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  1. Paul

    TLW Season Tickets - A Plug 1 2 3 4 22

    by Paul

    I've just realised how many quality forumites are not ST holders. Let me sell it to you: we get our own cunt-free forum that is starting to take shape nicely. The football debate in there is (weird, I know) reasoned, reasonable, passionate and engaging. There's no bickering or abuse, no repetitive and dull threads where everyone says the same thing over and over again and generally a level of ownership that has been missing from the FF for years. You can also debate other stuff too, if you like. It really does feel like the forum used to feel back in the day. It's two quid a month, people. Not earth shattering by any means for the hours of entertainment many of you ge…

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  2. Mendoza

    Kicking off in Northern Ireland again? 1 2 3 4 41

    by Mendoza

    BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Two shot dead at Antrim Army base Two dead.

    Kepler-186
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  3. Rashid

    Israel - A Rant 1 2 3 4 456

    by Rashid

    Why are they in Uefa Competitions, and Eurovision Song Contests? A simple answer will suffice.

    Jurgen Knows
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  4. Bjornebye

    Something Fishy about Rishi 1 2 3 4 86

    by Bjornebye

    Mourdant has dropped out. Goodbye NHS.

    Mudface
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  5. Bjornebye

    Whats your favourite war film ever? 1 2 3 4 11

    by Bjornebye

    Just watching Platoon. Fucking great movie. My favourite ever is Full Metal Jacket. Fantastic movie. Kellys Heroes in second. Mainly because I want to be Oddball.

    Mudface
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  6. Paul

    The Wire Thread 1 2 3 4 79

    by Paul

    So what do you think about the start to the new seies, Hoddy? I'm loving the political machinations with Burrell getting manipulated all over the place and Rawls as the new (and very unpopular) Deputy Opps. It feels like another slow-burning classic with Cheese gaining a bigger role, Avon on his way out of slam, Omar great as ever and Greggs turning into a female McNulty by the second. Gotta love the "Put kids off violence by autopsy" route to keeping the streets clean, too. I've seen the first two episodes and it already feels even better than Season Two. Oh, by the way - did you see The West Wing has been canned? Season 7 is the last one. Also, did you know th…

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  7. Champ

    Proud Parent. My son is running the London Marathon 1 2 3

    by Champ
    • 61 replies
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    My son, Jamie, who some of you have met, is training to run the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April. His first. He is fundraising for a number of great causes. I don’t know if I’ve exhausted the goodwill of the very generous people of this place but in the spirit of ‘if you don’t ask you won’t get’ I decided to share his page and if anyone would like to chip in I know he’ll be really chuffed. Thanks in advance https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/james-plattssmith?utm_term=AXJXrKGAz

    Mudface
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  8. Bruce Spanner

    Dolly Parton, Astonishing Human. 1 2

    by Bruce Spanner
    • 39 replies
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    1988 – The Dollywood Foundation Parton originally launched the organization in her home county of Sevier County, Tennessee, with the goal of decreasing high school drop out rates. She then started the Buddy Program, in which Parton gave $500 to every seventh and eighth grader who finished high school. According to the organization, the initiative was successful and the dropout rate declined from 35 percent to just 6 percent. 1989 – $500 scholarship Parton offered a $500 scholarship to every student in Sevier County who wished to attend Hiwassee College. 1991 – Eagle Mountain Sanctuary at Dollywood The 30,000-squa…

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  9. Gym Beglin

    Transgender stuff - what's going on? 1 2 3 4 384

    by Gym Beglin

    Started reading this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-41224146 Then went onto this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38761068 I need advice on how to process this. Is transgender a thing? Is it totally a synthetic idea made by gay people who want to change the way they look? It seems at odds with so much of nature for it to be a natural thing? Being gay is different, I get that, but wanting to change your gender just seems like 'gay plus', more a fetish-based request than a genuine 'mistake' made by 'God' that needs rectifying. And then there are people with 'fluid gender'. I'm veering towards the 'this is bollocks' side of …

    Rico1304
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  10. Boss

    American Politics 1 2 3 4 64

    by Boss
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    There doesn't seem to be an American Politics thread that deals with the stuff separate to Trump, so I thought I'd create one. This has been making me chuckle over the last week.

    Gnasher
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  11. She Knows It

    Serious things you shouldn't laugh at 1 2 3 4 53

    by She Knows It

    Really heartbreaking story. One of my closest friends lost her brother last week and is obviously absolutely devastated. He has 2 young kids (age 4 and 7). I was talking to her yesterday and she was in tears telling me how they'd broken the terrible news to the children, specifically the 7 year old. I asked how he'd taken it and what he'd said and, still in tears, she told me the kid had replied "Can I have his phone?" I don't think I've ever struggled so hard to keep a straight face.

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  12. Sugar Ape

    Rise of the far right in Europe. 1 2 3 4 119

    by Sugar Ape

    Listened to this Guardian Podcast before : Guardian Focus Podcast: Examining the British far right | World news | guardian.co.uk In England the far right seem a bit of a joke, I can't ever see the BNP or EDL taking off seriously. But in the likes of France and the Netherlands, it looks like it is gathering more support. And unlike Nick Griffin, I get the impression a lot of people in, say, France see the likes of Marine Le Pen as a credible politician. So, what do you think of it then? Where is it going to end? Will we see another openly fascist country in Europe anytime soon?

    Fugitive
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  13. Captain Turdseye

    Boxing 2024 1 2 3 4 10

    by Captain Turdseye
    • 247 replies
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    It’s time we upped sticks and let the 2022 thread die. It’s never been more exciting to be a fan of the sweet science. Anthony Joshua is fighting Ngannou tonight and it’s just been announced that 57 year-old Mike Tyson is fighting that YouTube knobhead, Jake Paul, steamed live on Netflix. Seriously. This is the golden age.

    Kevin D
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  14. The-Sir

    Youtube clip of the day 1 2 3 4 102

    by The-Sir

    [YOUTUBE]xnO95yM-eSk[/YOUTUBE]

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  15. Section_31

    TV and Film Trivia 1 2 3 4 7

    by Section_31

    During the height of The Equalizer's popularity, actor Edward Woodward was often approached on the street by people in need, with situations similar to those depicted in the show. He began carrying flyers with the phone numbers of social services organizations and legal clinics for them to contact.

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  16. Guest LFD

    'Pointless' or 'The Chase' 1 2 3 4 35

    by Guest LFD

    Both on at the same time. If you watch either, which one do you prefer and why? I'm a Pointless man (*Boom Boom*)

    Captain Willard
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  17. Bob

    Taylor Swift at Anfield 1 2 3 4 7

    by Bob
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    Righto, might not be the biggest news to many, but this will be everything to my little girl and there’s every likelihood the next 12 months will have some shit in them, so - in addition to me putting my name in the had through the club registration, and me asking the fella I sit next to to do the same, if anyone at all has any inside contacts that could possibly pull a string or two to help smooth a route to tickets, could they just keep me in mind. cheers, that’s all.

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  18. Remmie

    Monarchy 1 2 3 4 301

    by Remmie

    Is there anyone pro-monarchy on here? Other then a boost to tourism, is there any reason for your support for them and their public funding?

    Anubis
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  19. Guest Numero Veinticinco

    Rate the last TV Show you watched 1 2 3 4 901

    by Guest Numero Veinticinco

    Americans - Season 2 Epis 1+2 have been a but sloppy. I enjoyed season 1, but so far this is a 6.5/10. Hannibal - Season 2 I started off not loving the first season, but I went back to it and I was really glad I did. It finished off at around 7.5/10. Season 2 is better: it's worth a solid 8/10.

    bossy
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  20. Bjornebye

    Tory Cabinet Thread 1 2 3 4 530

    by Bjornebye

    Patel has managed to become the most vile cunt over Mogg, Gove, Johnson and Hancock. McVey held the title before she was binned. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/philip-rutnam-resigns-priti-patel-bullying-allegations-home-office-latest-a9366126.html My hatred for this vile fake bastard is sky high. The arrogant cunt. Blows my mind that working class people voted for this shower. Has the Tory front-line ever been as bad?

    Arniepie
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  21. boots123

    little things that annoy the shit out of you 1 2 3 4 760

    by boots123

    In my case it's people who hold conversations in doorways then glare at you when you need to pass, or the person who stations their shopping trolley at the counter blocking off everyone else, the shopkeeper who holds your change whilst they are talking to someone else and you have to stand there like a lemon, when i'm in a queue why does it proceed in an orderly fashion until it gets to me, then the person before me has a time consuming problem.

    Bjornebye
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  22. AngryOfTuebrook

    Little Things That Brighten Your Day 1 2 3 4 42

    by AngryOfTuebrook

    As a counter-balance to the other "Little things" thread, what stuff is guaranteed to make you smile or give you a bit of a lift for a few minutes? I'll start with buskers playing unexpected song-choices. There was a bloke in town last week doing eclectic stuff like Alabama Song and The Man in Me. What's not to love?

    Champ
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  23. Anny Road

    That there London 1 2 3 4 21

    by Anny Road

    Just spent 4 days there and have to say it is a most wonderful place.

    Pete
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  24. Redder Lurtz

    India 1 2 3 4

    by Redder Lurtz
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    Anyone been there on holiday? Thinking of going next October. I've wanted to go for years but what with one thing and another I never got round to it. Where are the best places to go? Goa is the obvious choice but I believe it's becoming like Ayia Napa so I'll be giving that shite a wide berth. I'd really be looking to chill the fuck out after what's going to be a hellishly hectic year ahead. A few beers, a beach and some fabulous food. Any tips?

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  25. Anny Road

    Should the UK remain a member of the EU 1 2 3 4 1564

    by Anny Road

    Thought I'd post a poll before campaigning gets going see if it changes

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