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I don't even see it as an argument anymore tbh. In the same month he's going to have become both the 4th highest in assists, and the top scorer of all time. It's absolutely ridiculous and I'd be amazed if the points record was broken again in my lifetime, let alone by someone who has contributed so much to his teammates as well. It's a bit like the Messi - Ronaldo debate, in that Jordan (like Ronaldo) and obviously a maniacally driven winner and an unbelievable scorer, but his rival is both of those things as well, whilst also having additional skillsets that set them apart (Passing and assists for teammates, rebounding and blocks for Bron, dribbling and playmaking for Messi). Phenomenal, all time greats in their sports, but, IMO, only one clear "best". Kyrie and Luka at the Mavs is going to be absolute must watch stuff on the court, whilst Kyrie being that close to the grassy knoll in Dallas could also lead to some sensational off-court banter. Wonderful trade.

Genuinely sensational levels of cheating from Hojberg there. “He’s going to take this down and clip it back in, we might not be in position…eh…head knock”. Fantastic stuff.

I haven’t watched a lick of it this year, but wife has it on just now. Maya Jama has just come out dressed like Giant Gonzalez from mid-90’s WWE

The Israeli Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich literally called himself "a fascist and a homophobe". Now, I'm not claiming to be one of earth's leading experts on either the geopolitics of the Israeli / Palestine conflict, or of far-right political philosophies, but to me, if one state is essentially enacting genocide upon another, and that same state's elected leaders literally call themselves fascists whilst enacting fascist policies, then I'm pretty comfortable describing that state as "a fascist, apartheid state". Starmer is a fucking goon.

This is a complete mess from start to finish from someone who is completely ignorant of the current system and proposed changes (or just a bigot, still on the fence), but the general principle does exemplify one of my absolute favourite genres in online posting: pointing to something under existing circumstances and equating it with some alternative or future law / political system. Americans and Tories are especially great at this while pointing to some level of degradation that currently exists under their exact reality and bemoaning how it's "exactly what communism / Corbyn in charge" would look like. Honestly, the stupidity makes me laugh every time. The reporting of this case though is, unsurprisingly, a disgrace. You would think that Women's prisons are an absolute free-for-all - no guards, no procedures, no regulations - by the way the story has been presented. The truth is that Isla Bryson is a dangerous HUMAN BEING regardless of what gender they are assigned for the benefit of their prison sentence, they're currently in isolation away from the general prison population, and the SPS decides which prison - be that male or female - the convict will be serving their sentence in. Essentially, the proposed GRR bill MAKES NO FUCKING DIFFERENCE WHATSOEVER IN THIS INSTANCE (or sports, where the governing body for whatever the sport and level may be makes the decision). So, with that easily disproven nonsense out of the way yet again, I'll once again ask, 1888Likktie, what is your exact problem with the contents of the proposed GRR bill please? If it's your belief that "Trans people simply shouldn't exist", then at least have the conviction to just come out and say it, rather than dancing around the point like your bullshit above.

My idea is to not vote for the Conservative Party, who are demonstrably trying to destroy it from both the inside and out. This is the obvious first step. Anyone that suggests they want to improve the NHS whilst also voting for Tory vermin is either a liar or an idiot. There is no other alternative.

Some laugh that DPB is apparently old enough to be retired, and yet has never heard of or paid "National Insurance", y'know, the thing that we all already pay to cover our health care, including GP appointments. Almost as if this isn't a good faith discussion from his end.

I fear there may only be two stops left on "the journey" for the bold Stu. Selling self-improvement vitamins (your herbalife's, your Brain force 5s, etc), and then - citing the aforementioned pornographers', drug addicts, pedophiles', etc - a conversion to Islam and a mega appeal to investigate the Wests' degraded moral values and campaign to bring back corporal punishment. This will be his final form before actually reluctantly retiring, having fleeced his idiot supporters for all they have, or, undertaking ritual beheading on himself having gone completely and utterly insane. No other scenarios available. "and the Reverand wept, for there were no more worlds to grift".

Someone’s updated their Wikipedia already

Absolutely howling at that offside decision. He’s at least 3 yards on ffs More of that from the officials please. Really lean in to the comedy, lads.

Can only question Ambrose there tbh. The fact he’s not thought to recoil his right arm up in to his shoulder like a reverse go go gadget in the 0.0003 seconds between it deflecting off another person’s foot and his arm is just careless quite frankly. What a fucking shambles of a decision.

Putting posters on ignore is in direct contradiction to my philosophy of never missing a crumb of delicious hot take in P&B's market place of ideas. Good faith, both sides debate for all.

We’re on to the second episode of the US one and I’m morbidly enjoying it purely because no human being in recorded history has ever dressed or spoken like Alan Cummings is here. This is “Scottish stereotype for yank tv” heritage right before our eyes. The yank contestants all appear to be monumentally stupid, so looking forward to some unintentional comedy as a result of their idiocy.

Leo is currently sleeping on me, snoring away, I fear he may be demented Deservedly sleepy after a good walk up the hills this afternoon once it’d dried up

That is some ball in from Cammy Kerr. Dundee have actually looked like a competent football team second half. NOT what we’re looking for, thanks lads.

“Definitely not a Tory” Keir Starmer refusing to promise more public spending than the fucking Conservative party is it? Want bold, ambitious policy to save the NHS do you? Metaverse bitches: Wouldn’t be one of Sir Keir’s famous speeches without confirmation of a broken promise here or there. Get fucked higher education students in England Can’t wait for Labour to get in so we can have the implementation of Starmer’s socialist utopia.

After "Tory media" you forgot to add "and current incumbents of the Labour Party front bench" who backstabbed and kneecapped Corbyn and the Labour left at every possible opportunity. Would not trust a single word that came out of their mouths, and the likelihood is that they'll be arching ever further right in statements and policy, rather than "just saying things to keep the brexiters onside but actually being really, really socialist".

Barisic being 15 yards deeper than everyone else when Jota plays the through ball is absolutely fucking hilarious. it being the 89th minute and there not being a single booking is not hilarious, however. Where’s the argy bargy you cowards?

Andy Walker having a Jonathan Pearce esque meltdown about VAR has been the highlight of this second half by miles. A disgraceful lack of violence tbh.

Sunday league players would be embarrassed with some of the passing in this game. 5 yarders missing by double that. Actually making the game more enjoyable, just need a lot more violence in the second half. Fatty Morelos and the Goth both missing gilt edge chances is also very funny.

Anyone still entering that thread, let alone posting in it, is a fucking psychopath and deserves everything they get. Surely the biggest bin fire in the forums near 20 year existence.

Yes, forgot to add the suggested girl bossing of human trafficking, coercion and sex crimes. She really is so fucking thick.

Am I surprised that the Shadow Secretary for Domestic Violence has little knowledge of the most prominent misogynistic “male dominance” promoting scumbag currently grifting away? No, no I’m not. Am I surprised she’s openly admitted to being clueless about something that is clearly radicalising young men and will be a root cause of current and future domestic violence? No, also not surprised. A complete moron.

Andrew Tate being such a misogynistic wee guy that he couldn’t handle it when the 19 year old lassie that he tried to bait made a tit out of him that he then made a video exposing his location and getting him arrested is genuinely brilliant. His “alleged” crimes are fucking barbaric, but the situation in isolation is one of the greatest twitter events ever, and one of the funniest things to happen this year. Hopefully the fall out of it leads to a little bit more awareness of what these right-wing “dominance” grifters are doing, because they’re absolutely repulsive and need to be stamped out.

At the point of Christmas Day where we’re just watching YouTube clips of Bob Mortimer on would I lie to you. Is there a better way to end the day? No, no there is not. Merry Christmas, P&B.