Making the news today....

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

30 minutes ago, Mark J said:

I reckon that people should have the right to choose what they want.  Each to their own on that one.

It's hypocrytical that Mogg profits from shares in a firm that manufactures abortion pills, when he readily espouses his stance on abortion.

No politics....  (honest)

 

The example of JRM and his investment portfolio is perhaps not the best to illustrate the point I wanted to make (since he probably does have greater ability to influence, and knowledge of, where his investments go - unlike the general population...)

 

The point being, I tried, at a recent investment event to make the "city w⚓︎" describe exactly how, where and which companies the portfolios he was attempting to punt would be invested....  I also tried to tie him down on 'ethical' portfolios...

 

He was more slippery than a slippery thing - truth be told, I just don't think he knew (or particularly cared) where the money, once the punters had committed it, actually ended up....

 

And so I concluded that it's entirely possible that we all have money doing great evil around the world, with our total, ignorant, complicity - not just JRM.

[difflock]

Bit like the Church of England earning money from brothels, courtesy of owning blocks of property in less than salubrious areas.

Which may have been let, sub-let and sub-sub let, etc. etc.

I just  cant remember if that was a 19th century or the 21st century story mind you.

mth

Edited March 1, 2018 by difflock

[Mark J]

10 minutes ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

No politics....  (honest)

 

The example of JRM and his investment portfolio is perhaps not the best to illustrate the point I wanted to make (since he probably does have greater ability to influence, and knowledge of, where his investments go - unlike the general population...)

 

The point being, I tried, at a recent investment event to make the "city w⚓︎" describe exactly how, where and which companies the portfolios he was attempting to punt would be invested....  I also tried to tie him down on 'ethical' portfolios...

 

He was more slippery than a slippery thing - truth be told, I just don't think he knew (or particularly cared) where the money, once the punters had committed it, actually ended up....

 

And so I concluded that it's entirely possible that we all have money doing great evil around the world, with our total, ignorant, complicity - not just JRM.

Aye, but Mogg is a potential leader of our Government.  He should be more open about these things.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Just now, Mark J said:

Aye, but Mogg is a potential leader of our Government.  

On that we can certainly agree and celebrate!!  

[TIMON]

Adoption or fostering. Much better than killing an unborn baby.
My mum was in that position. I’m so glad she never decided to abort me.

[breffni]

4 minutes ago, TIMON said:

 

Adoption or fostering. Much better than killing an unborn baby.
My mum was in that position. I’m so glad she never decided to abort me.

 

So force a woman to carry a baby she doesn't want?

[Mark J]

This is canny resource:  http://intellectualdark.website/

 

 

[TIMON]

So force a woman to carry a baby she doesn't want?

No, just let women choose. Heaven forbid anyone should ever have to live with the consequences of their actions. Life is cheap anyway. What does it matter. [emoji849]

[WesD]

1 hour ago, matelot said:

The word "leper" is a widely known word that's been used for decades. Apart from you I dont think many people find it offensive when describing a "leper".  Honestly, this politically correct nonsense has to end. 

I could list multiple words/terms that have been used and been around for decades, it won’t however mean they are any less discriminatory or racist!

 

I won’t name them as you would then label me a racist to fit with your warped narrative. 

 

Anyhow in simple terms do you think we as a country/government/NHS are taking people from other countries such as India OR do you theink the people as individuals are choosing to live and work here similarly to yourself choosing to work in the Middle East?

 

highly doubt you’ll answer that as your attention span can only muster a sentence before you pre determined guff spout kicks in. 

[stihlmadasever]

Good reading as always...

Best quote goes to kevinjohnstombe for this belter...

"As slippery as a slippery thing"