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I think it is useful to distinguish between a country and the government of a country.

Nah that would be too easy - much more divisive to just throw incendiary comments around

A Patriot is someone who loves their country

I thought it was a missile

Surely the must-have Orange full suss mountain bike of the late 90s/early 00s?

They're not that efficient. But there is a tipping point where if you starve something of resources it can no longer be efficient.

In terms of rushing, not that you want to "rush" but actually there is a good argument to be made that swift and consistent justice acts a a deterrent, whereas bullish long sentences that rarely get used due to low detection rates and take forever before they're applied does nothing.

The obvious problem with high volume and high speed prosecutions is that it actually requires funding and well thought out organisational change. And anit nobody got time for that when you can just enact legislation to impose harsher sentences and win Daily Mail headlines.

Missile thread >>>>>>

I was a XCer and had a '96 P7 (still do actually, in a box in the loft) but I'll allow it because it was a great era.

A Patriot is someone who loves their country

I think I am a patriot because I do love Britain, it's a beautiful country.

It's the people that are the problem. And the cars.

And the weather.

And the people

I think it is useful to distinguish between a country and the government of a country

Italy is a great example of this. Draghi leading a technocratic government is very much the exception to this rule and feels weirdly sensible.

To lose one ethics advisor is unfortunate. To lose two smacks of carelessness.

Or a complete disregard for ethics

Why does BJ even need an ethics advisor, surely it’s just pouring public funds down the drain.

Maybe he needs reassurance that he’s definitely doing the cunty things all of the time?

Thanks. Don't know what to say to that. I feel a bit like accidental Morrissey today.

Patriotism vs nationalism. Monarchist vs royalist a couple weeks ago. Forum helps me learn words.

OK, so I know we should not stereotype but.....

White - tick
Audi - tick
4wd - tick

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61815609

I would imagine this will attract a lot of heat on the motoring forums.

Aged 77.
Driving.

And still working! that's some presistant.

+1

I'm truly ashamed of what the UK has become. And even more ashamed of the fact that the vast majority of the population haven't even looked up from their subscription services to notice what we've become.

https://chng.it/5LzRvJynzp

If anyone’s going to Rwanda let it be him

I wouldn't put Rwanda through that. It's a bit unfair on Rwanda.

Bang to fucking rights. Cunts going to be cunts.
A quick look on piston heads confirms they think he's a bell end and it's close. I do think most motoring enthusiasts are good.

i'm sure the concern and welfare of minors is far less in rwanda than here
he'd have a field day

it's like when an humanitarian disaster happens, flocks of downright dodgy people swarm to the area hoping to pick off any low hanging young fruit for modern slavery and sex trafficing

keep him in the tower of london where we can keep a close eye on him

He was offered a driver awareness course instead of prosecution but didn't do it. He failed to reply to the fixed penalty notice. Goes to court, bang to rights, complains. He had every opportunity to avoid the 1800 quid fine and 4500 quid of solicitors fees he reckons he's spent so I can't imagine too many people would feel sorry for him.