jonathancarroll.bsky.social
Solicitor, Cumbrian, Dad, Sapper
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You need to say this in the voice of a stressed English person, running to answer the doorbell after the 4th ring while trying to cook dinner.
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Wasn't that exactly what US did in Vietnam? Reports of teachers passing everyone to avoid them being drafted.
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Just needs 'at pace' to complete the description.
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France should wait until they do invade, then while they're busy reclaim her former American colonies and anything that sounds a bit francophone.
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Google Zeno's arrow paradox
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Horace Goes Skiing
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Surely that's just a recognition that politics never stops. War as an extension of politics, especially if the end of the war leaves loose ends, begets more politics which begets more war.
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Your take on Assad is probably right.
But why go for an 'ad hominem' line on Simpson.
Play the ball not the man.
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Jenny, a career in the Royal Marines awaits you. Their favourite flavour is purple.
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What do you suggest as a third option? The only rule is your suggestion has to be economically viable.
I'm not a grouse shooter by the way.
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Oddly I have had this discussion with an RSPB warden. They would much rather deal with grouse moors than monoculture timber plantations.
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We looked at moving into a vacant retail space as a professional services firm. Business rates were nearly 3x the rent. So we didn't!
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I'm conflicted by this story. On the one hand I agree with everything you say: the story doesn't hold. But I also wonder whether redemption is something we actually believe in. But if she is still spinning a line then perhaps she hasn't achieved it.
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Black Eye Friday. Less of a thing than it once was but still very much there.
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Momentarily I thought I'd found a Royal Armoured Corps starter pack. Possibly that would be less enlightening and involve more colourful trousers.
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It's not limited to academics. Never watch a war film with anyone military. Except Zulu.
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Were it not for Christmas, there would have been no party at Nakatomi Tower. QED.
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It would cut our stationery budget. Not sure it would increase the quality.