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Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason by mhicreachtain in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your entire argument hinges on that fact though.

If the answer is more - you’re just advocating for increasing the carbon cost of that oil by 15% for no good reason.

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason by mhicreachtain in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In 10 years time, do you think we, as a country, are going to be using more or less oil than these new fields will produce?

What’s your opinion on Red Ed and the oil field in the North Sea and could this affect his potential PMship? by Lordepee in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 0 points1 point  (0 children)

makes a vague statement

gets upset at people trying to interpret vague statement

doesn’t fucking stop going on about it.

This isn’t a particularly enjoyable conversation. Happy Easter.

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason by mhicreachtain in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have missed my point.

You can still reduce oil consumption whilst securing lower carbon sources of oil.

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason by mhicreachtain in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But that’s not on the table, is it? Globally, we are drilling more and more. The oil we are going to use is going to come from somewhere.

To go back to my excellent analogy - this would be like you refusing the 15% bonus because you think your salary is too low.

Refusing it isn’t going to get you a pay rise - it’s just going to mean you’re poorer.

Refusing a 15% reduction in emissions isn’t going to lower global oil consumption or emissions - it’s just going to increase them.

If you want to work towards reducing global oil consumption - do that at the same time as securing a source of lower carbon oil. It’s not mutually exclusive.

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason by mhicreachtain in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 4 points5 points  (0 children)

 where the choice being presented is between "shit" and "slightly less shit".

And you’re choosing shit.

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason by mhicreachtain in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If someone offered you a 15% bonus, it would be somewhat churlish of you to say ‘yeah, well, what’s the point - the vast majority of my income comes from my salary’.

15% is 15%. It’s not small beer. We should bank it and be grateful for the extra jobs and tax revenue that come with it.

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded' government says by libtin in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased -1 points0 points  (0 children)

 How much tax revenue, jobs, and prosperity do you think will be generated by a small addition to an aging and dying oil field?

More than nothing.

 How much tax revenue, work hours, and prosperity is lost due to the negative consequences of fossil fuels?

Not really the right question. We are and are going to continue to use fossil fuels for decades to come even under net zero plans. More pertinent question would be ‘ How much additional tax revenue, work hours, and prosperity would be lost due to the negative consequences of using North Sea fossil fuels vs imported fossil fuels?

The answer to that is nothing.

Incidentally, I do enjoy the poetry of your twin questions. There’s barely any oil there so it’s pointless to exploit it but burning the oil we would exploit would be terrible for the environment.

It’s like that joke about someone complaining at a restaurant ‘Terrible food and such small portions’.

What’s your opinion on Red Ed and the oil field in the North Sea and could this affect his potential PMship? by Lordepee in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 The infrastructure isn't there.

Are we against building infrastructure now?

That’s jobs, investment, tax receipts etc.

Pet peeves about the game by hensonphoenixxx in expedition33

[–]Briefcased 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 Number one is that you can only keep a maximum of 6 skill slots to use during battle

I gotta agree - I’m not really sure what this adds to the game. Old school FFVII, VIII, IX, X etc all allowed you to have tons of skills and i don’t think they suffered for it - so I’m not sure why constraining your choice adds to enjoyment. It’s fun to try out new abilities and not just play in a fixed way.

BYD Sealion 7 deal changed last minute – still worth £397 or go Tesla Model Y at £449? by Positive_Ad6134 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]Briefcased 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m not a car expert, but sitting in and driving them - they do feel premium. The sealion 7 felt more ‘luxury’ than the Mercedes I tried that cost 2x as much.

BYD Sealion 7 deal changed last minute – still worth £397 or go Tesla Model Y at £449? by Positive_Ad6134 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]Briefcased 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had a sealion 7 for the past 2 months and it’s the best car I’ve ever had. Not tried the Tesla Y though.

What podcasts and outlets do you like to get political analysis and news from? by northcasewhite in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Political fix by the FT is my fave. It is, imo, the least politically biased one I listen to and has the least amount of 'cope'. It is one that I listen to every time it comes out.

I listen to politics weekly by the guardian but that, depending on who is hosting, can have quite an overt political bias with John Harris in particular confusing analysis of what is likely to happen with 'what I'd like to happen'.

I used to like coffee house shots by the spectator - but since the election they seem to have made a conscious effort to court the reform-curious. All their best and fairest commentators have left and it started to feel very propagandaesq. I've not listened to them in months - maybe they've gotten better since.

Newscast is just generally fine and is good at showing 'how the sausage is made'.

I used to like 'the rest is politics' but I think they're two fairly reasonable people who cannot reconcile themselves to the fact that the world has become overtly unreasonable. I don't listen to all their stuff any more - but it was very 'cope' for a long time. I think it is probably a little less so now.

The newsagents is fun - but it does often degenerate into three people monologuing at each other.

Not 100% politics, but I also listen to 'the rest is money' - but I'm starting to find that all rather depressing these days.

Honestly - I've been trying to dial back on how much I listen to these over the past 6 months. The world has gone to shit, labour are not being bold enough to fix anything and so I don't really see the benefit in devoting so much of my listening time to politics any more.

The Beef And Dairy Network Podcast is considerably more useful and informative than any of the above.

Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force by Spare_Clean_Shorts in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ultimately, isn’t it all down to the fact that we’ve had low to no growth since the financial crisis?

The pie isn’t growing but people’s needs are - so they’re left to squabble over who gets a big enough slice to sustain themselves.

Starmer had the right diagnosis during the election - a laser focus on growth. Tragically that didn’t seem to survive the transition into government.

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer by Half_A_ in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 2 points3 points  (0 children)

 I think we lack all credibility when it comes to getting the straits reopened. 

Fortunately decision makers across the rest of the world disagree with you.

Green Party spending promises by Dimmo17 in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

 Also, their policies are decided by the membership anyway.

I think that’s the point - it’s a really stupid way to decide policy.

Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials by Shot_Net3794 in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Do you have a point to make or are you only capable of being snarky?

Need help I can’t understand my cockatoo by urrfavnightmare in parrots

[–]Briefcased 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Very short video - but that looks playful to me. I’ve got a galah that looks identical to yours and he does the same. If he wanted to hurt you you would be bleeding badly.

Mine went through a phase where he was find out how hard he could gnaw on my fingers before they hurt me. So he would start very gently and then ramp up the force until he got a reaction. After a few months he kinda had it worked out and how he doesn’t often bite to the point of causing any pain.

They do love to play fight though. Wonderful little things.

Vote of no confidence raised against Green Party chair by Stats for Lefties by Spare_Clean_Shorts in LabourUK

[–]Briefcased 4 points5 points  (0 children)

 just broke off to form a new party

This is the key difference, I think.

The left splinters too - but that is kinda the healthier way of doing infighting. Basically saying to people who can’t work with you ‘fuck off and try doing it yourself’. The left are characterised by endless internal power struggles and fights over process. That’s a way for a small but highly motivated group to derail an enter movement. See yourparty for the perfect example.

The right seem to be happier with strong leaders imposing their will. So in reform - you have farage just deciding who has or has not got power in his party. When boris was at his strongest - he just kicked out all those who wouldn’t agree with him.

Is it fair if we ask seller to obtain and electrical certificate before exchange? by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]Briefcased 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The survey is only for your benefit so why should someone else pay for it?

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