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Reply | Where are all the insects?
at 19:09 22 Jul 2024
I get mocked at work if I point out things like this.
"Ah summer has always been this way, it's not even that hot"
(There's enough data out there now to show pretty clearly what is going on. As scientists predicted many years ago, in the UK we are now having milder winters and more extreme weather in summer)
"There's no point in doing anything here anyway, look at China, India etc etc"
(People in glass houses and all that. Plus if we keep up the demand for buying pointless crap mass produced in those countries then we are culpable)
"How can there be droughts when it is always raining?"
(Because we don't have a big enough natural landscape any more to slow the flow of water and it now causes flooding and rushes out to sea before we can make use of it)
"Things always go in cycles don't they?"
(Yes but thanks to our impact we're about to go into overdrive with our current climate model)
I reallly really hope he lack of insects this year is due to the wet spring and early summer but I fear it goes much deeper than that. The use of pesticides, monocultures, climate, all have an influence. I've also noticed less birds this year and that would make sense if there aren't insects to eat or plants being pollinated.
Humans have a great way to come up with solutions in times of crisis I just wish we had more foresight and weren't so careless with how we treat this planet. It looks like it will take getting to a really bad point before we as humans start making the changes that were needed DECADES ago. But you know the mega rich who have benefitted from these industries will be absolutely fine.
On a lighter note if you want to see butterflies and birds and give yourself some hope go to Horsenden Hill nature reserve in Perivale/Greenford. You can regularly see Kestrels, Red Kites and even Buzzards. The meadows are amazing and have colour and variety throughout the year. I had a walk through today and counted at least 8 species of butterfly within 20 minutes.
Plus on a Saturday they open their on site brewery. Wood fired pizzas as well, what's not to like! |
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Reply | Trump shot at.
at 09:30 14 Jul 2024
I am not saying this is definitely something Trump has set up himself I would just say I wouldn't put it past him or his administration to orchestrate something to this degree. His list of serious criminal acts is long yet he seems to have got away with them all. In fact in the ruling a few weeks ago they've basically facilitated any future president to act in the exact same way.
But yes most likely this is yet another gun toting nutter and America will NEVER learn about their gun laws. To be honest (and unfortunately) I am surprised it has been so long since an incident like this. |
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Reply | Trump shot at.
at 08:12 14 Jul 2024
Was just saying this and was told to not to be such a conspiracy theorist.
But of his whole body mass, you knicked his ear and then couldn't readjust over the next few seconds to get his body mass. Smells like a rat to me.
Like people say this will make him even more insufferable.
Disclaimer: Obviously I condemn any kind of violence, especially when it comes to politics. |
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Reply | gareth southgate....
at 09:27 11 Jul 2024
I agree with you in that Southgate has build a team of players where previous managers have failed to create that spirit and cohesion.
But I think we do dominate in a lot of games we just don't seem to make enough chances. Rather than play a first time ball or have runners getting into positions (until Watkins came on) we hold on to it for too long. But it is hard to do in international football as you might not get the ball back as quickly against teams who are going to be playing possession football. As much stick as England get for being negative and boring I really don't remember oppositions in this tournament having extended periods of possession in our half of the pitch, or not often anyway. Other than the goal the Dutch had no really chances other than from set pieces and they're supposed to be just as good as us. And I think that is down to how we set up. They had to change their system after half an hour because they couldn't cope with our midfield.
Who knows maybe another manager might have got us tournament success by now but I think we've always had a talented group of players since the late 90s yet Southgate is the first manager we've had who has pushed the team to genuine contenders and finalists. He is clearly popular with most if not all the players, I bet that wasn't the case over the years with some of the 'big names' we've had. |
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Reply | England v Switzerland Quarter Final match thread
at 18:29 6 Jul 2024
Seriously I have tried really hard to be patient and excepting that international football is a lot more tetchy and more at risk per game but I'm so bored of this now. All those talented players and we can barely have a shot let alone score a goal. Just gamble and try some quicker and more forward passes. If you lose the ball in their third then so what, they haven't looked amazing going forward either.
Really want to get behind the team but it is so dull and uninspiring. |
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Reply | General Election Thread
at 13:43 6 Jul 2024
Reform are a company backed by a right wing millionaire, they are not a political party. They have 5 seats yet will get 100x the political coverage than say the Greens (4 seats) because they are backed by a right wing media. Even the BBC give them a completely disproportionate amount of coverage. Their deputy leader has said regarding migrants in boats "left to drown". Nigel Farage dresses and mimics many of the mannerisms of Adolf Hitler. Lee Anderson? The less said the better. They've convinced a large proportion of the population that they are totally legitimate and aren't 'racist'. Let's see how Farage deals with the scrutiny of being an actual MP now. His finances will be very interesting reading.
Let's give this Labour government a chance, the Tories spent 14 years ripping up the basic infrastructure of this country. It's no coincidence that the number of billionaires has dramatically risen over the last decade.
Labour have already:
Called for an outright ceasefire in the Middle East and the call for a two party state (really wasn't that difficult to say was it).
Have stated they will open negotiations with junior doctors as early as next week (again, not difficult to sit down and talk with people is it, that's your job).
Scrapped the illegal and immoral Rwanda policy. (That has cost £240 million pounds and was going to cost over £1million plus per person 'deported').
I'd say that's progress within 48 hours.
Anyway let's just try and be positive about the future at least rather than slagging off each other and people who have barely had a chance to settle in to the office. |
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Reply | General Election Thread
at 08:35 4 Jul 2024
I noticed that 3 GB tennis players got asked if they were going to be voting today and they all basically said NO and not interested. I wonder how much of that attitude across the country will be going on today? I think we can get so wrapped up in following the latest on the elections and talking within a circle of people who are quite interested but I get the impression there is a huge proportion of our population who are completely apathetic to the whole thing. Which is a shame. I'd imagine we may actually get a broader political debate and be able to put pressure on the government to actually do what they say and not just make empty promises all the time. |
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Reply | Sky Games
at 18:39 3 Jul 2024
This has been happening in the Premier League for years. How many 3pm home fixtures to the 'big 6' actually have in a season? 5? For those big clubs it tends to be fine as there is a big enough support base and tourists/day trippers who actually go to the games. But for most of the football league this is going to have a big detrimental effect on supporters.
I have the utmost respect for those of you who manage to still get to games week in week out. It sounds like these changes are going to be the final straw for some. I just don't see how there is such a demand out there to have it televised at all times. Most pubs are on their knees aren't they? And who can afford a Sky Sports subscription these days?! Surely it can't just be for the benefit of the international market? |
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Reply | General Election Thread
at 18:02 3 Jul 2024
I did that questionaire based on the policies and was largely Lib Dem and Green. There has been half a million results generated now and it is even more proportionate to Lib Dems and Greens. I think the problem is that there is such an entrenched ideal in the two main parties that anything else is often seen as a waste of time or a 'wasted vote'. When this website clearly shows otherwise.
Out of 50 people who did the questionaire in my current constituency of Harrow West it was about 10% Conservative yet they hold the seat (currently). Go figure. Labour are predicted to win it back but for this election it feels as though people are mainly just thinking 'get the Tories out' so are voting tactically across the board. |
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Reply | England 🏴 v Slovenia 🇸🇮 Match Thread
at 19:16 26 Jun 2024
De Byrne keeping it by the corner flag for the last 2 minutes says it all.
They were booed off pretty loudly. KDB sulking and had to be told to go to the fans at the final whistle. |
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Reply | England 🏴 v Slovenia 🇸🇮 Match Thread
at 18:00 26 Jun 2024
I've mentioned it before but everyone seems so focussed on our performances.
I've watched Germany be outplayed by Switzerland and almost beat them.
I've seen Italy be entirely uninspiring.
Belgium are struggling to get out of their group and are currently playing fairly poorly against Ukraine.
France couldn't beat Poland.
Netherlands have scraped through in 3rd place.
These are all so called 'contenders'.
Let's see how it goes in the knockouts when yes we will play teams with more quality but who will play a lot more open football that will suit our players.
I'm not ultimately too fussed but I just think we are stoked up by the media and pundits to have some right of passage to finals because we've got players who are considered stars. International football is not Man City v Burnley or Liverpool v Sheffield United. These teams don't turn up as a 'bonus game' thinking about that home tie 6 pointer with Nottingham Forest, they play with everything they've got. |
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Reply | England 🏴 v Slovenia 🇸🇮 Match Thread
at 18:43 25 Jun 2024
Well with all the negativity and the flack thrown at the England team I do think we always need a dose of reality and perspective.
Italy barely scraped a draw with Croatia.
Germany scraped a draw with the Swiss.
France currently being held by Poland.
Netherlands being beaten by Austria.
Everyone just assumes we should steam roller teams but it seriously doesn't work like that. It's not like Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal etc. International football is just a different kettle of fish.
Think we'll do okay this evening. The draw in the knockouts could be favourable again for us so let's see how it goes. |
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Reply | England 🏴 v Iceland 🇮🇸 Match Thread
at 17:27 8 Jun 2024
I see most of the media today have already started the witch hunt against the players and in particular they all seemed to choose an image of Saka who had only been on the pitch for the last 25 minutes... So that ugly theme will probably rear its head again if and when we bow out. I seriously hate our press. |
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Reply | Single file Queuing.. in pubs!
at 17:18 8 Jun 2024
When I walk up to the bar and find I am getting served immediately with others stood next to me apparently waiting I always ask them if they have been served or if it's obvious I say to the bar staff, 'I think they're next'. Just manners.
On a side note, going in the reverse protocol, I notice these days it is quite rare for people to queue at the bus request. I feel like that was definitely more of a thing when I was growing up (mostly in the 90s)? |
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Reply | Playoff final
at 15:58 26 May 2024
I just don't understand why Summerville is wearing gloves in the backend of May. Weird.
I am fairly indifferent but I suppose I would want Leeds to lose rather than Southampton to win, if that makes sense. |
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Reply | First voted in 1985 as a naive 18 year old
at 19:17 22 May 2024
The single biggest impact on humanity and the planet Earth is how we can realign ourselves with the natural world , preserve what little biodiversity we have left and prevent any further tip in climate change. It might not affect you directly but believe me millions if not billions are already suffering on a global scale. In reality every other political topic pales in comparison. So I have voted Green for the last 3 elections.
But until those in power ditch the first past the post system (which they never will) this country will remain trapped in a Conservative or Tory-Lite trade off and 'tactical voting'. The Greens actually get a huge number of votes but under our political system it counts for not very much. |
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Reply | The Final: Attack on Wembley - Netflix
at 15:29 22 May 2024
I agree in that the police plan was totally mismanaged. But I also feel credit is due to the police who actually were on the ground. They managed what they could with extremely limited numbers due to the poor planning. They couldn't go charging in making arrests because there just weren't enough of them to do it. It would have left even fewer officers on the ground.
But the high ranking officers who organised it are totally to blame and I hope at the very least lessons were learnt. It's the sort of shambolic planning that should have cost them their jobs but I bet some of them are still in the same rank and role now or have been promoted/quietly retired into the sunset. |
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