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@JohnCleese Everybody is entitled to follow their own path to damnation, just don't drag others along with you.
Do not tempt and corrupt the children.
Brian is the way.
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We tax cigarettes to reduce smoking.
We tax alcohol to reduce drinking.
We tax fuel to reduce driving.
What do you think happens when you tax employing people and running a business?
🚨 I've listened to Andy Burnham's 10 year speech, where he looks Britain's new saviour in Zelenski uniform, bragging about what a success Greater Manchester is with my mouth open.
You would be forgiven for thinking Greater Manchester was close to perfect, an example to everyone of how his fantastic policies have worked.
Does he seriously think most of Greater Manchester is a success? or that he contributed to a shiny business sector, 2 world class football teams and the largest Uni in the country? because outside that...
▪️Nearly 1 in 4 GM neighbourhoods are in the most deprived 10% nationally.
▪️Half of GM’s local authority areas are among England’s 30 most deprived.
▪️Manchester city is ranked 4th most deprived English local authorities.
▪️In 2024, 16.2% of jobs in Greater Manchester workplaces paid below the real Living Wage = 193,000 low-paid jobs.
▪️Temporary accommodation is around 5,915 households, with 8,600 children in temporary accommodation.
▪️Around 12,700 long-term empty homes were identified across the city-region.
▪️4 of the 10 highest recorded crime local authorities in England are in Greater Manchester
▪️Educational achievements are below national average
▪️Manchester city area above national unemployment levels
▪️1 in 8 working age people get PIP, above the national average
▪️The GM area has a lower household disposable income than the national average
▪️34% increase in rough sleeping
▪️Violent crime and sexual offences are above the national average.
▪️grooming gangs? or is we still ignoring these?
▪️Drug-related death rates in Greater Manchester are significantly above the national average
Oh and now lets talk about debt. Bravo Andy... to achieve some of the highest deprivation in the country under his leadership, GMCA now has about £1.4 BILLION of gross debt and an underlying borrowing need of roughly £2.5 BILLION.
So his speech on "Hopes and dreams" is actually more like 'No hope and nightmares', his leafy suburbs and shiny city buildings can't really hide the truth.
You're welcome.
I've seen signage on the M56 frequently saying "Stay in the Left Lane unless overtaking".
I've come up to cars in the 2nd lane, while I was in the 1st lane, moved over to the 3rd lane to overtake then, gone back into the 1st lane. Some catch the hint, some continue being assholes.
Even seen people in the 3rd lane while 1st and 2nd lane was empty.
So I feel for this guy.
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I wonder how the Muslim community feels about her values and priorities?
"Bev Craig has expressed concern over recent hate crimes in Manchester, including attacks on the queer sex shop Clonezone, which had its windows smashed multiple times. She emphasises the importance of local elections for the LGBTQ+ community to ensure their safety and representation."
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Irish teacher Enoch Burke claims his bank account was frozen after refusing to use they/them pronouns for a student: “My account is frozen, I can’t access my money, didn’t receive any notice and had €40,000 in the bank.
Do you support him suing the bank?
A. Yes
B. No
This could end very badly .... there's a duel carriageway near my home, national speed limit of 70mph. There is a bridge that crosses over said duel carriageway which has a 20mph speed limit. My car tells me every time I drive under the bridge 70mph then 20mph then back to 20mph.
Just one example of the less than perfect system!
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🚨BREAKING: Migrant from the Central African Republic, Kevin Kerjean, has been charged with murder and rape after a 2-year-old child was found dead at a property in Chertsey, Surrey.
Police were called to an address in Pyrcroft Road around 5.40pm on Thursday (25 June), following reports of a concern for safety.
On arrival, a two-year-old girl was sadly found dead inside the property.
The Central African was also a "French national."
An American Christian man traveled to Nigeria to see what was going on with the ongoing massacre of Christians by Muslims. He witnessed the massacres firsthand.
Listen to him tell you about it himself. Why is nobody listening as Muslims yet again are committing a real genocide? You’re all so focused on the fake genocide that you do nothing about the real ones the Muslims are committing every day.
Where are those loud American “Christian” voices?
Where are YOU @megynkelly?
Where are YOU @TuckerCarlson?
Where are YOU @RealCandaceO?
You’re ALL frauds.
The UK government is the group most guilty of undermining Britain’s democracy, a parallel from history?
"In the 1930s, many Germans were indeed concerned that the Weimar government was undermining democracy, as political instability, economic hardship, and the use of emergency decrees eroded public trust and legitimacy in the government."
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@JohnCleese .... until sufficient evidence is provided.
Undeniable evidence is truth?
“Follow truth wherever it may lead you.” - Thomas Jefferson
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@JohnCleese Scepticism; is a questioning attitude or doubt toward knowledge claims that are seen as mere belief or dogma.
So yes, it is a much better description, thank you.
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@Artemisfornow ... shouldn't that be 'their' truth?
I personally identify as a non-EU member and they should respect my personal identity!
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@LeeHarris Did the BBC expect Andy Burnham to enter the House of Commons via the Sovereign's Entrance after walking across the River Thames?
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The strange thing about progress is that it only counts if you ignore where we started.
Every civilisation practised slavery.
The civilisation that ended it is now told it should feel guilty forever for having once participated. How does that make any sense?