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by Petej
Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

There is something I do want to ask the french posters. How did the anti-vax movement become so big (not trolling and even prior to any issues with covid vaccines the difference between the uk and france was significant with the uk approx 80% would have the vaccine and france 50%)? Did the wakefield...
by Petej
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2105251

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/21/bizarre-uk-comments-about-australias-trade-minister-a-serious-setback-to-talks Winning friends and influencing others Civil servants briefing against the minister again. Thought Dom had sorted all that out. I don't think that is proof that the ...
by Petej
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2105251

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

I presume we’re no longer Plague Island? There are different types of plage I am afraid. Life's a beach We've moved on from the plague island to poo beaches and rivers and then back to corruption (with piggy Dave showing he is incompetent at that as well, Johnson should just drop him in the muck wi...
by Petej
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2105251

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/21/bizarre-uk-comments-about-australias-trade-minister-a-serious-setback-to-talks Winning friends and influencing others Civil servants briefing against the minister again. Thought Dom had sorted all that out. I don't think that is proof that the ...
by Petej
Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fecking fridges and choosing between them
Replies: 40
Views: 3211

Re: Fecking fridges and choosing between them

LG, Samsung.

I was massively annoyed that my wife wouldn't let me have my mum's fisher paykal fridge freezer when we were clearing the house as it was too big and unnecessary (both true) that was going for free.
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

mdaclarke wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:15 pm It is interesting that in the British Media there is definitely a difference between
1. Chelsea/Man City
2. The Other 4.
No surprise that 3 of the 4 have american owners. Krankee will be a ring leader as Arsenal's decline seems pretty terminal with him as owner.
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Amazon have come out against it https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/amazon-prime-super-league-liverpool-20427495 So have BT Sport https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasting/bt-sport-condemns-european-super-league/5158945.article I can't imagine Sky are too keen either. So ...
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18299
Views: 864696

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Is he? Ask the Stormfront boys what they think Some KKK members endorsed Obama. I don't think that has any bearing on what Carlson is or isn't. This sort of conflation geos down the path of huge jumps for partisan cases, like when anyone who states say that immigration should be lowered gets called...
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Why are people getting so worked up over this. English football sold its soul decades ago. This is perhaps the wake-up call to that for those who didn't realsie it. I think many did, and were as powerless then as now. Not specifically the start of the PL, but take the reaction of many Man U fans to...
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Why are people getting so worked up over this. English football sold its soul decades ago. This is perhaps the wake-up call to that for those who didn't realsie it. I think many did, and were as powerless then as now. Not specifically the start of the PL, but take the reaction of many Man U fans to...
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Reflecting on this I can’t see how it’s any business of governments how private owned businesses organise their matters. It’s globalisation borne large, and the reaction of the Multi Millionaires in the rest of the premier league is how everyone left behind in the rust belt feel on a daily basis fo...
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18299
Views: 864696

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Tucker Carlson is a white supremacist. And he is the most popular right wing/republican commentator on American TV. Tells you everything you need to know about the current GOP and their acolytes Is he? Ask the Stormfront boys what they think Some KKK members endorsed Obama. I don't think that has a...
by Petej
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

My vaccination appointment was cancelled admit was most likely AZ and I'm 46 Re-entered the app to check and message "You need Pfizer and we have no supply yet" No way Oz will get it all done by Christmas Why is it not okay to give AZ to younger people but it's okay to give it to older people? All ...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Looks increasingly like the uk has already achieved herd immunity. On what basis? Look at the curves last year. Are they much different this year? Summer 2020 looked good in the UK but herd immunity had not been achieved. We have to wait a bit more before claiming victory (which I am hoping for) an...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Sefton wrote: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:07 pm Klopp being quite clear he doesn’t agree with the decision of the Liverpool owners.
Don't think players or managers knew at most clubs.
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

How many games will Arsenal play in kranky prick stadium in LA? https://mobile.twitter.com/james_corbett/status/1352652214272217088 The plan envisages one off payments of up to €350 million to the fifteen founder members, but only six clubs would receive the full amount with five of the initial memb...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

I think compliance has with restrictions has decreased significantly in the UK and the willingness to be tested. So the absence of a rebound is very good.
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Looks increasingly like the uk has already achieved herd immunity. On what basis? Look at the curves last year. Are they much different this year? Summer 2020 looked good in the UK but herd immunity had not been achieved. We have to wait a bit more before claiming victory (which I am hoping for) an...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Saw a report at the weekend that a massive vacc centre in France, with 4,000 doses ready, had about 20 people turn up so closed. Macron is such a twat. He has managed to destroy France’s chances of getting out of this mess any time soon. They'll take pfizer. Loads more of them coming Meanwhile they...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Saw a report at the weekend that a massive vacc centre in France, with 4,000 doses ready, had about 20 people turn up so closed. Macron is such a twat. He has managed to destroy France’s chances of getting out of this mess any time soon. They'll take pfizer. Loads more of them coming Meanwhile they...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Saw a report at the weekend that a massive vacc centre in France, with 4,000 doses ready, had about 20 people turn up so closed. Macron is such a twat. He has managed to destroy France’s chances of getting out of this mess any time soon. Link? France had weirdly high anti-vaxxer numbers prior to Ma...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

UFEA's fingers hover over nuclear button: Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano · 1h UEFA’s Alexander Ceferin confirms: “The players that will play in the Super League will be banned from playing in the World Cup and Euros. Ceferin. They will not be allowed play for their national teams”. 🚫🇪🇺 #SuperLeagu...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Taking out those teams should make the premiership, la liga and serie A more interesting. Yep. Go for it. If they have the power ban the players from intl footy too at end of contracts. What a bunch of arseholes using the pandemic to enact it. Letting abramovich take chelsea and the glazers take ma...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Looks increasingly like the uk has already achieved herd immunity.
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2105251

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

by Well isn’t it great news for Birmingham. It’s not like the UK is suddenly going to collapse. It’s one of the worlds biggest economies. Companies will want to continue invest in the UK. The fact it is no longer in the EU might just mean the opportunities are less. Or more if companies value their...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Taking out those teams should make the premiership, la liga and serie A more interesting.
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

The government are getting involved Peter Walker, our political correspondent, emails as follows: “Oliver Dowden, the culture secretary, is to make a statement to the Commons on Monday afternoon, probably at about 5pm. It is understood that officials in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport a...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

I'm not sure what bimbo was trying to say there, but I believe it is a commonly accepted psychological fact that people who identify as left-wing are more risk-adverse than people who identify as right-wing. Just something to do with brain-wiring. There is a disproportionate number of right-wing-id...
by Petej
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45693
Views: 3019498

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Playing devil's advocate here for a moment Does anybody genuinely believe that the current European football setup allows for clubs to operate as sustainable, long-term businesses rather than just multi-million dollar black holes propped up by wealthy owners with endless cash? Moreover, given their...
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 159
Views: 11421

Re: Death Penalty

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32061822

Hahaha look at the numbers. Easy to get that up with a targeted campaign. Good uk election issue for Tories as well due to the split vote in opposition. Going by the mother-in-law and other olds would be popular in that demographic.
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 159
Views: 11421

Re: Death Penalty

Ian Hislop and Priti Patel discuss the death penalty on Question Time https://youtu.be/YtwDrjYvFeY Perhaps we should put it to a referendum? Ian Hislop is on a panel show and priti patel is home secretary. Priti Patel has been elected to represent the likes of bimbo et al which I'm sure she does ad...
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ally nation to release 1 million tonnes of contaminated Fukushima water into sea
Replies: 74
Views: 4320

Re: Ally nation to release 1 million tonnes of contaminated Fukushima water into sea

Zakar wrote: Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:56 am
Petej wrote: Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:50 am Anything nuclear and environmental groups and sections of the press go a bit silly. The plan proposed seems perfectly sensible.
Can't they all drink the water?
People don't drink salt water. They are removing the heavy nasty isotopes.
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 159
Views: 11421

Re: Death Penalty

Ian Hislop and Priti Patel discuss the death penalty on Question Time https://youtu.be/YtwDrjYvFeY Perhaps we should put it to a referendum? Ian Hislop is on a panel show and priti patel is home secretary. Priti Patel has been elected to represent the likes of bimbo et al which I'm sure she does ad...
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

That does not come as a surprise. But why inflate the figures? Reply is to Terry Ensure lockdown compliance? We’re a rowdy lot on the sly. They are recorded as deaths within 28 days of a positive test not died of covid though many just assume the latter. This is for practical reasons rather than so...
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

A report out saying a good chunk of UK Covid ‘deaths’ recorded are not actually people that died of Covid. Instead they are people that died of some other cause but also had the virus. Report estimates about 25% in this category. I guess this is common sense, given how we are counting Covid deaths....
by Petej
Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ally nation to release 1 million tonnes of contaminated Fukushima water into sea
Replies: 74
Views: 4320

Re: Ally nation to release 1 million tonnes of contaminated Fukushima water into sea

Anything nuclear and environmental groups and sections of the press go a bit silly. The plan proposed seems perfectly sensible.
by Petej
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: We're through the looking glass! Big Tech worried about data privacy.
Replies: 27
Views: 1491

Re: We're through the looking glass! Big Tech worried about data privacy.

Slapping the NHS label on this app is a branding exercise. Just more examples of the current uk governments authoritarian tendencies.
by Petej
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UK Rivers or Beaches and poo
Replies: 1
Views: 422

UK Rivers or Beaches and poo

As cuts to various agencies are likely to continue and our new found sovereignty means we are free to dump more shit into our water systems without the nasty europeans being unpleasant here are links you should check prior to entering the water. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e834e261b5374...
by Petej
Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-kent-variant-deadly-b1815126.html https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55768627 I added a few UK sources just in case Bimbo argues foreign sources are biased. And after the science was done. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/30/kent-covid-variant-no...
by Petej
Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3371969

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

So if these variants start causing havoc and rendering the vaccines ineffective, where do we go then? We can't live like we have been for the last year indefinitely or even short term for much longer. This is my worry - we're already seeing lockdown fatigue which has only really been mitigated by t...