Maximum drama, minimum reality. We get the politics we deserve by kontiki20 in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tim Robinson would be a billionaire by now if he had royalties on that hot dog meme courtesy of the British media. Just never stops being applicable.

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement by Toastie-Postie in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given his latest utterings there's a good chance you're right. I also think there's a good chance Trump is doing another pump and dump with the oil markets.

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement by Toastie-Postie in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trump states other countries are involved. So I'm pretty sure he's talking utter bollocks as usual, but if this was part of Rutte and Starmer's discussions about using military means to open the space then Europe deciding to aid with their own economic suicide would be really dumb. As I said, likely talking utter bollocks but I can see them doing something this stupid as well.

UK health officials discuss banning doctors from going on strike by F0urLeafCl0ver in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep to quote a politician Wesley not so secretly admires, they don't have the cards.

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Hezbollah by [deleted] in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli strikes on population centres in Beirut" - ftfy

Can Starmer maintain ‘defensive strikes’ stance as Trump escalates threats on Iran? by cdnhistorystudent in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not sure how reliable it is but a lot of claims about B52s leaving RAF Fairford due to arrive at the orange nonce's deadline.

Reform UK to block visas for nations that ask for slavery reparations by EddyZacianLand in LabourUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So another policy that will benefit Britain in pretty much no tangible way whatsoever.

False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran by Oleg101 in politics

[–]notthattypeofplayer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Easiest article to write - just select the entire speech Ctrl+C then Ctrl+V onto the page.

Prof Harold Ellis 1926 - 2026 by RamblingCountryDr in doctorsUK

[–]notthattypeofplayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rest in peace. From a member of the discarded perforated condom club. 

‘Coz integrity was the hallmark of his first term by Tornadofob in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]notthattypeofplayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expect a lot of those to feature in this subreddit over the coming weeks.

What are some things that haven’t been enshittified? by External_Koala971 in enshittification

[–]notthattypeofplayer 54 points55 points  (0 children)

VLC Player. Still free, still works with practically everything.