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Title: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 June 2024, 22:41:45
Over the pond, Congressional Republicans have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act, a bill that aims to get rid of all the diversity, equity, inclusion roles within the Federal Government and ban federal contractors from requiring DEI statements and training sessions. Interesting.  :)

https://freebeacon.com/politics/republicans-introduce-bill-to-ban-dei-in-government-federal-contracting/

I saw an estimate the other day that here in the UK about £500 million a year of taxpayers money is spent every year in the public sector on DEI jobs, training and programmes.  :o  And God alone knows what is spent in the private sector, especially in the big Blue Chips.  :-\

Not much chance of getting rid of it all with our apparent shainy new Labour Govt though, if anything it will get worse.  ::)

Back in the States, I imagine there will be fierce resistance to this bill from the Democrats, but if the GOP do well in the election later in the year, all bets are off, especially if Trumpy returns.

Maybe the tide is starting to turn.  :y
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 June 2024, 23:11:46
We can but hope.
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 June 2024, 11:55:42
Over the pond, Congressional Republicans have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act, a bill that aims to get rid of all the diversity, equity, inclusion roles within the Federal Government and ban federal contractors from requiring DEI statements and training sessions. Interesting.  :)

https://freebeacon.com/politics/republicans-introduce-bill-to-ban-dei-in-government-federal-contracting/

I saw an estimate the other day that here in the UK about £500 million a year of taxpayers money is spent every year in the public sector on DEI jobs, training and programmes.  :o  And God alone knows what is spent in the private sector, especially in the big Blue Chips.  :-\

Not much chance of getting rid of it all with our apparent shainy new Labour Govt though, if anything it will get worse.  ::)

Back in the States, I imagine there will be fierce resistance to this bill from the Democrats, but if the GOP do well in the election later in the year, all bets are off, especially if Trumpy returns.

Maybe the tide is starting to turn.  :y

Half a billion quid. :o :o

This means we could enjoy pride month every month of the year rather than just June. :D

Every other 'good cause' seems to get a single day set aside so why does pride get a whole month?
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: STEMO on 13 June 2024, 11:57:48
I must have missed Barnsley Pride  :-\
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 June 2024, 12:25:26
I must have missed Barnsley Pride  :-\

Aye up old lad... :)

https://youtu.be/4iipC06A2aA?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/4iipC06A2aA?feature=shared)
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: grifter on 13 June 2024, 20:10:03
That'll be my 100k a year diversity and inclusion job down the swany then!
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2024, 12:42:52
That'll be my 100k a year diversity and inclusion job down the swany then!
Good, it will be an excellent opportunity to re-evaluate your career choices ;)
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2024, 17:36:06
I noted an email from one of our directors forcing inviting me to support Non Binary Day, and not to forget Pride Month.
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2024, 20:53:31
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/james-may-hits-back-after-social-media-backlash-to-oppressive-pride-flags-post/ar-BB1oeGni?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=921cd90dee1b43299a801251efd7bdb9&ei=60
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Drewomega on 15 June 2024, 22:24:51
FFS hasn't anybody got any sense of humour in this country any more!  :( :-[
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 June 2024, 22:44:58
FFS hasn't anybody got any sense of humour in this country any more!  :( :-[

No.                                                                                                                                                                                                      ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2024, 12:20:10
I noted an email from one of our directors forcing inviting me to support Non Binary Day, and not to forget Pride Month.

I hope you told them to go f*uck themselves. :)
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2024, 12:32:03
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/james-may-hits-back-after-social-media-backlash-to-oppressive-pride-flags-post/ar-BB1oeGni?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=921cd90dee1b43299a801251efd7bdb9&ei=60

In what sane world do we have numerous flags flying in our capital city ( in a Nazi like style) for a whole month, based on sexuality?

Is there a 'straight pride'  month complete with with flags and bunting for those of us who don't take it up the arse, and don't  believe there are a hundred genders.  ::)   
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: STEMO on 16 June 2024, 12:34:33
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/james-may-hits-back-after-social-media-backlash-to-oppressive-pride-flags-post/ar-BB1oeGni?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=921cd90dee1b43299a801251efd7bdb9&ei=60

In what sane world do we have numerous flags flying in our capital city ( in a Nazi like style) for a whole month, based on sexuality?

Is there a 'straight pride'  month complete with with flags and bunting for those of us who don't take it up the arse, and don't  believe there are a hundred genders.  ::)
You're in danger of being cancelled mate  ;D
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 June 2024, 12:42:32
I noted an email from one of our directors forcing inviting me to support Non Binary Day, and not to forget Pride Month.

I hope you told them to go f*uck themselves. :)

Thing is these days for committing a cardinal sin like disrespecting pride month, you would more than likely get given a cardboard box and told to clear your desk. 

So most just stick the little rainbow flag on the top of their monitor and quietly get on with life.

I have noted that my local Tesco's pride celebrations are much more muted this year than last, when the whole shop had rainbow bunting and messages about diversity & inclusion over the tannoy.  I wonder if it's because they reckon the football is a better money spinner or they had 'feedback' from customers.  :-\
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 June 2024, 13:33:29
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/james-may-hits-back-after-social-media-backlash-to-oppressive-pride-flags-post/ar-BB1oeGni?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=921cd90dee1b43299a801251efd7bdb9&ei=60

In what sane world do we have numerous flags flying in our capital city ( in a Nazi like style) for a whole month, based on sexuality?

Is there a 'straight pride'  month complete with with flags and bunting for those of us who don't take it up the arse, and don't  believe there are a hundred genders.  ::)
I believe the Confederate flag is now as universally unacceptable as a Swastika :-X
Title: Re: The UK Needs This!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 June 2024, 15:03:50
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/style/james-may-hits-back-after-social-media-backlash-to-oppressive-pride-flags-post/ar-BB1oeGni?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=921cd90dee1b43299a801251efd7bdb9&ei=60

In what sane world do we have numerous flags flying in our capital city ( in a Nazi like style) for a whole month, based on sexuality?

Is there a 'straight pride'  month complete with with flags and bunting for those of us who don't take it up the arse, and don't  believe there are a hundred genders.  ::)
I believe the Confederate flag is now as universally unacceptable as a Swastika :-X

No Dodge Charger should be seen without one on it's roof. ::) ;)