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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    Possibly a heart attack, nothing sinister?
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    Greenland... here we go again... Another distraction tactic for the Orange Ogre, he must be pretty sore over the World Cup loss and humiliation of the 250th anniversary mishaps
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    What is the closest you've come to meeting your maker?

    Choking on strong brandy/whisky filled chocolates at Christmas about 20 years ago. Very stupid of me for swallowing them too quickly and went into the wrong hole, my lungs were really burning up. I was on the floor fighting for my breath, my vision becoming fuzzier and shrinking like a light at...
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    The orange ape seems to be getting bored after the chaos caused with Iran, now turning his attention to Cuba beating his chest?
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    First unit in full GBR livery

    Exactly this, 100% agree with this Don't really understand the snobbery or caution about the English identity/St George flag as Scots & Welsh are comfortable with their own branding in ScotRail & TfW respectively. It wouldn't be about racism or political correctness or classism etc, as most...
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    Great British Railways - First Train in New Livery

    Thinking about it, SWR's probably will be: "Great British Railways | SWR" As SWR's full name together with GBR's would be too long & a mouthful
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    Great British Railways - First Train in New Livery

    Most likely GTR's Southern than "Southern Region" as the GBR livery is being rolled out now also the TOC names still exist for now as it won't be all consolidated until about 2027 or 28 Agree with the comment the GBR livery should be more streamlined for the intercity stock with conical "noses"...
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    Companies That You Expect to Disappear Soon

    Yes, I have an inkling Virgin Media one day will be all "O2", as the Virgin name is licensed to Liberty Global, or merged into Sky or ITV something like that 1779116874 The dinosaur in me prefers face to face banking & visiting branches I found more effective sorting out my cards, when...
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    Companies That You Expect to Disappear Soon

    Three bank brands are set to disappear soon, Halifax to be phased out by Lloyds, Virgin Money & TSB to be absorbed into Nationwide & Santander respectively. I bank with both Nationwide & VM so I'd go elsewhere once VM disappears for good, but with the big banks closing down branches also with...
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    So Trump's tacky gold MAGA mobile phone is finally released after delays. It is already being criticised for its Temu-like quality despite claiming to be made in the USA, buyers clearly have been hoodwinked by the orange conman, who was recently in China likely visited the production line in...
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    Could anything be happening to the old Kings Cross Thameslink/Midland station?

    I can see from Streetview, there's an escalator, against the window, going down - where does it lead to or has this been closed off for years no longer accessible?
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    2026 Local Elections Thread

    Wonder what Reform's success means for Essex and its future. Essex county council is due to be split into five new councils from 2028, this decision could be challenged by Reform. Also there is some discontent in the London borough of Havering (was in Essex until 1965) with Mayor Khan, which...
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    Or if still alive, sedate him then carry out in a wheelchair. He probably will mumble on incoherently about fake news or stolen elections then just distract him with a bar of gold to play with
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    The Independent reports the big bad orange monster claiming he considered renaming the Gulf of America (Mexico) after himself in a rambling speech. Oh dearie me, the gift keeps on giving with this one...
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    Probably too busy basking in the limelight of being in the King's presence, like a smug orange Jabba the Hut, to listen to what he was actually saying in his speech. First it was Ukraine then Denmark, Spain, Italy, Britain so now it's Germany the orange ogre is upset with. Which European...
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    Also his ugly mug on massive billboards along the border facing Mexico, possibly good deterrent for illegal immigration!
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5pn1ngerpo Trump's face now going in new US passports too! Whether Americans will be able to opt out or not, it will be too much for those who are anti-Trump to stomach if they are about to renew their passports
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    SWR class 458/4 - possible withdrawal speculation

    I also agree, with disappointment, the 458s look destined for the scrapyard (that also newer stock such as the 360/2s already went for the chop). Also the likelihood of the 350/2s being taken on by SWR/GBR South Western to be turned into "450 Plus" with 2+2 for Portsmouth services seem more...
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    Thoughts on the Trump presidency

    The womens' tennis team had their photo taken with you-know-who, the optics here seem so wrong. Him, right in front & centre, yep with thumb up and grinning like a loon with the ladies peering over behind him and his lackeys Also she was also known in New Hampshire political circles as...

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