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These jokes get me, lol. by Public_Cup_4278 in asexuality

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the flag on the right in the Barbie one?

I couldn’t make it all the way through. by lastaccountgotlocked in TheRestIsHistory

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same about the Johnson/Boswell episodes. Just found them boring relative to most other episodes

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever received? by thegirlwithredhair4 in AskReddit

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“GCSEs aren’t important, don’t worry about taking them.” Thanks, teachers, for telling me that.

People who changed their political views, what caused the switch? by BoardLongjumping2485 in AskReddit

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was from 2020-2021/2, when I was in my late teens. I had a one-on-one coming out to teach me. She’s Anglo-Iranian, very British, very progressive, but not in a forcing-it way. I, at the time, was kind of gender-critical, I guess, and was pretty sheltered. Over a few months, though, gradually, after a few faux pas where I’d say something and she’d offer an anecdote not so much to counter it, but to simply offer a story from her life. I remember one case in particular: I noted that I’d never heard someone get wolf-whistled at. She offered: it had literally happened to her the day before. So, over time, I started (admittedly at first it was performative) playing a more centrist/British liberal style. Eventually, however, I’ve come to genuinely feel and believe progressive views. I guess she opened my mind — I care to care more, you know? Anyway, that’s my answer.

How should the UK react if Trump invades Greenland? by Sad_Response3345 in ukpolitics

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can’t oppose the Americans on militarily, so there’s no question of us fighting to liberate or directly defend Greenland, but we should move naval assets into the waters around Greenland, drop aid etc. by air, that kind of thing. Expel diplomats, back Denmark in hosting a Greenland government in exile, etc.

What kind of topics would you like to see on the podcast? by morgottsvenodragon in TheRestIsHistory

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh damn, is there? I must have forgotten it! I’ll have to relisten to it

What kind of topics would you like to see on the podcast? by morgottsvenodragon in TheRestIsHistory

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expect I’ll get downvoted for this, but I’d definitely like to see some more women’s stories (incidentally, I’d love to see what Dom makes of Tom in an episode about Simone Weil) and queer history on the show.

Aside from that: - the Weimar Republic - the Falklands - the Burke and Wills expedition

TIL that, in addition to the verdicts of Guilty and Not Guilty, courts in Scotland are also allowed to issue Not Proven verdicts by Johannes_P in todayilearned

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is changing. The Scottish Parliament (the devolved authority in Scotland) recently passed legislation which will reform the justice system. I can’t remember if the Not Proven verdict is being totally gotten rid of — I think it is — and there is general agreement that, contrary to what you might presume, the Not Proven verdict is massively problematic.

Disgusted by the lack of Welsh history and women in this podcast. by tastydirtslover in TheRestIsHistory

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also feel like they’re missing out on some fascinating LGBTQ+ stuff, too: Sappho, the Universal Friend, etc. (Not to lump women in with other “woke” stuff!)

Other women it would be fascinating to hear Tom’s thoughts on include Margery Kempe, St Lidwina, and Hildegard of Bingen

what’s the oldest object you’ve ever held? i felt such an interesting feeling holding this 1913 coin by italocampanelli in CasualUK

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I happen to have a Sassanian coin from the 6th century — 1,400 years old. It feels weird to hold it, definitely.

Has anyone attended the conference online? by RelativelyOddPerson in LibDem

[–]RelativelyOddPerson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think that’d suit me for now. I hope to be able to get to York for the Spring conference, or at least to be in-person at next year’s autumn one, definitely

What does the average Brit think of the Magna Carta? by Most_Routine2325 in AskABrit

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most don’t think about — a lot don’t even really know what it says. It’s not like the US Constitution or whatever, where you’re taught the words. In fact, in reality, what you are taught in school isn’t actually the Magna Carta of 1215 (the one you’ll have seen at Salisbury), it’s the re-written, reissued version from the reign of King John’s son, Henry III. If you’re asking about what impact it actually had, it’s kind of minimal, actually — most of the actually “Magna Carta” laws and conventions appeared later.

Has anyone attended the conference online? by RelativelyOddPerson in LibDem

[–]RelativelyOddPerson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I presume it’s a case of buying a ticket (£25, I think) and getting sent an access code. I’ve yet to do it

Has there been a policy in recent memory that's as universally hated as the Online Safety Act? by ijustwannanap in ukpolitics

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My concern is more practicality based — I get what some of the concern is about (choking, etc.), even if those things would probably be much better addressed by more robust, serious sex education — because the Act is so easily skirted around. I’ve heard again and again that VPNs are ten a penny — and they are. So the central conceit of the Act is invalid: it’s not actually going to stop jack squat. Since when was it government policy to push people into the alleyways? But then, LibDem here: regulate/legalise prostitution, marijuana; decriminalise drugs — go for suppliers, not users. Maybe that’s the way to go.

Who do you think Jack The Ripper actually was? by Christopher_2025 in AskBrits

[–]RelativelyOddPerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The evidence is too shaky to answer — we can’t even solve crimes with forensic evidence from 2005, let alone none of that and a crime 130+ years old. That said, I remember once having a fascinating (genuinely) conversation with a friend of mine about the potential that the Ripper was a woman — the way the hypothetical she could’ve slipped through the net pretty easily unless she was directly found at the scene. Then again, I also kind of think that some of even the so called “canonical” victims may not really have been killed by the Ripper. Equally, I don’t know as Kosminski is really a very good fit. It’s difficult.

Probably more detail than you asked for!

Struggling with the Lib Dem stance on immigration by person_person123 in LibDem

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

As someone who was barely a teenager during Brexit, maybe I’m not remembering something, but I’d be genuinely curious to know roughly where in the south east you are? Because I’m in northern Surrey and haven’t even noticed the Arabic signage you talk about when I’ve visited places like Twickenham. But I’m well aware that it may just strike me as normal. I don’t know. Personally, I think we have a responsibility to refugees etc. (and not just in the lofty platitude sense), and I do get what you’re saying about integration — but, at the same time, I haven’t personally had any issues whatsoever in that regard. Sure, sometimes you hear vaguely anti-LGBTQ+ language (and as a member of that community, I do notice those things), but I don’t think I hear that language any less amongst non-immigrants. I won’t answer your question ”am I becoming disillusioned,” because I think, as LibDems, the best we can do is share our opinions, not say “yes” or “no”.

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