Kwasi Kwarteng at the Queen’s funeral.

I understand your response at 11.41 today Fleurpepper

I cannot understand your response Fleurpepper I think something has been ‘lost in translation’.
Never mind, this is what happens sometimes.

Dickens

Prentice

That should read QK not QC.

"QK"

... was my mistake - it should've been "KK".

My grandson in South Africa has named his cat Qwasi. It's stuck in my head.

... his second cat he named "Olive".

Apologies for the confusion.

Thank you Dickens I thought there was some reason for the QK that I did not know about.

Prentice

FannyCornforth

And you really don’t think that there is a connection?
You think that he is just fidgeting?

I’m not arguing btw, I don’t do that
(on here, that is!)

It seems to me FannyCornforth that arguing on here is exactly what you do, if you do not like the responses of other posters.
Also, bespectacled, black, bald etc are simply describing words.
What GrannyGravy13 wrote was a lighthearted riposte to all the heavyhanded posts insinuating drug use amongst other things.

Well, have heard it all now. So an accusation of being racist, is now a 'lightweight riposte'. Blimey.

I'd rather be accused of being a drug user than a racist, if push comes to shove.

Yes, Volver - puts the rise of fascism right back in its place, doesn't it!

He probably had one of thos earplugs with a mic on the lead. You wouldn't have noticed it had he not been laughing at something. Very disrespectful.

Dickens No worries.
I imagine that he struggles to spell his own name at times; or even believes that he’s called Olive

He does look as if he about to wet his pants! Having 4 DS I've seen the signs......?

Prentice

That should read QK not QC.

"QK"

... was my mistake - it should've been "KK".

My grandson in South Africa has named his cat Qwasi. It's stuck in my head.

... his second cat he named "Olive".

Apologies for the confusion.

I have a feeling that Callistimon's suggestion of D notice may be the explanation. In Ireland there used to be a similar arrangement with press. One of our prime ministers in 70s was having an affair for years- well known by many but never reported until well after his death. Other politicians personal lives were also taboo. Our 2nd President was apparently an alcoholic but all hushed up! Likewise, negative reports about the Catholic Church were off limits for the media. All changed now, fortunately (though who really knows?).

And I don’t have kids or grandkids to boast about - so qualifications it is!
I love hearing about others successes in life, whatever they are.

JaneJudge

It is definitely getting worse and people get really personal about stuff. I've even had my career and qualifications open to abuse this week but at least I haven't given any details out about my nationality, so at least something is sacred

Did you?
I’m sorry that I missed that.
I would have loved to have joined in and put the boot in.
You know me!

Calistemon, how exciting
I looked ridiculous, JaneJudge!

Yes / incorrect. Thankyou Fleurpepper. I’m using a tiny phone and WiFi intermittent

tbf prentice, I said my job was low paid, it is. I don't think arrogance is a trait I possess and I wouldn't get very far on the one upmanship front

Also, regarding nationality, my family has been subject to prejudice in the UK.

Calistemon, how exciting

Prentice I have a photo of me at Hobbiton and yes, I could qualify ?
It's trick photography (it must be!)

I always think it is a mistake to give details of career or qualifications on a site such as this, as it either sounds full of arrogance or at least one upmanship, while at the same time leaving posters to doubt the truth of it.
Nationality? Why hide this?
I have applied for Hobbit nationality Callistemon21 but fear I will be turned down because I am too tall.

JaneJudge

It is definitely getting worse and people get really personal about stuff. I've even had my career and qualifications open to abuse this week but at least I haven't given any details out about my nationality, so at least something is sacred

Oh no, I missed that!
I got 100% in KS3 geography this week ?

I've applied for Welsh nationality.

It is definitely getting worse and people get really personal about stuff. I've even had my career and qualifications open to abuse this week but at least I haven't given any details out about my nationality, so at least something is sacred

Is it just me or is this site bats**t crazy today?

Imagine - somebody posting alternative views to someone who posts something they disagree with? On a discussions site of all places.

It's the end of days, innit?

FannyCornforth

And you really don’t think that there is a connection?
You think that he is just fidgeting?

I’m not arguing btw, I don’t do that
(on here, that is!)

It seems to me FannyCornforth that arguing on here is exactly what you do, if you do not like the responses of other posters.
Also, bespectacled, black, bald etc are simply describing words.
What GrannyGravy13 wrote was a lighthearted riposte to all the heavyhanded posts insinuating drug use amongst other things.

Whitewavemark2

Insider trading is a criminal offence that attracts up to 7 years in jail.

Still, when has that stopped them?

I’m going to mention Nick Abbot again.
One of his most memorable phrases of recent years has been, ‘this isn’t a government; it’s a smash and grab’

Insider trading is a criminal offence that attracts up to 7 years in jail.

Still, when has that stopped them?

Prentice

Heh heh GrannyGravy13 yes that is funny and true indeed.
I wanted to say a similar thing earlier but did think I would be deemed to be racist, even though I am a black woman.
It is a storm in a teacup.

So if his race isn’t relevant, why were you going to mention his race; but decided not to for fear of being called racist?

We don’t need to bring race into it at all, unless it is deemed relevant.

For example - if one said ‘Bespectacled man fidgets etc etc’
the word ‘bespectacled’ would be relevant to the context and meaning

FannyCornforth

Prentice now that is something that I’m going to argue with.
He was not ‘fidgeting’.

Earning millions in minutes could make you giddy with excitement

Prentice now that is something that I’m going to argue with.
He was not ‘fidgeting’.