Renton

Well, the collective aim of all this is to produce economic growth and raise living standards and quality of life. This is done incrementally. The sad truth is it can't be done as a revolution because the markets will fuck the country over if we try that because GDP/debt ratio is up the shitter. Two other things. I was thinking last night, I think the reason for aggressive tax rises now (but still within the manifesto) is to get the pain done quickly, which will lead to better economic outcomes in the longer term (for instance, tax more now to pay for the NHS to increase productivity and pay for much needed essential infrastructure). We're 4 1/2 years away from a GE so hopefully in that timeframe there will be some dividends and feel good factor. Secondly, look at the opposition and their leaders man. There is zero chance of either of those ridiculous charlatans leading the tories to victory, imho, of course. You may disagree.

That's just an illustration of how you filfthy standers do things.

Petrol will increase at some point, it always does. I don't disagree with you btw, but you increase fuel duty and the gammons are howling at the moon. It also inevitably has a knock on effect to the rest of the economy because 99% of goods are tranported by road. And then there is th e town vs rural debate - many rural communities have no bus services operating so no benefit of subsidised bus fares for those residents who you propose to hit with fuel duty to compound this. Nothing is simple.

Aren't most buses paid by tapping you card nowadays? Honestly, I thought they were moving to cashless because it must be a PITA for drivers to handle cash but might be wrong. Pensioners get bus fares free which is great for their social lives and independence. Low paid workers should benefit more from the NMW increase which should outweigh an extra tenner a week on transport. I don't have any knowledge of the economics behind the scheme, but obviously someone has to pay it and there are always trade offs (including the political optics).

On reflection I thionk a rise to £2.50 would have been better and fair - more in line with inflation. Should also be expanded to local rail. As for fuel duty, nothing is more politically toxic than this for some reason. Interesting nobody is highlighting anything more positive here - increase in minimum wage, the beginning of healthcare reforms. Not to mention: The formation of a national wealth fund. Rail Nationalisation bill. School breakfast clubs. Onshore wind farms. Planning applications reform to encourage new housing. Employment rights bill. Water special measures bill. Scrapping Rwanda, border security command. Cessation of sales of arms to Israel. Probably a few things I have forgotten, but we're only 3 months in, yet it's like reading the Daily Mail thisplace sometimes with the negativity.

Why would Arnold Palmer need to use a petrol station bathroom?

Torness is a fake power station. All nuclear is, ask Wolfy. There are no power lines coming out of Torness. It's a hologram.

Rising to £3 and still free to all pensioners? I mean ateod someone's got to subsidise this, there's no cap on the Metro and trains which I use. Maybe there should be mind. The cap was/is great in the lakes mind, cut family fares of over £20-30 to £8 for us.

To the converted maybe. I like the Lincoln Project mind, the yank version of Led By Donkeys.

This has been fed to me by the Google algorithm. Suggests early voting is favouring Harris. Could be bullshit though, I have no feeling for US politics at this level.

Am wondering why the fuck Brian Cox is on there after reading that. Follows hot on the news that Neil Degrasse Tyson is mates with Elon Musk. Just, why?

Who is this Joe Rogan person? Sorry if that sounds incredibly ignorant but I've only a vague notion he is a podcaster who has interviewed a fuck ton of famous people. I saw him interview Prof Brian Cox on my YouTube feed and what was okay, albeit Rogan said fuck all. Is it just recently he's migrated to the alt right? Also his name reminds me of Rogan Josh. Hmmmmm, Rogan Josh.

Half way through Sweet Pea. Very enjoyable. Ella Purnell is ace, and I see she's starring in Fallout too, which is on the list.

I think Howe has to go all out. If Palmer is rested, we'll win. We've got a good home record against Chelsea haven't we?

We'll win on Wednesday. If we don't, I'm officially worried.

Enjoyed that. My favourite quote, referring to Musk: "It has the feel of maybe the second-to-last Elvis tour. We’re entering the Fat Elvis phase." I like this quote as well, cos it's how I feel unfortunately: "There seem to be people that go through life with no regrets and then there’s people like me." I hope this guy is right and we're not just liking the article because it's telling us what we want to hear.

Aye, I reckon that's it. Experienced it myself, you lose a line manager you worked well with, and suddenly you're exposed to the bullshit from the big cheeses, and searching LinkedIn for other opportunities every evening.

Agreed.

Yeah. I think the departure of Staveley was a big loss behind the scenes for Howe and some players. Happy to give Howe the season but no manager lasts forever. Anyway, it's only football.

Get Pope up

Are people turning here? Seems an odd time to do it. We're playing a bit better without look (or a decent number 9 type striker). Lose on Wednesday though and it feels like it's slipping away for Howe. We've only got the domestic ups left.

Howay, one last throw of the dice lads.

Ffs. What's the point. Soft as fuck.

Much better than I feared so far.

I know we've benefited but VAR can get to fuck. I thought they were cutting this shit out?