@Tim said in US Politics:

When's Trump going to joke that he'll put AOC in "Juantanamo Bay"?

I would laugh

@Calf said in Tommy Robinson:

@Salacious-Crumb TR’s own statement immediately after the incident doesn’t mention spitting. Just that the guy was abusive to him in front of his wife. Don’t you think he might have led with spitting if it was true?

Still interesting that you didn't mention any context at all.

All these teams look far more dangerous than NZ .... Until they don't. Yesterday being a good example.

I think India's plan is to get to 40 overs needing 8-9 an over and back set batsmen to make the push. Good plan actually. RR is fine as long as they don't lose more wickets for the next 12 overs.

@jegga said in NZ Politics:

@Baron-Silas-Greenback said in NZ Politics:

@jegga said in NZ Politics:

This is just weird

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/07/09/674024/ministers-vetoed-acc-extension-for-terror-victims#

Why?
I think it is a good decision.
Extending ACC to mental health is weird.

Agreed but the example of the plumber in the article suggests they do cover mental health in some circumstances and not others

I think you misunderstood, the plumber wont get that. The plumber would have got that if he ACC covered it. But someone who was unemployed would get fuck all. That was the point they were ham fistedly trying to make in that section.

@jegga said in NZ Politics:

This is just weird

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/07/09/674024/ministers-vetoed-acc-extension-for-terror-victims#

Why?
I think it is a good decision.
Extending ACC to mental health is weird.

I think people are underestimating the difficulties of batting on that pitch yesterday. I would back Kane and Taylor to read the pitch and conditions and set targets.
My gut feel is that they think the pitch is hard to play your shots early on.
Setting a target of 250 in a CWC semi final with a overcast sky, and rain around.... not bad.
I also dont rate the Indian batting line up as highly as others in those conditions. They have a LOT of attacking batsmen that can take you apart, but if the ball nips around just a bit , we could get those guys out. I would bet that if we get Kholi and Sharma out cheaply, we are heavy favourites. Who else do they have that lineup that would have the patience and technique of Kane and Taylor. Obviously Rahul, but he is hit and miss and could actually be too cautious and create scoreboard pressure.
If it stays cloudy I reckon it is a 50/50 prospect , if it is a bit sunny.. def adv the Indians.

Interesting quirk, apart from 4 overs, both teams will be batting in morning conditions.

@MajorRage said in British Politics:

Leaders debate tonight was good watching.

I think both guys despite what they say hold very similar positions on most issues. Johnson seemed hell bent on talking over Hunt whilst Hunt seemed hell bent on pointing out that Johnson never answers questions.

Who do I want? Well in a normal world, it would be Hunt all the way ... but I just can’t help feeling that Johnson may be better at getting shit done.

Torn.

I have no idea if you are right about Johnson getting things done. But i think the UK system needs a serious dose of actually getting things done.

@Sneakdefreak said in NBA season 2018/19:

OKC are better off trading Westbrook and getting more picks and young players and trying to build something a year or two from now. They're not winning the west with the Clippers, Lakers, Trailblazers, Nuggets, Pelicans and GSW all in their way.

And you forgot the Jazz!