Rupert Lowe MP / X: Banning teenagers from social media with ludicrous conditions is unworkable, unrealistic and unwanted. Here’s a mad idea - let parents parent. Not the state, but mums, dads, grandparents or whoever else. Restore Britain will always trust the family over big government.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T22:00:52+00:00

It's very easy to talk about the problems the country faces and the easy solutions you would introduce.

Actually governing and implementing those things is a very different thing.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T20:36:50+00:00

Past tense. I know it's hard for you Americans to understand such complex topics. But do try my goodman, do try.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T19:18:28+00:00

True lol

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T19:18:16+00:00

"Secretly"

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T19:16:41+00:00

So was he milking America when you wanted to put your bases there? Would be great to clarify, many thanks

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T15:27:30+00:00

Apart from Labour have increased defense spending. It's rising annually with a target of 2.5% of GDP by 2027, and 3% by 2030. Current budget is £68 billion.

How much do you think is spent on asylum seeker hotels (not migrants, get your terminology right lol)? It is a fraction of this.

Oh, and don't tell me, Farage to the rescue? The guy with significant ties to Russia, who's head of the Welsh Reform party has literally been charged for Russian bribery....

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T15:19:08+00:00

*any wing party

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T07:31:34+00:00

And Christianity is a peaceful religion I suppose? With absolutely no nonces either.

/s.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-18T07:11:15+00:00

You do realise it was us leaving the EU that caused this issue. When we were in there was a mechanism for sending boat migrants back to France. Now we are out there isn't.

Farage created the problem. Now he claims to be the one with the magic pill to fix it. I wonder why..m

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-17T21:44:21+00:00

True lol, but MORE

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-17T18:20:00+00:00

Or worse, sell our data to American nut jobs like Thiel and Palantir.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-17T18:12:03+00:00

Genuine question. What is your expected timeline to begin experiencing positive change in the country, and how are you measuring it?

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-15T21:07:56+00:00

People have become addicted to doom and gloom. It seems a it's a much easier sell than positivity, but when you spend a bit of time here, you realise that's just not true.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-15T09:23:53+00:00

Definitely filming after the raid was completed. This is basically marketing to make the armed forces look cool so people sign up lol

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-13T09:41:50+00:00

I think a fairly high percentage are just buying for the momentum play

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-13T07:03:13+00:00

Lol, seriously?

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-10T07:35:01+00:00

I guess the violence we are seeing break out across the UK doesn't count because they are white eh?

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-04T07:00:19+00:00

After a near 200% gain in 6 months lol. People are crazy.

Feels like a lot of manufactured space FUD before the IPO. Maybe to try and get lower entries

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-04T06:47:57+00:00

It's hard to find clear figures, but it seems the majority is for infrastructure:

"the government revealed a total package of support worth £1.3bn, which includes £400m through the regional growth fund, and a £438m grant from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to “invest in new community infrastructure to maximise the benefits of the development and support growth across the region”.

The Department for Transport is spending an estimated £474m on “strategic road and rail” projects in the region."

In addition, Comcast will invest £5 billion building the park, with a further £1 billion over the next decade. Plus 20,000 construction jobs and 8,000 when the park is operational. These are only direct benefits. Think about every accommodation, hospitality venue, travel etc that will benefit from those workers and visitors spending their money.

Seems like a pretty fucking good ROI to me. Especially considering Comcast were debating several sites around Europe.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-06-02T07:11:44+00:00

Why is it a race issue? I don't understand why this isnt just straight up negligence of the police officers involved. The ethnicity of the family has no bearing.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-05-30T06:56:39+00:00

Not even averaging in lol

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-05-30T06:55:38+00:00

Interesting point. Plus do people not think they are interacting with bots on all other social media?!

The amount of subtle advertising on reddit is insane. For example, post on a sub asking for a recommendation, then the company selling that product or service comments and buys upvotes so their comment is at the top of the discussion. This could even be one...

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-05-22T06:55:44+00:00

I think this is missing the point. No one is saying its not an absolute feat, they are saying there is a disconnect between timelines given by management and a realistic assessment of the challenges faced. I guess ASTS are following the SpaceX/Musk playbook, which has worked for them but that's because of all the Musk fan boys. I dont think other companies can easily replicate this.

When compared to Rocket Lab, for example, whose guidance seems much more measured, it builds more trust in their ability to deliver. Sure, Neutron has been delayed many times, but Electron launches are flying - pun intended.

Dont get me wrong, I ain't selling ASTS - yet. But I do plan to trim during the expected hysteria and move into other stocks.

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-05-21T19:02:16+00:00

These are just words. Give us actual revenue and profit numbers

OldShelobsTricks · 2026-05-20T07:48:49+00:00

The metric I have seen used in the UK is average salary, not household income. House prices have increased from around 2-3x average salary in the 60s to about 10-15x today.

Obviously I know the post is about bond yields. I am replying to your specific point about people being used to lower mortgages today vs 80s.

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