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Because I’d like to think the intelligence level of the forum is somewhat higher than that of a parsnip?

I’m less amazed about a buckled wheel and more amazed people still use flickr! Any wheel will do that if you whack it hard enough, replica or not.

They do it because it’s dirt cheap, not because it actually works long term. Awful idea, but it won’t stop.

DVLA are back to normal in terms of speed, I’ve done driving licences and V5 updates myself very recently with no delays at all. Which I know doesn’t actually answer your question at all

Ain’t no such thing between us, sugar

Don’t lie, of course you do, that’s why you asked for pics. Again.

Might try some on my mohair jumpers

They’re not, the rules are very clear that it must be black lettering on a white background on the front. Edit: https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/rules-number-plates

Slowest of the day compared to a hairdresser’s car and a fwd scrabble wagon?! Hand your man card in, sir!

He’s saying (I think) that you’re saying that people don’t break laws because they’re expected to obey them, but that assumes a level of responsibility that we’re clearly not seeing. Essentially you’re expecting people to act like adults, which is what you’ve criticised the government for doing.

Okay, but what about the exceptions I mentioned, kids, medically unable, pubs etc? What do you do about masks then? Also I can smoke when I go outside or into other peoples’ houses, so it’s not quite as straightforward as you put it, albeit I concede it’s a valid point. The whole point about social distancing for 2m is that it essentially negates the need for masks, so if we can do that then can we take masks off?

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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