Current Affairs 2024

[Stephen]

Just laziness along with the law doesn't apply to me attitude......until they get caught and kick up a fuss because they're too thick to admit they are in the wrong.

[Onelife]

There has been speculation that events in Gaza are influencing how Muslims vote, with this in mind I pose this question…. seeing that Islam is the second biggest religion in the UK are we placing ourselves in a position where world events, such as the war in Gaza are giving an unfair advantage to prospective parliamentary candidates who support Palestine as opposed to candidates who fight elections on domestic issues alone?

[Mervyn and Trish]

I think world issues will always play a part, whether it's Gaza, Ukraine or the EU. But when it comes down to it I suspect most people vote on what's in it for me rather than any other principle.

[Ray B]

There has been speculation that events in Gaza are influencing how Muslims vote, with this in mind I pose this question…. seeing that Islam is the second biggest religion in the UK are we placing ourselves in a position where world events, such as the war in Gaza are giving an unfair advantage to prospective parliamentary candidates who support Palestine as opposed to candidates who fight elections on domestic issues alone?

I read they are now nearly or are in control of a few councils.

[oldbluefox]

This is only the beginning but what can you expect when we have virtually given our country, its values, its culture and traditions away with no effort made to integrate but merely to appease immigrant communities.

[oldbluefox]

What a hypocritical lot the SNP are. I remember the furore when Sunak was installed as PM. The SNP in the form of Mrs Krankie was highly critical saying there should have been a general election. However by the same process John Swinney has been elected unopposed as leader of the SNP and First Minister.

[Onelife]

This is only the beginning but what can you expect when we have virtually given our country, its values, its culture and traditions away with no effort made to integrate but merely to appease immigrant communities.

Hi Foxy, not sure if it is blind stupidity, or just unwillingness to see what is happening to our cultural heritage or indeed our values. We are told that our Multicultural diversity is good for this country and while there are strong reasons to believe this is the case, one also has to accept, willingly or otherwise what comes with it. I see no reason why differing cultures/beliefs shouldn’t be able to sit alongside each other in tolerance with each other, however, when one cultural/religious belief sets itself apart by teaching many things which most westernised countries find unacceptable then there is always going to be those of us who think as we do.

[Ray B]

OL wrote = then there is always going to be those of us who think as we do.
Too true, you try influencing a Muslim country.

[Ray B]

We await the decision from Israel for a cease fire. Will they except or will they carry on to destroy Hamas.

[Onelife]

OL wrote = then there is always going to be those of us who think as we do.
Too true, you try influencing a Muslim country.

It would indeed be difficult Ray…certain Ideologies are not open to criticism or debate.

[Onelife]

We await the decision from Israel for a cease fire. Will they except or will they carry on to destroy Hamas.

In many ways I’m dreading a cease fire as it will be then that we find out the true fate of the women hostages.

[towny44]

We await the decision from Israel for a cease fire. Will they except or will they carry on to destroy Hamas.

I think OL would be better off backing the latter than some of his gee gees.

[Onelife]

With the IDF taking control of the Eastern border of Rafah I think the end game is nigh.

[oldbluefox]

I think Hamas know they are surrounded and it's just a matter of time before the war reaches its final conclusion. There seems to be confusion as to where the hostages are and are not sure how many are alive or dead. It beggars belief what the poor souls have been through and I suspect the Israelis feel much the same. Hence, unless Hamas can produce the rest of the hostages I can only see one conclusion. Sadly it will be innocent Palestinians caught in the middle who will suffer.
I wonder if they ever think I wish Hamas had never done what they did?

[Onelife]

I struggle to find words that express how I feel about the hostages and what they are having to endure, indeed, are there words other, than as you say, “poor souls” that can adequately express the hopelessness of that which they and their loved one’s must be going through. When I can cast my mind away from the hostages, I then start thinking about the parents whose lives must be in constant turmoil, waking up every morning not being able to comfort their children, not knowing if they are alive or dead, the unbearable pain, the despair… it just breaks your heart.

In answer to your question… “I wonder if they ever think I wish Hamas had never done what they did” I think the majority of Palestinians have no idea what brutality Hamas used to start this conflict, if they did then they may be able to reconcile themselves as to why they have also suffered the heartache of losing so many innocent lives.

[Ray B]

Two things, if I voted for a candidate in the general election and they win to be my representative of the party I voted for in Parliament, should they then defect to the other party, then an immediate by-election should take place. The rules need to change.

The decision by the court of appeal reference Auriol Grey the partially blind lady who shouted at the cyclist riding on the pavement who sadly fell into traffic and died, is the correct decision. She should never had be banged up. Teenagers and older should not ride on the footpaths.

[david63]

Two things, if I voted for a candidate in the general election and they win to be my representative of the party I voted for in Parliament, should they then defect to the other party, then an immediate by-election should take place. The rules need to change.

The decision by the court of appeal reference Auriol Grey the partially blind lady who shouted at the cyclist riding on the pavement who sadly fell into traffic and died, is the correct decision. She should never had be banged up. Teenagers and older should not ride on the footpaths.

Agreed
Agreed

[screwy]

Maybe the defecting Tory sees it as a way of holding on to her seat and the gravy train, just like the other one a couple of weeks ago.?

[Onelife]

Two things, if I voted for a candidate in the general election and they win to be my representative of the party I voted for in Parliament, should they then defect to the other party, then an immediate by-election should take place. The rules need to change.

The decision by the court of appeal reference Auriol Grey the partially blind lady who shouted at the cyclist riding on the pavement who sadly fell into traffic and died, is the correct decision. She should never had be banged up. Teenagers and older should not ride on the footpaths.

Agree

Generally, agree.

The road that the old lady was expected to ride along looked quite busy, with this in mind, if riding on the pavement is done considerately then I think, in certain situations pavement riding is acceptable. I think the foul-mouthed lady could have handled it in a more considerate way, e.g. was the old lady given the chance to get off her bike to make way for the pedestrian?

I do however agree that the initial sentence was harsh.

[Onelife]

Having reviewed the video several times the women should still be in prison…while it’s not obviously clear, it looks like she pushed the old lady into oncoming traffic.

[Stephen]

I watched the news piece yesterday. Interestingly as she was on camera some oik came flying past her on his bike on the pavement.

It seems you can do what you like these days and no one gives a toss. Park up on the pavement, ride your bike where you like no matter who it inconveniences or endangers. Unless it’s a specific cycle path then get your bl**dy bike off the pavement. The same goes for the inconsiderate lazy a*se motorists.


Cars are for the road, pavements are for pedestrians. End of.

[Mervyn and Trish]

If I voted for a candidate in the general election and they win to be my representative of the party I voted for in Parliament, should they then defect to the other party, then an immediate by-election should take place. The rules need to change.

Agree

[Onelife]

I watched the news piece yesterday. Interestingly as she was on camera some oik came flying past her on his bike on the pavement.

It seems you can do what you like these days and no one gives a toss. Park up on the pavement, ride your bike where you like no matter who it inconveniences or endangers. Unless it’s a specific cycle path then get your bl**dy bike off the pavement. The same goes for the inconsiderate lazy a*se motorists.


Cars are for the road, pavements are for pedestrians. End of.

Cyclist are allowed to ride their bikes down the centre of the road but most choose not to, preferring to ride curbside as in not wanting to inconvenience other road users….rules be rules, but in this instance, I think a little bit of tolerance would have go a long way in preventing the old lady’s death.

Do you think she was pushed?

[Stephen]

Who knows as the footage didn’t fully show it allegedly happening. More likely the cyclist tried to suddenly stop as the woman blocked her path causing the cyclist to lose her balance.

Just my opinion of course.

[Onelife]

Who knows as the footage didn’t fully show it allegedly happening. More likely the cyclist tried to suddenly stop as the woman blocked her path causing the cyclist to lose her balance.

Just my opinion of course.

If ever I find myself in court, I want you as my defence lawyer