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General Discussion Area / Re: I just cannot fathom this pathetic government
« on: 17 January 2026, 21:49:39 »
Anything Ed Miliband is involved with is bound to be bad. He has no sense or morality. 
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General Discussion Area / Re: Proof that Trump is insane
« on: 07 January 2026, 21:56:07 »In the same way that the first Gulf War wasn't actually about the sovereignty of Kuwait.Strategic strikes do not a war make. By comparison, how many have the UK and other NATO members been involved in?Which new war exactly?he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...
Except, "no new wars"...
Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft
I can think of at least five for the UK alone... Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine.
One might argue that Venezuela is just another sub note in the "war on drugs" started by Reagan...
I agree that lobbing bombs does not constitute a war, per se, but it's a moot point. Once civilians die as a result of such bombs, it might just as well be called a war.
Also, for Venezuela, it's nothing to do with drugs. Most of the Fentanyl gets to the US from Mexico. Venezuela does not supply – though it may be argued that some drug transit takes place. Either way, the "narco-terrorist" claims are red herrings. The war-hawks need a story, even if it doesn't stand up to any meaningful scrutiny.
Exactly. And what about all those WMDs?
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General Discussion Area / Re: Proof that Trump is insane
« on: 07 January 2026, 19:33:27 »Strategic strikes do not a war make. By comparison, how many have the UK and other NATO members been involved in?Which new war exactly?he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...
Except, "no new wars"...
Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft
I can think of at least five for the UK alone... Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine.
One might argue that Venezuela is just another sub note in the "war on drugs" started by Reagan...
I agree that lobbing bombs does not constitute a war, per se, but it's a moot point. Once civilians die as a result of such bombs, it might just as well be called a war.
Also, for Venezuela, it's nothing to do with drugs. Most of the Fentanyl gets to the US from Mexico. Venezuela does not supply – though it may be argued that some drug transit takes place. Either way, the "narco-terrorist" claims are red herrings. The war-hawks need a story, even if it doesn't stand up to any meaningful scrutiny.
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General Discussion Area / Re: Proof that Trump is insane
« on: 07 January 2026, 14:13:20 »Which new war exactly?he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...
Except, "no new wars"...
Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft
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General Discussion Area / Re: Proof that Trump is insane
« on: 07 January 2026, 11:05:28 »he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...
Except, "no new wars"...
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General Discussion Area / Re: Proof that Trump is insane
« on: 06 January 2026, 22:18:02 »It would constitute a moral issue if the present occupants didn't want to transfer control. Ask any Ukrainian.
Transfer of control......funny way to describe an invasion.
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There are plenty of Russian-speaking Ukrainians who would welcome a transfer of control. Especially those Orthodox Christians who have been banned from their Church or want to speak in their mother tongue and have their children likewise educated. Also relatives of the 16000 killed by the Ukrainian bombs, or who died when that building in Odessa was torched. Remember that Zelensky's presidential manifesto was good relations with Russia. Funny how he forgot that when he was elected.
As far as Trump is concerned, he seems to take fun in ignoring the US Constitution.
...and Greenland was discovered by Denmark before the US even existed!
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General Discussion Area / Black Friday
« on: 13 November 2025, 21:10:08 »
Am I alone in disliking the way US fads are adopted over here?
Maybe I am too traditional, but I like the old ways — like Boxing Day sales and the like. But WTF is Black Friday in our British culture? Does anyone know?
My email inbox is jammed full of Black Friday offers. Grrrr!
Maybe I am too traditional, but I like the old ways — like Boxing Day sales and the like. But WTF is Black Friday in our British culture? Does anyone know?
My email inbox is jammed full of Black Friday offers. Grrrr!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Pay-per-mile tax (initially only EVs)
« on: 06 November 2025, 23:03:39 »
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General Discussion Area / Pay-per-mile tax (initially only EVs)
« on: 06 November 2025, 21:12:57 »
Rachel Reeves intending to introduce a pay-per-mile tax, initially just for electric cars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZiN71ll2o8
Thin end of the wedge?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZiN71ll2o8
Thin end of the wedge?
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General Discussion Area / Bangers and Cash: Restoring Classics
« on: 06 November 2025, 21:03:11 »
On tonight's episode: 03 reg Elite.
Turned into a real beauty and sold for £5400.
Makes me want to keep mine!
Turned into a real beauty and sold for £5400.
Makes me want to keep mine!
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Omega General Help / Front right sidelight bulb retaining clip
« on: 01 November 2025, 22:32:43 »
As per subject.
Sidelight bulb gave up the ghost. Obtained new bulb, but discovered the retaining clip has snapped. Any ideas on getting a replacement?
Thanks in advance.
Sidelight bulb gave up the ghost. Obtained new bulb, but discovered the retaining clip has snapped. Any ideas on getting a replacement?
Thanks in advance.
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General Discussion Area / Re: The British Rozzers are at it again
« on: 26 September 2025, 13:12:26 »I dont normally bother much with these petitions but Im definitely signing this one.
The scheme was only revealed in the media 24 hours ago and the petition has had 813000 signatures already.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194/signatures/new
Signed.
Throughout history left wing governments have wanted as much control and influence over the lives of the people as possible.
I like government to be as small as possible, and basically keep it's nose out of my life.
Agreed and also signed!
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Omega General Help / Cambelt change – James V6CDX
« on: 16 September 2025, 23:21:58 »
Well. it's been 4 years (maybe more) since I last had a belt change and I was becoming a bit concerned.
I live in London and experience has shown that few, if any, local garages have the competence (or tools) to change a V6 belt. I began to worry. The last belt change was done by JamesV6CDX of this parish.
I thought it may worth messaging him, explaining my plight, to see if he was in a position to do it again. Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Blow me down!! To cut to the main point, last Saturday he arrived in his lovely Omega and completed the job (at the roadside!) in just a few hours. That included a new belt/pulleys, a new water pump, oil change and air filter change.
The man's an efficient genius!
There is a large semi-selective secondary school at the end of my road and last Saturday was a testing day for September 2026 intake, so there was a constant stream of prospective parents and children walking past and James attracted much attention. One lady asked if he could help as her key fob would no longer allow her to enter and restart her 1-series BMW. He swung into action and discovered the car's battery was dead. I didn't have any jump leads but he grabbed a couple of bits of cable from my shed and got her going. Big hugs from her! Several men stopped to ask him car-related questions and he happily dealt with them all. Also, my postie wants him to renew the cambelt on his 1.6 Ford Focus Zetec and he now has James' details!
It transpires that he is starting a new business (Cotswold Car Diagnostics) and with his extensive knowledge and flexible approach, I can see it becoming a very successful venture.
He deserves it and I wish him well.
I live in London and experience has shown that few, if any, local garages have the competence (or tools) to change a V6 belt. I began to worry. The last belt change was done by JamesV6CDX of this parish.
I thought it may worth messaging him, explaining my plight, to see if he was in a position to do it again. Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Blow me down!! To cut to the main point, last Saturday he arrived in his lovely Omega and completed the job (at the roadside!) in just a few hours. That included a new belt/pulleys, a new water pump, oil change and air filter change.
The man's an efficient genius!
There is a large semi-selective secondary school at the end of my road and last Saturday was a testing day for September 2026 intake, so there was a constant stream of prospective parents and children walking past and James attracted much attention. One lady asked if he could help as her key fob would no longer allow her to enter and restart her 1-series BMW. He swung into action and discovered the car's battery was dead. I didn't have any jump leads but he grabbed a couple of bits of cable from my shed and got her going. Big hugs from her! Several men stopped to ask him car-related questions and he happily dealt with them all. Also, my postie wants him to renew the cambelt on his 1.6 Ford Focus Zetec and he now has James' details!
It transpires that he is starting a new business (Cotswold Car Diagnostics) and with his extensive knowledge and flexible approach, I can see it becoming a very successful venture.
He deserves it and I wish him well.
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General Discussion Area / Alaska summit background
« on: 13 August 2025, 23:20:19 »
A MUST watch for anyone wanting really to understand the background of the forthcoming Trump/Putin summit in Alaska.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l47tdElSfOA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l47tdElSfOA
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General Discussion Area / Re: Trump has gone to the top .
« on: 23 June 2025, 22:11:35 »
it would be useful to listen to Alastair Crooke, former British Ambassador.
He has more knowledge and insight than anyone on here.
https://youtu.be/6RM5bChTGPA?t=136
He has more knowledge and insight than anyone on here.
https://youtu.be/6RM5bChTGPA?t=136