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Multiple Fox News talking heads sympathizing with Harris, “oh poor girl had no chance, Biden is so unpopular…”

It’s over.

Even places like New Jersey are close. Trump looks like he’s going to win the popular vote

I said in *the other place* that New Jersey was the most astonishing and telling result of the evening (even though Harris will obviously take it). From a 16-point victory in 2020 to a <5-point lead ...

Even places like New Jersey are close. Trump looks like he’s going to win the popular vote

I said in *the other place* that New Jersey was the most astonishing and telling result of the evening (even though Harris will obviously take it). From a 16-point victory in 2020 to a <5-point lead in ...

sturginho wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 11:53 am Is it too late for a last minute appeal to the Mockers?

Happy to help.

My prediction is Trump sweeping the swing states plus taking New Hampshire. That would be 316-222. And, as for the popular vote, sure, give that to Trump too. Why not.

These polls are all over the place, I’ve seen some suggesting Trump ahead in New Hampshire etc. How reliable they are is anyone’s guess, but it certainly rolls the wicket for him claiming the election was stolen unless he wins. Dangerous times ahead

NH is one of the few swing states not among ...

I’d still be a bit surprised if Trump carries on.

He has absolutely no ideology to spur him on, it’s just a pure play for power. So when he calms down and realises he came close to being killed which would stop him playing golf and shagging porn stars he may well just pack it in

I'm afraid ...

You really are doing the Lord’s work, Paddington Bear, in sincerely engaging on this. I spent many an hour in The Old Place similarly constructing “reporting from the front lines” effortposts trying to delicately explain my first hand experiences relating to controversial (well, in these circles ...

Rick is right.
I think at the end of the day what he is saying is that we are badly missing rock n roll. Big stadium bands. Guitar bands. Its utter shit in that regard these days.
Oasis were probably the last. You could say foo fighters or green day but they have had their day.

Yes, very ...

Rick is right.
I think at the end of the day what he is saying is that we are badly missing rock n roll. Big stadium bands. Guitar bands. Its utter shit in that regard these days.
Oasis were probably the last. You could say foo fighters or green day but they have had their day.

Yes, very much ...

I disagree. I knew plenty of folk my own age who wanted thought new stuff was crap and were into Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan etc. me, for instance.

Ha, I was in high school in the late 00s and we listened to the exact same stuff. I would say that among anyone more than casually into music ...

@mat

Yep, most of what we're served up these days is dull as ditchwater coated in water breaks and Sweet Caroline. There's still the odd thriller, but it feels like they're becoming fewer and farther apart by the year. On a weekly basis, I find the NFL much more entertaining tbh. I used to hate ...

Open to correction here, but the way I understand it, Buddhism is more analogous to what we’d typically consider a philosophy, rather than a theological belief system that effectively requires one to accept certain metaphysical assertions (like the Abrahamic religions).

I think.

I actually agree with this. Tier 2 nations competing against closely matched countries, improving together is better for them than getting smashed by the upper eschelons of tier 1.

It's the Super Rugby America and Rugby Europe Super Cup enabling some of the South American and European ...

Devil’s advocate on this (I have not read the proposal in depth): doesn’t this essentially maintain the autumn status quo? Do tier 2 teams genuinely develop for having the odd autumn test against tier 1 sides? Portugal have almost never played a proper tier 1 side outside a world cup and looked ...

sefton wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:18 pm So who are the 12 who should be outed as a coño?

JM2K6 wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:31 pm This is almost the opposite of what the professional game needs in this country at least. Christ alive.

What does the pro game need in England, in your opinion?

Calculon wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:11 am best poster on here, hope he reconsiders and comes back

+1

Lost the plot a bit with the whole Israel thing but it happens to the best of us.

Also, if SA wins, they will not only have the most titles, but also will have won half of the world cups they’ve competed in…does this make them the new spiritual guardians?

Very impressive at any rate.

Pretty much a toss up for me, but I went Boks. I like the way each team plays the game, and if I had my way we’d try to emulate the ABs (lol) more than the Boks, but I can relate more to the South African style if that makes sense.

Also, I’ve never been but I get vibes like South Africa is like a ...

I was gutted for the French yesterday and Im just as gutted today. 6 points up at home in the second half with a semi v England if they advanced.... This should have been their tournament for the taking.

It really was, it was all lined up really…strong team, hosts, relatively mediocre sides ...

Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:15 am 1) pots and fucking kettles, and
2) yes it is always like this

too right

Ymx wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:17 am France have choked every single RWC

The more things change….

There's no way the Pumas turning over Wales is a huge upset. Argentina almost always have ropey/inconsistent form, but are more than capable of turning it on and taking out someone decent and this Wales side is pretty ordinary.

Wales were heavy favourites and in the tipping comp of 400k ...

Formal war declared. I am still not sure what Hamas were at. Derail the Israeli Saudi detente? Try and spark a full war? Why would they feel now is the time for that. The Republican posturing is predictable but Christ its unfortunate for Biden the year before an election. Support for Israel is ...

boere wors wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:48 pm Can someone explain that mark by Willemse where he immediately called a scrum for? Were they so certain they can get a scrum penalty? Weird decision.

I have to confess I’d actually forgotten you can opt for a scrum off a mark. Can’t recall the last time I’ve seen that…maybe never.

That’s been 3 bloody close games so far

Yep. all gripping and could have gone either way.

Unfortunately, some just want to be miserable, moan at the ref and generally just eat lemons throughout the matches. Oh well.

I swear, I genuinely wonder if some of these people even like rugby ...

Just seen it 😂

If that’s the incident that results in that stupid law being stricken from the books, the I’ll be so happy.

What is the point of the chargedown law anyway? And when has it not been contentious when it gets done?

Fucking bin it. It’s stupid. Referees have enough to worry ...

Brazil wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:43 pm
Enzedder wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:07 am If only Raquebi had lived to see that.
Bloody hell, did Raqeubi die?

Yes, cancer.

https://twitter.com/rugbyworldcup/status/1712061195035832728

I asked my dad (who’s retired in Portugal) if the win over Fiji got attention in the media there, to which he said “oh yeah, a lot”…he also added that apparently they’re planning some sort of ceremony to honor the rugby team before ...

I don't know, Canada are currently 23rd in the rankings, one above Hong Kong China, there is time for them to really fuck it up before the next World Cup.

I always supported Canada and it pains me to see them in the mire like this.

As for the USA, World Rugby are chasing the dollar but the ...

I don't know, Canada are currently 23rd in the rankings, one above Hong Kong China, there is time for them to really fuck it up before the next World Cup.

I always supported Canada and it pains me to see them in the mire like this.

As for the USA, World Rugby are chasing the dollar but the USA ...

Formal war declared. I am still not sure what Hamas were at. Derail the Israeli Saudi detente? Try and spark a full war? Why would they feel now is the time for that. The Republican posturing is predictable but Christ its unfortunate for Biden the year before an election. Support for Israel is a ...

Is Afghanistan one of the ten best teams in the world now? Pretty rapid ascent for them, no?

Good to have you around Fonz :thumbup:

My perspective is entirely subjective. I have no special knowledge of the inner workings that RA employ... I guess years living there along with the chat on PR inform my opinion. I'm sure there would be opposition from some of the Aus supporters and fair ...

if you think you can grow a sport when it's basically a charity, good luck

I have zero interest in growing the game, zero. Everything I hate about modern rugby comes from trying to grow the game

I must say, it took me a loooooong time to understand viewpoints like this, but as time goes on ...

Re. The challenges rugby faces being financially viable, you just can't discount the fact that rugby union was an amateur sport for over 100 years and professionalism goes against the sports grain.

The ethos of the sport is 19th century gentleman amateur, rugby is not a made for TV ...

I would contest the point that 'rugby's a very entertains sport"

all sports have nuances in the laws. rugby is unique in those laws being central to watching the game

we have a sport where the nuance in the laws is central and you need to know them for the game to make sense

edit: this is ...

Re. The challenges rugby faces being financially viable, you just can't discount the fact that rugby union was an amateur sport for over 100 years and professionalism goes against the sports grain.

The ethos of the sport is 19th century gentleman amateur, rugby is not a made for TV entertainment ...

You’re right - most rugby fans here just watch the 6N. I’m the same with golf, I watch the majors and the Ryder Cup and switch off to it otherwise. There isn’t a format change that would alter that, that’s just the way it is.

While I take the point in the first paragraph as to ceiling, I ...

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