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Reader, writer, painter, knitter. Retired school librarian. Wife, mother, shih poo owner, u3a, beach hut owner.
I filled in a form refusing permission to use my data some time ago but must find out if it still applies as I have changed GP surgery since then.
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I filled in a form refusing permission to use my data some time ago but must find out if it still applies as I have changed GP surgery since then.
I am not a trump fan but that photo looks like a sleepy old man.
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I am not a trump fan but that photo looks like a sleepy old man.
Apart from anything else who (apart from Elon Musk et al) can afford as many books fiction and non-fiction as those available in a library? Of course they also need the skilled, educated, trained librarian to guide them if required.
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Apart from anything else who (apart from Elon Musk et al) can afford as many books fiction and non-fiction as those available in a library? Of course they also need the skilled, educated, trained librarian to guide them if required.
As a librarian I would be very unhappy if libraries were only for those who can't afford books. No, they are for everybody to read, learn and enjoy.
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As a librarian I would be very unhappy if libraries were only for those who can't afford books. No, they are for everybody to read, learn and enjoy.
How did he get selected?
November 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
How did he get selected?
So, what is the difference between 'genuine' abuse and whatever he think the other kind is?
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
So, what is the difference between 'genuine' abuse and whatever he think the other kind is?
Too late. It is already being used by the police on our streets. That was the top of the slippery slope. To think I didn't apply for a rather good job in China because of the way facial recognition was being used and now it's here. The irony!
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Too late. It is already being used by the police on our streets. That was the top of the slippery slope. To think I didn't apply for a rather good job in China because of the way facial recognition was being used and now it's here. The irony!
O M G. How can that be allowed? Has he been referred to the Prevent programme as a potential right wing terrorist? If he hadn't he should be
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
O M G. How can that be allowed? Has he been referred to the Prevent programme as a potential right wing terrorist? If he hadn't he should be
From outside of America it looks as if they were corrupt before they got into office. Trump just allows them to continue their nefarious behaviour.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
From outside of America it looks as if they were corrupt before they got into office. Trump just allows them to continue their nefarious behaviour.
I suspect more than they have got.
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I suspect more than they have got.
What a great reward for your kindness, now he's just got to teach you to join in! Have fun.
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
What a great reward for your kindness, now he's just got to teach you to join in! Have fun.
Other than the next election if he continues to accept the status quo. Doesn't the labour party have a media team?
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Other than the next election if he continues to accept the status quo. Doesn't the labour party have a media team?
If this is true and we can't have underground cables then this would be a totally acceptable alternative. I live in Lincolnshire.
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
If this is true and we can't have underground cables then this would be a totally acceptable alternative. I live in Lincolnshire.
Is this the same President Trump who is against America becoming involved in any wars?
November 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Is this the same President Trump who is against America becoming involved in any wars?
I agree about the billionaire companies. Still think we need a wealth tax.
Fairly recently I read an article about alternative, practical ways to raise taxes without causing great difficulty. Including something like 1% tax on shares transfers. Unfortunately I can't find it. It was very interesting.
Fairly recently I read an article about alternative, practical ways to raise taxes without causing great difficulty. Including something like 1% tax on shares transfers. Unfortunately I can't find it. It was very interesting.
November 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I agree about the billionaire companies. Still think we need a wealth tax.
Fairly recently I read an article about alternative, practical ways to raise taxes without causing great difficulty. Including something like 1% tax on shares transfers. Unfortunately I can't find it. It was very interesting.
Fairly recently I read an article about alternative, practical ways to raise taxes without causing great difficulty. Including something like 1% tax on shares transfers. Unfortunately I can't find it. It was very interesting.
Pay for it and so much else with a wealth tax.
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Pay for it and so much else with a wealth tax.
Let's hope it's true!
October 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Let's hope it's true!
That's what you need! More coverage of good, successful political performance in Parliament. Obviously other serious coverage also required. More pics of LD MPs showing up, attending parliamentary sessions and participating in meaningful, political debate. In other words doing your jobs as MPs.
October 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
That's what you need! More coverage of good, successful political performance in Parliament. Obviously other serious coverage also required. More pics of LD MPs showing up, attending parliamentary sessions and participating in meaningful, political debate. In other words doing your jobs as MPs.
The UK is in a mess, but you're in a bigger one. How has the US got itself into such a state? How many of those 44m voted for Trump? They won't mind going to the back of the queue.
October 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The UK is in a mess, but you're in a bigger one. How has the US got itself into such a state? How many of those 44m voted for Trump? They won't mind going to the back of the queue.
Why? Surely this is assault or even gbh.
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Why? Surely this is assault or even gbh.
Is this a thing in America? Presidents have to release their medical records? Shouldn't they be private?
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Is this a thing in America? Presidents have to release their medical records? Shouldn't they be private?
He looks like a jumped up traffic policeman on point duty, forgetting his job and slipping in a nazi salute! If it wasn't so frightening it would be funny.
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
He looks like a jumped up traffic policeman on point duty, forgetting his job and slipping in a nazi salute! If it wasn't so frightening it would be funny.
I don't understand. What is the difference between the purpose of the two amounts?
Why would you give a tip in addition to a donation? Don't you choose how much to donate and pay it?
Why would you give a tip in addition to a donation? Don't you choose how much to donate and pay it?
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I don't understand. What is the difference between the purpose of the two amounts?
Why would you give a tip in addition to a donation? Don't you choose how much to donate and pay it?
Why would you give a tip in addition to a donation? Don't you choose how much to donate and pay it?