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by gmc
Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:45 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Russian Gummint quits?
Replies: 11
Views: 2623

Russian Gummint quits?

<t>I'm more concerned about trump wrecking the us constitution and (I see his defence team now claim abuse of power is not impeachable) what will happen if he doesn't win the next election or he loses it (again) and wins by the electoral college votes. His followers are armed and not very sane .<br/...
by gmc
Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:58 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: English independence
Replies: 33
Views: 9642

English independence

<r>LarsMac;1529648 wrote: The English are seeking independence? <br/> <br/> From whom?<br/> <br/> <br/> It's tongue in cheek aimed at the english/british posters on the forum to wind themup.. The westminster establishment are terrified of scots independence because they know they are heavily subsidi...
by gmc
Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: English independence
Replies: 33
Views: 9642

English independence

<r>Ever wonder why you never see any snp mp's being interviewed on the mainstream bbc et al?<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18166711.watch-amy-callaghans-brilliant-maiden-speech-snp-mp/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18166 ... ch-snp-mp/">https://www.then...
by gmc
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: English independence
Replies: 33
Views: 9642

English independence

<r><URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18158868.section-30-people-saying-johnsons-letter/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18158 ... ns-letter/">https://www.thenational.scot/news/18158868.section-30-people-saying-johnsons-letter/</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/> Well he said n...
by gmc
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Megan and harry
Replies: 7
Views: 1848

Megan and harry

<t>Megan Markle is an actress who I think was in suits - a programme I have never actually seen. <br/> <br/> Scoylandis quite likely to become a republic post independence, at the very leasst the drown estates wiill Ihope be taken off them. <br/> <br/> Given the opprobrium heaped on his mother I can...
by gmc
Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Megan and harry
Replies: 7
Views: 1848

Megan and harry

If you turn on the radio, tv or open a newspaper you would think nothing of importance was happening and most people in thg UK actually cared.

I don't give a **** and I suspect most people don't either. It#s enough to make you a republican
by gmc
Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:02 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r><URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18137977.weekends-independence-march-could-biggest-protest-ever-seen-scotland/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18137 ... -scotland/">https://www.thenational.scot/news/18137977.weekends-independence-march-could-biggest-protest-ever-se...
by gmc
Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:52 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Eurail tickets
Replies: 13
Views: 2630

Eurail tickets

<t>LarsMac;1529348 wrote: OK, starting to make sense of it, now. <br/> <br/> Will probably hold off on too many details until I find out if we get tickets in the February Drawing.<br/> <br/> The initial plan, it seems, is to arrive Southhampton, and spend the night around there, then arrange transpo...
by gmc
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Is God Real?
Replies: 2516
Views: 518128

Is God Real?

<t>Mickiel;1529054 wrote: I am 64 years old and God has only spoken to me once. I was into my fourth year of lung cancer and the VA said it had gone into stage 4 and it was nothing they could do , and gave me 6 weeks to live. Then they placed me into home care hospice. After 4 weeks of that hospice ...
by gmc
Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Star Trek Discovery
Replies: 3
Views: 1673

Star Trek Discovery

I had no idea until last week there was a new star trek series withn another in the making. Bought season one .
by gmc
Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Greta Thunberg Is Time's Person Of The Year for 2019
Replies: 45
Views: 6989

Greta Thunberg Is Time's Person Of The Year for 2019

<r>"<URL url="https://en.wikipedia.org">https://en.wikipedia.org</URL> › wiki › Ad_hominem<br/> <br/> Ad hominem (Latin for "to the person"), short for argumentum ad hominem, typically refers to a fallacious argumentative strategy whereby genuine discussion of the topic at hand is avoided by ins...
by gmc
Mon Dec 23, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Is God Real?
Replies: 2516
Views: 518128

Is God Real?

Maybe if god talked to him he might be a bit happier.
by gmc
Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r>Bryn Mawr;1528967 wrote: Apart from the cozy club these politicians have going the other point the article makes is even more important - it is unbelievable that politicians can lie through their back teeth and there is no way that they can be legally held to account.<br/> <br/> This has got to c...
by gmc
Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:26 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r>Why am I not surprised.<br/> <br/> Judge who threw out court case against Boris Johnson 'failed to declare conflict of interest'<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/marcus-ball-case-against-boris-johnson-1-6435846"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/to...
by gmc
Sat Dec 21, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Greta Thunberg Is Time's Person Of The Year for 2019
Replies: 45
Views: 6989

Greta Thunberg Is Time's Person Of The Year for 2019

I have yet to hear anyone who claims climate warning is a hoax explain why they think it is and what it is about the scientific studies they find unconvincing - be it methodology or conclusion.

Just saying it is a hoax over and over again is not much of a coumter argument.
by gmc
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:17 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Greta Thunberg Is Time's Person Of The Year for 2019
Replies: 45
Views: 6989

Greta Thunberg Is Time's Person Of The Year for 2019

<r>These guys all have their eyes closed.<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://apnews.com/09acb60e55594ee79914e7691fdcd922">https://apnews.com/09acb60e55594ee79914e7691fdcd922</URL><br/> <br/> When christianity took over in europe they called it the dark ages. I used to find that genre of american sci fi wh...
by gmc
Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:07 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: First past the post
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

First past the post

<t>Bryn Mawr;1528691 wrote: It does make a mockery of our democracy doesn’t it.<br/> <br/> Then again, having one vote to give your opinion on Brexit, the NHS, education, austerity, ... You voted for us (actually, I didn’t) therefore we have a mandate for all of our policies! Whatever it is itâ€...
by gmc
Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Where will ypu put trident?
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Where will ypu put trident?

spot;1528679 wrote: You'll be claiming Scapa Flow at this rate.


Rumour has it norway want it back on acount of all the oil surrounding orkney
by gmc
Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: First past the post
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

First past the post

<r>Saint_;1528680 wrote: Hey GMC...no drinking and posting. <E>:D</E><br/> <br/> <br/> Amended, are you hiippy now?<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18100632.bernard-ponsonby-destroys-scottish-torys-argument-indyref2/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18100 .....
by gmc
Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Where will ypu put trident?
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Where will ypu put trident?

<t>I don't care about the lineage the question is whether the descendanmts of medeival warlords should be allowed to keep what their ancestors took by force in the past. I would say no.<br/> <br/> Being the descendant of a norman invader hardly strengthens the case what was taken by force can be tak...
by gmc
Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:59 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Where will ypu put trident?
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Where will ypu put trident?

spot;1528624 wrote: I'll guess Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde. Just the place - it has buildings and a dock and all sorts.


Once scotland becomes independent her majesty might not be allowed to keep the crown estates.
by gmc
Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:58 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: First past the post
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

First past the post

<t>When the llibdems held the balance of power in 2010 they could have made proportional representation a condition of their support instead they went on to coalition with the tories. Now they have paid the price for that stupidity I think they are dead as a political force. <br/> <br/> Only 43% of ...
by gmc
Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:08 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Grammer Nazis face defeat.
Replies: 18
Views: 3570

Grammer Nazis face defeat.

<t>spot;1528583 wrote: Clearly there is only one way to mitigate this disaster. ForumGarden must become a zero tolerance site and leed the way toward a brighter future. I propose that all ungrammatical or misspelled posts be marked as such, with corrections, in a forum area set aside for that purpos...
by gmc
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Where will ypu put trident?
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Where will ypu put trident?

Post scottish independence where do you think they will base trident?
by gmc
Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:23 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Grammer Nazis face defeat.
Replies: 18
Views: 3570

Grammer Nazis face defeat.

<t>Language and it's usage changes constantly and the pace of change is getting faster there's not a lot of point getting hung upon it. fireman and firefighter used to be distinct occupations how many people know what a fuller used to do? 40 years ago no one would have been able to guess what softwa...
by gmc
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r>Unbelievable<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jo-swinson-leadership-debate-johnson-corbyn-itv-sky-a9185916.html"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jo ... 85916.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/jo-swinson-leadership-debate-johnson-corbyn-itv-s...
by gmc
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r><URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18017557.watch-sky-news-interviews-empty-chair-conservative-no-show/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18017 ... e-no-show/">https://www.thenational.scot/news/18017557.watch-sky-news-interviews-empty-chair-conservative-no-show/</LINK_T...
by gmc
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Is religious belief a form of psychosis?
Replies: 6
Views: 1722

Is religious belief a form of psychosis?

<t>Mickiel;1527247 wrote: I never said the witch trials were the only example in history. My point is in agreement with you, I just added that religion is not alone in that behaviour. But you see you must dog religion because it's in your spirit to do so. That is easy for me to see. You have to do i...
by gmc
Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:38 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Is religious belief a form of psychosis?
Replies: 6
Views: 1722

Is religious belief a form of psychosis?

<t>Mickiel;1527238 wrote: Religious people have been deceived , they don't know what they are doing : they mean well but are cornered. into a deep heart felt belief. They are caught up into a traditional mindset that has been passed down through generations of people. And most of them are harmless. ...
by gmc
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:51 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r><URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18016453.snp-take-sky-news-court-election-debate-snub-row/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18016 ... -snub-row/">https://www.thenational.scot/news/18016453.snp-take-sky-news-court-election-debate-snub-row/</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/...
by gmc
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Is religious belief a form of psychosis?
Replies: 6
Views: 1722

Is religious belief a form of psychosis?

<r>Mickiel;1527208 wrote: I think religious belief can become a definite form of psychosis , just as atheism can become a form of it as well. Psychosis is not prejudiced , it can exist in any way of being. So when you point your finger at religion, there are more fingers pointed at yourself.<br/> <b...
by gmc
Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Is religious belief a form of psychosis?
Replies: 6
Views: 1722

Is religious belief a form of psychosis?

<r>AS in: Psychosis is defined as a loss of contact with reality, and can manifest in numerous ways. <br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2017/sep/21/why-religious-belief-isnt-a-delusion-in-psychological-terms-at-least"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.theguardian.com...
by gmc
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:49 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: That's a huge fire
Replies: 81
Views: 36247

That's a huge fire

<r>spot;1527187 wrote: The Leader of the House has been criticized for saying the same thing. I have no idea why.<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-50302573">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-50302573</URL><br/> <br/> "The advice is designed to prevent hund...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<t>spot;1527169 wrote: If anyone asks my permission to reunify Ireland I'm more than happy to give it.<br/> <br/> <br/> I think it is only a matter of time now. You'd think in the 21st century religious warfare would be a thing of the past then you look at the middle east and the DUP and northern ir...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<t>spot;1527159 wrote: Goodness knows how many marksmen were on the roof while you drove a truck past Parliament Square, you're a braver man than I am.<br/> <br/> <br/> It was a white one nobody would actually notice it.<br/> <br/> Seriously thopugh it looks like plaid cymru might takeover from labo...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r>spot;1527147 wrote: That sounds very like congestion charge territory.<br/> <br/> <br/> It was and it was duly paid by the company whose truck it was. It's horrendous even the diversions have diversiuons you don't know which one you should be following. <br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.thenation...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:51 am
Forum: Modern Ancient Paths
Topic: Favourite memories from the over 70s
Replies: 6
Views: 3639

Favourite memories from the over 70s

<t>Raphael;1527063 wrote: Let's have some--- as a way of remembering your past and showing younger members some of your roots .<br/> <br/> I occasionally feel old because I remember a great deal of the mid and late seventies .<br/> <br/> But it would be a pleasure to hear more tales from those who f...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:46 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r><URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18011960.bbc-tells-us-not-show-rally-crowds/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/18011 ... ly-crowds/">https://www.thenational.scot/news/18011960.bbc-tells-us-not-show-rally-crowds/</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/> "BBC tells us why it did n...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:34 am
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: Speaker john bercow
Replies: 20
Views: 12868

Speaker john bercow

<t>As part of the changes that will be brought in if the tories win the door will no longer be getting slammed in black rod's face and MP's will be expected to hol;d hands and file quietly behind on the way back to the lords. Our media and especially the bbc are doibng us a great disservice in all o...
by gmc
Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:22 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The trouble with explaining evil existing along with God.
Replies: 19
Views: 4369

The trouble with explaining evil existing along with God.

So you believe god created evil? Why do you want to worship such a malicious being? Or do you mean god is evil in which case my question would be the same.
by gmc
Sun Oct 20, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Neoliberalism
Replies: 32
Views: 5510

Neoliberalism

<t>spot;1526328 wrote: I'd say they were highly innovative concepts when they were begun. I can't think of any previous socialist political movements in Britain before industrialisation - 1750, if we want a starting date. Who was socialist before 1750? A few fringe elements like the Levellers? The m...
by gmc
Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r>I knew this as do many others and it's been pointed out many times so why do people vote for brexit?<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/17981593.ask-tories-keen-free-european-regulations/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/17981 ... gulations/">https://www.the...
by gmc
Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Neoliberalism
Replies: 32
Views: 5510

Neoliberalism

<t>They also mean different things on either side of the atlantic. <br/> <br/> The word socialist in particular gets used as an insult yet when you ask someone (in the UK that is) condemning socialism why they want to do away with the nhs, the welfare state, free education, social housing workers ri...
by gmc
Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:08 am
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<t>Just been watching the bbc news. Chairman of the brexit party claimed they won the last election on a no deal platform without a single word of challenge from the reporters. Tell me how many seats do the brexit party have? Anyone? I assume he means the elections for the european parliament.<br/> ...
by gmc
Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: Scotland
Topic: Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet
Replies: 33
Views: 11910

Things you won't see mentioned in the mainstream media - yet

<r>Nicola Sturgeon to request Section 30 order in a 'matter of weeks'<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.thenational.scot/news/17965373.nicola-sturgeon-request-section-30-order-matter-weeks/"><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.thenational.scot/news/17965 ... ter-weeks/">https://www.thenational.scot/news/179...
by gmc
Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Trump Pulling Back In Syria
Replies: 37
Views: 6679

Trump Pulling Back In Syria

<t>spot;1526146 wrote: I'm wondering which army is going to be sent to this war you propose, you need two parties before a war can break out. Who would fight Turkish troops? The Russians, Iraqis, Iranians, Americans, NATO, are all allies of Turkey, so you'll need to look further afield to find a def...
by gmc
Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:52 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Trump Pulling Back In Syria
Replies: 37
Views: 6679

Trump Pulling Back In Syria

<t>spot;1526140 wrote: We don't do war any longer, and I didn't say I thought Turkey could be stopped. I do think the current Turkish leadership could be prosecuted at a tribunal in due course though. If anyone would like to set up a fund to make it happen I'll contribute.<br/> <br/> <br/> There are...
by gmc
Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Trump Pulling Back In Syria
Replies: 37
Views: 6679

Trump Pulling Back In Syria

<t>spot;1526124 wrote: Justified? Of course it isn't justified, the Turkish government is a repressive tyranny which in an ideal world would see a revolution and the dismantling of its entire military capacity.<br/> <br/> What I have applauded is America's abandonment of its paid mercenary fighting ...
by gmc
Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Trump Pulling Back In Syria
Replies: 37
Views: 6679

Trump Pulling Back In Syria

<t>spot;1526107 wrote: I don't dispute that in the slightest. I'm discussing the American-financed American-armed Kurdish volunteer militia in Syria which has just been abandoned on the instruction of President Trump, not the historical justification for Kurdistan.<br/> <br/> <br/> So the upcoming g...

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