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Reverend Muhammadovsky

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  • Screen Name* Reverend Muhammadovsky
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? West Yorkshire, England
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  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to So "make America great AGAIN" means returning to the days of yore which is to yesterday and the day before. How far back to AGAIN do we go?:
    I think it's just an empty slogan.
    • December 9
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to When, where and how is porosity of value? Why?:
    For certain types of artificial paving that are designed to be permeable to rainwater. This means less water runs off in heavy rainfall events, thereby reducing pressure on the storm drain system - if enough people do it - and reducing flood risk. 
    • December 9
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Is anyone here a film student or a film buff? Or maybe you're just really into one specific genre, or filmmaker? If so who/what do you like?:
    I am a sort of film buff. I don't have a favourite genre, but I tend to prefer films that have strong believable characters and well-written plots, or have beautiful shots that make good use of their locations, or challenge the viewers' preconceptions in ...  moreI am a sort of film buff. I don't have a favourite genre, but I tend to prefer films that have strong believable characters and well-written plots, or have beautiful shots that make good use of their locations, or challenge the viewers' preconceptions in some way. My favourite big budget movie this year was "First Man" - I especially enjoyed the action scenes, and the moon landing sequence was sublime. Others I've particularly enjoyed - "Leave no Trace" - it's about a traumatised war veteran who lives in a wilderness park in Oregon with his young daughter; one day the authorities find them and the film is about them trying to find a new place to live. Not an event-driven film, but one where every aspect of everyday life is laden with significance. Two unknown actors, very moving especially the conclusion. Also "The Wild Pear Tree" from Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan - a tricky one to summarise. And "Styx" which I saw at Leeds International Film Festival and probably won't go on general release, unfortunately...    less
    • December 7
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to To what extent are you offended by swearing/cursing/cussing/foul language? Are you okay with some 'bad' words, but not others? :
    It depends which part of Britain, and which social segment. As a middle-class Northerner, the C word makes my ears bleed. It's probably more acceptable in poorer communities, and people from London and the South-East seem to use it more flagrantly, althou...  moreIt depends which part of Britain, and which social segment. As a middle-class Northerner, the C word makes my ears bleed. It's probably more acceptable in poorer communities, and people from London and the South-East seem to use it more flagrantly, although I'm told the Scots are even less inhibited about it. I remember reading about the Ken Loach film "The Angels' Share" (set in Scotland) which was denied a 15 certificate - the British Board of Film Classification had a guideline that more than 5 uses of the C word was enough to upgrade it to 18. The film-makers tried to justify it by saying that in Scotland it's much more a part of everyday speech and in context might not always be offensive. But in the end it got released as a 15  with cuts.  less
    • December 2
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to How many cyclists do you think are killed, or left with long-term injuries, each year that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet? :
    I like to think I'm a sensible cyclist...I don't weave in and out of parked cars without checking behind me first, and I don't go at top speed on descents if I can't see what's at the bottom. I feel confident enough in my own abilities, and in my fellow r...  moreI like to think I'm a sensible cyclist...I don't weave in and out of parked cars without checking behind me first, and I don't go at top speed on descents if I can't see what's at the bottom. I feel confident enough in my own abilities, and in my fellow road-users, in town and during the daytime. But I will not ride on country lanes after dusk.  
    • December 1
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you like cricket?:
    My father and brother are big fans of cricket, both international and county, but I'm not that keen on it. I can be persuaded to watch it for a couple of hours if the play is of a very high standard.
    • December 1
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky started a discussion:
    How many cyclists do you think are killed, or left with long-term injuries, each year that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet?
    I know the vast majority do wear helmets nowadays, but there are still a few who don't. Last month I had to help a crashed cyclist who had fallen off at 20mph and landed on his head. He wasn't wearing one. I don't know how badly injured he was but it look...  moreI know the vast majority do wear helmets nowadays, but there are still a few who don't. Last month I had to help a crashed cyclist who had fallen off at 20mph and landed on his head. He wasn't wearing one. I don't know how badly injured he was but it looked pretty bad and he was probably concussed.  
    • December 1
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to People who are not New Zealanders, what are some of your favourite TV shows from New Zealand? ~:
    Does "Flight of the Conchords" count? 
    • November 29
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to what genre of tv shows are you a huge fan of? :
    Documentaries, especially art and history. 
    • November 20
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to What are some of your favorite military or military-related movies that do NOT feature war, warfare, nor combat? ~ :
    The nearest thing I can think of is "Ice Cold in Alex":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k81rRaszRlgI'm not sure that this fulfils your criteria, in that it takes place during World War II, but doesn't contain any battle scenes, shells, bombs, or shots fire...  moreThe nearest thing I can think of is "Ice Cold in Alex":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k81rRaszRlgI'm not sure that this fulfils your criteria, in that it takes place during World War II, but doesn't contain any battle scenes, shells, bombs, or shots fired "in anger" as they say. It's about two British officers and two nurses who become separated from their company in the evacuation of Tobruk and are trying to reach British lines driving across the desert in a military ambulance.  
    • November 12
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to What's the first film you remember seeing in a movie theater and how old were you?:
    "The Jungle Book" - when I was 4 or 5. The strange thing is, I remember nothing about the film itself, only sitting down at the start and my father saying: "If you can't see the screen, we'll move up". 
    • November 12
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Republicans and Trump supporters, to what factors do you attribute the Republicans' loss of the House to the Democrats in the midterms?:
    So, perhaps more media attention led to a higher turnout, and this benefitted the Democrats more?
    • November 7
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky started a discussion:
    Republicans and Trump supporters, to what factors do you attribute the Republicans' loss of the House to the Democrats in the midterms?
    • November 7
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Allegedly religious folks are moral and the non-religious a-religious unreligious aren't. We see the BIG LIE in that don't we?:
    I suppose some of them would say appointing a conservative Supreme Court judge would be the single biggest goal for religious conservatives, and that has been achieved...but then I don't claim to be particularly well-informed about why different demograph...  moreI suppose some of them would say appointing a conservative Supreme Court judge would be the single biggest goal for religious conservatives, and that has been achieved...but then I don't claim to be particularly well-informed about why different demographics vote the way they do.  
    • October 22
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Allegedly religious folks are moral and the non-religious a-religious unreligious aren't. We see the BIG LIE in that don't we?:
    As I see it, the Evangelicals, religious Catholics and Orthodox Jews who voted for "The Don" did so not because they admired his personal qualities and lifestyle, but because they believe Republican policies lead to more moral outcomes for society - who d...  moreAs I see it, the Evangelicals, religious Catholics and Orthodox Jews who voted for "The Don" did so not because they admired his personal qualities and lifestyle, but because they believe Republican policies lead to more moral outcomes for society - who delivers those policies and facilitates those outcomes is secondary. Having a thrice-married, boastful, lying, vulgarian in the White House is no doubt a bitter pill for traditional and religious conservatives to swallow, but in the end they chose medium- to long-term outcomes over feeling good about themselves in the short term.   less
    • October 22
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Red represents anger jealousy hostility belligerence war. Blue doesn't. The why trumpicans are reds and nons are blues. Makes sense, true?:
    Were the two candidates always represented by red and blue? Or were other colours used, like yellow or purple?
    • October 22
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to My favorite color is blue. Specifically blue-grey with silvery sparkly thingies. What is your favorite color specifically?:
    It is a bright orange, not quite like orange juice but deeper than apricot or peach. I find it a very uplifting and positive colour, it lifts my mood and helps me get up in the morning. I don't worry about overall colour co-ordination too much but the cur...  moreIt is a bright orange, not quite like orange juice but deeper than apricot or peach. I find it a very uplifting and positive colour, it lifts my mood and helps me get up in the morning. I don't worry about overall colour co-ordination too much but the current quilt cover I have is mostly black which seems to work.   
    • October 16
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to My favorite color is blue. Specifically blue-grey with silvery sparkly thingies. What is your favorite color specifically?:
    Orange. I even painted my bedroom orange.
    • October 15
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to How many churches do you live near? There are 12 of them within 6 minutes of my house, depending on the traffic. :
    That seems a remarkably large number, although it may be normal for Ohio. There are five that I know of within 20 minutes walk (which is probably equivalent to 6 minutes drive in average conditions) - four mainstream Protestant denominations, one Seventh ...  moreThat seems a remarkably large number, although it may be normal for Ohio. There are five that I know of within 20 minutes walk (which is probably equivalent to 6 minutes drive in average conditions) - four mainstream Protestant denominations, one Seventh Day Adventist. They serve a population of around 15,000. There is also a mosque, possibly more than one in fact, and a Sikh temple.  
    • October 11
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Is there a song you like whose lyrics help you emotionally/mentally/spiritually/etc.?:
    "Many's the slip twixt the cup and the lip" by The Present:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAyk1CedFJc(sorry, I can't seem to get embedding to work)
    • October 10
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to What are some common mistakes newcomers make while going camping their first time?:
    One is not having a reliable means of illumination for after dark, or spare batteries for it. Another is underestimating how cold it will get during the night, especially in the spring and early summer in high latitudes. Not usually an issue for firs...  moreOne is not having a reliable means of illumination for after dark, or spare batteries for it. Another is underestimating how cold it will get during the night, especially in the spring and early summer in high latitudes. Not usually an issue for first-timers, but one thing that you should remember to do regularly if you have an oldish tent is to check all parts of it regularly (fabric and poles) for damage and to re-waterproof it from time to time.  
    • October 10
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to When you get depressed, assuming you do, is it usually a short-termer or a long laster? How do you cope during it?:
    About lavender oil...if you take a bath you can sprinkle a few drops on the surface of the bathwater, or you can sprinkle a few drops on your bedcover or pillow before going to bed. Some people use oil-burners to fragrance a room - these use a candle flam...  moreAbout lavender oil...if you take a bath you can sprinkle a few drops on the surface of the bathwater, or you can sprinkle a few drops on your bedcover or pillow before going to bed. Some people use oil-burners to fragrance a room - these use a candle flame to warm a small sample of the oil in a little saucer so that it slowly evaporates; I don't like them because I don't care for the smell of smoke or hot paraffin wax. Lavender has a calming effect so it is good for anxiety or mild depression. If there is an essential oils shop in the town where you live, they may be able to advise you on which one will suit your needs, or let you try samples.Anyway,  Rosie, I hope you start feeling better during the week.  less
    • October 8
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to When you get depressed, assuming you do, is it usually a short-termer or a long laster? How do you cope during it?:
    It may last a few days, perhaps occasionally as much as two or three weeks. But it is difficult to give a precise answer because one person's depression is another person's sad is another person's normal. As for how I cope...exercise, hot baths, lavender ...  moreIt may last a few days, perhaps occasionally as much as two or three weeks. But it is difficult to give a precise answer because one person's depression is another person's sad is another person's normal. As for how I cope...exercise, hot baths, lavender oil, St John's wort, and socialising or spending time with my family all help alleviate it somewhat.  
    • October 8
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to I've noticed that year by year the flying/crawling critters seem to be diminishing. It started with bees a few years ago. Have you noticed?:
    Yes, Rosie, it is a common observation. I have noticed it most with wasps - not that an abundance of wasps is something I would miss, to be honest; also moths, and butterflies to some extent. There was a time when I would get a variety of moths straying i...  moreYes, Rosie, it is a common observation. I have noticed it most with wasps - not that an abundance of wasps is something I would miss, to be honest; also moths, and butterflies to some extent. There was a time when I would get a variety of moths straying inside my home in summer attracted to the light, nowadays it is usually just the very tiny brown ones. The moth and butterfly numbers seem to have picked up a little this year, perhaps because we have had a warm summer. It seems to be happening with many classes of insect and there are a range of theories about what is causing it:https://e360.yale.edu/features/insect_numbers_declining_why_it_matters  less
    • September 28
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you force yourself to watch movies to its completion?:
    A French film I particularly enjoyed this year was "Jeune Femme", and Olivier Assayas consistently makes good films too.
    • September 26
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you force yourself to watch movies to its completion?:
    Not if it's on TV because I haven't had to spend anything to sit down and watch it. If we're talking about going out to see a movie, or hiring one on DVD, I usually have a good instinct for whether I'll enjoy it or not before I make a commitment to watch ...  moreNot if it's on TV because I haven't had to spend anything to sit down and watch it. If we're talking about going out to see a movie, or hiring one on DVD, I usually have a good instinct for whether I'll enjoy it or not before I make a commitment to watch it. There have been a couple in recent years that I abandoned half way through. One was the South Park Movie. Another was a black and white 1930s movie starring a comedian called WC Fields - I normally like old comedies and he was supposed to be a comic genius, but his style of humour just didn't appeal to me.   less
    • September 25
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to have you ever taken a DNA test like 23andMe, ancestry DNA, helix, etc?:
    No, because I have doubts about their reliability when it comes to identifying national or ethnic origin, and the family history research I have done tells me as much as I want or need to know about that side of things. On that basis I am satisfied that I...  moreNo, because I have doubts about their reliability when it comes to identifying national or ethnic origin, and the family history research I have done tells me as much as I want or need to know about that side of things. On that basis I am satisfied that I am at least 93.75% indigenous British (mostly English, although one of my great-great grandparents lived right on the Welsh border). My maternal grandmother always claimed to have Austrian Jewish ancestry on her father's side but the documentary evidence for this is missing or inconclusive.  less
    • September 25
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to You cannot abort what is not conceived. Some say taking birth control pills is like committing abortion. How can you abort what isn't there?:
    That's the morning-after pill, isn't it?
    • September 11
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to ATTRACTIVE FAMILY MEMBER?:
    My mother looks like a young Kate Winslet, in some old photographs that were taken before I was born when she was in her 20s.
    • September 9
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to House of Lords, House of Commons. Are there any common lords? ~:
    They should definitely be a band - either an 80s style jazz-fusion combo or politically conscious folk-rock.If you ever get British citizenship, I'll nominate you to become mayor of Tyldesley!(It is a place)
    • September 5
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Segregation/Racism. Same/different?:
    Not necessarily. Minority groups - defined by religion, culture, or lifestyle - may have all sorts of reasons to segregate themselves. E.g. survivalists, Strict Orthodox Jews.
    • September 1
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to What do you think of Thug the art critic ?:
    It looks interesting. I'll add it to my subscriptions.
    • August 29
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to It's TOTALLY OK TO TAKE LAND AWAY FROM CITIZENS FOR RACIST REASONS per South Africa views. Didn't Apartheid DIE? :
    Whether the policy is racist or not, it is not likely to result in greater prosperity and may even be an economic catastrophe, according to these writers:https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/south-africa-land-expropriation-compensation-economy-effects-a84...  moreWhether the policy is racist or not, it is not likely to result in greater prosperity and may even be an economic catastrophe, according to these writers:https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/south-africa-land-expropriation-compensation-economy-effects-a8497996.htmlhttps://www.news24.com/MyNews24/expropriation-without-compensation-spells-economic-disaster-20180301Looks like a case of "cutting off one's nose to spite ones face".  
    • August 26
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Would you date a female/male version of yourself?:
    No, I wouldn't be my type. 
    • August 26
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Is it me or does the quality in movies continue to decline?:
    I agree that there aren't many good comedies being produced any more, but overall I don't feel I'm getting less enjoyment from going to the movies than I have in the past. But I tend to watch the less mainstream, less crowd-pleasing movies, the ones that ...  moreI agree that there aren't many good comedies being produced any more, but overall I don't feel I'm getting less enjoyment from going to the movies than I have in the past. But I tend to watch the less mainstream, less crowd-pleasing movies, the ones that don't get a very big release, as well as independent and foreign-language films, so maybe my experience isn't typical. If I were to list my top 5 favourite films from each of the last 10 years, I'm sure that at least 20 would be non-Hollywood. Superhero and franchise action movies are something I can take or leave. In my opinion, if there was a low point for Hollywood, it was the early 2000s.  less
    • August 26
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to In light of all the ongoing sturm und drang over President Trump's election, please answer the following...:
    That's how I feel. Not my president, not my problem.
    • August 20
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Many movies on YouTube direct you to a link to see them. Are these links safe from a virus point of view? Is there any other risk? :
    If these links are, in effect, offering pirated movies, then I would say there is a significant risk they will contain viruses or malware. I have never heard of anyone getting a virus that way but I don't think it's worth the risk. I would never use a fre...  moreIf these links are, in effect, offering pirated movies, then I would say there is a significant risk they will contain viruses or malware. I have never heard of anyone getting a virus that way but I don't think it's worth the risk. I would never use a free movie streaming site unless it's recommended to me by someone whose opinion I hold in high esteem, and even then I would still have ethical objections.  
    • August 18
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)?:
    Wow . . . I didn't expect this thread would run and run the way it has. My view of Tommy Robinson - on this occasion, yes, he was in the wrong, more generally his methods tend to be crude and often counter-productive, especially in setting up the Eng...  moreWow . . . I didn't expect this thread would run and run the way it has. My view of Tommy Robinson - on this occasion, yes, he was in the wrong, more generally his methods tend to be crude and often counter-productive, especially in setting up the English Defence League, an organisation that was notorious for its lack of self-discipline and never seemed to have any real strategy or goals. And he hasn't always been consistent about his own views. But he is not the main problem - he is just a symptom. When you have a situation where the Government allows the levels of Muslim immigration we have over the last 20 years or so, when all the social and law and order problems it causes get swept under the carpet, the police are ineffective at protecting people, and we have a culture where it's difficult even to talk about Islam or Islamic cultures openly because we're so obsessed with not offending minorities . . . that's the sort of environment that people like Tommy Robinson can thrive in. The same sort of thing c...    less
    • August 10
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Isn't this a creepy-but-excellent opening paragraph to a book?:
    That is a great beginning paragraph. It makes me want to put it on the reading list for my local book club.
    • August 10
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Ideally, when traveling, would you rather go by plane, boat, bus or car?:
    Ideally, train, or bus if it's a direct route, or some combination of these. If that would mean a very long and expensive journey, the destination has no rail connection or it would take more than one change, I may drive instead. The last time I went to a...  moreIdeally, train, or bus if it's a direct route, or some combination of these. If that would mean a very long and expensive journey, the destination has no rail connection or it would take more than one change, I may drive instead. The last time I went to a foreign country was Iceland last summer, I flew there because there is no realistic alternative, but if I am going to continental Europe I will at least loom at the option of rail even if it means an extra stop-over. The only two times I have been to Ireland, I chose boat.  less
    • August 3
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to What's a remake that sounds nothing like an original you appreciate, but still sounds amazing to you?:
    "" This is the way we make a broken heart' by Asleep At The Wheel. Original by Roseanne Cash.
    • August 3
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Would you ever refuse to live in a certain city or in a certain street because it had a funny name? ~:
    There was a Goosemuck Lane somewhere I'm England which, it was reported, changed its name because local residents were embarrassed by it. But geese do produce a lot of "muck" so at least it has a sort of honesty to it.
    • August 3
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)?:
    Update: An unnamed "Prison Service spokesman" has released a statement contradicting some aspects of Robinson's account of his time in prison. But given how badly flawed the original hearing was, I wonder whether we can trust anything the authorities tell...  moreUpdate: An unnamed "Prison Service spokesman" has released a statement contradicting some aspects of Robinson's account of his time in prison. But given how badly flawed the original hearing was, I wonder whether we can trust anything the authorities tell us about the case.  
    • August 3
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)?:
    Yes, I know a lot of Tommy Robinson's supporters don't care much about factual accuracy...But so far, none of the claims have been contradicted by any mainstream media source. It is true that he was transferred from a 7% to a 31% Muslim prison within a fe...  moreYes, I know a lot of Tommy Robinson's supporters don't care much about factual accuracy...But so far, none of the claims have been contradicted by any mainstream media source. It is true that he was transferred from a 7% to a 31% Muslim prison within a few weeks of beginning his sentence, thus putting him at far greater risk of attack. I have written to the Home Secretary to ask him for further details including why he was transferred. I have never agreed with Tommy Robinson's methods, but the transfer decision looks like a misuse of executive power, and if the authorities can get away with doing it in this case, they may do it to legitimate political activists as well. As they said about Nazi Germany: "When they came for the communists I did not speak out because I was not a communist..." - I'm sure you know the rest.  less
    • August 3
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)?:
    Perhaps I should have explained that he is a controversial British anti-Islamism activist. His case received a fair amount of international attention, but perhaps not much in the mainstream media.
    • August 2
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky started a discussion:
    Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)?
    This is regardless of whether you agree with his opinions or methods. If the authorities move someone to a jail where he is more likely to be targeted because of his political views so that he has to be put in solitary, is afraid to eat in case his food i...  moreThis is regardless of whether you agree with his opinions or methods. If the authorities move someone to a jail where he is more likely to be targeted because of his political views so that he has to be put in solitary, is afraid to eat in case his food is poisoned so that he loses 42 pounds in 2 months, and can't even open a window? I wasn't very sympathetic to him before but this is shocking.https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/02/tommy-robinson-solitary-confinement-23-5-hours-excrement-window/  
    • August 2
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to How many couples do you know who are equally intelligent, good looking with great personalities? Isn't one usually more so?:
    "what does she see in him"? I felt that about a youngish couple I knew once who had recently met on a dating site. It turned out they had a shared interest in pet snakes. Perhaps having a rare or niche interest is all it takes for some people? 
    • July 31
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to For those people who are eligible to vote in a particular election but choose not to, what are some VALID reasons for opting out?:
    In my case, it's because I feel alienated from traditional left-right politics. I regard myself as left of centre on bread-and-butter issues, but right of centre on cultural and social issues, so none of the parties in my country come close to representin...  moreIn my case, it's because I feel alienated from traditional left-right politics. I regard myself as left of centre on bread-and-butter issues, but right of centre on cultural and social issues, so none of the parties in my country come close to representing me. One party says we should slash the state and pander to the super-rich, the other says we can just solve all our problems by throwing money at them, but when it comes to many of the issues I care about, like immigration, policing and civil liberties, they are all singing from the same grubby hymn sheet. Come the next General Election, I will probably abstain again, unless there is the option of voting for one of the smaller newer parties such as the English Democrats or For Britain. Or unless there is a good independent candidate. Nothing wrong with voting for the lesser of two evils (or the least of several) if it is an informed choice, but it shouldn't just be voting for the sake of voting.  less
    • July 27
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to According to TIME magazine and other sources there are more suicides during extremely high temperatures. I guess hot is more depressing?:
    I didn't know that. I had always assumed that suicide rates were higher in the winter.I do not cope with extremes of temperature very well but I think I would adjust to hotter summers better than colder winters. In Britain we are in the middle of a heatwa...  moreI didn't know that. I had always assumed that suicide rates were higher in the winter.I do not cope with extremes of temperature very well but I think I would adjust to hotter summers better than colder winters. In Britain we are in the middle of a heatwave right now and I'm loving it even though it's not fashionable to say so!  
    • July 25
  • Reverend Muhammadovsky
    Reverend Muhammadovsky replied to Which countries celebrate FREE SPEECH and protect their citizens from any retribution for saying what they think?:
    Ideally a country should have total freedom of speech the only exceptions being defamation, threats or harassment of an individual, incitement to violence, or national security. Of advanced democracies America probably comes close to achieving this.
    • July 24
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  • Screen Name* Reverend Muhammadovsky
  • Gender* Male
  • Where do you live? West Yorkshire, England

  • How many cyclists do you think are killed, or left with long-term injuries, each year that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet?

    I know the vast majority do wear helmets nowadays, but there are...  moreI know the vast majority do wear helmets nowadays, but there are still a few who don't. Last month I had to help a crashed cyclist who had fallen off at 20mph and landed on his head. He wasn't wearing one. I don't know how badly injured he was but it looked pretty bad and he was probably concussed.  
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  • Republicans and Trump supporters, to what factors do you attribute the Republicans' loss of the House to the Democrats in the midterms?

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  • Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)?

    This is regardless of whether you agree with his opinions or met...  moreThis is regardless of whether you agree with his opinions or methods. If the authorities move someone to a jail where he is more likely to be targeted because of his political views so that he has to be put in solitary, is afraid to eat in case his food is poisoned so that he loses 42 pounds in 2 months, and can't even open a window? I wasn't very sympathetic to him before but this is shocking.https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/02/tommy-robinson-solitary-confinement-23-5-hours-excrement-window/  
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  • Which is your favourite Regina Spector album?

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  • What is your favourite Belle and Sebastian song?

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  • Toby - a name containing two prepositions, "to" and "by". Can you think of any more (including surnames and given names)?

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  • For ornithologists: Last weekend I saw two Canada geese trying to drown another goose in a canal. Is this sort of behaviour common?

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  • Some help needed with the new-look Meetup website. I'm an Organiser and have saved a meetup as a draft but now I can't find it. Where is it?

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  • What are your top five favourite movies of 2017?

    Or ten if you prefer.
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  • What are some modern etiquette dilemmas you face when writing Christmas cards?

    An example - a couple I know had a break-up but carried on livin...  moreAn example - a couple I know had a break-up but carried on living together. Should I send them a Christmas card each or one addressed to both? Another one. Suppose I have a friend called Chloe whom I've known for 20 years. She has a long term partner called Roger whom I hardly know, I've only met once and spoken on the phone to him a couple of times. They live apart for 8 months of the year because he works in another country, should I address my Christmas card to "Chloe" or "Chloe and Roger"?  
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  • Since the 2009-10 recession, has there been a big increase in people begging and sleeping on the street in the town you live in?

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  • Why do so many towns in England have a street called Kaffir Road?

    And are there any other racially-pejorative terms that have give...  moreAnd are there any other racially-pejorative terms that have given rise to street names?  
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  • What is your favourite science-fiction short story?

    For me, it's between "War Game" by Philip K Dick and "The Darfst...  moreFor me, it's between "War Game" by Philip K Dick and "The Darfstellar" by Walter M Miller Jnr.  
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  • How to reduce moss growth on lawns without toxic chemicals?

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  • I think it's just an empty slogan.
    in So "make America great AGAIN" means returning to the days of yore which is to yesterday and the day before. How far back to AGAIN do we go? December 9, 2018 9:39 AM MST 1
  • For certain types of artificial paving that are designed to be p...  moreFor certain types of artificial paving that are designed to be permeable to rainwater. This means less water runs off in heavy rainfall events, thereby reducing pressure on the storm drain system - if enough people do it - and reducing flood risk.   
    in When, where and how is porosity of value? Why? December 9, 2018 9:32 AM MST 2
  • I am a sort of film buff. I don't have a favourite genre, but I ...  moreI am a sort of film buff. I don't have a favourite genre, but I tend to prefer films that have strong believable characters and well-written plots, or have beautiful shots that make good use of their locations, or challenge the viewers' preconceptions in some way. My favourite big budget movie this year was "First Man" - I especially enjoyed the action scenes, and the moon landing sequence was sublime. Others I've particularly enjoyed - "Leave no Trace" - it's about a traumatised war veteran who lives in a wilderness park in Oregon with his young daughter; one day the authorities find them and the film is about them trying to find a new place to live. Not an event-driven film, but one where every aspect of everyday life is laden with significance. Two unknown actors, very moving especially the conclusion. Also "The Wild Pear Tree" from Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan - a tricky one to summarise. And "Styx" which I saw at Leeds International Film Festival and probably won't go on general release, unfortunately...    less
    in Is anyone here a film student or a film buff? Or maybe you're just really into one specific genre, or filmmaker? If so who/what do you like? December 7, 2018 3:16 PM MST 0
  • It depends which part of Britain, and which social segment. As a...  moreIt depends which part of Britain, and which social segment. As a middle-class Northerner, the C word makes my ears bleed. It's probably more acceptable in poorer communities, and people from London and the South-East seem to use it more flagrantly, although I'm told the Scots are even less inhibited about it. I remember reading about the Ken Loach film "The Angels' Share" (set in Scotland) which was denied a 15 certificate - the British Board of Film Classification had a guideline that more than 5 uses of the C word was enough to upgrade it to 18. The film-makers tried to justify it by saying that in Scotland it's much more a part of everyday speech and in context might not always be offensive. But in the end it got released as a 15  with cuts.  less
    in To what extent are you offended by swearing/cursing/cussing/foul language? Are you okay with some 'bad' words, but not others? December 2, 2018 1:49 AM MST 1
  • I like to think I'm a sensible cyclist...I don't weave in and ou...  moreI like to think I'm a sensible cyclist...I don't weave in and out of parked cars without checking behind me first, and I don't go at top speed on descents if I can't see what's at the bottom. I feel confident enough in my own abilities, and in my fellow road-users, in town and during the daytime. But I will not ride on country lanes after dusk.  
    in How many cyclists do you think are killed, or left with long-term injuries, each year that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet? December 1, 2018 3:53 PM MST 3
  • My father and brother are big fans of cricket, both internationa...  moreMy father and brother are big fans of cricket, both international and county, but I'm not that keen on it. I can be persuaded to watch it for a couple of hours if the play is of a very high standard.  
    in Do you like cricket? December 1, 2018 2:24 AM MST 5
  • I know the vast majority do wear helmets nowadays, but there are...  moreI know the vast majority do wear helmets nowadays, but there are still a few who don't. Last month I had to help a crashed cyclist who had fallen off at 20mph and landed on his head. He wasn't wearing one. I don't know how badly injured he was but it looked pretty bad and he was probably concussed.  
    in How many cyclists do you think are killed, or left with long-term injuries, each year that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet? December 1, 2018 2:22 AM MST 0
  • Does "Flight of the Conchords" count? 
    in People who are not New Zealanders, what are some of your favourite TV shows from New Zealand? ~ November 29, 2018 1:14 AM MST 1
  • Documentaries, especially art and history. 
    in what genre of tv shows are you a huge fan of? November 20, 2018 11:17 AM MST 1
  • The nearest thing I can think of is "Ice Cold in Alex":https://w...  moreThe nearest thing I can think of is "Ice Cold in Alex":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k81rRaszRlgI'm not sure that this fulfils your criteria, in that it takes place during World War II, but doesn't contain any battle scenes, shells, bombs, or shots fired "in anger" as they say. It's about two British officers and two nurses who become separated from their company in the evacuation of Tobruk and are trying to reach British lines driving across the desert in a military ambulance.  
    in What are some of your favorite military or military-related movies that do NOT feature war, warfare, nor combat? ~ November 12, 2018 2:20 AM MST 0
  • "The Jungle Book" - when I was 4 or 5. The strange thing is, I r...  more"The Jungle Book" - when I was 4 or 5. The strange thing is, I remember nothing about the film itself, only sitting down at the start and my father saying: "If you can't see the screen, we'll move up".   
    in What's the first film you remember seeing in a movie theater and how old were you? November 12, 2018 2:13 AM MST 1
  • So, perhaps more media attention led to a higher turnout, and th...  moreSo, perhaps more media attention led to a higher turnout, and this benefitted the Democrats more?  
    in Republicans and Trump supporters, to what factors do you attribute the Republicans' loss of the House to the Democrats in the midterms? November 7, 2018 4:46 AM MST 2
  • in Republicans and Trump supporters, to what factors do you attribute the Republicans' loss of the House to the Democrats in the midterms? November 7, 2018 1:56 AM MST 0
  • I suppose some of them would say appointing a conservative Supre...  moreI suppose some of them would say appointing a conservative Supreme Court judge would be the single biggest goal for religious conservatives, and that has been achieved...but then I don't claim to be particularly well-informed about why different demographics vote the way they do.  
    in Allegedly religious folks are moral and the non-religious a-religious unreligious aren't. We see the BIG LIE in that don't we? October 22, 2018 1:22 PM MDT 2
  • As I see it, the Evangelicals, religious Catholics and Orthodox ...  moreAs I see it, the Evangelicals, religious Catholics and Orthodox Jews who voted for "The Don" did so not because they admired his personal qualities and lifestyle, but because they believe Republican policies lead to more moral outcomes for society - who delivers those policies and facilitates those outcomes is secondary. Having a thrice-married, boastful, lying, vulgarian in the White House is no doubt a bitter pill for traditional and religious conservatives to swallow, but in the end they chose medium- to long-term outcomes over feeling good about themselves in the short term.   less
    in Allegedly religious folks are moral and the non-religious a-religious unreligious aren't. We see the BIG LIE in that don't we? October 22, 2018 11:39 AM MDT 3
  • Were the two candidates always represented by red and blue? Or w...  moreWere the two candidates always represented by red and blue? Or were other colours used, like yellow or purple?  
    in Red represents anger jealousy hostility belligerence war. Blue doesn't. The why trumpicans are reds and nons are blues. Makes sense, true? October 22, 2018 11:22 AM MDT 3
  • It is a bright orange, not quite like orange juice but deeper th...  moreIt is a bright orange, not quite like orange juice but deeper than apricot or peach. I find it a very uplifting and positive colour, it lifts my mood and helps me get up in the morning. I don't worry about overall colour co-ordination too much but the current quilt cover I have is mostly black which seems to work.   
    in My favorite color is blue. Specifically blue-grey with silvery sparkly thingies. What is your favorite color specifically? October 16, 2018 11:30 AM MDT 1
  • Orange. I even painted my bedroom orange.
    in My favorite color is blue. Specifically blue-grey with silvery sparkly thingies. What is your favorite color specifically? October 15, 2018 3:30 PM MDT 2
  • That seems a remarkably large number, although it may be normal ...  moreThat seems a remarkably large number, although it may be normal for Ohio. There are five that I know of within 20 minutes walk (which is probably equivalent to 6 minutes drive in average conditions) - four mainstream Protestant denominations, one Seventh Day Adventist. They serve a population of around 15,000. There is also a mosque, possibly more than one in fact, and a Sikh temple.  
    in How many churches do you live near? There are 12 of them within 6 minutes of my house, depending on the traffic. October 11, 2018 12:27 PM MDT 0
  • "Many's the slip twixt the cup and the lip" by The Present:https...  more"Many's the slip twixt the cup and the lip" by The Present:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAyk1CedFJc(sorry, I can't seem to get embedding to work)  
    in Is there a song you like whose lyrics help you emotionally/mentally/spiritually/etc.? October 10, 2018 11:51 AM MDT 3
  • One is not having a reliable means of illumination for after dar...  moreOne is not having a reliable means of illumination for after dark, or spare batteries for it. Another is underestimating how cold it will get during the night, especially in the spring and early summer in high latitudes. Not usually an issue for first-timers, but one thing that you should remember to do regularly if you have an oldish tent is to check all parts of it regularly (fabric and poles) for damage and to re-waterproof it from time to time.  
    in What are some common mistakes newcomers make while going camping their first time? October 10, 2018 11:43 AM MDT 2
  • About lavender oil...if you take a bath you can sprinkle a few d...  moreAbout lavender oil...if you take a bath you can sprinkle a few drops on the surface of the bathwater, or you can sprinkle a few drops on your bedcover or pillow before going to bed. Some people use oil-burners to fragrance a room - these use a candle flame to warm a small sample of the oil in a little saucer so that it slowly evaporates; I don't like them because I don't care for the smell of smoke or hot paraffin wax. Lavender has a calming effect so it is good for anxiety or mild depression. If there is an essential oils shop in the town where you live, they may be able to advise you on which one will suit your needs, or let you try samples.Anyway,  Rosie, I hope you start feeling better during the week.  less
    in When you get depressed, assuming you do, is it usually a short-termer or a long laster? How do you cope during it? October 8, 2018 10:22 AM MDT 1
  • It may last a few days, perhaps occasionally as much as two or t...  moreIt may last a few days, perhaps occasionally as much as two or three weeks. But it is difficult to give a precise answer because one person's depression is another person's sad is another person's normal. As for how I cope...exercise, hot baths, lavender oil, St John's wort, and socialising or spending time with my family all help alleviate it somewhat.  
    in When you get depressed, assuming you do, is it usually a short-termer or a long laster? How do you cope during it? October 8, 2018 1:06 AM MDT 1
  • Yes, Rosie, it is a common observation. I have noticed it most w...  moreYes, Rosie, it is a common observation. I have noticed it most with wasps - not that an abundance of wasps is something I would miss, to be honest; also moths, and butterflies to some extent. There was a time when I would get a variety of moths straying inside my home in summer attracted to the light, nowadays it is usually just the very tiny brown ones. The moth and butterfly numbers seem to have picked up a little this year, perhaps because we have had a warm summer. It seems to be happening with many classes of insect and there are a range of theories about what is causing it:https://e360.yale.edu/features/insect_numbers_declining_why_it_matters  less
    in I've noticed that year by year the flying/crawling critters seem to be diminishing. It started with bees a few years ago. Have you noticed? September 28, 2018 3:18 PM MDT 1
  • A French film I particularly enjoyed this year was "Jeune Femme"...  moreA French film I particularly enjoyed this year was "Jeune Femme", and Olivier Assayas consistently makes good films too.  
    in Do you force yourself to watch movies to their completion? September 26, 2018 10:11 AM MDT 3
  • Not if it's on TV because I haven't had to spend anything to sit...  moreNot if it's on TV because I haven't had to spend anything to sit down and watch it. If we're talking about going out to see a movie, or hiring one on DVD, I usually have a good instinct for whether I'll enjoy it or not before I make a commitment to watch it. There have been a couple in recent years that I abandoned half way through. One was the South Park Movie. Another was a black and white 1930s movie starring a comedian called WC Fields - I normally like old comedies and he was supposed to be a comic genius, but his style of humour just didn't appeal to me.   less
    in Do you force yourself to watch movies to their completion? September 25, 2018 4:00 PM MDT 5
  • No, because I have doubts about their reliability when it comes ...  moreNo, because I have doubts about their reliability when it comes to identifying national or ethnic origin, and the family history research I have done tells me as much as I want or need to know about that side of things. On that basis I am satisfied that I am at least 93.75% indigenous British (mostly English, although one of my great-great grandparents lived right on the Welsh border). My maternal grandmother always claimed to have Austrian Jewish ancestry on her father's side but the documentary evidence for this is missing or inconclusive.  less
    in have you ever taken a DNA test like 23andMe, ancestry DNA, helix, etc? September 25, 2018 10:47 AM MDT 0
  • That's the morning-after pill, isn't it?
    in You cannot abort what is not conceived. Some say taking birth control pills is like committing abortion. How can you abort what isn't there? September 11, 2018 10:27 AM MDT 1
  • My mother looks like a young Kate Winslet, in some old photograp...  moreMy mother looks like a young Kate Winslet, in some old photographs that were taken before I was born when she was in her 20s.  
    in ATTRACTIVE FAMILY MEMBER? September 9, 2018 1:41 AM MDT 1
  • They should definitely be a band - either an 80s style jazz-fusi...  moreThey should definitely be a band - either an 80s style jazz-fusion combo or politically conscious folk-rock.If you ever get British citizenship, I'll nominate you to become mayor of Tyldesley!(It is a place)  
    in House of Lords, House of Commons. Are there any common lords? ~ September 5, 2018 3:17 PM MDT 3
  • Not necessarily. Minority groups - defined by religion, culture,...  moreNot necessarily. Minority groups - defined by religion, culture, or lifestyle - may have all sorts of reasons to segregate themselves. E.g. survivalists, Strict Orthodox Jews.  
    in Segregation/Racism. Same/different? September 1, 2018 2:13 PM MDT 1
  • It looks interesting. I'll add it to my subscriptions.
    in What do you think of Thug the art critic ? August 29, 2018 2:10 PM MDT 0
  • Whether the policy is racist or not, it is not likely to result ...  moreWhether the policy is racist or not, it is not likely to result in greater prosperity and may even be an economic catastrophe, according to these writers:https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/south-africa-land-expropriation-compensation-economy-effects-a8497996.htmlhttps://www.news24.com/MyNews24/expropriation-without-compensation-spells-economic-disaster-20180301Looks like a case of "cutting off one's nose to spite ones face".  
    in It's TOTALLY OK TO TAKE LAND AWAY FROM CITIZENS FOR RACIST REASONS per South Africa views. Didn't Apartheid DIE? August 26, 2018 2:50 PM MDT 0
  • No, I wouldn't be my type. 
    in Would you date a female/male version of yourself? August 26, 2018 2:35 PM MDT 3
  • I agree that there aren't many good comedies being produced any ...  moreI agree that there aren't many good comedies being produced any more, but overall I don't feel I'm getting less enjoyment from going to the movies than I have in the past. But I tend to watch the less mainstream, less crowd-pleasing movies, the ones that don't get a very big release, as well as independent and foreign-language films, so maybe my experience isn't typical. If I were to list my top 5 favourite films from each of the last 10 years, I'm sure that at least 20 would be non-Hollywood. Superhero and franchise action movies are something I can take or leave. In my opinion, if there was a low point for Hollywood, it was the early 2000s.  less
    in Is it me or does the quality in movies continue to decline? August 26, 2018 1:37 AM MDT 2
    This post was edited by Reverend Muhammadovsky at August 26, 2018 1:37 AM MDT
  • That's how I feel. Not my president, not my problem.
    in In light of all the ongoing sturm und drang over President Trump's election, please answer the following... August 20, 2018 12:34 PM MDT 0
  • If these links are, in effect, offering pirated movies, then I w...  moreIf these links are, in effect, offering pirated movies, then I would say there is a significant risk they will contain viruses or malware. I have never heard of anyone getting a virus that way but I don't think it's worth the risk. I would never use a free movie streaming site unless it's recommended to me by someone whose opinion I hold in high esteem, and even then I would still have ethical objections.  
    in Many movies on YouTube direct you to a link to see them. Are these links safe from a virus point of view? Is there any other risk? August 18, 2018 9:59 AM MDT 3
  • Wow . . . I didn't expect this thread would run and run the way ...  moreWow . . . I didn't expect this thread would run and run the way it has. My view of Tommy Robinson - on this occasion, yes, he was in the wrong, more generally his methods tend to be crude and often counter-productive, especially in setting up the English Defence League, an organisation that was notorious for its lack of self-discipline and never seemed to have any real strategy or goals. And he hasn't always been consistent about his own views. But he is not the main problem - he is just a symptom. When you have a situation where the Government allows the levels of Muslim immigration we have over the last 20 years or so, when all the social and law and order problems it causes get swept under the carpet, the police are ineffective at protecting people, and we have a culture where it's difficult even to talk about Islam or Islamic cultures openly because we're so obsessed with not offending minorities . . . that's the sort of environment that people like Tommy Robinson can thrive in. The same sort of thing c...    less
    in Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)? August 10, 2018 4:53 PM MDT 0
  • That is a great beginning paragraph. It makes me want to put it ...  moreThat is a great beginning paragraph. It makes me want to put it on the reading list for my local book club.  
    in Isn't this a creepy-but-excellent opening paragraph to a book? August 10, 2018 2:49 PM MDT 1
  • Ideally, train, or bus if it's a direct route, or some combinati...  moreIdeally, train, or bus if it's a direct route, or some combination of these. If that would mean a very long and expensive journey, the destination has no rail connection or it would take more than one change, I may drive instead. The last time I went to a foreign country was Iceland last summer, I flew there because there is no realistic alternative, but if I am going to continental Europe I will at least loom at the option of rail even if it means an extra stop-over. The only two times I have been to Ireland, I chose boat.  less
    in Ideally, when traveling, would you rather go by plane, boat, bus or car? August 3, 2018 9:23 AM MDT 1
  • "" This is the way we make a broken heart' by Asleep At The Whee...  more"" This is the way we make a broken heart' by Asleep At The Wheel. Original by Roseanne Cash.  
    in What's a remake that sounds nothing like an original you appreciate, but still sounds amazing to you? August 3, 2018 8:36 AM MDT 1
  • There was a Goosemuck Lane somewhere I'm England which, it was r...  moreThere was a Goosemuck Lane somewhere I'm England which, it was reported, changed its name because local residents were embarrassed by it. But geese do produce a lot of "muck" so at least it has a sort of honesty to it.  
    in Would you ever refuse to live in a certain city or in a certain street because it had a funny name? ~ August 3, 2018 8:14 AM MDT 1
  • Update: An unnamed "Prison Service spokesman" has released a sta...  moreUpdate: An unnamed "Prison Service spokesman" has released a statement contradicting some aspects of Robinson's account of his time in prison. But given how badly flawed the original hearing was, I wonder whether we can trust anything the authorities tell us about the case.  
    in Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)? August 3, 2018 4:53 AM MDT 0
  • Yes, I know a lot of Tommy Robinson's supporters don't care much...  moreYes, I know a lot of Tommy Robinson's supporters don't care much about factual accuracy...But so far, none of the claims have been contradicted by any mainstream media source. It is true that he was transferred from a 7% to a 31% Muslim prison within a few weeks of beginning his sentence, thus putting him at far greater risk of attack. I have written to the Home Secretary to ask him for further details including why he was transferred. I have never agreed with Tommy Robinson's methods, but the transfer decision looks like a misuse of executive power, and if the authorities can get away with doing it in this case, they may do it to legitimate political activists as well. As they said about Nazi Germany: "When they came for the communists I did not speak out because I was not a communist..." - I'm sure you know the rest.  less
    in Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)? August 3, 2018 12:40 AM MDT 1
  • Perhaps I should have explained that he is a controversial Briti...  morePerhaps I should have explained that he is a controversial British anti-Islamism activist. His case received a fair amount of international attention, but perhaps not much in the mainstream media.  
    in Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)? August 2, 2018 3:56 PM MDT 0
  • This is regardless of whether you agree with his opinions or met...  moreThis is regardless of whether you agree with his opinions or methods. If the authorities move someone to a jail where he is more likely to be targeted because of his political views so that he has to be put in solitary, is afraid to eat in case his food is poisoned so that he loses 42 pounds in 2 months, and can't even open a window? I wasn't very sympathetic to him before but this is shocking.https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/02/tommy-robinson-solitary-confinement-23-5-hours-excrement-window/  
    in Do you think Tommy Robinson's ill-treatment in jail, as revealed on social media and Breitbart, amounted to torture (see link)? August 2, 2018 3:52 PM MDT 0
  • "what does she see in him"? I felt that about a youngish couple ...  more"what does she see in him"? I felt that about a youngish couple I knew once who had recently met on a dating site. It turned out they had a shared interest in pet snakes. Perhaps having a rare or niche interest is all it takes for some people?   
    in How many couples do you know who are equally intelligent, good looking with great personalities? Isn't one usually more so? July 31, 2018 12:50 PM MDT 1
  • In my case, it's because I feel alienated from traditional left-...  moreIn my case, it's because I feel alienated from traditional left-right politics. I regard myself as left of centre on bread-and-butter issues, but right of centre on cultural and social issues, so none of the parties in my country come close to representing me. One party says we should slash the state and pander to the super-rich, the other says we can just solve all our problems by throwing money at them, but when it comes to many of the issues I care about, like immigration, policing and civil liberties, they are all singing from the same grubby hymn sheet. Come the next General Election, I will probably abstain again, unless there is the option of voting for one of the smaller newer parties such as the English Democrats or For Britain. Or unless there is a good independent candidate. Nothing wrong with voting for the lesser of two evils (or the least of several) if it is an informed choice, but it shouldn't just be voting for the sake of voting.  less
    in For those people who are eligible to vote in a particular election but choose not to, what are some VALID reasons for opting out? July 27, 2018 6:17 AM MDT 1
  • I didn't know that. I had always assumed that suicide rates were...  moreI didn't know that. I had always assumed that suicide rates were higher in the winter.I do not cope with extremes of temperature very well but I think I would adjust to hotter summers better than colder winters. In Britain we are in the middle of a heatwave right now and I'm loving it even though it's not fashionable to say so!  
    in According to TIME magazine and other sources there are more suicides during extremely high temperatures. I guess hot is more depressing? July 25, 2018 5:05 PM MDT 1
  • Ideally a country should have total freedom of speech the only e...  moreIdeally a country should have total freedom of speech the only exceptions being defamation, threats or harassment of an individual, incitement to violence, or national security. Of advanced democracies America probably comes close to achieving this.  
    in Which countries celebrate FREE SPEECH and protect their citizens from any retribution for saying what they think? July 24, 2018 3:58 PM MDT 1
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