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BBC didn't put words in Trump's mouth; they took some out of the prolix pres.
December 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
BBC didn't put words in Trump's mouth; they took some out of the prolix pres.
The other thing is that the Tea Tax was removed because of representations, in London, by the colonies. So, 'no taxation without representation' was horse feathers too.
December 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The other thing is that the Tea Tax was removed because of representations, in London, by the colonies. So, 'no taxation without representation' was horse feathers too.
ACTUAL FACT: The Sons of Liberty were protesting the *removal* of the Tea Tax, which rendered their stocks of tax-paid tea uncompetitive with the newly-imported, tax-free tea.
The Boston Tea Party was an act of commercial sabotage.
The Boston Tea Party was an act of commercial sabotage.
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
ACTUAL FACT: The Sons of Liberty were protesting the *removal* of the Tea Tax, which rendered their stocks of tax-paid tea uncompetitive with the newly-imported, tax-free tea.
The Boston Tea Party was an act of commercial sabotage.
The Boston Tea Party was an act of commercial sabotage.
BBC could fund an entire year's broadcasting by sueing Trump for his grossly-defamative "100% fake news" remark.
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
BBC could fund an entire year's broadcasting by sueing Trump for his grossly-defamative "100% fake news" remark.
#SmallCakesInASongOrMovie
Petit Four Lions
Petit Four Lions
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#SmallCakesInASongOrMovie
Petit Four Lions
Petit Four Lions
Clare McDonnell (R5) called Trump's message "bizarre".
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Clare McDonnell (R5) called Trump's message "bizarre".
Weak men fear strong women.
December 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Weak men fear strong women.
#ASongOrMovieForThingsForFree
This is Spinal Tapas
This is Spinal Tapas
December 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#ASongOrMovieForThingsForFree
This is Spinal Tapas
This is Spinal Tapas
Don't think so. Petrol stations have always been place-markers for development.
December 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Don't think so. Petrol stations have always been place-markers for development.
There's also the opportunity cost - of building homes on this 'grey belt' land.
December 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
There's also the opportunity cost - of building homes on this 'grey belt' land.
There comes a point when it's no longer worthwhile keeping/supplying petrol stations.
December 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
There comes a point when it's no longer worthwhile keeping/supplying petrol stations.