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Nicola ... again. Shut up woman! Are you for real?

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Urmstongran Thu 10-Mar-22 20:20:14

Joe Biden won’t. Boris Johnson won’t. Ben Wallace won’t. Nor will, as far as we know, every other leader of a Nato member country. However, it is clear that Nicola Sturgeon just might.

Might do what, you ask? Consider backing a Nato no-fly zone over Ukraine, that’s what. Even if such an action risked a major escalation of the West’s dispute with a nuclear-tipped Russia.

The First Minister thinks that having warplanes, including British ones, taking on, and possibly shooting down, Vladimir Putin’s planes is worth “serious consideration”.

It’s a truly astonishing suggestion that was being described by enemies and one-time supporters alike as another piece of grandstanding by someone who appears to be desperately seeking a niche for herself on the international stage.

volver Fri 11-Mar-22 20:10:15

Aveline

And gives his refereeing salary to charity

That'll why he forgot to tell the tax man about it then.

Callistemon21 Fri 11-Mar-22 20:10:15

Aveline

And gives his refereeing salary to charity

Oh, well, that's admirable.

Urmstongran Fri 11-Mar-22 20:12:16

Aveline

And gives his refereeing salary to charity

???

Marydoll Fri 11-Mar-22 20:13:12

I am emulating Urms here, but can't be bothered to cut and paste, so here is the link.

I am not saying that the reporting is accurate, but then again, I am not saying it is inaccurate. This is just for your information.

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/19953962.no-red-card-douglas-ross-failure-declare-referee-msp-salaries

Casdon Fri 11-Mar-22 20:14:25

Judging by his comments about Chicken Kiev today, Jacob Rees Mogg himself is obviously a bantam weight.

JaneJudge Fri 11-Mar-22 20:17:49

what did he say about chicken kiev hmm

Urmstongran Fri 11-Mar-22 20:19:02

No serious divisions will take place over Nicola Sturgeon's comments.

The vast majority of us understand the situation very clearly, and are unlikely to be swayed by this intervention. Broadly speaking, the heart says throw everything at Russia's invading army. The head says, what will be thrown back at Europe?
This is not a Mel Gibson film.

Lucca Fri 11-Mar-22 20:19:28

JaneJudge

what did he say about chicken kiev hmm

I dread to think in fact i darent even google it

JaneJudge Fri 11-Mar-22 20:20:34

oh I have seen. lots of love to you all
I don't care what it is called tbqh. I wish they would serve fresh the fresh version in pubs though like they used to do in the 90s

JaneJudge Fri 11-Mar-22 20:21:20

Lucca

JaneJudge

what did he say about chicken kiev hmm

I dread to think in fact i darent even google it

I googled he just wants it called Kyiv. I suppose that might be all he is worried about

Callistemon21 Fri 11-Mar-22 20:21:55

Casdon

Judging by his comments about Chicken Kiev today, Jacob Rees Mogg himself is obviously a bantam weight.

Oh no, I was wondering if it might be mentioned by someone! Just checked

Does the name 'Chicken Kiev' really come from Kyiv? It would be logical to assume that the name of the dish originates from the name of the capital of Ukraine – Kyiv., but it does not. Even though there is no documented proof, many Ukrainian chefs agree that authentic recipe originates from France.
18 May 2019

Also:
Australian supermarket Woolworths has made a change to the naming of their “Chicken Kiev” products in an effort to show respect for Australian-Ukrainians. The small change was discussed with The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and was done to stand in solidarity with Ukrainians living in Australia.
17 hours ago

So in fact Australian Ukrainians agree with Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Casdon Fri 11-Mar-22 20:22:44

Rees-Mogg hits out at chicken kiev name change - 'We've no gripe with Russian culture!'

JACOB Rees-Mogg has hit out after calls for brands to change the name of their "Chicken Kiev" products to show respect for Ukrainians were issued, saying that Britain has "no gripe with Russian culture".

Daily Express! I saw it on twitter.

Callistemon21 Fri 11-Mar-22 20:25:03

Oh really!
It's not Russian culture.
It's French cuisine apparently

volver Fri 11-Mar-22 20:25:10

Urmstongran

No serious divisions will take place over Nicola Sturgeon's comments.

The vast majority of us understand the situation very clearly, and are unlikely to be swayed by this intervention. Broadly speaking, the heart says throw everything at Russia's invading army. The head says, what will be thrown back at Europe?
This is not a Mel Gibson film.

No, it's not, is it Urmstongran.

Which is why it's so unacceptable to use the situation to try to score points about a leader you think so little of, and in such a childish way.

But maybe since you understand the situation so clearly, you could offer your services to the MoD, or even MI6.

Oh wait. That's not another Cut and Paste is it?

Urmstongran Fri 11-Mar-22 20:27:11

Bore off volver.
Again.

Lucca Fri 11-Mar-22 20:28:34

Petera

*Reuters, Mar 11* A source hiding behind the fake name Urmstongran has posted evidence on social media that Scotland’ s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, was responsible for the outbreak of the Second World War: “I heard a drunk, mentally unstable man in a pub car park shout that Sturgeon fabricated the ‘peace in our time’ letter brandished by Chamberlain on his return from the Munich peace conference,” posted UG, “I have no reason to disbelieve this.”

The anonymous poster went on to write “If this is subsequently proven untrue I will just ignore it and swivel to the accusation that the very existence of a mentally unstable drunk man in Scotland shows Sturgeon’s lack of judgement over funding of mental health services and alcohol pricing. She’s the woman in charge, she is responsible for everything. God knows what would happen to these poor incompetent people if we English were gracious enough to grant Scotland its independence, we really need to look after them for their own good.”

Speculation continues to mount that Sturgeon has been personally responsible for every disaster to hit humankind. Anti-Sturgeon campaigners have pointed out that Ms Sturgeon is yet to deny any involvement in the crucifixion of Christ, and also that scientists have not yet proven she did not personally kill all the dinosaurs in the Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction.

Urmstongran was contacted for comment but was unfortunately too busy sticking pins into a small doll.

I
Don’t think this post received the plaudits it deserved ! Brilliant ….. (and no UG not over egged at all)

Urmstongran Fri 11-Mar-22 20:29:37

Ooh, I’m half way down my first glass. ?
Note to self, in the next half hour ... step away from the keyboard.
?
Sensible me.

JaneJudge Fri 11-Mar-22 20:29:46

Yes it was brilliant
I will read it again with wine wink

GrannyGravy13 Fri 11-Mar-22 20:30:00

There are several restaurants in London who have put chicken kiev on the menu and all proceeds are going to Ukrainian charities.

volver Fri 11-Mar-22 20:30:41

Urmstongran

Bore off volver.
Again.

Oh dear.

Are we getting riled?

Callistemon21 Fri 11-Mar-22 20:30:47

Urmstongran

Ooh, I’m half way down my first glass. ?
Note to self, in the next half hour ... step away from the keyboard.
?
Sensible me.

First glass?
You're slow

JaneJudge Fri 11-Mar-22 20:30:55

GrannyGravy13

There are several restaurants in London who have put chicken kiev on the menu and all proceeds are going to Ukrainian charities.

I hope they are doing it properly smile

Urmstongran Fri 11-Mar-22 20:31:10

? that GG13.

Lucylastic Fri 11-Mar-22 20:32:05

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JaneJudge Fri 11-Mar-22 20:32:50

is she for real?