UK Politics Thread XII: The Lockdown

[Fartsniffage]

Shut up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gott_mit_uns#Germany

Okay, the regular German military still used it but is was no longer the official motto. Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit was the German motto after WWI.

And it is still more associated with WWI rather than WWII. It is definitely not a specifically WWII thing.

God, you still don't get it. Context dude, context. Read back in the conversation and see if you can figure it out.

[Novus America]

Okay, the regular German military still used it but is was no longer the official motto. Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit was the German motto after WWI.

And it is still more associated with WWI rather than WWII. It is definitely not a specifically WWII thing.

God, you still don't get it. Context dude, context. Read back in the conversation and see if you can figure it out.

Even in the original context I still do not see it, (because that motto is more associated with the Kingdom of Prussia/the German Empire) but it is off topic anyways.

[Gormwood]

We should just rename UK Politics to MRA Central at this stage.

The Feminism thread first.

[The Huskar Social Union]

Coronavirus: More than 80 applications for Twelfth marches

The Parades Commission has received more than 80 applications for marches to celebrate the Twelfth.

There has been a sudden increase in applications - mainly by bands - since the restrictions on outdoor gatherings were eased.

The regulations now allow for up to 30 people to gather outside, provided social distancing can be observed.

The number continues to rise with 84 applications on the Parades Commission website as of 15:00 BST on Thursday.

At 10:00, 71 applications had been made.

'Twelfth at home'
Among the areas where applications have been made are Ballymena, Enniskillen, Newtownards, Randalstown, Kilkeel and Belfast.

The Twelfth is being celebrated on 13 July as 12 July this year falls on a Sunday.

In early April, the Orange Order cancelled all its traditional Twelfth parades due to the Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings.

The Orange Order confirmed on Wednesday that these parades will not take place, and instead advised its members to celebrate the occasion at home.

STAY THE FUCK HOME FOR TALOS SAKE

I bet you some people have been spurred on by the recent republican/loyalist funeral attendances.

[Andsed]

Coronavirus: More than 80 applications for Twelfth marches

The Parades Commission has received more than 80 applications for marches to celebrate the Twelfth.

There has been a sudden increase in applications - mainly by bands - since the restrictions on outdoor gatherings were eased.

The regulations now allow for up to 30 people to gather outside, provided social distancing can be observed.

The number continues to rise with 84 applications on the Parades Commission website as of 15:00 BST on Thursday.

At 10:00, 71 applications had been made.

'Twelfth at home'
Among the areas where applications have been made are Ballymena, Enniskillen, Newtownards, Randalstown, Kilkeel and Belfast.

The Twelfth is being celebrated on 13 July as 12 July this year falls on a Sunday.

In early April, the Orange Order cancelled all its traditional Twelfth parades due to the Covid-19 restrictions on public gatherings.

The Orange Order confirmed on Wednesday that these parades will not take place, and instead advised its members to celebrate the occasion at home.

STAY THE FUCK HOME FOR TALOS SAKE

I bet you some people have been spurred on by the recent republican/loyalist funeral attendances.

By the nine. Just open up a goddam skype or zoom call and get hammered if you wanna celebrate.

[An Alan Smithee Nation]

I must admit I never knew monkey labour was even a thing.

Carrie Symonds urges retailers to stop selling products that use monkey labour

Apparently it is about monkeys used to pick coconuts, rather than a simian offshoot of the Labour Party.

[Alyakia]

I must admit I never knew monkey labour was even a thing.

Carrie Symonds urges retailers to stop selling products that use monkey labour

Apparently it is about monkeys used to pick coconuts, rather than a simian offshoot of the Labour Party.

oh pfft. unless there's some serious abuse there is absolutely nothing wrong with monkey labour. what's next? no horse labour? no dog labour? if you wanna go full vegan and free the animals then go ahead but somehow i doubt the people complaining about this are actually gonna do it. and that's not even addressing the more obvious issue of people literally enslaving animals and killing their children so they can get their bacon.

[The Blaatschapen]

I must admit I never knew monkey labour was even a thing.

Carrie Symonds urges retailers to stop selling products that use monkey labour

Apparently it is about monkeys used to pick coconuts, rather than a simian offshoot of the Labour Party.

There goes my business of selling copies of Shakespeare's work

[Ostroeuropa]

The FBI is nicely asking Prince Andrew to "take a seat, just take a seat right over here" as a result of their interrogation of Maxwell, after her arrest in connection to Epstein.

So I'm guessing the usual "Nothing" will happen as a result and the UK will just ignore the requests. The US will not be me forceful in their request. Prince Andrew will get away with it and no politicians will call him out on it, not even Starmer or Sturgeon.

We can have someone campaign to make Scotland independent, but we can't challenge the global elite.

[The Islands of Versilia]

The FBI is nicely asking Prince Andrew to "take a seat, just take a seat right over here" as a result of their interrogation of Maxwell, after her arrest in connection to Epstein.

So I'm guessing the usual "Nothing" will happen as a result and the UK will just ignore the requests. The US will not be me forceful in their request. Prince Andrew will get away with it and no politicians will call him out on it, not even Starmer or Sturgeon.

We can have someone campaign to make Scotland independent, but we can't challenge the global elite.

Prince Andrew should be stripped of his titles and formally disowned by the royal family. It’s very disappointing that they’re keeping him.

[The Blaatschapen]

The FBI is nicely asking Prince Andrew to "take a seat, just take a seat right over here" as a result of their interrogation of Maxwell, after her arrest in connection to Epstein.

So I'm guessing the usual "Nothing" will happen as a result and the UK will just ignore the requests. The US will not be me forceful in their request. Prince Andrew will get away with it and no politicians will call him out on it, not even Starmer or Sturgeon.

We can have someone campaign to make Scotland independent, but we can't challenge the global elite.

Prince Andrew should be stripped of his titles and formally disowned by the royal family. It’s very disappointing that they’re keeping him.

He's like the royal family's old, broken pet. Disapppointing but still they keep him.

Of course, most pets don't hang around with the likes of Epstein.

[Agarntrop]

Prince Andrew should be stripped of his titles and formally disowned by the royal family. It’s very disappointing that they’re keeping him.

He's like the royal family's old, broken pet. Disapppointing but still they keep him.

Of course, most pets don't hang around with the likes of Epstein.

Or have sex with 17 yeat old girls.

[Greed and Death]

Prince Andrew should be stripped of his titles and formally disowned by the royal family. It’s very disappointing that they’re keeping him.

He's like the royal family's old, broken pet. Disapppointing but still they keep him.

Of course, most pets don't hang around with the likes of Epstein.

He used to be the queen's favorite too.

[Fartsniffage]

He's like the royal family's old, broken pet. Disapppointing but still they keep him.

Of course, most pets don't hang around with the likes of Epstein.

Or have sex with 17 yeat old girls.

That would have been perfectly legal if he'd done it in the UK.

[Philjia]

Michelle O'Neill has issued a statement regarding her attending that funeral.

Bit of a non-apology, might be enough for the SDLP but I suspect that the DUP won't be satisfied.

[Agarntrop]

Or have sex with 17 yeat old girls.

That would have been perfectly legal if he'd done it in the UK.

Age of consent is 18 in parts of the US including where it happened iirc

[Hirota]

The FBI is nicely asking Prince Andrew to "take a seat, just take a seat right over here" as a result of their interrogation of Maxwell, after her arrest in connection to Epstein.

So I'm guessing the usual "Nothing" will happen as a result and the UK will just ignore the requests. The US will not be me forceful in their request. Prince Andrew will get away with it and no politicians will call him out on it, not even Starmer or Sturgeon.

We can have someone campaign to make Scotland independent, but we can't challenge the global elite.

Swap him for Anne Sacoolas.

[Agarntrop]

The FBI is nicely asking Prince Andrew to "take a seat, just take a seat right over here" as a result of their interrogation of Maxwell, after her arrest in connection to Epstein.

So I'm guessing the usual "Nothing" will happen as a result and the UK will just ignore the requests. The US will not be me forceful in their request. Prince Andrew will get away with it and no politicians will call him out on it, not even Starmer or Sturgeon.

We can have someone campaign to make Scotland independent, but we can't challenge the global elite.

Swap him for Anne Sacoolas.

I was thinking that too

[Greater vakolicci haven]

I must admit I never knew monkey labour was even a thing.

Carrie Symonds urges retailers to stop selling products that use monkey labour

Apparently it is about monkeys used to pick coconuts, rather than a simian offshoot of the Labour Party.

oh pfft. unless there's some serious abuse there is absolutely nothing wrong with monkey labour. what's next? no horse labour? no dog labour? if you wanna go full vegan and free the animals then go ahead but somehow i doubt the people complaining about this are actually gonna do it. and that's not even addressing the more obvious issue of people literally enslaving animals and killing their children so they can get their bacon.

Wasn't there some research done a while ago that showed monkeys enjoyed small goal-based tasks?

Unless they're forcing them to do it inhumanely, I'm not seing the issue. Sometimes animals enjoy doing work. What's next, guide dogs are evil?

[Greed and Death]

Or have sex with 17 yeat old girls.

That would have been perfectly legal if he'd done it in the UK.

No because she was paid. Sex with a prostitute requires 18 in the UK.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/47

Age of consent in New York is also 17 the issue would be prostitution, transporting her across state and international borders.

Most the US age of consent is 16 or 17. But there are exceptions for prostitutes, state lines, position of authority etc.

[Agarntrop]

That would have been perfectly legal if he'd done it in the UK.

No because she was paid. Sex with a prostitute requires 18 in the UK.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/47

Age of consent in New York is also 17 the issue would be prostitution, transporting her across state and international borders.

Most the US age of consent is 16 or 17. But there are exceptions for prostitutes, state lines, position of authority etc.

Prostitution is also banned in the US completely regardless of age outside of Nevada

[Ostroeuropa]

oh pfft. unless there's some serious abuse there is absolutely nothing wrong with monkey labour. what's next? no horse labour? no dog labour? if you wanna go full vegan and free the animals then go ahead but somehow i doubt the people complaining about this are actually gonna do it. and that's not even addressing the more obvious issue of people literally enslaving animals and killing their children so they can get their bacon.

Wasn't there some research done a while ago that showed monkeys enjoyed small goal-based tasks?

Unless they're forcing them to do it inhumanely, I'm not seing the issue. Sometimes animals enjoy doing work. What's next, guide dogs are evil?

Low-key agree with you but only if there is a qualified and certified carer on the premises for the animals to ensure they aren't being abused and to look after their interests and health and so on. Ideally they'd be the one to also train and instruct the animals on what is required of them, and be the one to initiate the tasks through orders and such.

I'm not strictly opposed to it provided animal welfare is observed.

A company deciding to hire such a person couldn't then order them to do something negative for the animals without the person refusing, or agreeing (And if discovered, losing their certification, making it illegal to hire them for this purpose in future).

[Celritannia]

Who's ready for a second spike?

[Dumb Ideologies]

Who's ready for a second spike?

Not me, never had much talent for volleyball.

[Vassenor]

Who's ready for a second spike?

But how can there be a second spike with all that clapping people did?