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You are normally so calm and water off a duck's back. Everyone has their vulnerability eh ;) Saying that though, I can't see us entering the customs union or single market in isolation. It would either have to be fully in or not at all. That debate is probably for another thread. If the likes...

Sadly the likes of Cameron and May represent the old EU lapdog days and every reason why we ended up with brexit. The failed old status quo if you like. I don't think whether Cameron or May being remainers is particularly relevant though. Britain has left the EU and won't be going back any...

You could say though it was the likes of Cameron who caused all the division in the first place. His utter naive approach to the EU vote and not even considering that Britain may actually vote to leave says a lot. Yes, you get the feeling he's a dignified and decent man. But is turning the...

Rishi is utter toast. I'm not so sure a more 'moderate' Tory would prevent a big loss at the next election either. Farage on the other hand would probably limit the damage, If only because he still manages to convince millions they are victims of a conspiracy. Would he ever be able to lead...

That sounds a bit jaundiced? Yes there were plenty of genuine hoolies amongst the counter protestors. However not all were 'far right'. Hardcore 'football lads' are nationalistic but I can tell you from first hand experience, some are actually part of left wing anti capitalist groups. The vast...

Difficult to disagree with the first part to be fair. However whilst the EDL types went on some kind of moronic rampage, attacking what they see as the enemy within (the Police), there's not been any evidence so far of some of the quite horrific placards that a minority of the pro Palestine...

We still don't know do we? Some will see Israel as simply defending itself. Finishing a fight that Hammas started. Others will see Israel as defending itself but has clearly gone way too far in its tactics. It seems to be forgotten that Hammas started this war. Attacking women, children and...

I wouldn't judge overall public opinion by the amount of people who back a protest. Or the flavour of the noise on social media.

To be fair this is about the sum total of Britain's 'far right'. A relatively small group of football hooligan types out for a bit of a tear up. Little in the way of organisation or having any funding links with the wealthy types who live in the shadows. They have turned up in the past before...

Homelessness is sadly fairly misunderstood. There are unfortunately a high number of cases where mental health issues have led to someone becoming homeless. This not helped by the fact drug addiction has played a part. The scenario you described regarding shelters being dominated by some...

The question you have to ask. Why was there not a march for a ceasefire within a few days of Hammas invading Israel? Surely that was the time for those wanting a peaceful resolution to make a stand?

On paper yes its what we all want. However when core beliefs start to clash (as we saw in the last World Cup) then there is a problem.

That's very hypothetical though. I very much doubt anyone on the 'right' would even contemplate such a thing. Theres a delicious irony though that two Anglo-Asians are now seen as the facilitator of anti migration protests.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/15/nightly-pill-chronic-insomnia-green-light-nhs/ Theres apparently a new 'wonder pill' for sleeping available with little side effects. Hope it can help people with endless insomnia episodes.

It's all well and good us judging Egypt from the safety of our Western bubble. They have plenty of internal problems too. However, like many Arab Nations, their embracement of the 'Islamic Brotherhood' is very conditional.

Agreed depression can be crippling and is another level from anxiety or 'low mood" episodes. If you can get help before you get to the horrible depressive stage then all the better. However, in real life it's not that easy.

Theres a reason some are throwing in the 'anti-semitism' statement at the earliest opportunity. All they are doing is similar to what those on the left have done in the past. Accusations of 'racism', 'Islamophobia', 'Little Englander' etc were casually thrown in to the conversation with the...

Wise words. Sounds like you've really been through the mill when it comes to mental illness. Depression is indeed another level on from anxiety but too much of the latter can cause the former. Especially if it results in long term unemployment and financial worries. Spoke to a CBT practitioner...

I thought Russia had a relatively okay relationship with Israel and the Jews?

It does appear that Israel is now losing the moral high ground that it appeared to have a few weeks ago. Yes I can understand the anger behind their actions but it seems they've gone too far now. Simply reverting to the 'holocaust' type argument to justify their reaction is starting to wear...