Daz Sparks

Indeed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68692195 The above rings very true to me. In a nutshell, Tusk is saying arm Ukraine now, or face arming ourselves to a much greater extent if Russia succeeds in defeating Ukraine.

And he's half decent at football I hear...

That has everything! You would have to be Lee Anderson to not find that funny.

Didn't see the emoji till now guv! And yes, this off field shiote has become tiresome.

That's the spirit Capt! You never know, armageddon may follow soon after...

I also had to look it up! However, now enlightened, I have to agree.

Disappointing news to start the weekend with. ☹️

Yes, it is.

The video in the Sun, is, apparently genuine, and the one on twitter is the fake? I'm not entirely surprised, but faking what is in effect a non story, truly is a sign of the times we live in. PS Don't know why I've even bothered to reply, this really belongs in the "too dull" thread.

Lifetime.

I'll be surprised if Millwall's 5 lasts the game.

Thanks WBB. Regardless of what is happening on the pitch, everyone deserves to have their privacy respected and some sympathy and support in difficult times.

Oh, what did he say WBB?

Sara or Sainz for MoM.

Good performance. Stoke were largely sh!te, but we beat them fairly easily, and you can only play what's in front of you.

Ah good, Sorenson looks OK.

As is Sainz.

Sara is some player.

Keystone cop stuff from Stoke.

Nowt to argue with there. If you rely on a single source of news you will soon become cerebrally malnourished.

In reality, I don't think we are that far apart on this subject. The concept that landscape painting from 200 years ago can evoke deep feelings among most people is ridiculous, the concept that it's a view representative of anyone other than the authors is going in a similar direction. I'm quite obviously not trying to shut down debate, as we appear to be having one now. The point that seems more contentious seems to be the Telegraph's motives for publishing. Which I'm happy stick with my assertion it's motivated by the politics of division, and I am also happy to engage in civilised conversation with you about.

No, thank you. Respectfully, I disagree. I refer to my earlier point, this story centres around one museum and quite possibly one person's opinion, the Telegraph is a national publication, and has published this in a vein that is intended to provoke the exact debate we are having. I still see it as an insignificant non-story. Historical paintings are just that, a part of history, and personally, such paintings evoke next no to feelings of anything in me, positive or negative.

Has anyone read the whole article? Has anyone considered that this national clickbait by the Telegraph has been turned into Pink-Un clickbait by the OP? Also, where in the article does it say the Fitzwilliam is "left"? Or, are they renowned for it? We know the Telegraph is right wing, but I've not, until now heard of the Fitzwilliam Museum, let alone know what their political leaning is. And, the opinion garnered in the article is highly likely to be just one person's. There really isn't a story of any substance here at all, just another small ingredient to add to the (foul tasting) cake of division.

It would have been good to hear what she had to say, but you may be right, Starmer could have dodged a bullet there.

I doubt the first part is true, 130 IQ is approaching genius, and Biden got 81 million votes. Biden isn't an ideal candidate for president, he is too old IMO, he's just a better option than Trump. I would gladly engage in any discussion that could shine light on what Trump actually stands for, he barely ever speaks without talking about himself, or attacking his opponents, when he goes off script he often comes out with utter madness , he at best propagated the insurrection in January '21, many feel his acts were treason, add to this, his attitude toward women and disregard for human life re covid.