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25th March - Secretary Hegseth argued “nobody was texting war plans,"

26th March - Atlantic release the full chat

I really think Newcastle are investable - own ground and training facilities, big city with a strong regional identity, large catchment area, lowest off field cost base in the league I agree. If you're looking to buy into the league, that would be the easy/sensible option. Clearly not happening yet...

Newcastle latest doesn't sound good. Seeking new investment, not recruiting any new players until it's found As a Wasps fan, this reminds me very much of the 'keep calm and carry on, we've got time and options' speak that came before the collapse. Diamond was at Worcester when they went under, but ...

Yeah usually is a positive, but have absolutely had away games adversely impacted by proximity to absolute fuckwits.

It's incredibly good and pretty thought provoking as a dad of young boys who will enter their teenage years having to navigate an information space far more complex (and potentially harmful) than the one I experienced in the 90s.

Chances of individual plane crashes are extremely low. They happen though and are usually nothing to do with foul play It's possible, but that's a low possibility of a low possibility. Chances of an air speed collision v 16 knots / 0 knots ship speeds aren't really comparable tbf. Massive ships hit...

Chances of individual plane crashes are extremely low. They happen though and are usually nothing to do with foul play

It's possible, but that's a low possibility of a low possibility.

Iirc crude oil doesn’t burn & fuel oil doesn’t burn normally unless it’s in an engine ? Wonder if it’s a damaged ship or its cargo that’s on fire & not the oil. Bad show anyways, hope there were no deaths , but seeing as those things take miles to stop or turn it’s clear there was a pretty ...

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:38 pm Just saw that. Reports the tanker is on fire.

Yep, seen one picture on Twitter where it looks a complete inferno, if that's genuine.

Sounds pretty serious, both from a threat to life and ecological standpoint. Just off Spurn Point https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cgq1pwjlqq2t?at_bbc_team=editorial&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_type=web_link&at_format=link&...

A little too casual there mate.

That wasn't an attempted charge down FFS.

Why are you ignoring the fact that even the Ukrainian opposition parties don’t want an election at this time? And what are you basing the “zero chance of winning” on? Also, what’s your plan for allowing all the regions under Russian occupation a fair and free vote, not to mention all the soldiers o...

Starmer has actually rather reminded me of Boris when it comes to Ukraine, saying lots of good things but not actually doing anything. Maybe he'll make a start soon. But so far it's money will be spent, on our military and supplying Ukraine, than actually doing it. Rome wasn't built in a day, which...

Starmer is far from perfect, but after what we saw in the US yesterday, it was nice to see our leader embracing Zelesnky so warmly and lending full-throated support for Ukraine. I agree, you can quite easily imagine Boris/Truss etc just dumping him after yesterday Starmer has actually rather remind...

Too late now. A modest increase in defence spending particularly around industry in 2014 followed by a more substantial boost in 2022 may have given us the chance to run a different course. Plus of course a weaning or never being so beholden to Russian energy in the first place. From where we are n...

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Sat Mar 01, 2025 12:40 pm
Margin__Walker wrote: ↑Sat Mar 01, 2025 10:38 am . Russia is advancing.
Please stop uncritically repeating russian propaganda.

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They are. I didn't say quickly or cheaply

Macron was derided by other European leaders for promoting this very approach for years. Not so much derision nowadays. Too late now. A modest increase in defence spending particularly around industry in 2014 followed by a more substantial boost in 2022 may have given us the chance to run a differe...

Yep. I don't think meekly sitting there and taking it plays well domestically. He's in a shit place with few good options, but probably has to show a minimum level of backbone. The whole regime change in Ukraine seems like a huge red herring. There's not a world I can see where a compliant regime is...

Odd thing is, that these guys are such pricks, it's hard to tell whether the intention was always to stage an ambush in this setting (probable), or whether it was spontaneous (less likely, but more than possible).

Pretty shocking pantomime to witness either way.

Fairly long listen, but Justin Bronk from RUSI articulate as ever on the current situation and the US surrendering all leverage at the first opportunity.

Struggling to give zero fucks about the couple detained in Iran. The sort of twats that won't walk down their local high street after dark because it is too dangerous but will totally ignore all advice to go motor biking across Iran. 100%. FCO advised them not to enter Iran. Their friends begged th...

Our lack of second rows is really starting to get to me. Not convinced papering over the cracks with tall back rowers will cut it. Assume you mean the bench replacement of Martin with Hill? The balance of the bench does seem a little off, happy enough for someone to cover lock and back row, but Hil...

New US Abrams variants are all built on 1980s hulls iirc, so it's not that unusual. Even if it ends up okay as a platform, clearly Ajax has been a money/time pit and I'm sure they wish they went off the shelf now. They've at least done that with Boxer. No, but the Yanks have thousands of Abrams hul...

New US Abrams variants are all built on 1980s hulls iirc, so it's not that unusual. Even if it ends up okay as a platform, clearly Ajax has been a money/time pit and I'm sure they wish they went off the shelf now. They've at least done that with Boxer.

After going into administration, London Irish have been bought out by a consortium led by Eddie Jordan. The Formula 1 businessman’s investment means a return to professional rugby is on the cards… If they can't get into the Championship they'll try for the URC!!! https://archive.ph/VBGOq Zero dange...

I think the majority of people questioning it just want it to be a transparently safe conviction. Something it really doesn't always feel like. I think you are being quite generous. There is a huge amount of LOOK AT ME going on, even by people that are meant to be experts. That wouldn't by my main ...

I think the majority of people questioning it just want it to be a transparently safe conviction. Something it really doesn't always feel like.

Interesting podcast on the Guardian covering recent developments. Investigative reporter who was struggling throughout the aftermath to find any experts who felt the prosecution medical evidence made sense. Also their reporter who sat in for the duration of the original trial and has changed his vie...

This is so dumb - this is politics, these people aren’t your friends and it will get leaked, what were they thinking Exactly. It's incredibly naïve expecting stuff like this not to leak eventually. You're giving dozens of people the opportunity to sink you. You only have to fall out with, or not be...

Apart from clearly being a massive prick, it's always amused me just how stupid these people often are.

What kind of idiot fires this stuff out over WhatsApp in a group with a largish membership. Political suicide.

Decent few minutes by Baxter there

What the actual fuck was all that

I think the issue really is that it's more than one or two experts. You don't have to be a nutter to have some misgivings about the case and the way medical evidence was solicited and presented. No doubt this is the latest bandwagon for a few covid/5g/15 minute city nutters, but I think it goes furt...

An impressively shit second half from England.

Becoming Borthwick's trademark

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 6:17 pm Tiny push no one saw in the lineout - England penalised. Curry hit in the jaw by a tackler - play on.

That one was mad.

Are we seriously not looking at that again lads?

That was high

That's so soft

Jesus Murley.

That was awful

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