Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, mathematics said: When was the last time you witnessed a good debate? I watched Question Time once, about 30 years ago, didn't happen I watched Prime Ministers Questions a few times, didn't happen, in fairness, that isn't a debate. I watched First Ministers Questions once, caused me a severe headache courtesy of banging my head of the wall for 10 minutes because? Yes, you've guessed, it wasn't a debate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, IrishBhoy said: I’m aware of the general meaning of the word, but the context I’ve seen it used recently doesn’t match the dictionary definition. Genuinely not trying to trip Oaksoft up or come the c**t, I just see the word used so often now and trying to understand the specific traits that make someone or something ‘woke’. He's tripped himself up, as it were. Although you have to recall he's doing a routine here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 hours ago, oaksoft said: If you want the answer thats in the dictionary, which is the place where we define words, I can’t do much better than the explanations given by @DA Baracus and @Bairnardo and would point you in their direction. If you actually want to fully understand what is causing the division over all this you’d need to be prepared to go beyond the easy obvious “they’re all racists and bigots” answer. Fixed that for you pal. No charge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 He’s back. Musk has lifted Trump’s ban. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, IrishBhoy said: I’m aware of the general meaning of the word, but the context I’ve seen it used recently doesn’t match the dictionary definition. Genuinely not trying to trip Oaksoft up or come the c**t, I just see the word used so often now and trying to understand the specific traits that make someone or something ‘woke’. At one point perhaps it was used as an insult to describe screaming/over-righteous/virtual signalling liberalism but now the likes of Le Tissier, Braverman and Farage use it to essentially describe any form of tolerance or equality or compassionate politics. In their eyes, the "woke" are more concerned about the environment than letting hard working white van drivers get to funerals on the M1. The "woke" are relaxed in referring to someone with the pronouns they wish to identify with, rather than get enraged by the thought of it. The "woke" are happy for a failed asylum seeker who has been caught shop lifting to remain in the UK and work hard than see them deported to Rwanda. The "woke" sit at home eating Tofu rallying against austerity and the impact of Brexit, rather than embrace isolationism and exceptionalism presented in the form of WW2 like-conditions in the UK. Edited November 20, 2022 by KingRocketman II 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DA Baracus Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Trump being allowed back on Twitter isn't a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 50 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: Trump being allowed back on Twitter isn't a good thing. Unless it's because they are going to immediately ban him after his first tweet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, peasy23 said: Boob shake shake shake the room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, DA Baracus said: Trump being allowed back on Twitter isn't a good thing. meh; his catty responses can be quite amusing. And unfortunately I have not joined Truth Social yet but tbh I am quite intrigued to see what goes on there.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Richard Keys there, who lives in Doha and works for beIN, a Qatari owned sports channel....... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, KingRocketman II said: meh; his catty responses can be quite amusing. And unfortunately I have not joined Truth Social yet but tbh I am quite intrigued to see what goes on there.... Doesn't matter how 'amusing' he is; he's a dangerous scumbag and people get hurt because of his nonsense. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, DA Baracus said: Trump being allowed back on Twitter isn't a good thing. Understatements of the decade thread for this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 24 minutes ago, KingRocketman II said: Richard Keys there, who lives in Doha and works for beIN, a Qatari owned sports channel....... There was a reply that gave food for thought. How about if every commentator at the start of the match gave a wee factoid about the number of fatalities during the building of the stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carpetmonster Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 13/11/2022 at 06:22, 101 said: Lycett is verging on national treasure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 You have to respect still reeling in serious replies despite being on the 80th account. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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