Fogbow

Not my country, not my President. If Joe Biden is as good a man as I think he is I’m astonished he has not only survived in politics but attained the highest office. I do not question his decision but it’s a sad day for me.

Happy Birthday to the person who gives me something to make me laugh.

Happy Birthday!

“Biden suffering Covid infection, White House says”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv2gj8314nqo “Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House has said. Karine Jean-Pierre, his press secretary, said the president is vaccinated and boosted. He has ha...

“Top Democrat Schiff calls on Biden to 'pass the torch'”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9473edpeeo “Prominent Democrat Adam Schiff - a California congressman running to be the state's next senator - has called on President Joe Biden to "pass the torch" and allow another Democrat to...

“Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce784r9njz0o “Scientists have for the first time discovered a cave on the Moon. At least 100m deep, it could be an ideal place for humans to build a permanent base, they say. It is just one in probably hundreds o...

SuzieC wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 3:42 pm I agree. Meh. Don't see what he brings to the ticket except naked ambition.

This is what surprises me about tfg’s choice. It reminded me of him repeatedly quoting the snake poem. Is Vance really that malleable?

pipistrelle wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 7:00 am What do you all think of Keir Starmer?

If you’re interested; a potted biography:

“Keir Starmer: From indie kid to prime minister”:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw4y9evzzppo

What do you all think of Keir Starmer? He appears to be a well informed capable administrator/organiser with an almost total lack of charisma. I view this as quite a good thing but the media won’t - think of the polar opposite of Boris. I believe he is more socialist than he has portrayed himself, ...

The seesaw of UK politics has at last swung after 14 years; polarisation is such a bane along with apathy - only 60% of the electorate bothered to vote. Pleased to see the back of the odious Rees-Mogg who has said he will not stand again but I’m sure he will at the least continue to be a pain in the...

“Man used 'slapping therapy as diabetes cure' - court”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80eknd3ww8o “A man charged over the death of a 71-year-old woman at a slapping therapy workshop had promoted the practice as a "cure" for diabetes, a prosecutor said. Hongchi Xiao, 61, of Cloudbrea...

Although the body of the article somewhat more accurately reflects the possible ramifications of the SCOTUS ruling this is how the headline they chose. “Trump has some immunity from prosecution, Supreme Court rules”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czrrv8yg3nvo ETA. I’ve always believed that the...

What if the shark is electric? (I’ve seen the film documentary)

Pretty sure the turnip will pick whomever is likely to offer the best electoral advantage. If elected he’ll just sideline them one way or another.

We in the UK have a vastly more enlightened attitude regarding homelessness!

Any cases re States right to Federal land on the horizon?

I really hope that the focus groups mentioned are indicative of actual voting intentions and I’m wrong.

Sadly, given that appearances matter more than content to a depressingly large number of people and how the media will undoubtedly react, this does not bode well.

I think it’s wonderful how children’s abilities/attitudes so obviously vary from child to child, and how they can change so drastically as they age. A delight to watch.

An example of the attitude of the BBC to the age/competency of the candidates. I’m sure that the BBC could argue that the contents of the article are “balanced” but it’s obvious to me that most readers would come away with a more negative impression of Biden. This is especially true as it seems most...

Why make up excuses when you can just lie through your teeth and get away with it?

Is it possible that everyone agree to the fact that a minimally trained “medic” and, as far as I know, effectively untrained rifle owner should never have gone to Kenosha? A recipe for potential disaster. Perhaps if he had gone unarmed purely as a “medic” he might have done some good although I doub...

Ow! So many triggers, so many memories

Quilting + refrigeration + computer technology = amazed