A Political Thread pt. 2

[Gavin]

Jez we are going to need 'A Political Thread, pt 3" soon enough.

 

[ncurd]

Jez we are going to need 'A Political Thread, pt 3" soon enough.

I can't remember when the last threat "broke"

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I've been too absorbed on US politics, what's the TLDR on Reform atm? I see Farage and Lowe going at it? I mean I love that news but what's going on?

 

[ncurd]

I've been too absorbed on US politics, what's the TLDR on Reform atm? I see Farage and Lowe going at it? I mean I love that news but what's going on?

Huge spat probably making no difference to their poll ratings because its a cult of personality.

 

[McTallshort]

I've been too absorbed on US politics, what's the TLDR on Reform atm? I see Farage and Lowe going at it? I mean I love that news but what's going on?

Farage is trying to get of Lowe by taking the whip off him and starting an investigation into bullying which feels like a witch-hunt. Not that I care about Lowe but obviously Farage sees him as a threat. Don't think Ket head Elon helped.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Huge spat probably making no difference to their poll ratings because its a cult of personality.

I expect @ChicagoKid to give his full backing to Reform to make Britain Great Again.

 

[ncurd]

Farage is trying to get of Lowe by taking the whip off him and starting an investigation into bullying which feels like a witch-hunt. Not that I care about Lowe but obviously Farage sees him as a threat. Don't think Ket head Elon helped.

I suspect the allegations are true due to confirmation bias and so many reform people are wrong-uns anyway.

But yeah Farage wouldn't give a **** is Lowe wasn't a threat, there was also a speech where Lowe said the quiet bit out loud.

"If you are here illegally, you should be deported. That has to be the objective. If that results in one million plus deportations being the eventual aim? Then so be it."

 

[General Melchett]

I expect @ChicagoKid to give his full backing to Reform to make Britain Great Again.

I was hoping he'd show some mercy and give us low paid Europeans some stock tips so that we too can afford an FT subscription. It's tough times what with defence spending going up and having to fund Donald's second state visit.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Think it all started because Lowe criticised Farage/Reform leadership in the press - basically said he wanted to Reform to evolve into a proper party rather than the protest party it is now, and Farage was surrounding himself with the wrong people (it was around the time Farage was licking Trump's boots over the Ukraine mess)

From what I've read Lowe seems like a vile piece of work but he does seem to be the most...politician? of the lot. Like he understands the processes, the votes, the workload etc. and isn't just shouting **** out like the rest of them - and the rest seemed to take it personally when he said they need to do the same

 

[Welsh Exile]

I was hoping he'd show some mercy and give us low paid Europeans some stock tips so that we too can afford an FT subscription. It's tough times what with defence spending going up and having to fund Donald's second state visit.

I know a lot of people from Chicago as my in laws all live there and in my limited experience @ChicagoKid is very much an outlier for that area but I'd be interested in meeting him when I'm next over there later this year. Maybe he can take me to the MAGA hotspots and we'll all have a good time.

 

[General Melchett]

I know a lot of people from Chicago as my in laws all live there and in my limited experience @ChicagoKid is very much an outlier for that area but I'd be interested in meeting him when I'm next over there later this year. Maybe he can take me to the MAGA hotspots and we'll all have a good time.

I love Chicago and spent a month there in 2023. My only regret was leaving just before St Paddy's day which is meant to be an awesome time to visit when they dye the river green. Much preferred it to NYC and definitely plan to go back soon.

 

[Which Tyler]

The new EU-Swiss deal: What it means and the lessons it holds for the UK-EU 'reset'

The recent political agreement between the European Commission and the Swiss government promises to stabilise their long-troubled economic relationship. The British government should pay close attention.

www.cer.org.uk

 

[McTallshort]

Ukraine war live: Zelensky accuses Putin of breaking pledge to Trump by striking energy targets

The Russian president has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.

www.bbc.co.uk

In all my years I never thought I would see an American government played so easily by a Russian one. I suppose this is what happens when you send TV personalities to negotiate with mafia bosses.

 

[ChicagoKid]

I love Chicago and spent a month there in 2023. My only regret was leaving just before St Paddy's day which is meant to be an awesome time to visit when they dye the river green. Much preferred it to NYC and definitely plan to go back soon.

Chicago and NYC are very different. Spent a lot of time in NYC and loved it. But I could tell the pace and energy would eventually wear me down.

But the constant action in New York is not replicated in Chicago or anywhere else.

The good thing about Chicago compared to other US cities is it feels like a proper city. Most of our cities consist of the convention center, gov buildings, offices, and a sports complex.

 

[McTallshort]

Chicago and NYC are very different. Spent a lot of time in NYC and loved it. But I could tell the pace and energy would eventually wear me down.

But the constant action in New York is not replicated in Chicago or anywhere else.

The good thing about Chicago compared to other US cities is it feels like a proper city. Most of our cities consist of the convention center, gov buildings, offices, and a sports complex.

Most of ours consist of retail parks, Greggs, Subways and book makers

 

[Welsh Exile]

Chicago and NYC are very different. Spent a lot of time in NYC and loved it. But I could tell the pace and energy would eventually wear me down.

But the constant action in New York is not replicated in Chicago or anywhere else.

The good thing about Chicago compared to other US cities is it feels like a proper city. Most of our cities consist of the convention center, gov buildings, offices, and a sports complex.

Yeah, Chicago and NYC are the 2 I know and while New York is great, if I had to chose over which city to live in, I'd pick Chicago.

 

[dirty harry]

I know a lot of people from Chicago as my in laws all live there and in my limited experience @ChicagoKid is very much an outlier for that area but I'd be interested in meeting him when I'm next over there later this year. Maybe he can take me to the MAGA hotspots and we'll all have a good time.

Remember, Dems run cities, Republicans run states hahaha

 

[ChicagoKid]

Yeah, Chicago and NYC are the 2 I know and while New York is great, if I had to chose over which city to live in, I'd pick Chicago.

Significantly cheaper too. You can buy a nice home in Chicago for $1.5 to $2 million in a great area with good schools and parks.

In New York it would 3x or 4x that. When I was last in London before COVID it sounded like both cities shared the same problem.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Remember, Dems run cities, Republicans run states hahaha

More people live in cities. The electoral college is BS. Why should a rural persons vote count more than someone's vote who lives in a city?

 

[dirty harry]

Ukraine war live: Zelensky accuses Putin of breaking pledge to Trump by striking energy targets

The Russian president has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.

www.bbc.co.uk

In all my years I never thought I would see an American government played so easily by a Russian one. I suppose this is what happens when you send TV personalities to negotiate with mafia bosses.

This is interesting, Zelensky wasn't happy with Trump speaking with Putin without including him, and hours after the 30 day agreement Russia are accusing Ukraine of striking oil facilities in a deliberate provocation.

I mean, if Putin agreed to 30 days of not targeting infrastructure, what's the motivation for stinking straight after? Putin never seemed to be a coward, and would cow tow via T/C before just doing what he wants. Zelensky is the only beneficiary of Russia striking and breaking that agreement after all.

I don't know what the truth is, as do any of us but something is fishy, whether it's Russia playing games or Ukraine provoking them