Iran

[Sir Ralph]

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Edited yesterday at 13:34 by Sir Ralph

[tdmickey3]

55 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said:

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Best post you have ever made 🤣

[whelk]

2 hours ago, Farmer Saint said:

So I spoke to one of my friends, who was a senior VP at a large retail company. He joined in April, and has unfortunately lost his job 2 weeks ago as part of a huge re-structure. His home that was part of his package has been taken away, because as you can probably imagine labour rights are non-existent out there. Apparently there are massive issues out there currently as the number of ex-pats outweigh the number of jobs, and people are moving without properly understanding the cost of living and all the additional costs with regards accomodation. Heat in the Summer is unbearable, and where his wife and newborn are over there on maternity she was pretty much housebound for 4 months last year.

With regards how Dubai is right now, he said it's just really odd. Nobody knows what to really do so they're staying inside for the time-being. Loads of noise constantly overhead, but nothing too bad as of yet.

He's coming back as soon as he can, unsurprisingly.

Hope he kept his place in the UK

[Gloucester Saint]

8 hours ago, iansums said:

More a case of me being too quick, something Mrs Sums often complains about!

Been reading Andrew Lownie’s Entitled book about Andrew and Fergie (Sarah, not Sir Alex) which is currently 99p on Kindle. Apparently when Fergie first started sleeping with Andrew, Koo Stark taught him to count to ten (which it’s claimed he did out loud) before he fired off the royal caviar from his cannon. 

Edited yesterday at 21:03 by Gloucester Saint
Two apparentlys

[benjii]

6 hours ago, Lighthouse said:

Petrol stations are already getting ‘fun’. Get ready for the photos of people with jerrycans in the Daily Mail.

In a few weeks there will be shortages of various things in the UK, and prices will rise. 

Get your bog rolls in now.

[iansums]

1 hour ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Been reading Andrew Lownie’s Entitled book about Andrew and Fergie (Sarah, not Sir Alex) which is currently 99p on Kindle. Apparently when Fergie first started sleeping with Andrew, apparently Koo Stark taught him to count to ten (which it’s claimed he did out loud) before he fired off the royal caviar from his cannon. 

‘Royal caviar’ 😆 brilliant!! Did you make that one up, I’ve never heard it before?

[Gloucester Saint]

54 minutes ago, iansums said:

‘Royal caviar’ 😆 brilliant!! Did you make that one up, I’ve never heard it before?

Yes, it was made up on the moment of posting 😀

[iansums]

Just now, Gloucester Saint said:

Yes, it was made up on the moment of posting 😀

Good work Sir, I hope you don’t mind if I borrow it.

[egg]

As neat an explanation as you'll hear. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVYdWwJjMPF/?igsh=OHJldDB4dGtsNnA0

 

[Sheaf Saint]

9 hours ago, whelk said:

That is very sad indeed Sheaf. Hope it settles down soon

My brother reports that it has been much quieter today. Over the weekend they could hear the drones flying overhead but there's been none today.

Still no confirmation of what's happening with the funeral though 😥

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

2 hours ago, iansums said:

Good work Sir, I hope you don’t mind if I borrow it.

You make me sick.

[badgerx16]

From the BBC;

"Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has urged the US to "get [Benjamin Netanyahu] under control".

"Sorry, it's not antisemitism. This is a head of state whose decisions are getting Americans killed and affecting the history of the world and the fortunes, but also the future of the United States," Carlson said in his latest podcast on Tucker Carlson Network.

The former Fox News host added: "The United States has to say to the government of Israel, 'You are not in charge.' ...No administration has paid a higher price for going along than the current administration."

Carlson, a Trump ally, had lobbied against military action and even met with Trump at the White House several times to dissuade him from an attack, according to the New York Times."

[sadoldgit]

There was a great quote recently from a Congresswoman. She said that Netanyahu has been trying for years to persuade American presidents to attack Iran. He has now found one dumb enough to actually do it.

[AlexLaw76]

46 minutes ago, sadoldgit said:

There was a great quote recently from a Congresswoman. She said that Netanyahu has been trying for years to persuade American presidents to attack Iran. He has now found one dumb enough to actually do it.

Quick, blame Israel over the islamo-facist regime.

those damn Jews!!!

[Tamesaint]

19 hours ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Been reading Andrew Lownie’s Entitled book about Andrew and Fergie (Sarah, not Sir Alex) which is currently 99p on Kindle. Apparently when Fergie first started sleeping with Andrew, Koo Stark taught him to count to ten (which it’s claimed he did out loud) before he fired off the royal caviar from his cannon. 

I am reading that book on Kindle and paid £6. Only bought a couple of weeks ago. Bugger. (and he probably did). 

[whelk]

2 hours ago, sadoldgit said:

There was a great quote recently from a Congresswoman. She said that Netanyahu has been trying for years to persuade American presidents to attack Iran. He has now found one dumb enough to actually do it.

Are you allowed to post when you are observing 40 days mourning for the Supreme Leader?

[Farmer Saint]

1 hour ago, whelk said:

Are you allowed to post when you are observing 40 days mourning for the Supreme Leader?

Bit harsh to single him out, I bet Nic is banging underage virgins in solidarity with the Supreme Leaders ascension to the promised land.

[Sheaf Saint]

On 02/03/2026 at 10:53, east-stand-nic said:

I can't speak for those in the Middle East so much, although I did spells there. However, I have been in Thailand for 2 Coups, plus the red shirt riots and protests of 2010. Like most people, we just get on with life, as you all do in the UK even though you have the constant threat of being stabbed (or raped if you are white and under 16). 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news Nic, but perhaps your adopted country isn't quite the peaceful paradise you think it is...

[Winnersaint]

Feel for those trapped in Dubai.

[iansums]

I genuinely do feel sorry for those getting connecting flights through Dubai and Doha, having their travel plans ruined. I was nearly in the same boat last year.

[tdmickey3]

On 02/03/2026 at 10:53, east-stand-nic said:

I can't speak for those in the Middle East so much, although I did spells there. However, I have been in Thailand for 2 Coups, plus the red shirt riots and protests of 2010. Like most people, we just get on with life, as you all do in the UK even though you have the constant threat of being stabbed (or raped if you are white and under 16). 

Edit. Good friend of mine was coming to see me next Sunday, but his flight was cancelled. Shit happens. 

 

25 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

I hate to be the bearer of bad news Nic, but perhaps your adopted country isn't quite the peaceful paradise you think it is...

Poor old niccy the nutter made to look stupid yet again

[Sir Ralph]

19 minutes ago, tdmickey3 said:

 

Poor old niccy the nutter made to look stupid yet again

In fact you repeatedly abusing people without making your own independent points makes you look rather limited. 

Edited 8 hours ago by Sir Ralph

[sadoldgit]

3 hours ago, whelk said:

Are you allowed to post when you are observing 40 days mourning for the Supreme Leader?

Why would I do that? Sad to see you stooping to the level of nic.

[Turkish]

1 hour ago, Sheaf Saint said:

I hate to be the bearer of bad news Nic, but perhaps your adopted country isn't quite the peaceful paradise you think it is...

Do you know what the stats for fraud are? I hear Thailand is the global hotbed of having your identity stolen. 

[Turkish]

1 hour ago, iansums said:

I genuinely do feel sorry for those getting connecting flights through Dubai and Doha, having their travel plans ruined. I was nearly in the same boat last year.

A colleague of mine, originally from Beirut lives in Dubai. He says it's fine there and they feel pretty safe, he's faced far worse at home. 

[tdmickey3]

53 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said:

In fact you repeatedly abusing people without making your own independent points makes you look rather limited. 

Ralphy and nic the nutter the perfect 🤡couple

[Turkish]

4 minutes ago, tdmickey3 said:

Ralphy and nic the nutter the perfect 🤡couple

probably the same person

[Farmer Saint]

8 minutes ago, Turkish said:

probably the same person

That's my conclusion, has been for a while. Seem to be cut from the same cloth.

[whelk]

51 minutes ago, sadoldgit said:

Why would I do that? Sad to see you stooping to the level of nic.

Lighten up miserable bastard. 

[badgerx16]

A Trump mouthpiece interviewed on CNN;

"We had to attack as we anticipated that Iran was going to retaliate."

[Sheaf Saint]

2 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

A Trump mouthpiece interviewed on CNN;

"We had to attack as we anticipated that Iran was going to retaliate."

[Winnersaint]

2 hours ago, iansums said:

I genuinely do feel sorry for those getting connecting flights through Dubai and Doha, having their travel plans ruined. I was nearly in the same boat last year.

Me too, less so for tax avoiding duck lipped influencers, there because its the place to be. Just imagine if you were off on a once in lifetime holiday to the Maldives?

[Holmes_and_Watson]

2 hours ago, iansums said:

I genuinely do feel sorry for those getting connecting flights through Dubai and Doha, having their travel plans ruined. I was nearly in the same boat last year.

I remember your post from then saying Tucker Carlson had just talked you out of starting a middle east conflict. 🙂

[whelk]

Markets are not liking this -  @egg give it a few weeks before checking your pension pots

[sadoldgit]

1 hour ago, whelk said:

Lighten up miserable bastard. 

I have to live up to my user name. 😒

[badgerx16]

Trump is a grade A cunt. Why should the UK get dragged into an unnecessary escalation when the US forces have overwhelming fire power anyway. 2 of their carrier strike groups have as many front line attack aircraft as the entire RAF.

"Starmer is no Churchill", and you are in no way,shape, or form, a statesman.

Just remember how reluctant the US was to join the fight against Hitler.

Edited 5 hours ago by badgerx16

[whelk]

3 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Trump is a grade A cunt. Why should the UK get dragged into an unnecessary escalation when the US forces have overwhelming fire power anyway. 2 of their carrier strike groups have as many front line attack aircraft as the entire RAF.

"Starmer is no Churchill", and you are in no way,shape, or form, a statesman.

I wish Starmer would come back with a similar insult about draft dodging. Sickening how any utterance by this bully is magnified as major news. 

[The Kraken]

28 minutes ago, whelk said:

Markets are not liking this -  @egg give it a few weeks before checking your pension pots

Averaging between 3% - 4% off global markets.

My H-L balance usually updates around 7.30pm.  I think I might need a stiff drink for tonight's edition ffs.

Edited 5 hours ago by The Kraken

[badgerx16]

2 minutes ago, whelk said:

I wish Starmer would come back with a similar insult about draft dodging. Sickening how any utterance by this bully is magnified as major news. 

As well as WW2 there was the US reluctance to join in WW1, or support us in the Falklands.

Edited 5 hours ago by badgerx16

[Holmes_and_Watson]

19 minutes ago, sadoldgit said:

I have to live up to my user name. 😒

Oh c'mon. If you're going to give a chance for posters to pick your user name, if you were living up to it... 🙂

[Holmes_and_Watson]

40 minutes ago, whelk said:

Markets are not liking this -  @egg give it a few weeks before checking your pension pots

It's time to stop letting the markets shape what's right!

#trustintruss

[Weston Super Saint]

22 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Trump is a grade A cunt. Why should the UK get dragged into an unnecessary escalation when the US forces have overwhelming fire power anyway. 2 of their carrier strike groups have as many front line attack aircraft as the entire RAF.

"Starmer is no Churchill", and you are in no way,shape, or form, a statesman.

Just remember how reluctant the US was to join the fight against Hitler.

Is it because Iran bombed our sovereign territory in Akrotiri, so we should be defending our land?  Would we sit back and do nothing if they bombed London?

[badgerx16]

13 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Is it because Iran bombed our sovereign territory in Akrotiri, so we should be defending our land?  Would we sit back and do nothing if they bombed London?

But we ARE defending, the RAF are intercepting missiles and drones off Cyprus and in the Gulf, we just said that our bases could not be used for US bombing missions.

EDIT; the RN are now committing surface ships to Cyprus.

Edited 5 hours ago by badgerx16

[Gloucester Saint]

29 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Trump is a grade A cunt. Why should the UK get dragged into an unnecessary escalation when the US forces have overwhelming fire power anyway. 2 of their carrier strike groups have as many front line attack aircraft as the entire RAF.

"Starmer is no Churchill", and you are in no way,shape, or form, a statesman.

Just remember how reluctant the US was to join the fight against Hitler.

Doubled crossed Starmer politically on the Chagos Islands in the first place so I don’t know what the Orange Toddler is grizzling about now. Trump doesn’t care about international law but a previous Labour PM had issues on Iraq so the caution is understandable.

Even so, Bush would have backed the UK up if our interests or territory were attacked. That’s far from certain, probably unlikely, for any NATO member under the fascist jackboot of Trump and Vance. If those two hadn’t been such cunts towards long-term allies in NATO, he could’ve used the Chagos bases. 

[whelk]

7 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Doubled crossed Starmer politically on the Chagos Islands in the first place so I don’t know what the Orange Toddler is grizzling about now. Trump doesn’t care about international law but a previous Labour PM had issues on Iraq so the caution is understandable.

Even so, Bush would have backed the UK up if our interests or territory were attacked. That’s far from certain, probably unlikely, for any NATO member under the fascist jackboot of Trump and Vance. If those two hadn’t been such cunts towards long-term allies in NATO, he could’ve used the Chagos bases. 

We should withdraw all military support and say it is because we won’t have our PM insulted

[Gloucester Saint]

3 minutes ago, whelk said:

We should withdraw all military support and say it is because we won’t have our PM insulted

Funny also how Farage is quiet about how his idol is behaving, yet again.

Able to copy his tactics about denying the by-election result though. Yes, evidence of family voting but they were nowhere near beating the Greens and it impacted Labour far more than his party almost certainly.

A wanker cut from the same cloth as Trump.

[badgerx16]

Because Spain also refused to allow offensive US operations from it's territory, Trump says he has instructed Trade Secretary Scott Bessent to stop all trade with Spain.

Edited 4 hours ago by badgerx16

[badgerx16]

"We must abandon the failed policy of nation building and regime change,” 

 

Donald J Trump, 2016

[RedArmy]

4 hours ago, Winnersaint said:

Feel for those trapped in Dubai.

Where will the footballers go on holiday this year? 

[whelk]

11 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Funny also how Farage is quiet about how his idol is behaving, yet again.

Although Tice was trying to be the tough guy getting angry at how we weren’t supportive. Maybe he is a bit tense cos his slag of a missus is struggling in Dubai?