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So what about those who cannot medically wear a mask? And children in school? And how do you police the 2m rule? Punishment for non-compliance? What about restaurants and pubs, and the wearing of masks?

Soz bud, that was meant for Maggz not you.

So what would you suggest happens right now? You’re in charge, anything goes but you have to have balance and think long term as well.

I don’t believe you’d actually want stricter controls to that degree. Surely allowing people to make their own decisions (within reason) and having sensible punishments for non-compliance is better than stopping the whole country again? Or would you be in favour of more and harsher lock downs again? Genuine question, not trying to pick a fight here.

I meant it did us a favour in getting us rapidly used to the idea of a weaker economy, something which I believe Brexit will lead to. Nothing more than that. It was a response to your question about how Covid has affected Brexit.

I didn’t forget anything. You’re right though, people were still joking around, and that’s been the bigger problem than anything else. We as a nation made everything worse because we didn’t take it seriously or understand the implications. Just like Brexit.

To a point, it has to unfortunately. That’s a sad but very true fact of modern life, whether that’s right or wrong.

People failed people. We all knew about COVID, we still know about it, and tbh no one really took any steps to help themselves then or now. Short of locking us in at gunpoint, what more is there to do? Sure, we got caught short on some supplies which was bad, but I genuinely don’t think locking down earlier would’ve helped and opening up when he did was probably the right call. Unfortunately idiots who don’t get it have caused the minor spikes we’ve seen of late. That’s not something you can blame on any government.

I didn’t say he was doing well. I said he was doing fine. Not perfect, but he could be worse. There’s always plenty to pick holes in, however as an overall view I don’t think it’s as bad as you make out. He did lockdown when people wanted it, and released it when people wanted it: In that respect, we’ve only to blame ourselves really. I couldn’t give a rat’s ass about the whole Cummings thing either. That was political point scoring at its worst.

The last Conservative leader, for a start I struggle to see anything that he’s done that’s been a life-changing, step-down-now clusterf*ck, which is a decent start. He showed solid leadership early on during Covid, and the daily briefings were an excellent idea, but obviously there’s been a few holes in The Plan that we can now see. So yeah, I’d say he’s doing fine, as opposed to dreadful or spectacular. Same goes for Kier Starmer, he’s also doing fine.

Nothing has changed because of Covid19. Ironically it’s probably done us a favour, as we’re now used to a crashed economy and proper leaving the EU post-transition won’t make a lot of difference now. Independence for other countries is as far away as it’s ever been, in my eyes. There’s no money to do anything, and ultimately no one wants to make themselves poorer when they’re already skint. Boris has done fine, not outstanding but I’m not sure anyone else would’ve done much better. They’d simply have made different mistakes. I do like Kier Starmer though, supports publicly the sensible decisions rather than just mock because he’s on the opposite side of the commons.

Made me empty my sack

Tyres are about looks above everything else

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I’d rather have real noise that’s quiet than fake noise that’s loud.

Piped noise

Four cylinder with a manual as per the Z4 would be a good drive, less weight albeit with an inferior soundtrack.

That’s my point, I can’t see an S-engine in the Toyota. B58 sure, they can’t shift them fast enough. I would disagree with you on one point though: It’s not a Toyota. It’s a BMW. Badge engineering at its finest.

Can you imagine how much a manual GRMN Supra would be? £100k? I could see it being that, and it would probably sell out too. I’m not sure BMW would give them the M4 lump though, I reckon it’s more likely we’ll see a version still with the auto box but maybe a remapped engine for another 40bhp perhaps. Plus tacky carbon bits as well ofc.

Then get a new wife! or mtfu

This is why you have two cars, family car and fun car

Beautiful.

Sorry, your text read as it wasn’t a new engine. Apologies.

So same engine? Interesting. I don’t get why Nissan would choose a Zed over a GTR for a new car. The R35 set the world on fire, it was a true halo car. Why ditch that and focus on a Zed car? Can only be financial, as in total lack of funds. Very odd choice.

So I admit I like a Zed, to show I’m not as anti-Zed as you’d like to believe I am, but I’m still in the wrong? Okay bud, whatever floats your boat. Again, I have no idea what’s coming, but I’ve stated clearly what I think a new Zed needs and what I think it will be. Care to share yours, or are you happy picking holes still?