A Political Thread pt. 2

[Bada-Bing!]

Esther Rantzen: Minister says he is 'not averse' to new assisted dying vote

Mel Stride says MPs may wish to revisit the topic after Esther Rantzen announces she is joining Dignitas.

www.bbc.co.uk

Always a tricky one this.

 

[Which Tyler]

For me, the "tricky" is in the details, not the principle.
Dignitas, and a few others, have been around long enough that the details have (to the best of my knowledge) been ironed out.

For anyone with even the vaguest interest in the subject, I would highly recommend this hour-lomg documentary

Terry Pratchett - Choosing to Die (Medically Assisted Death) - The Documentary Network

Terry Pratchett explores the realities of medically assisted death. Having been diagnosed with a rare form of early onset Alzheimer's disease in 2008, Terry considers how he might choose to end his life as his condition progresses.

documentary.net

 

[Reiser99]

Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing.

www.bbc.co.uk

Absolute ******* pisstake. Minister's should only communicate on government phones and everything should be recorded for public record. The only way these messages have disappeared is that both parties have deleted them.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

The filing comes days after the longtime Trump associate was ordered to pay the sum in a defamation case.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Gavin]

C*nt

 

[McTallshort]

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

The filing comes days after the longtime Trump associate was ordered to pay the sum in a defamation case.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Bada-Bing!]

New pressure to cut interest rates as UK economy falters and US inflation dips

Inflation fall to 3.2% fuels calls for Federal Reserve to cut rates sooner as UK GDP figures push economy towards recession

www.theguardian.com

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Rail fares in England to rise by up to 4.9% in March

The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of travel disruption for passengers.

www.bbc.co.uk

What a joke

 

[Reiser99]

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While I have no sympathy at all, I feel like the bankruptcy system just allows him to avoid the worst of it. Tbh I don't know the fine details, but I've always felt that the rich especially file for bankruptcy but don't actually seem to lose all their assets.

 

[Reiser99]

New pressure to cut interest rates as UK economy falters and US inflation dips

Inflation fall to 3.2% fuels calls for Federal Reserve to cut rates sooner as UK GDP figures push economy towards recession

www.theguardian.com

Tbh it seems like the news just yoyos between here's a reason the economy is improving to here's a reason it's not.

 

[McTallshort]

While I have no sympathy at all, I feel like the bankruptcy system just allows him to avoid the worst of it. Tbh I don't know the fine details, but I've always felt that the rich especially file for bankruptcy but don't actually seem to lose all their assets.

Doesn't being bankrupt now mean he can't practice law? Also bankruptcy in civil suits doesn't stop liability I believe so if he ever gets any money he will still have to pay until the day he dies

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Tbh it seems like the news just yoyos between here's a reason the economy is improving to here's a reason it's not.

This is one quarter, so another consecutive one of negative growth technically means we are in a recession.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

While I have no sympathy at all, I feel like the bankruptcy system just allows him to avoid the worst of it. Tbh I don't know the fine details, but I've always felt that the rich especially file for bankruptcy but don't actually seem to lose all their assets.

Apparently his bankruptcy doesn't allow him to avoid paying the fines.. He's going to have to sell off his assets and future earnings could also be used to pay what he owes.

 

[Gavin]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/12/21/al-shifa-hospital-gaza-hamas-israel/

Quite an interesting read and suggestions that claim Hamas had tunnels in and out of the hospital was incorrect

 

[Al Bangor]

Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead

Israel's war to destroy Hamas has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians, health officials in Gaza said Friday, as Israel expanded its offensive and ordered tens of thousands more people to leave their homes. Israel’s aerial and ground offensive has been one of the most devastating military...

news.yahoo.com

 

[Reiser99]

Doesn't being bankrupt now mean he can't practice law? Also bankruptcy in civil suits doesn't stop liability I believe so if he ever gets any money he will still have to pay until the day he dies

Apparently his bankruptcy doesn't allow him to avoid paying the fines.. He's going to have to sell off his assets and future earnings could also be used to pay what he owes.

Fair enough. Guess it's just businesses then that avoid compensating customers.

 

[Reiser99]

Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead

Israel's war to destroy Hamas has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians, health officials in Gaza said Friday, as Israel expanded its offensive and ordered tens of thousands more people to leave their homes. Israel’s aerial and ground offensive has been one of the most devastating military...

news.yahoo.com

What's a proportionate response again?

 

[Reiser99]

This is one quarter, so another consecutive one of negative growth technically means we are in a recession.

What I meant is I keep seeing some articles that suggest the economy is improving and then others that it's not. This article was 2 days ago, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67769782

I know the economy is the big issue right now, but it seems like any slight positive news or negative news is thrust to the front page. It's not good because it doesn't give people a clear picture and is very confusing.

 

[Al Bangor]

 

[Al Bangor]