Bordersfox Posted 2 August 2023 Share Posted 2 August 2023 10 hours ago, dsr-burnley said: Biden specifically told the world (including Putin) that the USA wouldn't give military support to Ukraine. That was not wise. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-both-sides-follow-up-quickly-putin-biden-talks-2021-12-08/ Trump wouldn't go to war either, but I doubt he would have made it so clear to Putin that the field was his. I think it is completely impossible to attempt to predict what Trump would have said or done in the circumstances. The man quite literally got trolled by Finland for claiming they rake forest floors. All bets are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 2 August 2023 Share Posted 2 August 2023 2 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: That really hits home. Some youth on industrial placement at my place in York fixed me up with a woman in Aberdeen. I drove all the way there after work (on a school night) for a "liason". She looked at me all weird and said "no ta" and then I had to drive home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66392355 "Hundreds of participants at the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Buan, South Korea have been hit by heat exhaustion. Some 400 cases were reported on the first night of the event on Tuesday, with many treated at a makeshift hospital at the campsite. Temperatures have hit 35C (95F) in North Jeolla province, where the event is being held, amid a heatwave warning." Not a great look when organising a major event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Syrup Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 Wilko on the verge of going into administration with 400 shops at risk. Wilko was founded in Leicester in the 30s. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66395824 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 26 minutes ago, leicsmac said: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66392355 "Hundreds of participants at the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Buan, South Korea have been hit by heat exhaustion. Some 400 cases were reported on the first night of the event on Tuesday, with many treated at a makeshift hospital at the campsite. Temperatures have hit 35C (95F) in North Jeolla province, where the event is being held, amid a heatwave warning." Not a great look when organising a major event. Especially when the scout motto is "Be Prepared". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 12 minutes ago, Captain... said: Especially when the scout motto is "Be Prepared". The organisers clearly didn't pay attention to that maxim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovril Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 Government admits trade barriers are inflationary https://www.ft.com/content/d0673acb-eb87-4548-b90f-009be5ab14c3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66392177 At least 12 people have been injured in an attack by a man close to the South Korean capital, Seoul. The suspect drove his car at random into four people, then got out and stabbed at least nine others in a busy shopping centre. The incident happened near a subway station during rush hour in the commuter town of Seongnam on Thursday. Good grief, Korea making the BBC News for all the wrong reasons today. About 20km down the road, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 On 02/08/2023 at 08:25, Leicesterpool said: As much as people hate Trump is it possible he could stop the war in Ukraine. As mentioned before I think if Trump remained president then the war would have never started. Russia recognised how weak USA are under Biden. he would also bring the markets up which they the banks, treasury don't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterpool Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 Remember the rumours about Dwayne Johnson running for president. Now that would be awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 3 August 2023 Share Posted 3 August 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, Daggers said: That really hits home. Some youth on industrial placement at my place in York fixed me up with a woman in Aberdeen. I drove all the way there after work (on a school night) for a "liason". She looked at me all weird and said "no ta" and then I had to drive home. Next time ask the kid if he knows "women" in Glasgow. Aberdeen is a bit too upmarket and therefore, choosy. Edited 3 August 2023 by Parafox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesDeb Posted 4 August 2023 Share Posted 4 August 2023 BBC News - Afghan refugees moved out of hotels now homeless https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66396052 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbles Posted 4 August 2023 Share Posted 4 August 2023 20 hours ago, Leicesterpool said: Remember the rumours about Dwayne Johnson running for president. Now that would be awesome. It would be awesome, but I think that once in office he would realize he made the biggest mistake of his life. Theres a reason ever president looks to have aged 20yrs after their term is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozleicester Posted 4 August 2023 Share Posted 4 August 2023 20 hours ago, Leicesterpool said: Remember the rumours about Dwayne Johnson running for president. Now that would be awesome. Only Dwayne Id accept.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted 4 August 2023 Share Posted 4 August 2023 20 hours ago, Leicesterpool said: Remember the rumours about Dwayne Johnson running for president. Now that would be awesome. Love how he’s supporting this Zimbabwe MMA fighter. Beautiful story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livid Posted 4 August 2023 Share Posted 4 August 2023 From what I read in the press I thought murder was going to be hard to prove but shows what I know compared to all that the jury heard. TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari guilty of murdering men in crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-66165180 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 4 August 2023 Author Share Posted 4 August 2023 Very poor customer service.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-66406043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesDeb Posted 4 August 2023 Share Posted 4 August 2023 41 minutes ago, Livid said: From what I read in the press I thought murder was going to be hard to prove but shows what I know compared to all that the jury heard. TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari guilty of murdering men in crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-66165180 If they were hoping for verdicts of manslaughter it probably didn't help their case if they were in cars with people in balaclavas, who drove past the crash site and then back again afterwards without stopping to help 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesWalk Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 I know he’s a bit annoying, but applauding him being stabbed is a bit harsh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcFc_Smiv Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66368733 WTF is wrong with people. I can't believe that the person and firm doing this publicity stunt ever thought this was going to be a good idea with people queuing up calmly to be one of the first 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicsmac Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 Just now, LcFc_Smiv said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66368733 WTF is wrong with people. I can't believe that the person and firm doing this publicity stunt ever thought this was going to be a good idea with people queuing up calmly to be one of the first 300. As far as they're concerned, if they make money from it, it's a good idea - even if they have to pay for damage and injuries to people. They don't have the slightest interest in the people involved, beyond exploiting their gullibility to make bank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 3 minutes ago, leicsmac said: As far as they're concerned, if they make money from it, it's a good idea - even if they have to pay for damage and injuries to people. They don't have the slightest interest in the people involved, beyond exploiting their gullibility to make bank. I'm not sure it's even about making bank, with things like this, I think it's often a narcissistic personality driving the stunts to get their name out there. Money is secondary to fame (or infamy). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcFc_Smiv Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 8 minutes ago, leicsmac said: As far as they're concerned, if they make money from it, it's a good idea - even if they have to pay for damage and injuries to people. They don't have the slightest interest in the people involved, beyond exploiting their gullibility to make bank. 1 minute ago, nnfox said: I'm not sure it's even about making bank, with things like this, I think it's often a narcissistic personality driving the stunts to get their name out there. Money is secondary to fame (or infamy). I think both points highlight what’s wrong with the world these days, either way there’s no thought for other people involved. Shit I’ve only just turned 30 and sound like my grandparents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 5 minutes ago, LcFc_Smiv said: I think both points highlight what’s wrong with the world these days, either way there’s no thought for other people involved. Shit I’ve only just turned 30 and sound like my grandparents! I wouldn't get so caught up in the negativity of it all. The overwhelming proportion of people are good people, but the media (which is too often our window to the world) make payroll by concentrating on the small percentage of bad, or at least, mis-guided people. It's very easy to get a skewed version of reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcFc_Smiv Posted 5 August 2023 Share Posted 5 August 2023 Just now, nnfox said: I wouldn't get so caught up in the negativity of it all. The overwhelming proportion of people are good people, but the media (which is too often our window to the world) make payroll by concentrating on the small percentage of bad, or at least, mis-guided people. It's very easy to get a skewed version of reality. You make a very good point, that’s probably the first time I’ve looked at BBC news in months, only because I was going to the sports page ahead of the return to the season today and clicked the news link accidentally. Something that I wouldn’t usually come across or engage with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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