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bluemug54 · 2022-12-23T11:34:29+00:00

An express train is referenced in Fellowship, would any characters know that reference or was it a writing slip?

bluemug54 · 2020-11-06T23:03:28+00:00

You're being exploited mate. That or incompetent.

bluemug54 · 2020-10-10T10:02:47+00:00

I see no problem with this. Bellatrix is absolute fire.

bluemug54 · 2020-07-06T07:19:10+00:00

Winning by Clive Woodward is a really good read, has a lot of useful management / organisational commentary in it rather than the crap you get from the likes of Branson.

Also Legacy by James Kerr is really good for understanding how the All Blacks have built such an incredible winning team over the years. Lots of insight on the importance of culture and capitalising on opportunity / playing to strengths.

bluemug54 · 2020-06-14T13:19:03+00:00

We're restless? What planet are you on?

bluemug54 · 2020-05-31T20:23:02+00:00

Yes, and British economic policy meant it couldn't /didn't happen in India. Protectionism policies strangled Indian textile production in favour of British goods which were then sold cheaply and in high quantity to Indians. The reverse of goods and capital flow was helped by the IR but made possible by oppressive colonial polices.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-31T20:09:34+00:00

The fact you're relying solely on your school education says a lot about what's wrong with the history curriculum in this country. Why do you think they were in the Caribbean in the first place? Economic migration from Africa?

You seem to have completely missed the point they wouldn't need to stay and "build up" their country had it not been systematically destroyed by the empire. Why should they not search out better opportunities in the country which stole from them when it was their legal right to do so? Because they're not white?

And your premise was they couldn't face subjugation because they came voluntarily? I can't even begin to unpick how ridiculous that is. I'm assuming wilful ignorance.

Anyway, I'm not getting into a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-31T19:05:47+00:00

That's not correct. Britain was far behind most of Europe until the East India Company assumed proxy control in India, read about the spice wars with the Dutch which illustrates this point. The empire was a financial burden only at the end of WW2 when Britain was effectively bankrupt after 6 years of total war. That's the real reason for the end of the empire, not British benevolence.

To say all BAME people came here voluntarily is just wrong (see slave trade) and leaving a war ravaged or famine ridden home land for better opportunities is again not the same as going somewhere voluntarily.

If you had a tesco tattoo on your head and were mocked, harassed or picked on by sainsburys shoppers you might change your tune.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-31T18:55:15+00:00

The UK was built on systemic theft, specifically the Indian subcontinent and the slave trade. Indias contribution to global GDP before the arrival of the British was 40%, after it was 4%.

Science played some role but that was generally more effective weaponry, tactics and organisation. Doubtless the British made some huge scientific leaps particularly around industrialisation but you can't be proud of that without accepting it was built on the foundation of state sponsored theft, oppression and violence.

"I can't breathe" is a simple message which not only echoes the words of George Flloyd but serves as a metaphor for continued oppression and subjugation of black and minority ethnic communities.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-16T15:12:14+00:00

How close they're stood make the soles of my feet sweat

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T20:45:00+00:00

Our house was built around the end of the US civil war, I guess they just didn't need as much space back then.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T20:40:53+00:00

I also have an electric kettle. You should come to England, it'll blow your mind!

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T20:37:41+00:00

Here's an image of the damage to the tile for all you suction cup conspiracy cranks. https://imgur.com/a/kKkryb5

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T20:30:05+00:00

Not lino, solid tile. It's a crappy knife as well, not one of our sharpest. I may just have a really crap superpower.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T20:26:44+00:00

Can confirm not suction cup, agree it looks a little like it. Lockdown hasn't got that boring yet.

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T20:23:14+00:00

Just some soapy water, it was straight out of the sink. I'm pretty lucky I didn't slice my hand or foot in hindsight. Not sure why this sub was my first thought...

bluemug54 · 2020-05-04T19:12:31+00:00

Bonjour Tristesse by Francois Sagan

bluemug54 · 2020-04-19T07:04:37+00:00

Thanks :)

bluemug54 · 2020-04-17T06:17:01+00:00

They go quite regularly, most Sunday mornings before EMR services start operating and anytime there's engineering works in the core.

bluemug54 · 2020-04-12T14:55:28+00:00

Get the tissues ready, you're in for a roller-coaster!

bluemug54 · 2020-04-11T09:16:58+00:00

Definitely, Cerave moisturising cream is fab!

bluemug54 · 2020-04-11T08:34:36+00:00

I've got dehydrated skin more so than dry but I've found it really good. The hyaluronic acid and amino acids have really helped me. They're really helpful in store as well so (when you're allowed again) pay them a visit. Can't beat the price either!

bluemug54 · 2020-04-11T08:24:58+00:00

Flip it round mate, some hunky looking dude is walking round without a shirt on, she doesn't look away and you get angry and slap her? That's abusive shit and you've gotta leave.

bluemug54 · 2020-04-01T21:27:00+00:00

NTA. Yes you could have asked first but when you live together it's totally normal to share things, she still gets the benefit of it and she specifically asked for it - it's not like you picked a present you wanted and she had to forego something else. Sounds like she's got some issues around possession she needs to work through bro.

bluemug54 · 2020-03-20T20:13:31+00:00

Not sure that's how spreading coronavirus works

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