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[Tinfoil Hat]

21 hours ago, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said:

I just saw on the news the guy who threw a cup at Farage was charged, but they also charged him for ‘using words that would cause fear’

 

Using words that would cause fear? 
Wtf? Is that even a real criminal offence? 
What have I missed, has the law changed? 
What the hell has happened? This is insanity.

Soon we won’t be able to speak 

Well it's time to incarcerate everyone at the helm of the NHS, media & past & present government officials, because their words AND actions and negligent inactions DO cause fear (not to mention actual harm and mass deaths) constantly. They can't release murderers, pedo's & rapists to make space for them in the cells either, so they'll have to release the folk in there who just posted or placarded opinions disliked by Starmer instead.

[Tinfoil Hat]

And where the Hell are all the sound-minded, uncorrupted legal people who should be fighting the blatant crap that's going on?

[Observations]

BBC News; we will be discussing the increase in the number of people reporting allergies 

[Katsika]

14 hours ago, Fluke said:

I'm probably oasis biggest fan to be honest. I have loved them ever since they released "parklife". 

They are not at all my cup of tea - (I was born mid last century and had left the UK in 1994 so that maybe why) but I've warmed to them since seeing this

 

 

[Observations]

BBC News; “ we will be discussing the increase in the number of people reporting allergies … with an expert … “

 

… “ Hannah Jacobs, 13 had a severe dairy allergy and died within hours of taking a sip of the drink on 8th February .. “
 

“ Calling on the industry to have better training “

 

” They need to start taking it seriously “ 

 

“ They need to know the ingredients that are in everything, every single person needs to know “ 

 

“ Owen’s law would require 14 allergens to be printed without the customer having to ask “ 

 

Costa coffee said “ our heartfelt thoughts remain with the family “

 

( Above are a mix of quotes from the mother and the presenter )

 

By the way; I wish they would ask for all the ingredients in vaccines 

 

 

Edited August 30, 2024 by Observations
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[Fluke]

2 hours ago, Katsika said:

They are not at all my cup of tea - (I was born mid last century and had left the UK in 1994 so that maybe why) but I've warmed to them since seeing this

 

 

Haha tbh when I watched that I thought themsame thing 

[Fluke]

4 hours ago, Fluke said:

Haha tbh when I watched that I thought themsame thing 

I must admit though Thomas Sheridan has just reminded me about the Manchester don't look back in anger concert. 

 

I'm so Indecisive aren't I

[k_j_evans]

9 hours ago, Fluke said:

Haha tbh when I watched that I thought themsame thing 

Hmmm, I always thought they were a bit naff compared with real rockers like Deep Purple and Led Zep, or even the weird ones like Velvet Underground. But at least they played actual instruments. I thought they hated each other. If so, gigs could be - exciting.

[Katsika]

3 minutes ago, k_j_evans said:

I thought they hated each other.

They had a "rapprochement" - loadsamoney might have helped that come about

[Katsika]

Astrology of September 2024 – Pluto Back in Capricorn and Pisces Eclipse

The astrology of September 2024 is like a rollercoaster: dynamic, intense, and full of twists and turns.

The first week of September is Busy with a capital ‘B’. Pluto re-enters Capricorn, Uranus goes retrograde, we have a New Moon in Virgo, Mars in Gemini squares Neptune and then enters Cancer—to name just the ‘headlines’.

And then it gets a bit quiet for a week or so. We even get a break with a nice Venus-Jupiter trine.

And then the BANG. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 18th, 2024 is the first one in the Virgo/Pisces axis in a long time.

 

https://astrobutterfly.com/2024/08/31/astrology-of-september-2024-pluto-back-in-capricorn-and-pisces-eclipse/

[Tinfoil Hat]

6 hours ago, Katsika said:

Astrology of September 2024 – Pluto Back in Capricorn and Pisces Eclipse

The astrology of September 2024 is like a rollercoaster: dynamic, intense, and full of twists and turns.

The first week of September is Busy with a capital ‘B’. Pluto re-enters Capricorn, Uranus goes retrograde, we have a New Moon in Virgo, Mars in Gemini squares Neptune and then enters Cancer—to name just the ‘headlines’.

And then it gets a bit quiet for a week or so. We even get a break with a nice Venus-Jupiter trine.

And then the BANG. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 18th, 2024 is the first one in the Virgo/Pisces axis in a long time.

 

https://astrobutterfly.com/2024/08/31/astrology-of-september-2024-pluto-back-in-capricorn-and-pisces-eclipse/

 

Anybody interpret astrological signs?

[Grumpy Owl]

On 8/30/2024 at 8:29 AM, Observations said:

BBC News; “ we will be discussing the increase in the number of people reporting allergies … with an expert … “

 

… “ Hannah Jacobs, 13 had a severe dairy allergy and died within hours of taking a sip of the drink on 8th February .. “
 

“ Calling on the industry to have better training “

 

” They need to start taking it seriously “ 

 

“ They need to know the ingredients that are in everything, every single person needs to know “ 

 

“ Owen’s law would require 14 allergens to be printed without the customer having to ask “ 

 

Costa coffee said “ our heartfelt thoughts remain with the family “

 

( Above are a mix of quotes from the mother and the presenter )

 

By the way; I wish they would ask for all the ingredients in vaccines 

 

 

 

I saw that story on the BBC News website the other day.

 

If I - or my child - had such a 'serious allergy', I wouldn't dare take a risk on buying some drink from somewhere like Costa.

 

I'd either prepare my own drink at home and take it out with me in a flask or bottle.

 

Or I'd just have a bottled mineral water.

 

The better question this girl's mother should be asking is "why do so many children have such allergies to common staples that older people don't?"

 

 

[Mr H]

 

 

 

[Freaky Dragonfly]

Eight States To Offer Digital IDs On Apple Devices

https://principia-scientific.com/eight-states-to-offer-digital-ids-on-apple-devices/

[Grumpy Grapes]

Interesting that football manager Sven Goran Eriksson died just 3 days after the official release of the film biography on him by Amazon Prime Sport.

 

23rd August before 26th August. 

 

Amazon began work on the project the previous year in Spring 2023. It had already begun preliminary filming before Eriksson's terminal cancer diagnosis in January 2024, and then after a short break he wanted to resume and it took on a different look and feel.

 

https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/entertainment/watch-the-trailer-for-sven

 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Grumpy Grapes

[Mr H]

Trying to normalize polyamory

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13774085/monogamy-continuum-happy-marriage-relationships-sexual-pleasure.html

 

There's no denying that polyamorous relationships are becoming more and more common in the current dating climate as many couples are initially meeting online and feel comfortable enough to be open about their preferences from the get go.

 

Traditional monogamy may work for many couples, but it isn't necessarily suitable for everyone and a new survey conducted by the world's largest married dating site, Ashley Madison, has found that DNM (disclosed non-monogamy) relationships are becoming more and more popular amongst couples. 

 

The Monogamy Continuum, a concept created by internationally acclaimed psychotherapist and sexologist Dr. Tammy Nelson, Ph. D, is somewhat of a spectrum that provides a better understanding of the fluid nature of human connection and adult relationships, and is also a space for exploration

 

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EXCLUSIVEHow monogamous are you? Sex expert's 10-point scale shows where you are on the open relationship 'continuum'

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17:55, 02 Sep 2024, updated 18:07, 02 Sep 2024

By Kirsty McCormack For Dailymail.Com

The 10-point Monogamy Continuum is a concept created by Dr. Tammy Nelson

More and more couples are considering disclosed non-monogamy relationships

READ MORE: Survey reveals Americans are cheating on partners more often

There's no denying that polyamorous relationships are becoming more and more common in the current dating climate as many couples are initially meeting online and feel comfortable enough to be open about their preferences from the get go.

 

 

 

Popular dating apps such as Hinge and Bumble now give users the chance to share their preferences on their profiles, with the latter offering the option of 'ethical non-monogamy' to describe what you're 'looking for' in a potential romance.

 

 

 

 But while single people are free to vocalize the type of relationship they wish to have, married individuals perhaps don't feel as though they are afforded the same luxury, with monogamy typically being seen as the default relationship norm.

 

Traditional monogamy may work for many couples, but it isn't necessarily suitable for everyone and a new survey conducted by the world's largest married dating site, Ashley Madison, has found that DNM (disclosed non-monogamy) relationships are becoming more and more popular amongst couples. 

 

The Monogamy Continuum, a concept created by internationally acclaimed psychotherapist and sexologist Dr. Tammy Nelson, Ph. D, is somewhat of a spectrum that provides a better understanding of the fluid nature of human connection and adult relationships, and is also a space for exploration. 

 

 

With 10 different points on the continuum, individuals can identify where they land and better communicate their needs, not only to their partners, but also with others in their lives.

 

Would you call yourself monogamous?

 

Yes

No

It's complicated

Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, Dr. Nelson explained: 'I call it open monogamy, instead of consensual non-monogamy, or ethical non-monogamy, because I think monogamy is not binary.

 

'It's not like you're just traditionally monogamous and closed, or wide open, polyamorous and anarchy. I think there is a lot of shades of gray in between, probably many more than 50, and many more than are on my continuum. 

 

'But I think it's a way for people to think about their relationships and process, particularly in today's world of technology, what does it really mean to be monogamous in a way that works for them.'

 

 

 

 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Mr H

[Campion]

3 minutes ago, Mr H said:

Trying to normalize polyamory

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13774085/monogamy-continuum-happy-marriage-relationships-sexual-pleasure.html

 

There's no denying that polyamorous relationships are becoming more and more common in the current dating climate as many couples are initially meeting online and feel comfortable enough to be open about their preferences from the get go.

  

Isn't this like what the hippies used to call free love in the 60s?  Updated for the zoomers with some sociology jargon to make it sound scientific.  Perhaps it's replaced what used to happen in the old days with people getting married and then having affairs, but the sceptic in me sees polyamory being just another part of the anti-west agenda to encourage people away from a strong, stable and fertile family life.  

[Mr H]

3 minutes ago, Campion said:

  

Isn't this like what the hippies used to call free love in the 60s?  Updated for the zoomers with some sociology jargon to make it sound scientific.  Perhaps it's replaced what used to happen in the old days with people getting married and then having affairs, but the sceptic in me sees polyamory being just another part of the anti-west agenda to encourage people away from a strong, stable and fertile family life.  

Could be like the 60s I'm not old enough to know though

 

From the little I Know I think the elites were against the hippies. But this now seems to be actually promoted.

 

The last dealing I had with online dating, straight away the lady asked me if I am into polyamory. And another asked just before that. So it's definitely in the normie psyche. Never been asked about it years ago.

[Anti Facts Sir]

Jackanory maybe.

[Anti Facts Sir]

43 minutes ago, Campion said:

  

Isn't this like what the hippies used to call free love in the 60s?  Updated for the zoomers with some sociology jargon to make it sound scientific.  Perhaps it's replaced what used to happen in the old days with people getting married and then having affairs, but the sceptic in me sees polyamory being just another part of the anti-west agenda to encourage people away from a strong, stable and fertile family life.  

Spot on mate. This always went on within certain circles, but MSM want to normalise it for exactly those reasons.

 

If today's ppl can't decide what gender they are, suppose we can't blame them for not being able to settle on one partner at a time.

[Campion]

1 hour ago, Mr H said:

Could be like the 60s I'm not old enough to know though

 

From the little I Know I think the elites were against the hippies. But this now seems to be actually promoted.

 

The last dealing I had with online dating, straight away the lady asked me if I am into polyamory. And another asked just before that. So it's definitely in the normie psyche. Never been asked about it years ago.

 

I'm just about old enough to remember the 60s but I was a little kid at the time so far too young to join in!!  

Yes, officially the establishment were against the whole hippy / psychedelic / free love / anti-war counterculture, I can remember Mary Whitehouse for instance, but there's evidence that it was a manufactured psyop to promote an already existing but small post-war counterculture which re-emerged in the 1950s with things like the bohemians and the beatniks (beat generation). It's been discussed a few times in the forum, here's a couple of posts:  

  

https://forum.davidicke.com/index.php?/topic/9825-capn-macs-pirate-republic/page/54/#comment-514480  

 

https://forum.davidicke.com/index.php?/topic/24037-david-bowie-the-link-between-transhumanism-and-transgender-⚧-agenda -mind-control-what-are-“the-cobalt-wars”-black-noisesound bomb  club-of-rome-“sustainable-development”-scam/#comment-364725  

    

In fact, countercultural movements have occurred at various times in history, including the Hellfire club in the 18th century, Bohemians in the 19th C, the Roaring Twenties, the Sabbatean Frankists, antinomians. So the hippies weren't inventing something new, they were a reincarnation of the eternal dichotomy between what us English call Roundheads and Cavaliers although it looks like  in the 60s it was weaponised against American society to drive a wedge between the generations.  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDK7EiDm1Lk   

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinomianism  

 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Campion

[Mr H]

1 hour ago, Campion said:

 

I'm just about old enough to remember the 60s but I was a little kid at the time so far too young to join in!!  

Yes, officially the establishment were against the whole hippy / psychedelic / free love / anti-war counterculture, I can remember Mary Whitehouse for instance, but there's evidence that it was a manufactured psyop to promote an already existing but small post-war counterculture which re-emerged in the 1950s with things like the bohemians and the beatniks (beat generation). It's been discussed a few times in the forum, here's a couple of posts:  

  

https://forum.davidicke.com/index.php?/topic/9825-capn-macs-pirate-republic/page/54/#comment-514480  

 

https://forum.davidicke.com/index.php?/topic/24037-david-bowie-the-link-between-transhumanism-and-transgender-⚧-agenda -mind-control-what-are-“the-cobalt-wars”-black-noisesound bomb  club-of-rome-“sustainable-development”-scam/#comment-364725  

    

In fact, countercultural movements have occurred at various times in history, including the Hellfire club in the 18th century, Bohemians in the 19th C, the Roaring Twenties, the Sabbatean Frankists, antinomians. So the hippies weren't inventing something new, they were a reincarnation of the eternal dichotomy between what us English call Roundheads and Cavaliers although it looks like  in the 60s it was weaponised against American society to drive a wedge between the generations.  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDK7EiDm1Lk   

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antinomianism  

 

Really interesting I didn't know that.

 

Do you think any counter culture movement were genuine?

 

I was involved at the back end of the rave scene back in the day. Seemed totally organic and genuine to me. Shame the authorities got involved  

[Campion]

1 hour ago, Mr H said:

Really interesting I didn't know that.

 

Do you think any counter culture movement were genuine?

 

I was involved at the back end of the rave scene back in the day. Seemed totally organic and genuine to me. Shame the authorities got involved  

 

Yes sure, us humans are creative and want freedom to express ourselves so there's always a creative tension between the 'square' mainstream conservative majority and more radical counter-currents. (Alan Watts covered it in a book called Beat Zen, Square Zen and Zen).  It can be a positive thing, to help civilisations evolve and new experiments may be beneficial.  In my youth there were movements such as prog, punk rock, heavy metal, new romantics and new age etc.   But too much disruption all at once can be unsettling and short sighted: the hardcore hippy thing was obviously unsustainable and burnt itself out pretty quickly in historical terms, in the process left some imprints on western society which are still working themselves out. It eased the progress of a rootless liberal-leftism with tolerance towards mass immigration of different cultures living side by side in a naive belief we will all get on in harmony and integrate together. Coupled with a decline in the traditions of family life and religion: restricting as they were, they at least proved more resilient and fertile as we can see playing out in the demographics of which communities and racial groups are sustaining themselves, and which are declining. 

 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Campion

[Grumpy Grapes]

In Huxley's "Brave New World", the government encourages widespread sexual activity and discourages monogamy. 

 

 

[BornFreeNowAgain]

6 hours ago, Campion said:

  

Isn't this like what the hippies used to call free love in the 60s?  Updated for the zoomers with some sociology jargon to make it sound scientific.  Perhaps it's replaced what used to happen in the old days with people getting married and then having affairs, but the sceptic in me sees polyamory being just another part of the anti-west agenda to encourage people away from a strong, stable and fertile family life.  

I see it the same way. If this was just one isolated example you could be forgiven for thinking it is just 'nature doing what is does best, evolving'. But one look at the music industry and you can see this agenda played out perfectly. My ex has a colleague that goes by 'they or them' and has about 6 partners and their main partner has about 8 partners, all this perfectly 'normal' for their 'group'. 

 

As you say, it is just the agenda to destroy family and community, and therefore pave the way for the transhumanist agenda that much faster. As I write this too, it just dawned on me that this is a perfect situation for the narcissist who often is hooked on sex and cheating so this aids in their narc games and lets them off the hook.