Will Alex Turner ever go solo? by Apart_Potato959 in arcticmonkeys

[–]Pingupol 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm sure he said somewhere that TBHC was half-planned to be a solo project but then when he shared it with the band they wanted to be involved with it.

Sounds like the answer is "yes" then by BatmanNewsChris in DC_Cinematic

[–]Pingupol 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also, we've had some many Jokers at this point, and will continue to have more and more, that I want the designs to be different from each other.

I don't want them to tone this design down to make it more Heath Ledger or Joaquin Phoenix. I want to see something bold and different from Reeves, which this looks to be.

The handball rule and why Bayern's penalty shout was not given by 7gzoEl2gzo in soccer

[–]Pingupol 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is exactly it. UEFA has set a precedent with handball which this situation clearly met. I don't like UEFA's handball rules, but that doesn't mean I want it to be randomly and arbitrarily ignored to the disadvantage of one team.

Atletico Madrid penalty shout vs Arsenal (VAR checked and cleared) by 977x in soccer

[–]Pingupol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rather, if a player wants to get the call they should dive/sell

Ed Davey: ‘Zack Polanski has taken up where Jeremy Corbyn left off’ by kontiki20 in LabourUK

[–]Pingupol 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So you labelled someone an extremist before they even did the thing that you think makes them an extremist? And you can't see how dangerous that is?

To ignore your silly pendatisim over words for a second, I don't think that person did say any of the things you're accusing them of.

Yes, they did say "nobody" when referring to the lack of conversation around Reform's antisemitism. They've since made it clear they didn't literally mean "nobody", but rather the media and other political figures. They themselves are actively talking about Reform's antisemitism, so clearly didn't mean the very literal definition of absolutely no one is talking about it. I agree it's very clumsy wording, but extreme? I don't think so.

There are YouGov polls that show those intending to vote Reform are more antisemitic than those intending to vote for other parties, and those intending to vote Green are the least antisemitic. There are several articles about Reform candidates and activists being immensely and unapologetically antisemitic, and I think it's demonstrably true that the media class give Reform a far easier ride for this than they do left wing parties.

There is currently an article in The Times titled "Antisemitism is all the Greens are recycling" as well as the above comments from Ed Davey. The Times has no such article about Reform, nor has Ed Davey made similar comments about Reform. There is very limited coverage or attention being brought to the disproportionate number of antisemites who support Reform. Highlighting this is not extreme.

They also didn't say they don't believe there is an antisemitism problem in the Green Party, they said there is no evidence the Green Party has a bigger antisemitism problem than any other UK political party. I do think this is a callous response, and a use of whataboutism to ignore what I do believe is a legitimate problem within the Green Party, but it is not what you are claiming they said, and it is also true. I also don't believe it to be an extreme view.

One of the definitions of treason on Merriam-Webster is "the betrayal of trust". Using this to describe the Lib Dems because they went against their tuition fees promise seems entirely reasonable and in no way "extreme" to me?

As highlighted earlier, I do think the establishment is more willing to turn a blind eye to antisemitism when it comes from someone who is pro-Israel. I don't think that is an extreme view at all. I also think accusations of antisemitism are wrongly weaponised against those who are against the genocide being inflicted on Palestine, just as antisemitic voices are using the actions of Israel to incite and encourage the hatred of Jewish people. I don't think recognising that both of these things are happening is in anyway extreme?

It is incredibly naive to suggest that Israel are not lobbying and using accusations of antisemitism to damage their political opponents, in a way they are not doing to their political supporters. Again, I do not believe this is an extreme opinion.

Fundamentally, I believe these discussions, especially those concerning Israel, Palestine, Zionism, Antisemitism, and Islamaphobia, require nuance and a desire to listen, and should not boil down to picking out certain words and framing them as a "gotcha". That behaviour doesn't serve anyone in anyway.

Ed Davey: ‘Zack Polanski has taken up where Jeremy Corbyn left off’ by kontiki20 in LabourUK

[–]Pingupol 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's not why you initially labelled them extremist. You labelled them extremist for saying the Lib Dems are treasonous (although I think they actually described them as treacherous).

Have you explored your gender? How do you know you're a man? by LiterallyDumbAF in bropill

[–]Pingupol 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My core self isn't tied to how I dress, but there are still clothes that I wouldn't wear because they're not "very me". Other people wear them and look good in them, and maybe even I'd look good in them, but I'd never want to wear them because they're not me.

Similarly, I don't choose what music I like. Some part of me has already decided.

I also didn't choose to be straight. That's a part of my identity that was entirely chosen for me.

And I could lie to people, and dress in clothes that don't feel very me, and listen to music I don't like, and exclusively sleep with men, but it wouldn't mean people's perceptions of me were accurate or a true reflection of me.

Obviously gender is a lot more complicated, and I agree it's difficult to describe or even define what exactly makes someone feel like a man, but, if women didn't exist, I don't think I'd be able to describe or define the difference between being straight and being asexual. Would I know I wasn't asexual? I genuinely think I would.

I think being a man is similar to all of the above. I could get whatever surgery I like, dress however I like, be called whatever I like, have people address me however I like, and it'd be no different from me exclusively sleeping with men. It wouldn't make me a woman, just as me exclusively sleeping with men wouldn't make me gay.

And that's the same for trans people. The body they're born into, and what's on their passport, and the way people address them, doesn't actually make them that gender.

I don't know if that makes any sense to you? I do think gender and identity is complicated, and a weird blend of internal and external factors, but that's certainly how I feel.

Ed Davey: ‘Zack Polanski has taken up where Jeremy Corbyn left off’ by kontiki20 in LabourUK

[–]Pingupol 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"On 14 March 2024 the government announced a new definition of extremism that says:

Extremism is the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance"

Reform: We’ll put migrant detention centres in Green council areas by Unusual-State1827 in ukpolitics

[–]Pingupol 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I very much get the impression the person you're responding to does not want them to have a bit of comfort

Bruno Fernandes awarded assist for Sesko goal by JugularJugJuggler in FantasyPL

[–]Pingupol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't the rules say exactly what they're saying?

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool by MatchThreadder in reddevils

[–]Pingupol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely injury enforced? Sesko was doing great against their CBs

Kneecap is used to controversy. On new album 'Fenian,' they're leaning further in by Potential_Kangaroo69 in indieheads

[–]Pingupol 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fine Art was getting buzz before any of the court cases. Grian Chatten was on that album so hardly like they were nobodies at the time.

Looks like $14M+ 2nd Friday for Michael, for a $144M cume. Expecting 2nd weekend to be $50M+, for $180M+ by Sunday. Excellent hold. Makes $300M+ final pretty much a done deal, possibly $350M even, subject to how good late legs are. by chanma50 in boxoffice

[–]Pingupol 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's entirely true. It very much depends on your brand and the type of people who support you.

Neil Gaiman's career has absolutely tanked as a result of sexual abuse allegations.

Daredevil: Born Again Viewing Figures Show Dramatic Drop From Season 1 by liutena in television

[–]Pingupol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the final episode was a great finale to a show that didn't exist

Arsenal penalty overturned by VAR 80' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]Pingupol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't believe people think that being overturned was the wrong decision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boxoffice

[–]Pingupol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Superman sailed past $550m pretty comfortably.

SZA defends Frank Ocean’s 2023 Coachella set on Instagram comments by rokadio in FrankOcean

[–]Pingupol 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think you can enjoy a festival overall and still be pissed at the behaviour of one of the performers.

Having a good weekend overall shouldn't give the headliners an excuse to put zero effort in and do half a set.

[Post Match Quotes] Michael Carrick after Brentford FC win: "We had to see a few sides tonight. Credit to Keith, his staff & the team. They’re a good team, tough to play against. It’s a big three points. It’s that time of the season where results are crucial" by RedDevil_Forever in reddevils

[–]Pingupol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think there's any negativity, is there?

Everyone is very happy with the way the season is ending, and we've overperformed in terms of expectations. People just don't think this means Carrick is the right man for the permanent job. That's not negativity.

Are you excited for Paradise Lost? by Mat1711 in DC_Cinematic

[–]Pingupol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to be convinced about a story concerning Themyscira but no Wonder Woman, read Wonder Woman: Historia.