When will this shit end?

[st dan]

Still can’t believe that any Brexit negotiations are happening at all given these alarming COVID times the whole of Europe is currently experiencing. Any time spent by leaders discussing it is lost time they should be spending guiding their nations through a deadly pandemic. 

Edited October 16, 2020 by st dan

[squirrelarmy]

1 minute ago, st dan said:

Still can’t believe that any Brexit negotiations are happening at all given these alarming COVID times the whole of Europe is currently experiencing. Any time should be spent by leaders discussing it is lost time they should be spending guiding their nations through a deadly pandemic. 

It’s a perfectly acceptable reason to delay Brexit. Even the most delusional Brexiteer would agree with a temporary hold on things right now. 
 

But our country is run by disaster capitalists who are turning the situation into massive personal profits. 
 

Will see what happens when Biden wins the election and if his pro Ireland stance will have an effect on border negotiations. That will force the government into making a deal of some sort. 

[priest17]

I wouldn't put it past him.

 

[Gingerfish79]

8 minutes ago, tigger123 said:

I know someone who worked on the vote leave campaign, it’s always been the plan, otherwise the tories and all their hedge fund pals wouldn’t have bet on it happening. They stand to profit off a no deal, that’s why they’re pushing it through.

Even though I knew it was coming, it still makes me want to cry however

 

You're right, it has always been about the biggest heist in British history. I suspect that the architects of Brexit and those that stand to profit from it will be inwardly (and maybe outwardly) smiling at the ongoing pandemic chaos as the Covid recession can be used to hide the true impact of a no deal exit. 

[Fuzzy Afro]

 🚨🚨🚨

 

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/coronavirus/exclusive-nhs-in-discussions-with-bma-and-others-around-december-covid-vaccine-programme/
 

Paging @Toilet Duck

[Mr.Tease]

2 hours ago, squirrelarmy said:

It’s really not that bad having to cut down physical social interaction for a short period of time. 
 

We have the internet so there’s no reason for conversations to stop with anyone. As long as you can have a support bubble, not being able to go to the pub for a short period of time isn’t the end of the world. 

I agree, I struggle to understand people who find this the greatest suffering in the world- have they never moved somewhere where they don't know anyone? Or had friends or family who live in a different town or country? Or been broke for a prolonged period of time where you can't afford to go out or do anything for months on end? 

I get it's a lot harder for people who live alone or live in cramped accommodation or in difficult home relationships or circumstances, but it feels like a lot of the more vocal people in the media are mainly angered that they can't do their hobbies

[Gingerfish79]

Johnson press conference at 4pm. And also this. The mind boggles.

Edited October 16, 2020 by Gingerfish79

[Mr.Tease]

2 hours ago, Fuzzy Afro said:

At least 50% chance it lasts more than 5 years imo 

These are both magic numbers, it's like me saying there's a 95% chance it lasts 4 weeks. 

If you're feeling doomed and see no end in site join the club! (think we all have those moments these days), but no need to put numbers on it

Edited October 16, 2020 by Mr.Tease

[Fuzzy Afro]

Instead of Santa bringing presents this year he should just fly around the world vaccinating everyone 

[Ozanne]

3 minutes ago, Mr.Tease said:

These are both magic numbers, it's like me saying there's a 95% chance it lasts 4 weeks

Can we at least say 69%? 😉

[efcfanwirral]

8 minutes ago, Gingerfish79 said:

Johnson press conference at 4pm. And also this. The mind boggles.

These Northern leaders were never getting what they wanted out of this - I admire them for trying but they've been put in their place now unfortunately 

[priest17]

11 minutes ago, Gingerfish79 said:

Johnson press conference at 4pm. And also this. The mind boggles.

GM leaders having a private meeting at 3pm...

[squirrelarmy]

I’m stepping up my dating game with EU nationals. This island is sinking and its time to get off (with a hot Eastern European lady 😉)

[Mr.Tease]

12 minutes ago, Fuzzy Afro said:

Instead of Santa bringing presents this year he should just fly around the world vaccinating everyone 

Probably a better chance of Santa distributing the vaccine successfully than whoever the government ends up outsourcing it to

[RobertProsineckisLighter]

10 minutes ago, efcfanwirral said:

These Northern leaders were never getting what they wanted out of this - I admire them for trying but they've been put in their place now unfortunately 

I think they knew that all along - but what they have done is stand up for the people they represent and show the government to be exactly what they are. 

Sometimes a bit of daylight is the best disinfectant....

[SheffJeff]

38 minutes ago, tigger123 said:

I know someone who worked on the vote leave campaign, it’s always been the plan, otherwise the tories and all their hedge fund pals wouldn’t have bet on it happening. They stand to profit off a no deal, that’s why they’re pushing it through.

 

Even though I knew it was coming, it still makes me want to cry however

This is scandalous but I'm not surprised by it at all. Wouldn't it be nice to live in a society where the leaders made decisions based on the best interests of the nation rather than the best interests of their bank balances... I wonder what that would look like.

[steviewevie]

1 hour ago, Gingerfish79 said:

In other terrible news...

It's all bluster and rhetoric before the compromises to come from both side, and which will be spun as a great victory for UK Britain England.

(hopefully)

[squirrelarmy]

2 minutes ago, SheffJeff said:

I wonder what that would look like

Sweden probably 

[steviewevie]

Bojo likes Australia doesn't he...the twat.

[foolee]

35 minutes ago, Mr.Tease said:

I agree, I struggle to understand people who find this the greatest suffering in the world- have they never moved somewhere where they don't know anyone? Or had friends or family who live in a different town or country? Or been broke for a prolonged period of time where you can't afford to go out or do anything for months on end? 

I get it's a lot harder for people who live alone or live in cramped accommodation or in difficult home relationships or circumstances, but it feels like a lot of the more vocal people in the media are mainly angered that they can't do their hobbies

Are people not allowed to express concern or sadness because a lot of things are being taken away from them? Saying this is like saying you can never get upset about anything because someone else has it harder. 

[Zoo Music Girl]

What is the press conference about then? Just confirming the latest tier changes?

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Somedays the only reason for getting up in the morning is the forlorn hope that one fine day Boris and all his cronies will get their heads kicked in for all the nightmare they're responsible for.

[Fuzzy Afro]

8 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

What is the press conference about then? Just confirming the latest tier changes?

I’d imagine he’s going to praise Steve Rotheram again and take thinly veiled digs at Burnham. 

[Mr.Tease]

15 minutes ago, foolee said:

Are people not allowed to express concern or sadness because a lot of things are being taken away from them? Saying this is like saying you can never get upset about anything because someone else has it harder. 

Not at all, I'm talking about the rightwing commentators in the papers and radio shows who are campaigning against any restrictions, of course its sad not being able to do the stuff we enjoy and took for granted - I miss it too

[Fuzzy Afro]

Independent SAGE calling for a late May style lockdown (note, NOT a March style lockdown) for 6 weeks to sort out test and trace.