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And that folks, says it all really. Just in case anyone hasn't yet formed an opinion. Thanks for the corroboration, again Davey.

He'll clearly come out on top, much like Putin. They're both players of the long game. They can both concentrate for more than five minutes on a strategy for starters; which is four more than Trump can manage! Plus China has huge resources, of almost any form necessary to weather a standoff with the US. I'll stick my neck out and say that America will be worse off at the end of it all. Not just economically, but in terms of "soft power" as well.

Defo Cherry Laurel. Does is smell vaguely like almonds? Almond essence to be more precise. Makes good firewood anyway, as its a high density timber.

Fair enough, you've asked a question so I'll answer it. The bin situation is obviously pretty shit here. Other than that Brum is as good and vibrantly multicultural as ever. I don't quite understand the question about the steel industry, it's not phrased very well. I think you're saying it would be good for it to be British owned. I completely agree. I'd go further and also nationalise all critical infrastructure and utilities. Yes I was talking about the democratically elected president of America. Or POTUS, as in this thread title. I asked two very simple, quite civil, questions in the name of normal adult discussion of a pertinent topic. I asked you as you've previously been very vocal on this subject. (Though surprisingly reticent for the last week or so). It's always good to get an insight into the thinking behind an opposing viewpoint, that's how conversation works. So. As a former fan of President Trump, what do you perceive to be the rationale behind the incompetence and chaos? What should be the UK's response to the shit storm that's ensuing?

Yep, exactly what I was thinking actually. If I had the luxury of more time that's what I've always wanted to do. As well preventing algae, it would also free up premium real estate in the garden. It seems to me that the square nature of IBCs makes them particularly suitable for subterranean installation. My butts have run dry already, and I have a few.

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I'd be using them for water storage I think, suitably reinforced around the sides if necessary. (Water is going to be at a premium soon, as we've had no rain to speak of in weeks now. )

Shit aren't they?

Thanks for the transparency dude, but I don't believe anyone is really that interested. Rather than bleating on about something from another thread again; you could share some insight on the Trump tariffs chaos. As a fan, what do you perceive to be the rationale behind the incompetence and chaos? What should be the UK's response to the shit storm that's ensuing?

Gold is doing well at the moment. In case anyone is wondering where to stash money from the now completely ****************ed American investments.

Noting that Trump played no part in the writing of the book. He's probably not even read it, as he doesn't like reading, preferring to watch himself on telly!

You'll need to start pissing on it as well, to get it truly hippified.

Ummm, maybe. I'm more convinced if you say all those trees are afflicted with dieback. It just seems more prevalent these days, and I'm sure not only on Ash. Maybe because we have less trees, sicker trees or because we have less managed trees these days. When there were far more people working the land in general, perhaps there was more work put in to keeping the Ivy in check. I don't love Ivy, though I recognise it's high ecological value.

To revive a previous, somewhat contentious topic; there's an awful lot of Ivy in that photo. Virtually every tree is afflicted. Surely that ain't right?

Trump thinks tariffs can bring back the glory days of US manufacturing. Here’s why he’s wrong THECONVERSATION.COM The president’s actions are driven by nostalgia rather than reality.

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There was a good analysis of the infamous tariff equation earlier. The conclusion - yeah, it is a load of bollocks, economic illiteracy! More or Less - The mistake in Trump’s tariff formula - BBC Sounds WWW.BBC.CO.UK Also, counting bobbies, freezing tax and electrocuting redheads First 10 minutes or so.

Mere piffle.

Hence why you won't catch malaria if you consume plenty of G & Ts. And wear a pith helmet.

13 birds in a 10 minute recording. I think the 9.08 time was just where it was highlighting a particular one. I was listening to a Linnet as I wouldn't have a clue of anything about that bird.

But not the alligators!

It's a good time for birds out there at the moment, they must be loving this weather as well. For those with the Merlin App: go on then, show us your totals! I got 13 earlier today. This was at 10.00, reckon I could've got more earlier on.

Some good news for a change. This is long overdue First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC WWW.BBC.CO.UK BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.

I don't yet receive a pension but still, I'm more concerned about what the orange miasma is currently doing to it.