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Hamus Yaigh

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  1. So much misinformed nonsense but whats new on this forum? The claim hinges on a conspiracy theory that dismisses scientific evidence by alleging systemic bias in research due to pharmaceutical funding. Here's what's gone wrong: Over-generalization: Not all scientific journals are funded by "Big Pharma." Many are supported by academic institutions, government grants, or independent organizations. Peer-reviewed journals like Nature or The Lancet have rigorous editorial processes to minimize bias. Misunderstanding Peer Review: The peer-review process involves independent experts scrutinizing studies for validity. While funding can influence research, it doesn’t automatically invalidate results. Studies on COVID vaccines undergo global scrutiny, with data from diverse sources like public health agencies and independent researchers. Ignoring Evidence: Claims that vaccines "kill people" often cherry-pick rare adverse events (e.g., myocarditis or blood clots) while ignoring extensive data showing vaccines’ safety and efficacy. For example, studies from the CDC, WHO, and independent researchers (e.g., in NEJM or BMJ) show serious side effects are rare (<0.01% for most vaccines). Echo Chamber Effect: The person likely consumed unverified information from sources that amplify distrust in institutions. Social media platforms like X can create echo chambers where misinformation spreads without challenge, reinforcing biases. Logical Fallacy: The argument assumes funding equals corruption, ignoring that science thrives on replication and transparency. If vaccines were dangerous, independent researchers, whistleblowers, or competing companies would expose it for credibility or profit. This is misinformation amplified by distrust and selective exposure to biased narratives.
  2. My guess is its related to skin color, something bigots struggle with.
  3. The article doesn't clarify if armaments will be attached to the drones for the 'hunt'.
  4. The current Los Angeles protests, sparked by aggressive immigration raids ordered by the Trump administration, began escalating after federal agents clashed with demonstrators, leading to the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines. According to reports, Los Angeles was relatively peaceful before these raids, with local police noting that protests remained largely nonviolent until federal actions intensified tensions. Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials have criticized the deployment as an unlawful overreach, arguing it sows chaos rather than restores order. Compared to January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to disrupt the certification of the 2020 election, the LA protests differ in cause and context. January 6 was a direct attack on democratic institutions, incited by false claims of election fraud and enabled by Trump’s inaction in deploying the National Guard. In contrast, the LA unrest stems from opposition to federal immigration policies, with protesters reacting to what they see as heavy-handed enforcement. While January 6 aimed to subvert a democratic process, the LA protests reflect civil dissent against executive actions, though both involve significant federal response and accusations of authoritarianism.
  5. You're a scouser, what did you expect? I went there in the 70's and it was one of the biggest dumps in the UK. Nothings changed.
  6. Old age and senility another reason. Some people living alone struggle with modern day processes to renew a passport or renew their extension of stay, even with plenty of money in the bank.
  7. It's not uncommon for political groups or individuals to use demographic data to push particular agendas, often creating fear or division as this news item clearly strives for. Furthermore, demographic changes often occur in ways that defy simple predictions. Immigration patterns, birth rates, and other factors can all shift rapidly in response to changes in the economy, politics, and world events. As for whether the predictions will lead to fragmentation or not, it depends largely on how the UK chooses to respond to this potential shift. The focus on being “White British” in the article can indeed be seen as a form of bias, or even racism, especially when it’s portrayed as a zero-sum game where one group’s increase means another’s decline. The idea that one’s ethnic identity or heritage is more important or superior to another’s is a harmful and destructive narrative that can drive people apart rather than bringing them together.
  8. The world’s two worst people are finally having a big, beautiful breakup.
  9. The U.S. travel ban, signed by President Trump on June 4, 2025, restricts entry for citizens of 12 countries and partially restricts travel from seven others, citing national security concerns. It's discriminatory and racist, targeting African, Afro-Caribbean, and Muslim-majority countries, and liken it to exclusionary policies like apartheid due to its blanket application to entire nationalities. The administration defends it as a necessary security measure, addressing deficiencies in the listed countries' vetting systems but it seems more like a deficiency in common human decency by the US with its treating people of all races unequally.
  10. Stick to reading fantasy sci fi novels, your credibility has be shot down much like 30% of Putin's air force.
  11. Listen to a senator who "struggles with mental health and the demands of office" and "amid the contentious confirmation hearings for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, “spent part of the day locked in his office, fighting with [his wife] Gisele and crying". You sure you don't have another agenda here?
  12. Sarcasm? The guy is a perfect example of an a-hole leader and an embarrassment in the eyes of most nations. His rhetoric is never anything but inflammatory, his policies are regressive or chaotic more suited to a previous age, and his behavior is massively self-serving and authoritarian.
  13. The attack was carried out exactly 29 years to the day after Ukraine handed over dozens of the same strategic bombers to Russia, along with up to 2,000 strategic nuclear warheads and 176 ICBMs in exchange for a promise not to be attacked, under the Budapest Memorandum.
  14. Countries may hesitate to make trade deals with the U.S. if they perceive agreements as unstable due to unilateral actions like President Trump’s tariff hikes, as seen with the steel tariff increase from 25% to 50% announced on May 30, 2025. Such moves, driven by domestic political pressures or media narratives, can undermine trust in U.S. commitments, especially for deals like the U.S.-UK agreement, which lacks full Congressional ratification and is vulnerable to executive changes. The risk of abrupt changes persists, particularly with politically charged issues like steel, tied to Trump’s focus on China and domestic industry.
  15. The claim that the Tate brothers’ UK trial is biased based on their Romanian case outcomes and Tommy Robinson’s experiences is laughable if not so sad for your understanding. Romania’s case was sent back for procedural fixes, not dismissed, and new charges like trafficking minors are still under investigation, making it distinct from the UK’s 21 charges (rape, trafficking, 2012–2015). UK courts evaluate evidence independently, with safeguards like appeals, and comparing unrelated cases like Robinson’s (contempt, fraud) oversimplifies complex legal processes. Why not focus on trial evidence rather than assuming bias from social media narratives or other cases, as each case stands on its own merits?
  16. Sorry mate but your English skills are lacking here. You prefixed your statement with "I'm not seeing a big downside" which to most English speaking peoples implies you are not seeing a big downside.
  17. It simply highlights how unhinged from acceptable discourse you are.
  18. This isn't undermining democracy you numpty, this is democracy in action, overruling an autocratic leader surrounded by sycophants setting laws on personal whims?
  19. I wonder how long this stays up with the race bating thread title?
  20. Unless I missed it, you don't say who the mother is? Presumably British mother also? Therefore above answers make sense. If Thai mother I don't understand.
  21. I read it as a snarky reply to a less than helpful first answer from @BritManToo
  22. It won't happen because right wing racist agitators are filling SM with hate speech calling for innocent foreigners to be attacked when an incident happens as skin color is established, so the police will have to deal with these scenarios on a case by case basis to maintain social order. Its not two tier police its two tier society (racists vs non racists).
  23. Can you please explain this wealth transfer? Didn't @Digitalbanana do that in the post you questioned clearly step by step?
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