Another fine James O’Brien discussion
In idiots corner
https://youtu.be/2SVtkMn-nPk?si=5vxE9-l-lpOWoYYP
Anything !
An open Group where anything can be discussed by anybody, as long as you are polite, respect others opinions, and behave !!!
Open Loop 971
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Guess who
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/dec/29/third-of-reform-uk-council-leaders-express-vaccine-sceptic-views -
Right wing media (Edited)
Completely untrue and putting a photo of Keir Starmer alongside it is utter nonsense
It’s a minor change regarding health (particularly eye sight) that’s been updated by the DVLA -
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Should only Italians serve espresso in a coffee shop?
and other questions, to avoid cultural appropriation.
If certain woke people had their way, only Americans could work in burger places, only British in fish n chip shops, only Indians in curry houses, and of course only Turkish people and sell doner kebabs.
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https://www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/appeals/images-released-after-men-attacked-at-tube-station--london/
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Why do some people deny the truth
Even when there is full statistical evidence
It’s long but interesting and very telling of where and how the right wing get their information
https://youtu.be/VgRyTWs5ai4?si=cIpdh1bYSydOS6mJ -
If Only we could be as kind as this lady
https://youtube.com/shorts/F8-8DzWuRLE?si=x8hwgnQNJdtsqqWP
My eyes 👀 started leaking 😢 -
Some bloke down the pub told me
Some of the comments are better than the call
https://youtube.com/shorts/XVBLQkLWX8I?si=DBP7GZheTdo_peiV -
I was horrified to see this , hatred pouring onto our streets
https://humanists.uk/action/demand-action-extremism/
A petition - for what it’s worth -
Trump wants his name on everything
But some are boycotting places
https://youtu.be/jnZ1xuuKqaU?si=bnH9NItSYhJLlb2I -
Our future (copied from Facebook)
Nigel Farage, Reform 2025 LTD, the Conservative Party, that seems to be defecting to Reform 2025 LTD en masse, all want the UK to leave the ECHR (European Court of Human Rights).
Why?
They are trying to tell everyone it’s to help stop asylum seekers and refugees getting help from it and to stop it overriding UK courts.
Some facts none of them want you to know:
The ECHR was created in 1950 after the Second World War to protect fundamental rights and freedoms across Europe.
Since 1980 the ECHR has heard only 29 immigration deportation cases and of which the UK won 16 of them. In comparison in 2024 8,164 asylum seekers were deported after they lost their claims.
Leaving the ECHR would have no bearing on immigration, refugees or asylum seekers in the UK so why are these people so keen for the UK to leave?
Let’s look at what rights are covered under the ECHR:
The right to life. Freedom from torture, slavery, discrimination and the right to a fair trial. Along with freedoms such as expression, assembly, religion and respect for private and family life.
So why would they want us to leave?
Because leaving would put everyone’s rights at risk, the ECHR is there to hold the state to account when it has abused citizens rights
We have already seen many cases where the right to peaceful protest is being clamped down on.
More critically and probably the main reason they want us to leave the ECHR also helps protect workers rights, such as the right to join a union that is currently protected under the right to freedom of association and such things as the right to strike.
Considering Farage and all of Reforn 2025 LTD voted AGAINST new laws strengthening workers rights then it’s not surprising they also want to get rid of the ECHR!
They are on the side of corporations and are looking to open up ways that YOU can be exploited by those very corporations. They tell you it’s about immigrants when in all reality it’s about making billionaires richer.
Look at who’s paying the piper, 75% of Reform 2025 LTD donations have come from just 3 wealthy men! The Conservatives biggest donors are from unincorporated associations meaning none are transparent.
They are telling you what you want to hear while doing what they want for their paymasters.
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Oh no not Farage as well
Yes named eighteen times
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I found this text rather moving, and the photograph is beautiful https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/nov/26/cheryle-st-onge-my-best-shot-dementia-mother-jack-russell
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Boarding on Flight 2026 has been announced.
Please ensure your luggage carries only what truly mattered from 2025.
Moments that helped you grow.
Lessons that made you wiser.
Memories that warmed your heart.
The disappointments, regrets, and heavy days are best left behind.
They have served their purpose.
They do not need to travel further with you.
The duration of this journey will be twelve months.
Some days will feel smooth.
Some may bring turbulence.
Trust that every phase is part of the route.
Fasten your seat belt gently, not out of fear, but with readiness.
The scheduled stopovers include
Health
Clarity
Inner strength
Meaningful connections
Peace of mind
Quiet joy
During the flight, you will be served
Small moments of gratitude
Unexpected kindness
Strength you did not know you had
Good news arriving at the right time
Progress that feels slow but steady
Happiness that comes without loud announcements.
All accompanied by moments of laughter, reflection, and becoming.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, meaningful, and fulfilling journey through 2026.
May this year meet you with growth, grace, and faith, exactly when you need them. -
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-12-27/gordon-ramsay-couldnt-be-prouder-on-day-of-daughters-wedding-to-adam-peaty
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Been sent this : really just shows how the excuses change once they are caught out .
No one integrates ? No because they are not allowed to. -
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Invasive or Welcome (Edited)
https://youtube.com/shorts/4d6_D1FikaU?si=K1w_oEXx89zallq2
We call them Coypu -
Starts filming straight away as usual
https://youtu.be/wIC3EFWZWmY?si=l2bZoDPSWFdU3TTP -
Without your headphones
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17ZL5khpUh/?mibextid=wwXIfr -
https://www.postalley.org/2025/12/31/ballrooms-on-water-some-potential-design-issues-with-trump-class-battleships/
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A bit long for some but well worth watching if you love these cheeky little birds
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Because I've only seen it on my Facebook timeline, on a group I'm not a member of;
Sir Lenny Henry has said that snowmen are racist because they are always white. -
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-12-27/teenagers-to-be-offered-military-gap-years-to-boost-uks-defence
It’s an offer rather than conscription -
Back in July 1967 Lyndon Johnson made a speech concerning the civil disorder in the US and seeing part of it again on tv tonight reminded me of the contents. Unfortunately the behaviour of young and older violent men never stopped and has repeated itself many times over in the US. Occasionally it has also risen its head here too but been short lived . I now think we are very close to its return due to just a few nasty individuals, all of which seem to
Have spent their lives encouraging others to turn on their neighbours.
https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/july-27-1967-speech-nation-civil-disorders# -
Someone donating to Reform telling lies
How unusual (not)
https://www.ft.com/content/f9986243-44a3-44f8-bc6f-517154d09625 -
IDIOTS ON SO CALLED HUNGER STRIKE!!
No mention of the fact that 1 of these brainless idiots smashed a PCs back with a club hammer!!!, I wonder why??
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'US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say.' Happy Christmas, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor . . .
