BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 06:31 AM

And that was 400. Unless someone gets deleted ;)

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 06:57 AM

it becomes a problem when the right and far right are blurred in the Overton window, and moderate conservatism becomes the new left/centre left.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 07:44 AM

The LibDems have a big policy difference - They openly say they will return to the EU. Whether that will benefit of hinder then is another matter!

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 08:49 AM

I’m seriously considering voting for the Lib-Dems in the next GE, on the basis that neither the Tories, nor Labour in its present form, are worth voting for, the Greens have zero chance of ever holding power, and I will do absolutely anything - ANYTHING - to keep Deform UK out of power.

I briefly made the acquaintance of our Mayor - Deform’s Andrea Jenkyns - in our local Tesco the other day -I was going into the Gents as she was entering the Ladies! She was very personable and shook my hand as we exchanged pleasantries before going our separate ways, but my opinion of Deform UK and their members hasn’t changed.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 09:12 AM

I hope she had washed her hands :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 10:22 AM

the lib dems pointless? bullshit
They are pro Europe.and get a lot of , they are also pro PR

"and shook my hand and exchanged pleasantries" quote
sounds like one of those double entendre songs

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 11:11 AM

They are pro Europe.and get a lot of , they are also pro PR

I don't know what it means that they get a lot of 'comma'.
As for them being 'pro PR', yes. Everything Ed Davey does seems to be about Public Relations.

I accept that 'PR' can also refer to Proportional Representation. But I have commented on the clarity of posts here before.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 12:07 PM

”I hope she had washed her hands :-)”

Ha! We were both on our way IN to our respective conveniences, so no problem! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 12:24 PM

they are pro proportional represntation [PR].They are also in favour of rejoining the EU
anyone who is not a nit picker or pedant Understands the subject is europe in a political rather than geographical sense.
Nigel you are being a troll, as well as a nitpicking pedant, get a life

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 12:44 PM

they are pro proportional represntation [PR]
You could have said that initially.

They are pro Europe.and get a lot of ,
Still no answer about what you mean by saying that they get a lot of 'comma'

Yes, I am a pedant, I have never denied it.
I am not a troll.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Raggytash
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 01:13 PM

Do you know Nigel there are times when your pedantry can be quite amusing :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 01:21 PM

Yes Raggy, despite all I’m warming to Ol’ Nigel too!

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 06:57 PM

You missed a comma BWM :-D

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Raggytash
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 07:08 PM

Nah Dave, you're incorrect. Commer were a British vehicle manufacturer from 1905 until 1979, they also made diesel engines.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 16 Jan 26 - 07:26 PM

Commer, (Known for their vans) specialised in 'Commer(cial)' vehicles.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 02:55 AM

Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! Mea Maxima Culpa! I shall say ten ‘Hail Mary’s’ and three ‘Our Fathers’, and pray for forgiveness…

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 05:40 AM

Alternatively pedantry is just a diversionary technique use din order to avoid discussing the substantive issue.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 06:53 AM

Yep, pots and kettles spring to mind.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 10:37 AM

If you can't post your own thoughts and words or quote from reputable sources, don't post Sandman. AI is a lazy cheap way to participate here.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 11:17 AM

Robert Jenrick (a.k.a. ‘Honest’ Bobby Jenrick) is the MP for Newark - which makes him the only MP whose constituency is an anagram of his own description. ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 12:47 PM

They are my own thoughts, I happen to agree with the AI analysis.

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Then use your own words. We don't need no stinking AI. ---mudelf

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 01:06 PM

"We don't need no stinking AI. ---mudelf"
quote
presumably you are the moderator Maggie Dwyer,

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 01:30 PM

how about discussing Brexit and other UK politics THE LIBERAL PARTY, are pro rejoining Europe, and pro proportional represntation, they often get second place in elections and collect a larger proportion of the votes in relation to the seats they win.

Backwoodsman, was thinking of voting liberal, here is a quote from "the loop
"f you care about Artificial Intelligence and regulation

Vote for either the Green Party or the LibDems if you want to see the UK regulating AI within EU and international frameworks. These two parties also give passing mention to national regulation, whereas this is the Labour Party's main focus. Labour even step it up a notch, by pledging to make companies with the most powerful AI models comply with robust regulation.


If you’re concerned with ensuring AI is ethical and inclusive, again, the Green Party or LibDems should get your vote. Unsurprisingly, the Greens are the party to vote for if you are concerned with AI's environmental impact. Labour also specify that they will legislate to punish those who create and share sexually explicit deepfakes. QUOTE FROM THE LOOP.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 02:26 PM

The greens should be opposed to AI because of the resources used to power it. Ai can be a good thing when used to improve the world but using it for trivial purposes is extremely wasteful. May as well take a jumbo jet to your local Tescos!

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 02:36 PM

If you can't post your own thoughts and words or quote from reputable sources, don't post Sandman.
AI is a lazy cheap way to participate here.
QUOTE MAGGIE DWYER
Incorrect,
Artificial intelligence is a tool akin to a computer, hammer or knife and fork.
it is no more lazy than quoting from any other source such as Reuters , the guardian or the new york times.
you say it is cheap.
incorrect again, it is no more expensive for me than quoting from the loop,or from other internet sources such as CHINA DAILY, THE MOSCOW TIMES
Here is a quote from china daily.
"How Washington sells war to the world with words"
What you consider reputable sources is once again a subjective opinion, once again you show your, luddite, backward looking, dogmatic outlook

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 03:18 PM

Sandman:
"you say it is cheap.
incorrect again, it is no more expensive for me than quoting from the loop,or from other internet sources"

If you wish to argue that something is not 'cheap' you need an argument that explains that it is no LESS expensive. Otherwise you are just confirming the previous claim,
Please try to keep up, and use the English language as it stands, not as you might wish it to stand.

Please also keep your responses in this thread. PMs just keep your ridiculous comments out of the discussion, unless I choose to share them.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 03:28 PM

SPB:
Alternatively pedantry is just a diversionary technique use din order to avoid discussing the substantive issue.

Or else pedantry is a way to hold to account those who use a sloppy version of the English language, which sometimes allows them to claim they've been misquoted, or misunderstood.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit and other UK politics thread 4
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Jan 26 - 03:37 PM

Or else pedantry is a way to hold to account those who use a sloppy version of the English language, which sometimes allows them to claim they've been misquoted, or misunderstood. quote Nigel Parsons,
you have admitted you are a pedant, you useit to troll, just go away, and stop trolling