Things Noticeable this week - Page 3787

**seany65** · April 21st, 2019, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Devius

At least 137 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, police and hospital sources say.

At least six explosions were reported. Three churches in Negombo, Batticaloa and Colombo's Kochchikade district were targeted during Easter services.

The Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury hotels, all in Colombo, were also hit.

Easter Sunday is one of the major feasts in the Christian calendar.

No group has yet said it was responsible.

Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48001720

I'd just like to ask everyone to keep an eye out for the first instance of someone on the tv or radio saying:

"I'm just worried about an anti-islamic backlash by evil far-right extremists using this as an excuse to harm muslims."

Like when they said they were:

"Worried about evil far-right extremists using the new zealand attack as inspiration for anti-islamic violence to harm muslims."

**rotobott** · April 21st, 2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gedly

Emma Thompson - "I've got a Porsche"

And Johnny foreigner is supposed to know what that means, context man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VGlHNPX-Bs

**CARLTON BROWN** · April 21st, 2019, 11:35 PM

As far as Emma Thompson is concerned, what are her real reasons for coming to London during the eco-protests?

She thinks the publicity will be good for her image and it's a perfect opportunity.

Virtue signalling?

She wants to score points with friends?

It will be good stuff to discuss during future dinner parties?

Someone might offer her a movie about saving the planet?

She wants to take the place of Vanessa Redgrave?

She is not interested in listening to anyone who does not accept everything she says as being written in stone, so it's rather like another acting role.

She has a "damehood" and loads of luvvie awards, so the plebs need to take her seriously!

She has been exhaustively briefed by leading scientists on the state of the planet and is very concerned about putting their message across?

Okay, then let's hear from her about the runaway global birth rate that is the exact cause of all our environmental issues.

**chris chunt** · April 22nd, 2019, 01:57 AM

Emma Thompson is just so typical of the save the world crowd.

OTHER people must change their ways to save the environment.
Not her.
She needs to board jet aeroplanes frequently to visit tinsel town.

Heck there might be a sequel to nanny mcphee on the cards or something similarly of earth shattering importance.

It's OTHER people who are the problem.
Why can't they holiday in Skegness or Blackpool ?
Why do they need to fly abroad ?

Jet Air travel is just for important people like Emma

**TheBare** · April 22nd, 2019, 02:13 AM

NANNY STATE' UK porn block will completely BAN some adult sites even if you’re over 18 – as Government slammed for ‘censorship of internet’

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/889871...sites-over-18/

**Arturo2nd** · April 22nd, 2019, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devius

At least 137 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, police and hospital sources say.

Easter Sunday is one of the major feasts in the Christian calendar.

No group has yet said it was responsible.

Heroic warriors strike an anonymous blow against overpopulation and the consequent climate change. They have a long way to go if they wish to make a real dent in Sri Lanka and move on to neighboring India.

The Christian scripture promises that the dead will all be brought to life at the Last Judgment. So, the families of the martyrs can take comfort.

The rest of the world has far to go in following the lead of the United States. We average one mass killing every 64 days and have a third of the world's mass shootings with only 4% of the world's population. But we need to pick up the pace as only 8 people are being weeded out per incident.

Does Donald Trump dream of being North America's answer to the great killers of the past? Denying people medical care, food, and housing is a start, but more direct methods are needed to raise the body count.

**bowlinggreen** · April 22nd, 2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chris chunt

Jet Air travel is just for important people like Emma

Well, it used to be, back in the halcyon days of the 60s, when only relatively rich people could afford it.

Nowadays, they cram jets with as many seats as possible, serve you garbage food, and many of the lumpen masses can now afford to travel via air as a result.

I am sure this state of affairs is quite distressing to our dear Emma, as she must, even as a first class passenger, submit to security indignities that were unimaginable to the '60s jet set, lest some enraged peasant with a political or religious grudge sneak a bomb on board and blow everyone to hell.

I'll wager Dame Emma does indeed wish the lumpen masses would stay on the ground. What are trains and buses for, after all?

I always wonder how these celebrity types reconcile the activist crap that comes out of their mouths with the lifestyle they actually live.

Perhaps since Dame Emma played a peasant scrubbing floors in "The Remains of the Day", she feels entitled to.

I wish these celebrities would enjoy their wealth quietly and just shut up when it comes to world affairs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBare

NANNY STATE' UK porn block will completely BAN some adult sites even if you’re over 18 – as Government slammed for ‘censorship of internet’

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/889871...sites-over-18/

I see dark times ahead for our porn-watching British compatriots.

How did this come to pass in the first place?

**Devius** · April 22nd, 2019, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Devius

Two teenagers aged 18 and 19 have been arrested in connection with the killing of Lyra McKee in Derry on Thursday night.

Journalist Miss McKee, 29, was struck by a bullet as she was observing rioting in Northern Ireland on Thursday night.

The two men arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been released without charge.

It was also confirmed on Sunday that Ms McKee's funeral will held at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast on Wednesday.

Her partner Sara Canning said the service would be a "celebration of her life".

It is understood the funeral service will be attended by political and faith leaders from across Northern Ireland.

Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-48002636

**vinceprince** · April 22nd, 2019, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo2nd

Heroic warriors strike an anonymous blow against overpopulation and the consequent climate change. They have a long way to go if they wish to make a real dent in Sri Lanka and move on to neighboring India.

The Christian scripture promises that the dead will all be brought to life at the Last Judgment. So, the families of the martyrs can take comfort.

The rest of the world has far to go in following the lead of the United States. We average one mass killing every 64 days and have a third of the world's mass shootings with only 4% of the world's population. But we need to pick up the pace as only 8 people are being weeded out per incident.

Does Donald Trump dream of being North America's answer to the great killers of the past? Denying people medical care, food, and housing is a start, but more direct methods are needed to raise the body count.

Some guy had to be tortured then murdered on a cross for their 'loving' God to show 'forgiveness'

. I've never understood that one either.

**chris chunt** · April 22nd, 2019, 08:21 AM

There's that word again
It's nanny mcphee !
First of all she'll make jet air travel just for the rich and famous like her.
Secondly she'll stop us from looking at tits and arses on websites like this !

She'll want to create her island of sanity with pink boats in every thoroughfare so you can't drive a car up.
We're doomed !

April 21st, 2019, 11:35 PM	#37863
CARLTON BROWN Grand Vizier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ruraltania Posts: 3,224 Thanks: 35,719 Thanked 35,657 Times in 3,216 Posts	As far as Emma Thompson is concerned, what are her real reasons for coming to London during the eco-protests? She thinks the publicity will be good for her image and it's a perfect opportunity. Virtue signalling? She wants to score points with friends? It will be good stuff to discuss during future dinner parties? Someone might offer her a movie about saving the planet? She wants to take the place of Vanessa Redgrave? She is not interested in listening to anyone who does not accept everything she says as being written in stone, so it's rather like another acting role. She has a "damehood" and loads of luvvie awards, so the plebs need to take her seriously! She has been exhaustively briefed by leading scientists on the state of the planet and is very concerned about putting their message across? Okay, then let's hear from her about the runaway global birth rate that is the exact cause of all our environmental issues.

April 22nd, 2019, 01:57 AM	#37864
chris chunt Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 7,946 Thanked 36,411 Times in 2,765 Posts	Emma Thompson is just so typical of the save the world crowd. OTHER people must change their ways to save the environment. Not her. She needs to board jet aeroplanes frequently to visit tinsel town. Heck there might be a sequel to nanny mcphee on the cards or something similarly of earth shattering importance. It's OTHER people who are the problem. Why can't they holiday in Skegness or Blackpool ? Why do they need to fly abroad ? Jet Air travel is just for important people like Emma

April 22nd, 2019, 02:13 AM	#37865
TheBare Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Here and there Canada Posts: 4,881 Thanks: 73,527 Thanked 70,997 Times in 4,810 Posts	NANNY STATE' UK porn block will completely BAN some adult sites even if you’re over 18 – as Government slammed for ‘censorship of internet’ https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/889871...sites-over-18/

April 22nd, 2019, 08:21 AM	#37870
chris chunt Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 7,946 Thanked 36,411 Times in 2,765 Posts	There's that word again It's nanny mcphee ! First of all she'll make jet air travel just for the rich and famous like her. Secondly she'll stop us from looking at tits and arses on websites like this ! She'll want to create her island of sanity with pink boats in every thoroughfare so you can't drive a car up. We're doomed !