Far too many people simply hate children for existing
Andrew Saffrey
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Taxes are fucking great. They offer the benefit of bulk buying power while reducing my day to day admin. Not getting the services you need because your government can't figure out how to invest in the country to provide those services SUCKS. Don't get rid of the taxes - Get rid of the government
Only one Touchdown plus Field Goal required for this #NFL game to exceed in one match #Spurs’ entire points total for last season. #letsalllaughattottenham
TIL that Rod Stewart has made five - yes five - showtune / jazz standard cover albums, plus a Soul/Motown cover album and a Classic Rock cover album. What a lad. Not content on sitting on his millions, he invests some of it into making records for his own fun and enjoyment. Marvellous. Bravo Rod.
The Belgians in our hotel shuttle were probably not expecting their English co-passenger to tell them (in Dutch) that he loves bikes and trams but there you go.
This year’s #superleague season has been special. Two genuinely hardworking teams have made it to the Grand Final and a new name on the trophy has been guaranteed. Both clubs have been the most consistent, Wakefield probably edging it in terms of excitement and lore. It’s gonna be a great final.
The men and women of alarm clock Britain must be really pissed off to know that they are not already “doing their duty” Mr Rees-Mogg.
I’m on a train from Warrington heading towards Leeds. Not sure if the conductor is reading out the calling pattern or next season’s rugby league fixtures.
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
When you're constantly just trying to keep the lights on and put food on the table, you don't have the time or energy to fight the system. Keeping people hanging on by a thread isn't a policy failure; it's how they keep us too tired to push back.
I am allergic to prawns, so I take my spectacles off when I eat. It’s my no see food diet.
My last three holidays have been in Wales, and my next will be in Scotland. Wye, Wye, Wye, Caol Isla.
According to Nigel Farage, Iceland being in the EU Single Market, having free movement of people and belonging to Schengen is perfectly compatible with national independence. I look forward to him endorsing the same independence for the UK: back in the Single Market, with free movement and Schengen
The frustrating thing about Helmet Discourse is that the correct answer is "let people make informed decisions even if you don't like their choices" but people get so entrenched & weird about it that it's very difficult to trust information about it to be unbiased & relatable to your circumstances.
Got my GCSE results this morning. The Royal Mail really does get worse and worse, doesn't it?
There are is a generation of outer Londoners who see ULEZ as one reason they will hate Khan forever. That same generation's grandkids are healthier, in some cases ALIVE, because he has consistently been brave enough to do policy not politics on this city's air quality. an extraordinary legacy.
My son has mastered malicious compliance. School have banned football (soccer) because it’s too rough so he and his mates now play rugby. 😆👌
This is extremely encouraging. Well done to @london.gov.uk for pushing on in the face of the whining from the naysayers, including some of the local borough "leadership". www.bbc.com/news/article...
Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
bbc.com
This is REALLY important. “Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll.” They want you to think you’re alone. You’re not. #ClimateCrisis
Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same
That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll....
sherwood.news
One thing about speeding that many drivers refuse to accept: In urban and suburban environments, speeding doesn't even get you somewhere significantly faster. You are just getting to your next red light or highway choke point faster. You are endangering other people for almost no upside.
Since everyone’s arguing about speed cameras, let’s keep a couple facts in mind: 1) Research show that camera enforcement is much more popular than the media implies – in suburbs as well as cities. Lesson: Don’t conflate a few angry car owners with “public opinion.” (cont'd)
Automated Traffic Enforcement Is More Popular Than You Think
Cameras that ticket drivers who run red lights and speed are effective and widely popular with city residents. So why are they banned in so many places?
bloomberg.com
I've seen this before and it's really enlightening to the point it should probably be on the driving test, theory test, highway code, regular PSAs etc.
Emjayess@em-jay-ess.bsky.social · 2mo agoI knew I saved this for a reason!
Q. Who is the most beautiful woman in the world and why is it Hannah Fry?