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RE: [VIDEO] Sonic The Hedgehog (2019) - Official Trailer

Well that's a minute of my life I'm not getting back.
You'll gather I didn't even last the whole trailer.

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My Grandad's War

Another side of Gary Lineker
...and well worth a look.
Particularly for me as my Dad was there in the same campaign.
Like a lot rarely spoke about the war but, as a territorial, he was one of the first in and not out till peace was declared.
For a non religious man used to go to a service on remembrance day for a good few years after as he told me he lost six of his best mates at Monte Cassino, which means in the space of about 5 days.

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RE: Liverpool, reigning European Champions, 2019/20 Thread

Quote:
Robee J Shepherd says...
"I know it's only November, but if you don't finally win the league this time it'll be the most amazing throw away in the history of sport."
As long as they lose once. 


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RE: [VIDEO] Arsenal: 2019/2020

I was far from the first or on my own in noticing the Emporor's abscence of clothing.
Expected to lose though I did think we'd score.
First time I'm actualy looking forward to an interlull.


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This item was edited on Saturday, 9th November 2019, 20:30

RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Quote:
Si Wooldridge says...
"attempts at nuanced balance"
Sounds like a new album from Eno.


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Democracy improved?

Have a look at this on BBC Click
If you can't be bothered with the whole program come in at about 4.40.

Looks like an interesting idea but I can't imagine either of the (current) main parties going for it.

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RE: HBO 2020

That all went past way too quickly.
Some kind of list would be nice.
Yeh.
I know.
Google it.

His Dark Materials already on the Beeb.
Seen the first ep and I'm not totally hooked yet despite some good performances and a pretty good grounding in place and atmosphere.

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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Kay Burley's view of the empty chaired Cleverly.


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RE: [VIDEO] Arsenal: 2019/2020

My life that was boring.

Here's our pass map from yesterday afternoon.


One successful pass in their area (Pepe to Mustafi goal) against the fifth place team in Portugal.
I was damn near nodding off. If the unlikely happens and we manage to get Champions League football next season we are going to be so embarrassed if it's with this coach and these tactics.

Earlier embarrassment could well occur on Saturday against Leicester. 

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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

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Jitendar Canth says...
"Remember to triple check those social media news posts this election
"
I suspect most of us on here are pretty entrenched and know the way we're going to vote anyway and I'm delighted to say, although I have an account, I avoid Facebook unless absolutely necessary, which it rarely is.


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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Quote:
Si Wooldridge says...
"I think you overestimate the influence of the EU..."
I'm interested.
Do you think that the UK has more influence out side or as part of the EU.


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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Quote:
Si Wooldridge says...
"I think they may well get a few..."
More interesting is how much they damage their own cause by splitting the Leave vote.

Quote:
Si Wooldridge says...
"You've got to ask why you think the Russian state would want a Conservative government though..."
Who governs the country is of little interest to them as it will be an easier option if we're not part of a larger power block.


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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

For what it's worth I think the results of this one will be no overall majority for anyone, probably Tories with the largest share.

Labour vote down but not by as much as people think

LibDems significantly increasing their vote and probably enough to reflect in more seats, maybe around 40

SNP, Greens etc getting a larger slice of the vote certainly and seats possibly.

So we'll end up with the Tories trying to bribe someone to back them again or even Corbyn trying to rustle up enough minorities. Trouble is SWinson's already said no way to a coalition.

You can point and mock when I'm totally wrong in December because the whole thing's more volatile than I can ever remember.

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This item was edited on Friday, 1st November 2019, 09:37

RE: [VIDEO] Arsenal: 2019/2020

I don't know about anyone else but I'm more than inclined to apologise to the poor sod than insist on one from him on the basis of this.


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RE: Echo Dot 3rd gen £8.98

'Alexa block Brexit'

(Time passes)

'Alexa are you working'

'Yes I am fully functional'

'I've heard nothing for some time'

'You asked me to block Brexit'

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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Andrew Bridgen is a particular level of wilfully thick only equalled by Mark François.


What we're up against.
Last fare of the night a rabid Labour far leftie full of more hatred for the LibDems than the Tories. 'Swinson's a snake' 'Yellow Tories' and apparently there's been an 'academic report' directly attributing 100,000 deaths to the Lib Dems under the coalition government.

My polite We're not going to agree on this met by 'it's not a matter of opinion it's subjective fact.'

Should add that as soon as I caught the way it was going I just nodded for most of the journey so it was a lecture not a conversation.



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This item was edited on Friday, 1st November 2019, 02:54

RE: BT broadband

Quote:
Gareth Williams says...
"unless you live in some enormous stately home."
I wish.
Four bed semi.
The Sky router was replaced probably around two years ago but it's not improved massively and still drops out. 

Not something I asked but if it's FTTP do BT provide a router or is it worth shelling out for one. I think there was an issue with Sky whereby you could only use theirs or am I wrong on that.

The main reason for going BT is they are the only company I recognise who will do FTTP.


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This item was edited on Friday, 1st November 2019, 02:13

RE: BT broadband

Quote:
Pete-MK says...
"I did so and I've never been happier."
TV as well as phone and broadband?


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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

By far the best yet from Joe

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BT broadband

Does anyone have BT as I'm thinking of switching from SKY.

Currently just for the phone and broadband but TV is a possible.
As far as I can see Sky Atlantic isn't available which is the only channel that would bother me. I'll need to consult the family though on the rest.

On and off I've spent ages trying to get decent workable WiFi in the house but still get complaints from son and daughters that it drops and they end up using Data off their deal that leaves them short by months end.

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[VIDEO] RE:The Trump Presidency

RE: Echo Dot 3rd gen £8.98

Still fighting shy of the whole Alexa/Siri/Google thingy.
I don't even use it on my phone and yes I'm aware it can listen to me anyway.

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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Quote:
Si Wooldridge says...
"I'm talking about adult responsibilities like being tried as adults."Ideally I'd give them the vote but it's too close to this election to allow it.
As you imply the whole age of majority thing needs overhauling and voting is just a part of it. 



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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

Changing the franchise to include 16/17s would mean more votes for opposition parties which is why they will throw a strop if it's tried.
If the opposite was true they'd be all for it.

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RE: [VIDEO] Brexit

No4
We have at least this election to go for it to be someone else's fault Corbyn doesn't get in. Whether he and Momentum go back under their rock depends on the size of defeat and time to the GE after that.

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RE: Halloween 2019

Quote:
Robee J Shepherd says...
"My decorations are up outside!"
On a proximity switch to scare the s**t out of trick or treaters? 


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RE: [VIDEO] The Trump Presidency

Quote:
Robee J Shepherd says...
"Just in case people forgot, the Democrats are right wing.
"
Just not as right wing as the Republicans.


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Late Nights at the Blue Boar

If the heading means nothing to you you are young and need to learn some music history.
Have a listen
The Blue Boar was the name of the services at Watford Gap.
Stopping off place for bands on the way to and from gigs and a bit of rock history.

Roy Harper put it into song

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This item was edited on Tuesday, 29th October 2019, 03:27

RE: [VIDEO] The Trump Presidency

Quote:
Si Wooldridge says...
"Hopefully not too right wing for y'all..."
Bill Maher is definitely not right wing in any way.
This was him having what is a regular dig at his own party to get their act together or lose to Trump by default.

RE: [VIDEO] Arsenal: 2019/2020

VAR is a valid aid but the way it's being used is pathetic.

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