Varysblackfyre321 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/486733/posie-parker-departs-new-zealand-jk-rowling-blasts-protest-as-repellent Posie-Parker has went on podcasts with white Nationalists, had a speaker at one of her events say gender ideology is a modern day version big lie Hitler and had Nazi memorabilia on her pfp on social media. But she says trans bad ergo she’s a hero to all women in Rowling’s eyes. Oh she’s also framing the protesters as universally men. Should be noted women protesting the Nazi lady were also assaulted and that again men are more likely to agree with terf talking points(especially conservative men) then women(especially women who call themselves feminist). Oh she also retweeted something showcasing her lack of understanding of gay rights protests Oh I found really funny cartoon. Edited March 26, 2023 by Varysblackfyre321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 [mod] Small topical note: The previous few posts concern demonstrations in New Zealand. Not in the UK. Yes, JK Rowling is British and intervenes in UK politics on this subject and I get that her comments are arguably therefore relevant to the thread. But what I'd prefer to avoid is a situation where any discussion of TERFism/trans rights anywhere in the world gets stuck in the UK Politics thread by default. Can we be mindful of that, please? Thank you. [/mod] Pebble thats Stubby, Spockydog and Raja 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varysblackfyre321 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, mormont said: [mod] Small topical note: The previous few posts concern demonstrations in New Zealand. Not in the UK. Yes, JK Rowling is British and intervenes in UK politics on this subject and I get that her comments are arguably therefore relevant to the thread. But what I'd prefer to avoid is a situation where any discussion of TERFism/trans rights anywhere in the world gets stuck in the UK Politics thread by default. Can we be mindful of that, please? Thank you. [/mod] Apologies—I’ll move the conversation over to the New Zealand thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I think its absurd and dangerous that MP's can have second jobs, but he led by donkeys sting is really nothing. Much as I like slagging of Kwarteng and Hancock, i don't see how they have done anything remotely a problem under current rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel Cadarn Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, BigFatCoward said: I think its absurd and dangerous that MP's can have second jobs, but he led by donkeys sting is really nothing. Much as I like slagging of Kwarteng and Hancock, i don't see how they have done anything remotely a problem under current rules. Nothing illegal, but they’re on the verge of accepting large amounts of money for a nebulous job from a company based in a foreign country, with only a vage description of what it does - that in fact doesnt even exist! They’ve clearly done little or no homework on it. Also, they’re supposed to be working for their hard-pressed constituents trying to deal with massively rising costs (in part thanks to Kwarteng), not fucking off to the jungle (Hancock) or working for some random Korean company. They were not being offered 10k a month due to their staggering intellects but simply because they were in the Cabinet, are in the ruling party abd have access to the PM etc. They’re basically being hired to use their influence to help this company which could very well be a front for a foreign government or criminal group, to help them navigate British laws. As it is, its a fictional company but ehat if it wasn’t? ants, Crixus and dog-days 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Derfel Cadarn said: Nothing illegal, but they’re on the verge of accepting large amounts of money for a nebulous job from a company based in a foreign country, with only a vage description of what it does - that in fact doesnt even exist! They’ve clearly done little or no homework on it. Also, they’re supposed to be working for their hard-pressed constituents trying to deal with massively rising costs (in part thanks to Kwarteng), not fucking off to the jungle (Hancock) or working for some random Korean company. They were not being offered 10k a month due to their staggering intellects but simply because they were in the Cabinet, are in the ruling party abd have access to the PM etc. They’re basically being hired to use their influence to help this company which could very well be a front for a foreign government or criminal group, to help them navigate British laws. As it is, its a fictional company but ehat if it wasn’t? Yeah, but we already know they are all grasping, corrupt fucks, this is not news. Unless they are getting found being criminal I don't see how this moves the needle at all. Edited March 26, 2023 by BigFatCoward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) How about this? You want to be an MP? Fine. Then quit all your other jobs once elected, and don't take another until the voters kick you out again. That's it. Simple. Edited March 26, 2023 by Spockydog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I mean... Cunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, BigFatCoward said: Yeah, but we already know they are all grasping, corrupt fucks, this is not news. I think it's one thing knowing that, and it's another seeing videos of MPs stating what they want hourly/ yearly etc. Derfel Cadarn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) On 3/25/2023 at 9:31 PM, Derfel Cadarn said: If the kid doesnt want a kiss/hug then that should be respected. It’s hit and miss if my four year old wanta a kiss before she goes to sleep, and we respect that. You don’t need a wrotten permission slip, simply a “do you want a kiss from x?” Ignoring the other parts of the conversation to say it's this right here. If you want your kids to truly internalize that they have bodily autonomy, then you need to demonstrate that to them by respecting it even when they're just being a little shit. Absent actual danger, or a genuine medical issue, if they say they don't want something then you listen to it. There's absolutely no harm done by asking a kid if they can have a hug. The job of parents is teaching kids, this is part of that teaching. 6 hours ago, mormont said: [mod] Small topical note: The previous few posts concern demonstrations in New Zealand. Not in the UK. Yes, JK Rowling is British and intervenes in UK politics on this subject and I get that her comments are arguably therefore relevant to the thread. But what I'd prefer to avoid is a situation where any discussion of TERFism/trans rights anywhere in the world gets stuck in the UK Politics thread by default. Can we be mindful of that, please? Thank you. [/mod] I'm going to beg your indulgence here, it's specifically about JK and reactions to her comments not actually the rally/counter protest in NZ. Also I'm not trying to kick that argument off again, merely sharing for amusement. Edited March 26, 2023 by karaddin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel Cadarn Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Here’s the Kwarteng job ‘interview’. He’s in his secretary’s office in parliament(!) as he coukdnt get his own computer to work or something. Surely this is a big no-no! not watched it all yet, but he was bragging about reading geopolitixal stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel Cadarn Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) A lot of booze on the shelf behind him. Also worth noting he says he can do a Zoom meeting at a minute’s notice. I doubt his constituents enjoy that level of access, I hope they try Edited March 26, 2023 by Derfel Cadarn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofice Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I’m sick and tired of those little metal canisters littering all over the place, it’s crazy how many there are.. and yet even I think this law is ridiculous and makes no sense. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65079772 You’d create more benefit by just installing a bunch of bins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiko Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 19 hours ago, Varysblackfyre321 said: Apologies—I’ll move the conversation over to the New Zealand thread. They will be so excited Derfel Cadarn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf is the new SNP leader A Horse Named Stranger and Which Tyler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog-days Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) Thank God, Humza Yousaf's won the SNP leadership election. ETA - Malt beat me to it. Edited March 27, 2023 by dog-days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Guess what the winning margin was? 52-48 Derfel Cadarn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel Cadarn Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Maltaran said: Guess what the winning margin was? 52-48 Not 55-45? That would have been more appropriate. Not a huge fan of his, but better than the Handmaiden. Interesting that we have a Hindu UK PM and and Muslim Scottish First Minister, both of Asian origin. The Scottish Labour leader is also Muslim I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Derfel Cadarn said: The Scottish Labour leader is also Muslim I believe. He is. IIRC, one of the right-wing columnists got him mixed up with Yousaf and talked about how Sarwar was the wrong choice for SNP leader. Which he was, to be fair. :p Which Tyler, Derfel Cadarn and williamjm 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derfel Cadarn Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, mormont said: He is. IIRC, one of the right-wing columnists got him mixed up with Yousaf and talked about how Sarwar was the wrong choice for SNP leader. Which he was, to be fair. :p Ouch. “Sorry, got him confused with the other one.” edit: wasnt actually said but clearly the sentiment Edited March 27, 2023 by Derfel Cadarn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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