kempsy
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The answer you are looking for is either Yes, No, Maybe or 42 - choose wisely
So that is the Atlantic losing all credibility then.
January 26, 2026 at 12:56 AM
So that is the Atlantic losing all credibility then.
It is very unlikely that would make a difference to US government or US media. Protests would be dismissed as cranks or locally motivated. Strong likelihood such protests would even be considered a success by the USA.
January 21, 2026 at 12:49 PM
It is very unlikely that would make a difference to US government or US media. Protests would be dismissed as cranks or locally motivated. Strong likelihood such protests would even be considered a success by the USA.
"I will do anything for growth, but I won't do that"
January 20, 2026 at 10:29 AM
"I will do anything for growth, but I won't do that"
The British likely can't if it's contrary to American interests given the sourcing of their nukes and associated infrastructure
January 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The British likely can't if it's contrary to American interests given the sourcing of their nukes and associated infrastructure
Return to full blown state terrorism, with implications for international travel (do you want a foreign airline flying planes around your population centres?)
January 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Return to full blown state terrorism, with implications for international travel (do you want a foreign airline flying planes around your population centres?)
Not just nukes. Absent effective rules based order, chemical and biological weapons are back in the table as well.
January 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Not just nukes. Absent effective rules based order, chemical and biological weapons are back in the table as well.
The Fortress of Tortie-tude
December 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Fortress of Tortie-tude
Are you starting to " feel a little abused / like a coffee machine in an office"?
If you are then Shakira has a song for you! 😂
If you are then Shakira has a song for you! 😂
December 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Are you starting to " feel a little abused / like a coffee machine in an office"?
If you are then Shakira has a song for you! 😂
If you are then Shakira has a song for you! 😂
I hope you're not kink shaming?! 😂
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I hope you're not kink shaming?! 😂
Well I have to walk to work uphill both ways! In the snow!
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Well I have to walk to work uphill both ways! In the snow!
The cards in question.
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The cards in question.
The problems identified in this case could be mitigated by the UKIPO having a more rigorous registration process and having a less antagonistic means of resolving IP disputes in the first instance.
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The problems identified in this case could be mitigated by the UKIPO having a more rigorous registration process and having a less antagonistic means of resolving IP disputes in the first instance.
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
Sorry, it isn't intended to be a criticism of UKIPO in this case.
Just an observation that public pressure, in this case and others as noted in the article, played a significant role in the outcome. This isn't a good example of the system working, in my view.
Just an observation that public pressure, in this case and others as noted in the article, played a significant role in the outcome. This isn't a good example of the system working, in my view.
December 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sorry, it isn't intended to be a criticism of UKIPO in this case.
Just an observation that public pressure, in this case and others as noted in the article, played a significant role in the outcome. This isn't a good example of the system working, in my view.
Just an observation that public pressure, in this case and others as noted in the article, played a significant role in the outcome. This isn't a good example of the system working, in my view.
Agreed that IP was likely granted improperly.
From the article: "As public pressure grew, the tone behind the scenes began to shift."
Indicates a settlement occurred due to public pressure, not solely due to the merits of the claim.
Claims shouldn't rely on public pressure to succeed of fail.
From the article: "As public pressure grew, the tone behind the scenes began to shift."
Indicates a settlement occurred due to public pressure, not solely due to the merits of the claim.
Claims shouldn't rely on public pressure to succeed of fail.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Agreed that IP was likely granted improperly.
From the article: "As public pressure grew, the tone behind the scenes began to shift."
Indicates a settlement occurred due to public pressure, not solely due to the merits of the claim.
Claims shouldn't rely on public pressure to succeed of fail.
From the article: "As public pressure grew, the tone behind the scenes began to shift."
Indicates a settlement occurred due to public pressure, not solely due to the merits of the claim.
Claims shouldn't rely on public pressure to succeed of fail.
I'd disagree. Resolution occured after one party escalated via a public campaign, that was then subject to public responses by third parties.
If the IP system had worked properly it would have been resolved by legal letters and a possible court case.
If the IP system had worked properly it would have been resolved by legal letters and a possible court case.
December 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I'd disagree. Resolution occured after one party escalated via a public campaign, that was then subject to public responses by third parties.
If the IP system had worked properly it would have been resolved by legal letters and a possible court case.
If the IP system had worked properly it would have been resolved by legal letters and a possible court case.
It still seems like a solution in search of a problem.
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It still seems like a solution in search of a problem.
Big trouble in Little China
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Big trouble in Little China
If the sub does not split you must aquit
November 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If the sub does not split you must aquit
So back to Plato's republic, with these guys self-selecting the philosopher-kings.
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
So back to Plato's republic, with these guys self-selecting the philosopher-kings.
Betteridge's law of headlines says no. Rather sad to see Channel 4 using immigration as clickbait though. I thought you had standards?
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Betteridge's law of headlines says no. Rather sad to see Channel 4 using immigration as clickbait though. I thought you had standards?