In reply to Post #194
Twice you've referenced Obama in the last 2 post's. As a self advertised student of US politics, you'll understand the significance of 6 of those 8 year's being served with a Republican majority in Congress. You'll no doubt know also during those 6 year's, it's one of the lowest periods of bills being passed and signed in any modern US administration. So you'll know about the bills and acts that failed to get to the president's desk to sign into law, blocked by......
Twice you've referenced Obama in the last 2 post's. As a self advertised student of US politics, you'll understand the significance of 6 of those 8 year's being served with a Republican majority in Congress. You'll no doubt know also during those 6 year's, it's one of the lowest periods of bills being passed and signed in any modern US administration. So you'll know about the bills and acts that failed to get to the president's desk to sign into law, blocked by......
In reply to Post #198
maybe it's more than that Jim
It's important that this is different than before - we EXPECT places with a large Black community to march / protest etc. But if places with a predominantly white community can physically show support then that message gets out. Maybe it's the start for some of them to become more pro-active.
Most - if not all - rallies / protests are a case of speaking to the converted - unless opposition groups / individuals etc. decide to go along to make a point. That's just the nature of the beast.
How easy would it have been for those who attended to say ' well we only have a few 'ethnic minorities' here so it doesn't really affect us'? It is part of a bigger picture sending a positive message - and the fact that it was peaceful, even more so.
maybe it's more than that Jim
It's important that this is different than before - we EXPECT places with a large Black community to march / protest etc. But if places with a predominantly white community can physically show support then that message gets out. Maybe it's the start for some of them to become more pro-active.
Most - if not all - rallies / protests are a case of speaking to the converted - unless opposition groups / individuals etc. decide to go along to make a point. That's just the nature of the beast.
How easy would it have been for those who attended to say ' well we only have a few 'ethnic minorities' here so it doesn't really affect us'? It is part of a bigger picture sending a positive message - and the fact that it was peaceful, even more so.
In reply to Post #195
One thing I will agree with you on and that's nineosix's parklife post, easily the best thing I've read on this forum and worthy of best post award at the end of the year 😂😂😂
One thing I will agree with you on and that's nineosix's parklife post, easily the best thing I've read on this forum and worthy of best post award at the end of the year 😂😂😂
In reply to Post #203
utter genius
utter genius
In reply to Post #204
I find it impossible to read without hearing Phil Daniels speaking the words and then me in my head chanting Parklife 😂😂😂
I find it impossible to read without hearing Phil Daniels speaking the words and then me in my head chanting Parklife 😂😂😂
In reply to Post #196
Hi Spanker,
I'm not sure what you mean?
If you are inferring that I copied it from Mary Walters, then you are wrong.
I wrote that as a précis from the info from the U tube vid.
I've never read Mary Walters or knew of her until you spoke of her.
Nice try though.
BB.
Hi Spanker,
I'm not sure what you mean?
If you are inferring that I copied it from Mary Walters, then you are wrong.
I wrote that as a précis from the info from the U tube vid.
I've never read Mary Walters or knew of her until you spoke of her.
Nice try though.
BB.
In reply to Post #205
The same Jim
The same Jim
In reply to Post #199
why not take a couple of days to read into the history and full context of the word?
It is derogatory. That is the fact.
don't need a high horse to be above using that word
when I asked the mods to look at it, I made a point of saying that your context in the post wasn't an attack or aggressive in nature.
why not take a couple of days to read into the history and full context of the word?
It is derogatory. That is the fact.
don't need a high horse to be above using that word
when I asked the mods to look at it, I made a point of saying that your context in the post wasn't an attack or aggressive in nature.
In reply to Post #201
Hi Ocelot,
It's no different now for Trump with a Democrat majority in Congress.
He's also had 3.5 years of Democrat corruption re the Russian collusion hoax to deal with and a disengenuous left wing press.
But he with the help of Senator Tim Scott has managed to implement major policies for the benefit of blacks and other minorities that make Obama's efforts pale into insignificance.
75 Billion dollars of private sector money being invested into poor areas.
You should give credit where it's due.
BB.
Hi Ocelot,
It's no different now for Trump with a Democrat majority in Congress.
He's also had 3.5 years of Democrat corruption re the Russian collusion hoax to deal with and a disengenuous left wing press.
But he with the help of Senator Tim Scott has managed to implement major policies for the benefit of blacks and other minorities that make Obama's efforts pale into insignificance.
75 Billion dollars of private sector money being invested into poor areas.
You should give credit where it's due.
BB.
In reply to Post #203
Hi Jimmy,
Please excuse my ignorance, but can you explain why the parklife post is considered funny?
It seems it was made at my expense, so I'm naturally curious.
BB.
Hi Jimmy,
Please excuse my ignorance, but can you explain why the parklife post is considered funny?
It seems it was made at my expense, so I'm naturally curious.
BB.
In reply to Post #210
Hi BB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU - Parklife
Hi BB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU - Parklife
In reply to Post #209
Start practicing what you're preaching, with regards credit in your posts and I will.
Obama tried to lead through bipartisan agreement with a majority of Republicans in Congress. Trump uses gun to the head politics and executive orders whilst having a Democrat Congress. We see the divisive outcomes that brings.
Start practicing what you're preaching, with regards credit in your posts and I will.
Obama tried to lead through bipartisan agreement with a majority of Republicans in Congress. Trump uses gun to the head politics and executive orders whilst having a Democrat Congress. We see the divisive outcomes that brings.
In reply to Post #208
There's different groups of people in this life Mal, idealists (dreamers) and realists. I know which camp we sit in
There's different groups of people in this life Mal, idealists (dreamers) and realists. I know which camp we sit in
In reply to Post #213
fair point
idealists try to make the world better
realists recognise that isn't easy
don't forget the defeatists though - who say there's no point trying...
oh and cyclists who just get in the bloody way. Bloody 'eco' travellers!
fair point
idealists try to make the world better
realists recognise that isn't easy
don't forget the defeatists though - who say there's no point trying...
oh and cyclists who just get in the bloody way. Bloody 'eco' travellers!
In reply to Post #214
And then there's hippies who get pissy
And then there's hippies who get pissy