Smokey and the Bandit

It's almost like there is a 2 tier justice system in the UK?

This seems to keep on happening, not always Chinese victims, but certainly reports of Indians and others? Also the same MO, one LB gets invited but then he calls and invites his friends?

"Rubio, reflecting on shifting global dynamics, stressed the rapid pace of change and the need for countries to reassess their roles in this evolving landscape. He hinted at the necessity for a recalibrated approach, especially concerning US-Europe relations." I watched Rubio's whole speech and thought is was one the best I have heard from a politician. I thought what was particularly good was what he said about migration... Rubio argued that the "unprecedented wave of mass migration" is not a "fringe concern" but a crisis that is transforming and destabilizing societies across the West. He rejected the idea that border control is xenophobic, calling the ability to regulate a national border a "fundamental act of national sovereignty." Rubio warned that unchecked migration—combined with declining birth rates and a loss of national identity—could lead to "civilizational erasure." He urged European leaders to "reclaim their sovereignty" and protect their specific cultural and Christian heritage. All of the above makes perfect sense to me, then along came the big joke called Starmer, who said.. "We must defend the vibrant, free, and diverse societies that we represent, showing that people who look different to each other can live peacefully together... that this isn't against the tenor of our times. Rather, it is what makes us strong."...... To counter Rubio's suggestion that Europe is in a "managed decline," Starmer called Europe a "sleeping giant."........obviously he has not seen the excellent movie....Tora Tora Tora?????

Trust in the UK judicial system is at an all time low. Not only this case, as mentioned below, but other high profile cases.... Omar Benguit (23 years served for 2002 murder): Recent BBC Panorama (Feb 16, 2026) exposé alleges Dorset Police "framed" him by burying CCTV alibi evidence and coercing witnesses to lie—yet no forensic links exist. Calls for IOPC probe into police misconduct. Andrew Malkinson (exonerated after 17 years for rape he didn't commit): The CCRC rejected his appeals twice despite available DNA evidence, only cleared via external efforts. Independent reviews described a "catalogue of failures," damaging confidence. Lucy Letby: Convicted of multiple baby murders, her case divides opinion. Appeals denied, but CCRC actively reviewing (as of early 2026) after expert dossiers claim "no medical evidence" supports guilt, relying instead on circumstantial/shift data. A Netflix doc and public debate question evidential flaws, with some calling it a potential major injustice. Then of course the biggest scandal of all. The Post Office Horizon scandal: The largest known miscarriage in UK history—hundreds wrongly prosecuted due to faulty software—exposed how courts, prosecutors, and oversight failed for years, with ongoing inquiries. Complaints such as, police framing, ignored evidence, and CCRC inaction, Letby/Benguit coverage was inconsistent, highlighting "systemic failures" in policing, NHS, and courts. Makes you wonder what else they messed up? OH I didn't mention the Pakistani Grooming Gang scandal!! This ties directly into the pattern from Letby, Benguit, Malkinson, etc.: selective enforcement, evidence mishandling/ignoring, institutional denial, victim-blaming, and slow accountability.

With the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford that has now been ordered to leave its position in the Caribbean to enter the Persian Gulf, it would be in Iran's interest to behave, otherwise....???????

He was asking for it, to be killed? You don't think that's tad too much?

It's possible on paper (via provider mandates/age checks), but technically impractical to stop determined minors (or adults helping them). It would create friction for compliant users while failing against tech-savvy ones. Another crazy idea!

Surely the can charge whet they like, customers don't have to go in?

"Certainly an Epstein confidant " So are you saying he knew Epstein??

Yes it's known as the burden of proof (Latin: onus probandi — "the burden of proof lies on the one who asserts" When someone makes a claim ("X is true", "Y happened", "This evidence exists"), they can't just say: "Go look it up yourself" "You search for the evidence" "Do your own research" ...and then act like they've fulfilled their responsibility. That's dodging the burden. The person asserting the claim is the one who should be able to point to specific, credible evidence supporting it (e.g., a study, document, article, data source, or reasoning).

Raskin is a hypocrite because his "principles" change depending on who is in the White House, and he is a fool because he allowed himself to be outplayed by a "prosecutor from Florida" (Bondi) who used his own predictable partisan moves against him.

Well apparently, quite a few? Around £3.8 billion in 2024/25 (65% of BBC's total income), despite the drop in licenses. As of March 2025 (the most recent full-year data available, from TV Licensing's official monthly reports), there were 23,792,200 licenses in force — down from around 24.1 million in March 2024 and a peak of over 26 million in 2017/18.

A U.S. judge has rejected the BBC's application to stay discovery in the $10 billion lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over its editing of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, court documents showed on Thursday. https://www.reuters.com/world/us-judge-rejects-bbcs-stay-application-trump-defamation-case-2026-02-12 It looks like the BBC may headed to a very expensive outcome, we will know next month, March? If the motion succeeds (granted dismissal), the case ends quickly with minimal further costs. But given the judge's recent denial of a discovery stay (calling it premature), he's shown willingness to let things proceed — so denial in March is a real risk for the BBC. A denial next month turns this from a manageable legal fight into a costly, invasive, and potentially damaging ordeal for the BBC. They're fighting hard to avoid it. I bet the UK license payer will be happy?

Freedom of speech?? Does that mean Starmer can lie to President Trump and JD on live TV?? Where do we draw the line? Starmer does have freedom of speech and can indeed disagree with Ratcliffe's opinion, but he can't say Ratcliffe's opinion is wrong, it's his opinion! Ratcliffe's statement ("the UK has been colonised by immigrants" and that it's draining resources, with criticism of Starmer for being "too nice" on economic measures) is clearly his opinion / interpretation of data and events: It's subjective: how one defines "colonised," what counts as "draining," whether current levels are sustainable, whether Starmer's policies are "too nice," etc. There is no single objective, universally agreed metric that makes the statement provably "right" or "wrong" in the way "the capital of France is Paris" is right. Starmer crossed the line by declaring it "wrong." He should have limited himself to "I strongly disagree," "I reject that characterization," "That's not how I see Britain's immigration story," or a similar phrase that expresses opposition without claiming objective incorrectness. Nobody can legitimately declare it "wrong" in any objective sense because: Opinions aren't facts that can be measured or disproven with evidence. They are internal, subjective positions shaped by your experiences, values, reasoning, emotions, and perspective. Saying "your opinion is wrong" is like saying "your favorite color is incorrect" or "it's wrong that you prefer spicy food" — it doesn't make logical sense, but thats's Starmer for you!

You are technically correct. It took six carriers to invade Iraq because we were fighting a 20th-century war to hold a country. In 2026, two carriers plus the regional airbases have more precision-guided 'punch' than the entire 2003 fleet combined. We aren't trying to occupy Iran; we're parking a 'delete button' off their coast.

"For now, the Duchess is searching for cash, credibility, and a place to call home." She could write a book I suppose? She seems to good at it!

It has been confirmed the The USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG-10) is currently transiting at high speed, to the Med. When the USS George H.W. Bush and its strike group arrive, the U.S. will have a massive concentration of naval power in the region—numbering approximately 20 to 22 warships spread between the Mediterranean and the Middle East. This represents one of the largest naval build-ups in the Persian Gulf theater

Well it was, it would have been and it would have every headline in the MSM?

Fair point, it should be 'Auf Wiedersehen, or "Tschüss"....in any case he will be heading to a prison somewhere!

February 27, 2025, Starmer in the Oval Office with the President and JD Vance. Starmer said......"We've had free speech for a very, very long time in the United Kingdom, and it will last for a very, very long time," So then Starmer swiftly slammed these comments, from Ratcliffe, as "offensive and wrong," demanding an apology, doesn't add up. Starmer was clearly lying in the Oval Office......SHOCK??

Ah, the 'I have no rebuttal so I’ll make a joke about the word dump' defense. Bold strategy. I’m citing the National Archives; you’re citing the back of a cereal box. Let me know when you’ve finished Googling what an Administrative Record is, and we can try again.

I produced the documents: The January 2026 DOJ dump and the Master Index. Your argument relies on the DOJ 'ruling' on every piece of evidence they hold, which isn't how investigations work. The 'cult' here is the one refusing to look at the filing cabinet I just opened for you.

Agreed, if you are a Brit, say over 45-50, you could probably use both. Gen Z...forget it.

Yep, he was very good at what he did, just a shame he went weird!

You said it, The UK and Europe is metric, has been for a long time, why isn't his weight in Kg? Who else uses 'stones'??