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I have repeatedly informed you I am not a socialist. However, I know Americans from posts on this forum and others, (if you are one) have a rather distorted comprehension of the "left' Again, as I have posted a few times I vote either centre left or centre conservative depending on manifesto.

'UK Courts do not legitimise abuse, nor does Sharia Law. If a Sharia Court actually is proven to legitimise abuse it would be a member of the Court acting contrary to Sharia Law who should be ousted by the community.

- jeez - lol - Didn't claim any excuse for abuse

@thecyclist I will not replace your Islamophobic graphic which demonstrates extremist messaging from the Far Right. However, my point was you're claiming Muslims will not intergrade into UK society which is total rubbish. The vast majority working in the professions as well as day to day jobs, vote, educate their children in UK schools and so on. It's people like you who manifest hate that contribute to division and conflict in the UK and elsewhere

Sure, that's why in the UK you don't have Muslim teachers, nurses, doctors etc etc etc -Lol

The issue is often cultural in that the victims of abuse won't access law enforcement, but there are some NGOs who specialise with support services for Muslim women. On the other side of the coin Sharia Law does provide for women's inheritance, in fact centuries prior to being introduced into Christian societies. https://www.mwnuk.co.uk/mwn-helpline#:~:text=Muslim Women Network&text=We have set up and,on a range of issues. https://www.alislam.org/articles/do-women-have-an-unfair-share-in-inheritance/#:~:text=The Quran states%2C “And those,4th of the inheritance.

Understood, but as said has no standing in UK Law. It's a long term project to integrate the Muslim community (especially women) into UK society. Efforts so far have been rather dismal, more resources are obviously required for domestic abuse which is a world wide problem.

Sharia Law is not recognised in UK Courts, nor is Jewish Law or Cannon Law and so on. solely UK Statutory and Common Law. Sharia councils have no legal status and no legal binding authority under civil law. Whilst sharia is a source of guidance for many Muslims, sharia councils have no legal jurisdiction in England and Wales. https://www.google.com/search?q=is+sharia+law+recognised+in+UK+courts&oq=is+sharia+law+recognised+in+UK+courts&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE1OTY1ajBqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Staff cannot act on the international stage without Biden's authorisation

First of all you're not obliged to read my posts. You don't think all the MAGA posts deflection and denials when presented with facts are truly annoying. Accordingly why not give up your cult membership, alternately put me on ignore.

Biden engaged with world leaders and re-established American diplomatic credibility as well as policies. Biden Admin has also stabilised the US economy. Trump administration will be handed a good stating point, have to wait and see to see if he stuff's it up with his nonsense rhetoric such as taking over the Panama Canal. Seems to me trump only knows one starting point for negotiations - - threats - I don't recall any significant diplomatic achievement during his last incumbency, except for Israel and the Abraham Accords, even that did not create any peace whatsoever except of enrichment for his extended family and $500 billion for the US taxpayer (forgiveness of debts).

Well covered by numerous credible sources, including The Guardian - not going to play your deflect / deny BS game.

No the guy you referred to as a supporter of trump, Alan Jones, who's facing sexual assault charges

I would have thought qualifications, relevant experience and support of the Constitution should come well before loyalty to trump. Harris was the AG for California with mixed heritage, VP for four years she could easily grow into the role of President, but , IMO, made the same mistakes as Clinton by emphasising her appeal to female voters and the female aspect of the personality.

Disagree, lack of relevant character / background / qualifications are well documented. trump, under Bannon's tutelage he made it very clear he will set about destroying US institutions. Now trump has the support nothing much to block him except Congress and we know GOP is thoroughly corrupted by fear of trump (self interest). One hopes this time round Congress has some moral / ethical backbone, but not looking good.

Who dribbled about electric boats and sharks, plus many other, to use your words 'brains farts'. Plus of course tens of thousands lies and ongoing every time he opens his mouth / posts on social media = all enthusiastically gulped down by MAGA world.

Known far right supporter - currently under criminal investigation for sexual abuse crimes which seems to be a rather common trait in the far right i.e. criminality

Whilst Off Topic, got ant credible proof for your claim?

As per usual trump is appointing unqualified loyalists to high profile roles. IMO at risk of damaging USA's profile on the world stage. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/21/trump-team-cabinet?utm_term=676764922774c377918d8dc056632c35&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayAUS&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTAU_email

Ridiculous settlement, no way ABC should have paid out on a technicality. Has trump settled his much larger fines for defaming E.J. Carroll. The judge said the verdict did not mean that Carroll "failed to prove that Mr. Trump 'raped' her as many people commonly understand the word 'rape.' Indeed … the jury found that Mr. Trump in fact did exactly that." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-15/us-abc-news-to-pay-donald-trump-15-million-in-defamation-case/104727362

The guy had completed his prison sentence. No matter how distasteful one may find Biden's decision, which I do, it complies with the law.

When posting OP opinion pieces member's name is provided automatically. Matter of opinion right now if Musk has bought his way into trump's inner influencer circle, to my mind certainly looks as though he has done so.

For a starter trump and Co have made it very clear they wish to destroy the institutions of government. Rather than right wing extremist rant, what evidence has been presented by law enforcement about the guy's actual motivation?

Obviously depends on your opinions, some will concur, others will not - likely roughly 50 - 50 split

Where is your source of truth? The member is correct The Social Security trust funds are invested entirely in U.S. Treasury securities. Like the Treasury bills, notes, and bonds purchased by private investors around the world, the Treasury securities that the trust funds hold are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government https://www.cbpp.org/research/social-security/understanding-the-social-security-trust-funds-0#:~:text=The Social Security trust funds are invested entirely in U.S.,credit of the U.S. government.