Baht Simpson

The current Chancellor described the freeze as unfair in the commons a few years ago, but yet again it's been swept under the carpet.

I don't. Some of us like keep our financial affairs in order. But I admire your confidence that there will be no overreach Lou.

Like any decent human being I applaud the detection of fraud. However that doesn't detract from the fact that freezing pensions based solely on geography is monstrous. I'm also not happy with them acquiring information from banks without my knowledge. This may lead to banks who allow expats to run an account in the U.K. to stop as it's not worth the extra admin. and they will close accounts arbitrarily.

Glamour Goblin could be your new name.

I thought pride was a sin. 🙂

No, just traitors. It's the great paradox of U.S. history.

I KNOW NO ONE'S GOING TO SHOW ME EVERYTHING WE ALL COME AND GO UNKNOWN EACH SO DEEP AND SUPERFICIAL BETWEEN THE FORCEPS AND THE STONE - Joni Mitchell

"Over 2,000 military personnel, most of whom are in the army, rely on the CEA provided by the MoD, which covers up to 90% of school tuition fees. However, even with the MoD’s help, families are responsible for a minimum of 10% of the cost—an amount that can still reach tens of thousands of pounds per year." Is anyone really going to turn down a 90% subsidy on their child receiving elite private education for the sake of a thousand pounds or so? Unlike state schools private schools are classed as for-profit businesses. I'm rather surprised they're not already paying VAT. Why are they exempt when other businesses have to pay?

He can't attack Starmer personally, he can only punish the U.K., so you're wishing ill on the people of your own country. Why would you do that?

I have of those umbrellas that opens violently at the push of a button. It works a treat. Even if it doesn't frighten them off you can protect yourself.

Pointless giving citizenship to retirees who are going to self-liquidate in a few years if you're looking to enhance the population. They're unlikely to procreate or even survive for too long. 😀

Trump's Narcissistic personality disorder certainly is.

It's certainly a disorder. 😀

It's almost exclusively straight guys that are attracted to LB. Gay guys are attracted to the male form. 😀

I agree with impulse, Miracid is good, although I try to use Omeprazole sparingly these days.

Ah, the old I got nothing so send your adversary off to do more research stunt. LOL. ".... research and subsequent studies consistently failed to produce any empirical or scientific basis for regarding homosexuality as anything other than a natural and normal sexual orientation that is a healthy and positive expression of human sexuality. " You know better though. 😀 Source: In re Marriage Cases 2008

You only posted two links. The first one I commented on and the second one refers to a limited study in New Zealand 25 years ago!! In any case they reach no real conclusion other than LGBT people are at greater "risk of psychiatric disorder and suicidal behaviors", not that being gay is a mental illnessas you think.

I've no idea what you're on about with chickens and eggs. Am I a psychiatrist? No, but I can read what psychiatrists say, helped by your link. 🙂 In any case I don't need a psychiatrist to explain about sexual orientation. It's as clear as day.

Those headings show a timeline of the withdrawal of psychiatric opinion categorising homosexuality as an illness or disorder. The only disorder they clarify is that of “persistent and marked distress about one’s sexual orientation.” which is brought about by stigmatization and homophobia detailed in the notes below, not the actual sexual orientation itself. Nobody else seems to think homosexuality is an illness, not even Christians who merely see it as a sin. Are you willing to re-visit your thoughts on this?

Indeed. The Republicans have sidled up to and likely funded Christian Nationalists who have promoted the stigmatizing and persecution of LGBT+ in African countries which has resulted in the death penalty and other draconian punishments in some. https://issafrica.org/iss-today/ghana-and-uganda-echo-each-other-s-clamp-down-on-gay-people

Here's one for you. Homosexuality is not an illness or disorder, but a form of sexual expression. Source: The American Psychiatric Association, The American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. If you believe otherwise that's your tragedy and something you'll just have to live with.

Not that much really. 🙂

Early onset dementia? Are your slippers in the fridge? 🙂

The cost per UK prisoner per year is GBP 51,724. Tommy's bill to the UK taxpayer will be an extra 77,586. Source: Statista UK.

See my post above.