A Political Thread pt. 2

[AlRums]

Conservatives complain to whips about fellow MP’s comments on legally settled people

Exclusive: Criticism of Katie Lam comes amid widespread confusion in the party over its policy on indefinite leave to remain

www.theguardian.com

 

[AlRums]

I went to France once when I was 8.

Not enough sheep?

 

[Which Tyler]

Conservatives complain to whips about fellow MP’s comments on legally settled people

Exclusive: Criticism of Katie Lam comes amid widespread confusion in the party over its policy on indefinite leave to remain

www.theguardian.com

It's all got concerning enough that Ali is doing her homework to take the citizenship test

She still won't give me an actual wedding though

 

[dirty harry]

It's all got concerning enough that Ali is doing her homework to take the citizenship test

She still won't give me an actual wedding though

Is culturally cogerent really rhat far outside thebrealm of island of strangers, they seem pretty similar to me.

 

[Becca]

It's all got concerning enough that Ali is doing her homework to take the citizenship test

She still won't give me an actual wedding though

Poor you, Which Tyler

 

[dirty harry]

It's all got concerning enough that Ali is doing her homework to take the citizenship test

She still won't give me an actual wedding though

Oh i misread this, is this a non british partner your talking about? What are the fears exactly, im in that exact position also, although we havnt discussed this thoroughly yet

 

[Which Tyler]

Poor you, Which Tyler

I don't know what she's got against it.
Initially it was my parents announcing their separation about a month after we announced our engagement - so give them time for the recriminations to die down
Which became "not worth the hassle - get married when kids come along, rather than adopting my own children" as it wouldn't change anything
Then "can't be bothered"

But now, when it would make her getting citizenship here easier, or us moving (together) to Ireland, or Sweden, or wherever else that bit easier - it's still a "no" - with no explanation (and no, it's not the name change, or anything like that).

We've been engaged for 21 years now.

 

[AlRums]

I don't know what she's got against it.
Initially it was my parents announcing their separation about a month after we announced our engagement - so give them time for the recriminations to die down
Which became "not worth the hassle - get married when kids come along, rather than adopting my own children" as it wouldn't change anything
Then "can't be bothered"

But now, when it would make her getting citizenship here easier, or us moving (together) to Ireland, or Sweden, or wherever else that bit easier - it's still a "no" - with no explanation (and no, it's not the name change, or anything like that).

We've been engaged for 21 years now.

Are you after her money?

 

[Becca]

I don't know what she's got against it.
Initially it was my parents announcing their separation about a month after we announced our engagement - so give them time for the recriminations to die down
Which became "not worth the hassle - get married when kids come along, rather than adopting my own children" as it wouldn't change anything
Then "can't be bothered"

But now, when it would make her getting citizenship here easier, or us moving (together) to Ireland, or Sweden, or wherever else that bit easier - it's still a "no" - with no explanation (and no, it's not the name change, or anything like that).

We've been engaged for 21 years now.

Oh crikey, that’s a long engagement.

I think a lot of people do it because it solidifies things legally and it’s a sensible thing to do, citizenship wise it makes sense too.

Then again, what do I know ? I’m unmarried and never been engaged ! Oh and I wouldn’t have an issue with the name change myself…..

 

[Which Tyler]

Are you after her money?

Yes*, but by now common law would have kicked in.

I think a lot of people do it because it solidifies things legally and it's a sensible thing to do, citizenship wise it makes sense too.

Then again, what do I know ? I'm unmarried and never been engaged ! Oh and I wouldn't have an issue with the name change myself…..

Name change isn't compulsory - hell I even offered to take her name, I don't care. I just don't know her reasons, and yes, sometimes I lay awake at night trying to work it out.
Communication isn't her strong point - she's definitely the male stereotype in our relationship.


* Not that either of us have any; and what we do is in the joint account

 

[Becca]

I know it isn’t compulsory. I’m just not the sort of person to object to changing it. As long as your first name goes well with it, of course

That’s not really fair on you not communicating exactly why she’s so against it. It’s a real shame for you.

 

[AlRums]

Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

www.bbc.co.uk

Israel playing games again

 

[dirty harry]

Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

www.bbc.co.uk

Israel playing games again

Playing games? Or putting yellow markers to warn Palestiniantls of the upcoming yellow line, creating a biffer zone to defend the yellow line safely, based on you know Hamas rockets lol, but you know this, experts have confirmed this in the article.

theres a line your flirting with!

 

[dirty harry]

Yet another french museum has had stuff stolen.

At this point it's becoming a joke.

So ive been down a pretty conspiracy led rabbit hole this afternoon (off work with no kids).

Some of the stats concerning France and places and things of cultural significance is kind of odd. Arsons in churches are up 6X in 2024 than 2023, graffiti, damage and theft are up 10% year on year for the last 4 years, and 2024 saw a record 300, the french territorial stopped 3 major terror attacks on churches and cathedrals in the last 12 months, and there are record thefts of cultural items, not necesarily expensive or easy to pawn items, like the coins taken in the last few days.

There are a lot of Islam theories, establishment trying to demoralise the people, and a secret group from within attempting to eradicate religion in total, all wildly fun to read.

Whatever the truth is, France is seeing a spate of criminal activity against churches and cathedrals, only comparable is synagogies, i think they are about 40% and 50% with Mosques being 5%.

Id have to go check all data, ive read some questionable sources ahem the spectator ahem.

 

[AlRums]

So ive been down a pretty conspiracy led rabbit hole this afternoon (off work with no kids).

Some of the stats concerning France and places and things of cultural significance is kind of odd. Arsons in churches are up 6X in 2024 than 2023, graffiti, damage and theft are up 10% year on year for the last 4 years, and 2024 saw a record 300, the french territorial stopped 3 major terror attacks on churches and cathedrals in the last 12 months, and there are record thefts of cultural items, not necesarily expensive or easy to pawn items, like the coins taken in the last few days.

There are a lot of Islam theories, establishment trying to demoralise the people, and a secret group from within attempting to eradicate religion in total, all wildly fun to read.

Whatever the truth is, France is seeing a spate of criminal activity against churches and cathedrals, only comparable is synagogies, i think they are about 40% and 50% with Mosques being 5%.

Id have to go check all data, ive read some questionable sources ahem the spectator ahem.

You read something?

Are you alright? Normally you just make things up

 

[AlRums]

'Rats In A Sack': Reform UK 'In Meltdown' After Axing Four Councillors On Flagship Local Authority

They were suspended after footage of a bad-tempered party meeting was leaked.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

'Rats In A Sack': Reform UK 'In Meltdown' After Axing Four Councillors On Flagship Local Authority

They were suspended after footage of a bad-tempered party meeting was leaked.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

They don't actually know who leaked the video so the 4 firings are likely not related to that, despite the claims. The council leader has apparently got Reform counsellors to sign a ******* pledge of loyalty to her. It's utterly insane. It does seem though that the best argument to Reform being in power is looking at those who are. Genuinely a shitshow across the board. I can't think of a single thing associated with Reform that isn't turning into a complete mess.

 

[Vaquer]

The face-eating leopards are back at it

Reform’s only Black branch chair quits over ‘harmful’ migration debate

Exclusive: Neville Watson leaves amid concerns about weaponisation of religion and erosion of community relations

www.theguardian.com

Goofs like this man are useful for convincing white voters "Reform isn't racist this guy is in it"

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Plaid Cymru by-election winner sworn in at Welsh Parliament after historic ousting of Labour

"We have put Caerphilly on the map," says Lindsay Whittle after beating Labour and Reform UK to represent the area.

www.bbc.co.uk

Good result for PC - polls yesterday had reform winning by 4%, but PC ended up winning by 11%

Hopefully the predictions for the rest of the country are as out of wack

 

[Saintjay]

Good win for Plaid. Labours drop of a historic voter base will be a massive concern for them.. Be interesting to see how the welsh parliament shakes out in May.