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[Kendhni]

Other than those who have medical conditions the rest of them should be required to fill in a questionnaire before treatment….

Question one…Why were you so stupid?

No, question 1 should be "Thank you for applying for a Darwin award ... as far as treatment is concerned, will you be paying by Visa or Mastercard today?"

[towny44]

It was very interesting that the number one topic on the BBC news tonight, and tea time as well, was the 7th consecutive fall in daily Covid infections, whoopee you might think the Beeb headlining a feel good story. But hang on, with that serious tone and the surprised sense of disbelief, the Beeb obviously do not think this is something to rejoice about, no according to them there is clearly something sinister involved in these statistics which will require much closer scrutiny.

[Onelife]

Other than those who have medical conditions the rest of them should be required to fill in a questionnaire before treatment….

Question one…Why were you so stupid?

No, question 1 should be "Thank you for applying for a Darwin award ... as far as treatment is concerned, will you be paying by Visa or Mastercard today?"

That would be my definition of “free at the point of delivery”

[Stephen]

Oh dear, we’ve run out of oxygen, would you like a priest to attend.

[Kendhni]

Since you are stupid, do you mind if we do a few experiments on you?

[Mervyn and Trish]

Since Covid doesn't exist we're just going to prioritise this l ingrowing toenail, but we'll be right back.

[Bensham33]

Take two paracetomol three times a day and if there is no improvement after 4 weeks, come back...,.if you can.

[barney]

It was very interesting that the number one topic on the BBC news tonight, and tea time as well, was the 7th consecutive fall in daily Covid infections, whoopee you might think the Beeb headlining a feel good story. But hang on, with that serious tone and the surprised sense of disbelief, the Beeb obviously do not think this is something to rejoice about, no according to them there is clearly something sinister involved in these statistics which will require much closer scrutiny.

That’s because a massive spike is due John.
It’s only three days to Professor Ferguson’s forecast of ‘over 100,000 confirmed cases a day is almost inevitable’

[oldbluefox]

Why is it that the BBC along with many others just love to suppress good news? I noticed this morning that they announced for the seventh day in a row the infection rates had fallen BUT.......... and then went on to say it may be only temporary.
Some people delight in painting a picture of doom and gloom, something we saw aplenty in the Brexit debates but why not rejoice from time to time when things are going in the right direction. By all means be realistic but do we really need the constant sniping at the government, bearing in mind it could have been Corbyn and his crew of Marxists and the far left in power, and that every other country does it all much better than we do, and things are going to get much, much worse. We talk about mental health issues but the mainstream media and others just perpetuate it.
My glass will remain half full.

[Esprit]

Well said oldbluefox

[Kendhni]

OBF, how you interpret a story is actually all down to yourself. From a psychology POV if you believe that an item is negative then it is because you are picking out and focussing on the negatives (and you would be in a majority for doing so). if you see it as positive then that is because you are focussing on the positives. While the BBC reports I have read today do contain some negatives my overall take on them is positive-but-with-caution (which is the same message that Johnson is giving out).

As far as 'Corbyn and his crew of marxists' is concerned, if you have any evidence that he would have been any worse (or any better) at handling the current situation then please present it - otherwise your point is totally non sequitor. Personally I agree with you but there is zero evidence either way beyond supposition and conjecture.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Why is it that the BBC along with many others just love to suppress good news? I noticed this morning that they announced for the seventh day in a row the infection rates had fallen BUT.......... and then went on to say it may be only temporary.
Some people delight in painting a picture of doom and gloom, something we saw aplenty in the Brexit debates but why not rejoice from time to time when things are going in the right direction. By all means be realistic but do we really need the constant sniping at the government.

Oh, you're talking about the BBC. Sorry my mistake. I thought you were talking about some on this forum.

[oldbluefox]

Ken, it has nothing to do with perceptive psychology but is contained within the language used and in this context the word 'but' is significant in turning the tone of the report around from being a positive and joyous article towards presenting the negative aspect. You only have to look at the Covid reports over the past few weeks in the visual media and newspaper front pages to identify news in a worst case scenario. Bad news sells papers.

As for Corbyn it's a ridiculous ask for me to provide evidence since nobody knows what the outcome would have been but having listened to him and seen what he stood for the choice between him and his metropolitan friends and the Tories was abundantly clear and well you know it. That's not to say you have to agree with everything that goes on, and neither do I, but it's easy to stand on the sidelines and snipe without knowing the full facts or taking them into account.

non sequiitor
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. Perhaps you could clarify your use of that phrase for those of us not as clever as you.

[oldbluefox]

Oh, you're talking about the BBC. Sorry my mistake. I thought you were talking about some on this forum.

I might be.........

[Kendhni]

Ken, it has nothing to do with perceptive psychology but is contained within the language used and in this context the word 'but' is significant in turning the tone of the report around from being a positive and joyous article towards presenting the negative aspect. You only have to look at the Covid reports over the past few weeks in the visual media and newspaper front pages to identify news in a worst case scenario. Bad news sells papers.

Yes bad news does sell, but the reports I have read this week have generally been cautiously positive. There are both bad and good comments in the articles, it is you that is perceiving and choosing to interpret them as bad news.

As for Corbyn it's a ridiculous ask for me to provide evidence since nobody knows what the outcome would have been but having listened to him and seen what he stood for the choice between him and his metropolitan friends and the Tories was abundantly clear and well you know it. That's not to say you have to agree with everything that goes on, and neither do I, but it's easy to stand on the sidelines and snipe without knowing the full facts or taking them into account.

You are right, your statement making up a comparison was totally and utterly ridiculous, I am surprised that you even made it. In fact your statement, and some subsequent comments, are exactly what you are trying to attribute to others ... sniping.

non sequiitor
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. Perhaps you could clarify your use of that phrase for those of us not as clever as you.

The definition you have quoted covers it perfectly.

[Onelife]

Diversion Alert...Would anyone like me to post a picture of our new Chicken 'Betty'?

[oldbluefox]

Seems that although my comments were not directly aimed at you it's a case of 'if the cap fits'.

non sequiitor
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. Perhaps you could clarify your use of that phrase for those of us not as clever as you.

The definition you have quoted covers it perfectly.

I take it from your comment you can't. Never mind.

[david63]

Diversion Alert...Would anyone like me to post a picture of our new Chicken 'Betty'?

No

[david63]

Cannot disagree with this - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57987016

[Mervyn and Trish]

Absolutely

[oldbluefox]

"It's against my civil liberties". Get yourself jabbed then. How long till the antivaxers realise they will probably not be allowed to go abroad unless they do.

[Onelife]

It appears both Gove and Boris are talking tough today, Gove with his ‘Selfish sods’ message and Boris with his “Criminals to work for their upkeep” message.

I would have a few reservations about his high visibility prisoner jackets proposal. I can understand why he thinks the wearing of such attire might sit well with the general public but humiliation while expecting them to give something back into society would in my opinion be a detrimental step towards their rehabilitation.

Stephen can I borrow your tin hat?

[Kendhni]

Seems that although my comments were not directly aimed at you it's a case of 'if the cap fits'.

non sequiitor
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement. Perhaps you could clarify your use of that phrase for those of us not as clever as you.

The definition you have quoted covers it perfectly.

I take it from your comment you can't. Never mind.

Instead of your usual sniping, maybe if you let me know which part of the definition you posted you don't understand I will provide you with the clarification you so desperately seek. If, as I suspect, you just want to snipe then I really don't care.

[screwy]

Diversion Alert...Would anyone like me to post a picture of our new Chicken 'Betty'?

Yes please, surrounded by Roast spuds, Carrots,Peas, stuffing and gravy.!

[Kendhni]

It appears both Gove and Boris are talking tough today, Gove with his ‘Selfish sods’ message and Boris with his “Criminals to work for their upkeep” message.

Glad to see it ... however I don't think those that are being targeted have the intellect to realise they have been duped. Every single anti-vax myth has been fully debunked with many social media influencers now admitting they got paid for posting and spreading anti vax BS, or in some cases they had posted something as a joke and the gullible hoards latched onto it.