get. 1
Turkish Posted August 12 Posted August 12 16 hours ago, egg said: Related by a common IP address. Do they both live in Thailand? Things seem to be falling into place 2
egg Posted August 12 Author Posted August 12 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Do they both live in Thailand? Things seem to be falling into place Ha!! They're a strange bloke, so god help whoever they live with or near. I think Nick's chasing a 1-2 in the unintentionally funny league though, so it could be all change at the top. 4
sadoldgit Posted August 13 Posted August 13 Eminent (American Jewish) actor and singer, Mandy Patinkin, recently gave a very powerful and emotional response in an interview about the situation in the Middle East. The last sentence is particularly potent. ”I ask Jews to consider what this man Benjamin Netanyahu and his right wing government is doing to Jewish people all over the world. They are endangering not only the State of Israel, which I care deeply about and want to exist, but they are endangering the Jewish population all over the world. To watch what is happening, for the Jewish people to allow this to happen to children and civilians of all ages in Gaza, for whatever reason, is unconscionable and unthinkable.” ”And I ask you Jews everywhere, all over the world, to spend some time alone and think, is this acceptable and sustainable? How could it be done to you and your ancestors and you turn around and do it to someone else?” Netanyahu and his supporters and enablers would call these comments anti-Semitic. I think most reasonable people with any shred of humanity would say that they are bang on the money. 1
Farmer Saint Posted August 13 Posted August 13 14 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: Eminent (American Jewish) actor and singer, Mandy Patinkin, recently gave a very powerful and emotional response in an interview about the situation in the Middle East. The last sentence is particularly potent. ”I ask Jews to consider what this man Benjamin Netanyahu and his right wing government is doing to Jewish people all over the world. They are endangering not only the State of Israel, which I care deeply about and want to exist, but they are endangering the Jewish population all over the world. To watch what is happening, for the Jewish people to allow this to happen to children and civilians of all ages in Gaza, for whatever reason, is unconscionable and unthinkable.” ”And I ask you Jews everywhere, all over the world, to spend some time alone and think, is this acceptable and sustainable? How could it be done to you and your ancestors and you turn around and do it to someone else?” Netanyahu and his supporters and enablers would call these comments anti-Semitic. I think most reasonable people with any shred of humanity would say that they are bang on the money. Not surprised that he likes to talk about his Homeland.
sadoldgit Posted August 15 Posted August 15 (edited) An excellent overview of the Israeli position by Jeremy Bowen. Well worth reading. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r441zyw27o.amp I wonder if so many Israelis would support his actions if they were allowed to see the news reports that we are. The chances of a two state solution look zero whilst these extreme views persist. Spoiler alert - Eyal Berkovic puts in an appearance in the article. He is a TV talk show host now. Edited August 15 by sadoldgit Added text 1
Gloucester Saint Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Really unnecessary - achieves nothing https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxg3xg8xyyo
badgerx16 Posted Monday at 10:38 Posted Monday at 10:38 Brave Israeli settlers battling terrorist farmers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewy88jle0eo
rallyboy Posted Monday at 11:35 Posted Monday at 11:35 Clearly part of the self-defence campaign to rescue hostages.
Picard Posted Thursday at 09:00 Posted Thursday at 09:00 Not for everyone but an interesting debate this evening on whether Muhammad existed.
Sheaf Saint Posted Thursday at 09:31 Posted Thursday at 09:31 On 18/08/2025 at 11:38, badgerx16 said: Brave Israeli settlers battling terrorist farmers https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewy88jle0eo At this point, calling them 'settlers' just seems like a deliberate piss-take. 2
Picard Posted Thursday at 19:17 Posted Thursday at 19:17 10 hours ago, Picard said: Not for everyone but an interesting debate this evening on whether Muhammad existed. Not working. Try here.
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