John McDowall
@chinajohn.bsky.social
Left wing by US standards, right wing by UK standards. I'm a biker a trucker, RAF vet and an F1 fan. Pro Brexit on sovereignty grounds.
"Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself." ~ Robert Green Ingersoll
"Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself." ~ Robert Green Ingersoll
Consider; If all religion and all scientific knowledge were somehow lost at the same time what would happen?
1. Religion would likely return but it would never be in the same format(s).
2. Science would return as is, because humans would find a way to relearn the truth.
1. Religion would likely return but it would never be in the same format(s).
2. Science would return as is, because humans would find a way to relearn the truth.
January 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Consider; If all religion and all scientific knowledge were somehow lost at the same time what would happen?
1. Religion would likely return but it would never be in the same format(s).
2. Science would return as is, because humans would find a way to relearn the truth.
1. Religion would likely return but it would never be in the same format(s).
2. Science would return as is, because humans would find a way to relearn the truth.
Technically it's probably true.
A bruise is caused by broken capillaries leaking blood into tissues under the skin. It's not too difficult to interpret that as 'internal bleeding' and it's quite possible the agent did 'suffer' bruising.
This is just the 'authorities' playing with words.
A bruise is caused by broken capillaries leaking blood into tissues under the skin. It's not too difficult to interpret that as 'internal bleeding' and it's quite possible the agent did 'suffer' bruising.
This is just the 'authorities' playing with words.
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Technically it's probably true.
A bruise is caused by broken capillaries leaking blood into tissues under the skin. It's not too difficult to interpret that as 'internal bleeding' and it's quite possible the agent did 'suffer' bruising.
This is just the 'authorities' playing with words.
A bruise is caused by broken capillaries leaking blood into tissues under the skin. It's not too difficult to interpret that as 'internal bleeding' and it's quite possible the agent did 'suffer' bruising.
This is just the 'authorities' playing with words.
He's obviously not suffering enough as he's still there. He's not a prisoner, he can always walk, (as indeed can Lewis).
Until Ferrari sort out their toxic upper management and innefficient 'style' they don't deserve top tier drivers, certainly not just because of their (dubious) history.
Until Ferrari sort out their toxic upper management and innefficient 'style' they don't deserve top tier drivers, certainly not just because of their (dubious) history.
January 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM
He's obviously not suffering enough as he's still there. He's not a prisoner, he can always walk, (as indeed can Lewis).
Until Ferrari sort out their toxic upper management and innefficient 'style' they don't deserve top tier drivers, certainly not just because of their (dubious) history.
Until Ferrari sort out their toxic upper management and innefficient 'style' they don't deserve top tier drivers, certainly not just because of their (dubious) history.
The Supreme Court still exists, you'll find it in Donald Trump's pocket.
January 5, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The Supreme Court still exists, you'll find it in Donald Trump's pocket.
He won it as all champions do, with a bucket full of skill and determination, sprinkled with a fair amount of luck.
I prefer Oscar but congrats to Lando. I'm also looking forward to watching Kimi's progress next year, that could be VERY interesting, esp given the rumours about the Merc engine.
I prefer Oscar but congrats to Lando. I'm also looking forward to watching Kimi's progress next year, that could be VERY interesting, esp given the rumours about the Merc engine.
December 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
He won it as all champions do, with a bucket full of skill and determination, sprinkled with a fair amount of luck.
I prefer Oscar but congrats to Lando. I'm also looking forward to watching Kimi's progress next year, that could be VERY interesting, esp given the rumours about the Merc engine.
I prefer Oscar but congrats to Lando. I'm also looking forward to watching Kimi's progress next year, that could be VERY interesting, esp given the rumours about the Merc engine.
Suicidal idea! (I'm a truck driver)
If you're close enough to draught a truck the driver can't see you in their mirrors (if you can't see the mirrors the driver can't see you). So if that truck has to brake suddenly YOU will end up embedded in the rear of a 44 tonne wagon.
If you're close enough to draught a truck the driver can't see you in their mirrors (if you can't see the mirrors the driver can't see you). So if that truck has to brake suddenly YOU will end up embedded in the rear of a 44 tonne wagon.
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Suicidal idea! (I'm a truck driver)
If you're close enough to draught a truck the driver can't see you in their mirrors (if you can't see the mirrors the driver can't see you). So if that truck has to brake suddenly YOU will end up embedded in the rear of a 44 tonne wagon.
If you're close enough to draught a truck the driver can't see you in their mirrors (if you can't see the mirrors the driver can't see you). So if that truck has to brake suddenly YOU will end up embedded in the rear of a 44 tonne wagon.
The instrumental interlude from The Chain will, to me, always be the theme tune to F1, and Murray Walker will always be the voice.
August 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The instrumental interlude from The Chain will, to me, always be the theme tune to F1, and Murray Walker will always be the voice.
The majority of 'black folks' most definitely trace their roots back to 'immigrants'. Difference is that immigration was not voluntary.
July 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The majority of 'black folks' most definitely trace their roots back to 'immigrants'. Difference is that immigration was not voluntary.
If we're being serious there should be no bottles allowed in court at all, if you want another bottle go and get it (or have it delivered) and ensure it's opened before it get's anywhere near court.
July 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If we're being serious there should be no bottles allowed in court at all, if you want another bottle go and get it (or have it delivered) and ensure it's opened before it get's anywhere near court.
So what?
Errors happen in war, difference is Israel admit and apologize for theirs.
Hamas commit atrocities all the time with no remorse, hide weapons and leaders under hospitals and celebrate when Israel attack. They don't care about 'Palestinians' in ANY way, just killing Jews.
Errors happen in war, difference is Israel admit and apologize for theirs.
Hamas commit atrocities all the time with no remorse, hide weapons and leaders under hospitals and celebrate when Israel attack. They don't care about 'Palestinians' in ANY way, just killing Jews.
July 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
So what?
Errors happen in war, difference is Israel admit and apologize for theirs.
Hamas commit atrocities all the time with no remorse, hide weapons and leaders under hospitals and celebrate when Israel attack. They don't care about 'Palestinians' in ANY way, just killing Jews.
Errors happen in war, difference is Israel admit and apologize for theirs.
Hamas commit atrocities all the time with no remorse, hide weapons and leaders under hospitals and celebrate when Israel attack. They don't care about 'Palestinians' in ANY way, just killing Jews.
I was joking, but even if you twist the cork out 'properly' you'll still get a popping sound.
July 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I was joking, but even if you twist the cork out 'properly' you'll still get a popping sound.
Surely you don't expect them to use screw tops!
July 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Surely you don't expect them to use screw tops!
Hamas are the terrorists, they attacked Israel. Israel is merely defending itself, eliminating Hamas and trying to free the hostages.
As for those 'protesters', if you defend a terrorist organisation you are a terrorist.
Support the nation you live in or live in the nation you support.
As for those 'protesters', if you defend a terrorist organisation you are a terrorist.
Support the nation you live in or live in the nation you support.
July 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Hamas are the terrorists, they attacked Israel. Israel is merely defending itself, eliminating Hamas and trying to free the hostages.
As for those 'protesters', if you defend a terrorist organisation you are a terrorist.
Support the nation you live in or live in the nation you support.
As for those 'protesters', if you defend a terrorist organisation you are a terrorist.
Support the nation you live in or live in the nation you support.
Great. But who produced those figures? If I'm gonna be skeptical about Trump's claims that have no evidence, I need to be equally skeptical about our claims without evidence.
June 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Great. But who produced those figures? If I'm gonna be skeptical about Trump's claims that have no evidence, I need to be equally skeptical about our claims without evidence.
Vote, by the millions in the mid-terms. And PEACEFUL protests, don't let those with violent intentions (who may well be deliberate plants) move it all to violence and play directly into Trump's hands.
June 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Vote, by the millions in the mid-terms. And PEACEFUL protests, don't let those with violent intentions (who may well be deliberate plants) move it all to violence and play directly into Trump's hands.
That's your choice.
But one piece of advice, don't stand in front of them to test your 'hope'.
But one piece of advice, don't stand in front of them to test your 'hope'.
June 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
That's your choice.
But one piece of advice, don't stand in front of them to test your 'hope'.
But one piece of advice, don't stand in front of them to test your 'hope'.
So can Hamas. Hand back all hostages and put down their arms and it will all end.
June 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
So can Hamas. Hand back all hostages and put down their arms and it will all end.
Im a Brit veteran yes they will as that's not the way the military works. We don't get our orders from politicians or even senior military officers. As far as the average grunt is concerned (and I was one of those grunts) we get our orders from our SNCOs and we do what they say consitution or no.
June 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Im a Brit veteran yes they will as that's not the way the military works. We don't get our orders from politicians or even senior military officers. As far as the average grunt is concerned (and I was one of those grunts) we get our orders from our SNCOs and we do what they say consitution or no.
Bit difficult when the POTUS who is also the Commander in Chief is the main fascist.
The military will (correctly) do what their Commander says.
The military will (correctly) do what their Commander says.
June 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Bit difficult when the POTUS who is also the Commander in Chief is the main fascist.
The military will (correctly) do what their Commander says.
The military will (correctly) do what their Commander says.
I'm pretty sure the 'original' Americans weren't Caucasian.
Sorry but I hate the adjective 'white' to describe caucasian. Paper is white, people aren't. Same as Chinese aren't 'yellow' and POC aren't 'black'.
Sorry but I hate the adjective 'white' to describe caucasian. Paper is white, people aren't. Same as Chinese aren't 'yellow' and POC aren't 'black'.
June 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I'm pretty sure the 'original' Americans weren't Caucasian.
Sorry but I hate the adjective 'white' to describe caucasian. Paper is white, people aren't. Same as Chinese aren't 'yellow' and POC aren't 'black'.
Sorry but I hate the adjective 'white' to describe caucasian. Paper is white, people aren't. Same as Chinese aren't 'yellow' and POC aren't 'black'.