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Old 01 June 2018, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
maybe someone should of asked him why it's so narrow

To the optimist the gate is wide, to the pessimist it is narrow...
Old 01 June 2018, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by neil-h
To the optimist the gate is wide, to the pessimist it is narrow...
It’s what Jesus says it is. The above is pithy, but lacks substance and understanding.
Old 01 June 2018, 09:04 AM
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Trooper, there’s an awful lot of conflation and straw to unpick here so may I ask that you put questions to me in a way that enables me to answer specifically. I’d also ask that we don’t turn this in to a theism/atheism contest; in so doing we can avoid pages and pages of ‘debate’ that can’t be won or lost without establishing axioms. I trust you’re well and understand my reluctance to engage as the conversation stands.
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The rock your religion is based on is founded in myth and legend. Who knows in years to come people will accept Jedi as a following or belief...............oh hang on a minute.
We are just sparks of light before a long period of death. Simple. You live, you die. Enjoy living. Don't worry about some weirdo beardo telling you to use the up stairs or down stairs to your imagined nirvana/hell.
1 Corinthians 2:14

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Old 01 June 2018, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
It’s what Jesus says it is. The above is pithy, but lacks substance and understanding.

So Jesus is to be taken literally at all times and there is no possibility that his words could have been meant in any other way? OK.
Old 01 June 2018, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by neil-h
So Jesus is to be taken literally at all times and there is no possibility that his words could have been meant in any other way? OK.
I’ve not said that. Jesus often talked in parables. Read Mark 4.

“Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”

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Old 01 June 2018, 11:37 AM
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https://amp.theguardian.com/world/20...urqa-and-niqab


Looks like parts of Europe seem to have the right idea on this.
Old 01 June 2018, 01:36 PM
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^^^ I see the Burqa and Niqab as 100% subjugation of women and would fully support a ban here - I really don't understand why a woman would subject herself to this form of dress? it completely baffles me.

Especially as this picture of the Bin Laden family in 1970 shows how it used to be in the Middle East and how they seemed to have rapidly moved backwards into the Stone Age in the space of about 40 years is incredible...



However on a ligher note this made me chuckle - US Preacher asks for his 4th $54m falcon X Private Jet saying god wishes him to have it :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44305873

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Old 01 June 2018, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Excellent article!
Old 02 June 2018, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by silver-sub
Excellent article!
Did you read this one?

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/...es-journalist/
Old 02 June 2018, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
I just did, and I was very disappointed to find the author had blatantly misquoted Secret Barrister as describing a protest in support of Robinson as "a ****-themed march" (the NR author used quotemarks, so clearly wanted his readers to think those were the actual words used by SB), whereas SB's blog in reality just said "a march on Downing Street".

It's hard to see the rest of what Douglas Murray writes as in principle unbiased, on the basis of form like this.
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Originally Posted by markjmd
I just did, and I was very disappointed to find the author had blatantly misquoted Secret Barrister as describing a protest in support of Robinson as "a ****-themed march" (the NR author used quotemarks, so clearly wanted his readers to think those were the actual words used by SB), whereas SB's blog in reality just said "a march on Downing Street".

It's hard to see the rest of what Douglas Murray writes as in principle unbiased, on the basis of form like this.
Fair enough, I missed that. Will re-read both articles.

ETA: Yes, I agree that Murray misquoted The Secret Barrister.

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Old 02 June 2018, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by markjmd
I just did, and I was very disappointed to find the author had blatantly misquoted Secret Barrister as describing a protest in support of Robinson as "a ****-themed march" (the NR author used quotemarks, so clearly wanted his readers to think those were the actual words used by SB), whereas SB's blog in reality just said "a march on Downing Street".

It's hard to see the rest of what Douglas Murray writes as in principle unbiased, on the basis of form like this.
I'm pretty sure that Secret Barrister's blog did originally say "****-themed march" - it appears he has since edited it. In fact it was this description of the march that made me think that SB's blog was not unbiased, along with his reference to Robinson's "knuckle dragging cheerleaders".

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Originally Posted by JTaylor
1 Corinthians 2:14
I need truth not some made up book.
Old 02 June 2018, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by The Trooper 1815
I need truth not some made up book.
Okay.
Old 02 June 2018, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by madscoob
nice editing
where is my editing

thanks

- I just checked my post it does not say "edited"


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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Fair enough, I missed that. Will re-read both articles.

ETA: Yes, I agree that Murray misquoted The Secret Barrister.
arrh the "culture wars" are back on Scoobynet


https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...-leaked-emails
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
where is my editing

thanks

- I just checked my post it does not say "edited"


ok ok so you edited my post and only quoted the part you wanted, splitting hairs or what
Old 03 June 2018, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sad Weevil
I'm pretty sure that Secret Barrister's blog did originally say "****-themed march" - it appears he has since edited it. In fact it was this description of the march that made me think that SB's blog was not unbiased, along with his reference to Robinson's "knuckle dragging cheerleaders".
The problem though is that a lot of them are. Obviously, he can't pick and choose who decides to support him, but it's an unfortunate fact that he does seem to attract a lot of that sort.
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Originally Posted by markjmd
The problem though is that a lot of them are. Obviously, he can't pick and choose who decides to support him, but it's an unfortunate fact that he does seem to attract a lot of that sort.
I totally agree, but it is however a judgement based on opinion, and I thought it inappropriate in an article by a lawyer trying to convey the untainted truth of the matter. Supporters of "free Tommy Robinson" will no doubt dismiss what Secret Barrister is actually saying when they find themselves referred to like this.
Old 03 June 2018, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sad Weevil
I totally agree, but it is however a judgement based on opinion, and I thought it inappropriate in an article by a lawyer trying to convey the untainted truth of the matter. Supporters of "free Tommy Robinson" will no doubt dismiss what Secret Barrister is actually saying when they find themselves referred to like this.
assuming they can actually read 😀
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
assuming they can actually read 😀
This is utterly bigoted.
Old 03 June 2018, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
This is utterly bigoted.
or just a bit of fun...
Old 03 June 2018, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
or just a bit of fun...
I see. Do you want to hear the one about the Paki’ paedophile?
Old 03 June 2018, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
I see. Do you want to hear the one about the Paki’ paedophile?
chill
Old 03 June 2018, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by markjmd
The problem though is that a lot of them are. Obviously, he can't pick and choose who decides to support him, but it's an unfortunate fact that he does seem to attract a lot of that sort.
Perhaps young, working-class men aren’t stymied by the middle-class necessity to avoid at all cost accusations of Islamaphobia. What if the former are correct and voice, if somewhat ineloquently, very real concerns about Islam? They’ve nothing to lose, you see, no standing to protect. I believe it’s known as ‘telling it like it is’.

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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Perhaps young, working-class men aren’t stymied by the middle-class necessity to avoid at all cost accusations of Islamaphobia. What if the former are correct and voice, if somewhat ineloquently, very real concerns about Islam? They’ve nothing to lose, you see, no standing to protect. I believe it’s known as ‘telling it like it is’.
Same group that vote for Brexit and moan about immigrants. Are these now your 'brothers in arms' in your crusade against Islam?
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
Same group that vote for Brexit and moan about immigrants. Are these now your 'brothers in arms' in your crusade against Islam?
I voted remain and welcome immigrants. What I don’t welcome are the increasing Islamic enclaves that are growing rapidly across Great Britain. If the young, working class men we’re discussing are of the same opinion, then yes, I’ll stand with them. What I see from the last several posts is a snobbery which renders the very real concerns of a particular demographic invalid on the grounds that they are different to you and others. The hypocrisy sickens me. The demographic once faught wars and worked as colliers and enjoyed a pint and watched the footy. They see their landscape eroding and have in Robinson one of their own acting on their behalf. My heart goes out to them.
Old 03 June 2018, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
I voted remain and welcome immigrants. What I don’t welcome are the increasing Islamic enclaves that are growing rapidly across Great Britain. If the young, working class men we’re discussing are of the same opinion, then yes, I’ll stand with them. What I see from the last several posts is a snobbery which renders the very real concerns of a particular demographic invalid on the grounds that they are different to you and others. The hypocrisy sickens me. The demographic once faught wars and worked as colliers and enjoyed a pint and watched the footy. They see their landscape eroding and have in Robinson one of their own acting on their behalf. My heart goes out to them.
You think Robinson is acting on their behalf?
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Originally Posted by Martin2005
You think Robinson is acting on their behalf?
In so much that he is their voice, yes.
Old 03 June 2018, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
In so much that he is their voice, yes.
That probably would enrage most working class people, who would see Robinson as a hate filled bigot.

Remember this is the EDL types we're talking about here

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