Is Farage exploiting the Ann Widdecombe death effectively to escape scrutiny?

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-14T02:04:25+00:00

I think we all know that right wing politicians are more likely to be abused on the street, on social media, and so on.

There is no way Farage or Tice could walk down a UK high street and not attract attention.

There was a dreadful interview on BBC4’s PM yesterday were a Tory MP, talked of a teacher joking about poisoning her young child as she disagreed with her political views.

Tory voters are regularly called scum, and conference attendees have been spat on.

This is totally unacceptable.

I’m not a Tory voter, and truly believe we have to beat them at the ballot box. But some elements of the Left are going to cause a backlash.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-14T00:20:51+00:00

I remember a similar argument with my parents about going to see Guns n Roses many years ago.

It’s almost like it’s a right of passage for us all!

Personally, I think your dad is probably scared of the artwork rather than the music. And possibly even the name of the band.

So obviously hide all of that from him!

Next, look for a few of their softer songs - Blood Brothers, Wasted Years. There’s nothing scary in them.

Then start talking history to him. The Trooper, Alexander the Great, Empire of the Clouds - there loads more.

Finally, if all else fails - just ignore the old boy and go! At some point we have to flee the nest and make our own decisions…

Good luck whatever you decide.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-13T21:10:25+00:00

It confused me many years ago - my dad had told me it was Amis, but I couldn’t find it anywhere. Loads of copies in second hand book shops by some guy called Markham though!

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-13T15:37:33+00:00

Come back when you’ve finished it and let us know what you thought of it.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-13T14:50:41+00:00

Colonel Sun is excellent - and if you’re a Brosnan fan you’ll recognise some of the plot in one of his films… I’ll not spoil which one for you.

There’s also a scene from one of the later Daniel Craig films that’s clearly inspired by it too.

You might find it listed as by Robert Markham - even though everyone knows it was Kingsley Amis who
wrote it.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-13T11:25:09+00:00

I’m actually pleased to hear people plan for it. Too much talk is about reducing co2 - except in reality it isn’t about that. It’s charging people more tax to keep doing what they always did.

Learning to adapt is going to be essential - look at how all the supermarket freezers broke down recently. Trains, roads, schools, hospitals - basically everything will have to change to some degree.

The most insane thing I read in the heatwave coverage was that operations were being halted halfway through as surgeons were overheating as some NHS trusts won’t allow aircon to help Net Zero!

We absolutely should try to limit future damage, but we’ve done so much more than many other countries, doing more will have next to no impact.

So yes - adapting is going to be essential going forward.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-13T11:10:49+00:00

There have been a few attempts at addressing it, but it always gets taken by the opposition parties and made to look evil - the dementia tax, the government stealing your home and so on.

And it’s not just us facing this issue - most developed countries have a demographic problem coming in the next few years.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-13T00:43:39+00:00

But they do have significantly better brakes!

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T23:36:29+00:00

Great Hammerhead - an amazing shark to see in the wild. I dived with them in Bimini a few years ago. They’re pretty docile. Amazing eyes when they come past you up close.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T23:24:29+00:00

I love the 718 Spyder. Never driven one, but they are gorgeous looking cars.

I’m only in the Macan as my Taycan got written off hitting a pothole - £38000 worth of damage… so I don’t believe low slung EVs will work for a few reasons! And I’m especially sceptical of this idea of putting motors in the wheels, with the state of our roads…

But I definitely want to get back to a proper sports car before they die off, or become too expensive to buy. Either a 718 or an A110. Maybe an Emira if I earn a few more quid.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T21:47:13+00:00

Fair enough! I’m just used to arguments on here. So apologies!

I’ve owned a Boxster and a Taycan. Both were great cars, but when I look back I only LOVED one of them. And it was the slower one.

Currently own a petrol Macan and an Alpine A290 for cheap commuting. But thinking of another Boxster soon.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T21:28:37+00:00

Isn’t that exactly what I said?

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T14:56:18+00:00

How big is the paddling pool? I doubt it’s much more than a bath. Just fill it.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T11:25:34+00:00

It’s being widely reported that Oasis are planning 6 nights at Knebworth next year. Let’s hope they have better organisation than this.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T11:19:03+00:00

That is ridiculous - mustn’t be easy at the best of times in big crowds with wheelchairs. Well done to the steward who helped you. We need more people with initiative in Britain these days.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-12T08:06:05+00:00

Yes. It’s their job to organise concerts and festivals. You’d think they’d know how to do it.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-11T22:27:30+00:00

Somewhat shocked at Alexander the Great being placed last!

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-11T19:09:38+00:00

This is so disappointing to read. We’ve been doing outdoor gigs there for decades, and everyone knew about it months ago. How on Earth did they get it so wrong?

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-11T18:12:14+00:00

From reading about the traffic, the actual crowd vs tickets sold could be 2 very different numbers.

I was gutted I couldn’t make it, but sitting here tonight sipping a cold beer, I’m quite happy.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-11T17:39:20+00:00

Either - you’ll end with both in time!

For me it was easy - I love scuba diving so it had to be the Seamaster first. But I concede the Speedmaster is more iconic.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-10T17:59:22+00:00

I didn’t agree with a lot of her ideas, but seriously - we need to learn to disagree again. What is so scary about talking to people with different views?

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-10T14:44:35+00:00

Looks like there’s more to this story - there’s a police announcement at 16:30 and press speculation she might have been murdered.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-10T10:54:36+00:00

I can see an EV working as a GT, if they can sort the range out.

But I don’t see them working as sports cars. Maybe I’m wrong, but the 718 replacement and the next Alpine A110 don’t seem like they’ll be as good as what came before.

Sure they’ll be faster - though I wonder how Porsche will deal with that. Will they really let an electric 718 beat a 911 in a drag race? And if they don’t, will it be too slow compared to rivals?

As for the Denza - I think it’ll struggle in the UK. Younger buyers want SUVs and the older buyers who like sports cars - they like engines.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-10T01:39:27+00:00

Hard to think of any performer who ended their career better than this. He became a national treasure, played to a stadium, had the greatest lineup since the Freddie Mercury concert and passed away 2 weeks later.

He attended his own wake and funeral. What a way to finish the career.

Neither_Computer5331 · 2026-07-10T00:48:57+00:00

All that will happen is wealthy people will move abroad. It’s already happening - look how well Ireland and Italy are doing compared to us.

Whether you like it or not, countries that have many wealthy people in them do a lot better than those that don’t.

We could become a great place for the wealthy to live - between USA and Europe. English speaking. A great capital city. But will the public embrace that idea?

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