blackydog

That wouldn't change anything, believe me.

I'd like to do an Ironman, no problem running, ok cycling, it would be dark before I finished the swim though.

Blackydog is actually long dead, be respectful or else!

Can't see much to celebrate. Just another opportunity for blinkered people to show their adoration to someone who is where he is, by accident of birth. I shall be supporting Republic activities in the background. Keeping well away from the lickspittles and fawners. The TV will be off for all that cringeworthy week. I might actually get some eggs, and go and throw them at the odious Nicholas Witchell, to cheer me up a bit.

Not one to get dramatic, but I wonder if that's what I have. I just cannot seem to find much sustaining energy. I want to sleep more than I have ever done, and I cannot shake cold symptoms. Just put it done to the time of year.

I wouldn't argue with that, but getting there has a huge cost, financially and environmentally, mainly in obtaining the lithium (and cobalt) required for the batteries. Lithium is also a finite resource. The lithium batteries used in cars have a limited lifespan but can be used afterwards, where their reduced efficiency is less critical, in electrical storage facilities. Beyond that though, once lithium needs to be recycled, it is a hazardous procedure. The road to reducing dependence on fossil fuels is not a particularly scenic one.

I no longer have to drive into work very often (when I do it is Lincoln) but I sometimes see the number of people driving into work and think, what chance have we got of reaching global temperature limit targets, when this goes on worldwide everyday. So I suppose in theory the aim is to be applauded. However, the options are crap. Trains are expensive and unreliable (and dirty). Bus services (even more so recently) are driven by profit, and are going to be forced to invest in the latest technology at high cost. Electric cars that may be exempt from restrictions are extremely expensive, don't have a satisfactory infrastructure and when it comes to the global warming issue are very polluting in their manufacture.

Well yeah, but its an impossible fantasy. At an average walking speed of 4mph (or less), your facilities would need to be within a 1 mile radius. Many of us don't live that near to any of the facilities I mentioned above.

Apologies this might go on a bit but bear with me. I have been trying to understand what it will actually mean. I have read most of the "waffle" in the link. It is waffle, it could be in better language and far less repetitive. This plan does not just include Sheffield although we appear to be part of an initial trial. I have found information from this source. https://www.smarttransport.org.uk/insight-and-policy/latest-insight-and-policy/what-is-a-15-minute-neighbourhood#:~:text=The 15-minute neighbourhood serves,diverse%2C inclusive and economically vibrant. This is a passage from that source. "Transport is at its heart given the fundamental principles rely on active travel and good public transport to give residents access to all essential amenities without making long journeys by car. Instead of sucking workers, shoppers and students into congested city centres, the 15-minute approach devolves the provision of day-to-day needs to a neighbourhood, so nobody needs to travel more than 15 minutes to earn a living, buy food, see a doctor and educate their children. The aim is to create a dense interconnected mesh of self-sufficient urban villages or ‘complete communities’, reducing car use and, with it, the need for space to accommodate and park private cars, leaving more space for humans." Reading that, there is no doubt that private cars are very much seen to be the enemy. Public transport is at the heart. All reasonable requirements should be within a (non car) journey of 15 mins. Looking at it from a real word aspect. Few of us will work with a 15 minute non car journey so it will be public transport then to get to work. Public transport which the local authorities seemingly have little control over, other than to make charges to polluting forms of PT (public transport). How many new doctors surgeries will be required for a 15 minute non car journey, not to mention schools, hospitals, libraries even pubs and restaurants. this is my understanding of the subject, happy to be corrected. It seems to want to take us back to a tribal way of living, with the conflict potentially associated with that. I have tried to read the previous 16 pages so as not to repeat any previous points, but the bickering just put me off.

Sworn to secrecy 😄

By deliberately crashing his car in a Paris underpass?

You mean like good old Edward VIII...

Both of whom have been selected, seen for what they are and dismissed.

It i'nt and you don't. 😄

There are many arguments pro and against the royals themselves. I find they are a corrupt and secretive organisation, of which self preservation is the utmost goal. That is my view of the incumbents. However, we also have the different (but related) argument of monarchy and hereditary succession. Whatever you think of the current mob, put that aside and ask yourself - is this a proper and correct way to select a Head of State? Is it good for the country, indeed is it good for the person? If you accept monarchy but are an atheist, how do you reconcile having a Head of State chosen by God? Have they shown throughout modern history, that the current method of choosing a Head of State has been successful? I think not.

Not so. Edward VIII wanted to marry that Simpson trollop and remain king. However he was aware that he would not get government support to marry a (still married) divorcee, so abdicated. More recently, Liz2 gave permission for Charlie to marry divorcee (choosing my words carefully here) Camilla Shand. Not a lot was different really except the times. Both kings reportedly had affairs with married women, before their accession to king. One got approval the other didn't.

You are only allowed to do 15.5 mph on a motor assisted bike before the motor cuts off. You can easily do more then 30 mph on a pushbike, plus any age group can ride one tax / insurance free. An legal electric scooter can also do 15.5 mph. On a decent pedal only scooter, I would think that speed was easily attainable, plus any age group can ride one tax / insurance free. Where is the problem with the electric version?

As I remember you were completely unaware of many aspects of the royal families behaviour, and correctly, I called you out on it. Including your ignorance of the traitor king and his collaboration with the nazis. If your support isn't quite blind, it is certainly from an uninformed position. Oh and whatever slant you put on it, he or any other will never be king in my eyes.

And also whether he is any good at it or not. He may in theory be the king, but neither did I choose him or support him. Support for the monarchy is dropping. Younger people largely don't care either way. The only thing I hate more than royalty, is their choice blind supporters. I have had many arguments with you about royalty, and as I have said before, you are largely ignorant of their past antics, and don't make any effort to find out, and as such are not really worthy of discussion with. I won't change your mind, because it is not open to change.

Did he try to nip you for some change when he came round? 😁

It would allow you to get away quicker...

He might be your majesty but he's not mine, or many others. They belong in a different time, and its time now for it to end. Republic.

Most people don't know about a lot of what goes on in the monarchy, and they're to lazy to find out or don't want to know.

Can't stand the man or any of the royals to be honest. However, he has not been convicted of paedophilia. References to him being a nonce, may well be asking for trouble.

Hereditary succession is wrong full stop. No-one can be guaranteed suitable to be Head of State based on their parentage, plus it prevents someone who has strong talent for it, ever being considered. Plus the ones we have (including the late queen) ARE corrupt. Check out royal consent (not assent) for yourselves. I'd end it tomorrow.