"For example, when one person says “I like Chinese more than Pizza”, and the respondent says “Well, you must hate Pizza”, they have created a strawman. The first person never said they hated pizza. They have been misrepresented."
Let's try another example of my own design..
"One person says they think affirmative action is a bad idea and all decisions should be based on merit alone..The respondent says 'why do you hate black people'?"
Well that's not what the "one person" said" nor is it how the respondent ( or public) responded. If you are being non specific anyone hung up about affirmative action in 2025 is worrying about nothing. POC have qualifications now.
There's a shit ton of people worrying about nothing.
Don't they say mental illness is the new bad back?
"In the UK, a record 633,000 people were claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for anxiety and mood disorders as of July 2025, according to The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ).This figure reflects a significant increase, with over 44,000 new claims in the year leading up to that date, averaging around 250 new awards per day. "
Digger said
Sep 30 12:22 AM, 2025
My husband channels Michael Flatley in bed. Not every might, mind you. But when he does it starts with the odd twitch, first one leg then the other, and then he's off....full fucking hornpipe, and I'm like Whoa and shrink to the edge of the bed. He kicked me really hard the other night and I have bruises. I swear to God....
Magica said
Sep 30 12:25 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
My husband channels Michael Flatley in bed. Not every might, mind you. But when he does it starts with the odd twitch, first one leg then the other, and then he's off....full fucking hornpipe, and I'm like Whoa and shrink to the edge of the bed. He kicked me really hard the other night and I have bruises. I swear to God....
Syl said
Sep 30 12:34 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
My husband channels Michael Flatley in bed. Not every might, mind you. But when he does it starts with the odd twitch, first one leg then the other, and then he's off....full fucking hornpipe, and I'm like Whoa and shrink to the edge of the bed. He kicked me really hard the other night and I have bruises. I swear to God....
Separate beds would solve the problem.
Digger said
Sep 30 12:37 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
My husband channels Michael Flatley in bed. Not every might, mind you. But when he does it starts with the odd twitch, first one leg then the other, and then he's off....full fucking hornpipe, and I'm like Whoa and shrink to the edge of the bed. He kicked me really hard the other night and I have bruises. I swear to God....
Separate beds would solve the problem.
What! And give up my man cuddles? it's worth the pain.
Besides, he's my own personal hot water bottle.
Syl said
Oct 2 2:38 PM, 2025
A very boring day.
At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there.
It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
Maddog said
Oct 2 4:00 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
A very boring day. At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there. It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
The ones wearing the. Stetsons are the most qualified.
DDo many plumbers in the UK wear Stetsons?
Syl said
Oct 2 4:13 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
A very boring day. At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there. It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
The ones wearing the. Stetsons are the most qualified.
DDo many plumbers in the UK wear Stetsons?
Cowboys Maddog...cowboys.
Magica said
Oct 2 5:10 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
The news that that sick paedo Pakistani won't be deported.
😠
Digger said
Oct 2 5:35 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
A very boring day. At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there. It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
The ones wearing the. Stetsons are the most qualified.
DDo many plumbers in the UK wear Stetsons?
Cowboys Maddog...cowboys.
Touche
Maddog said
Oct 2 5:39 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
A very boring day. At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there. It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
The ones wearing the. Stetsons are the most qualified.
DDo many plumbers in the UK wear Stetsons?
Cowboys Maddog...cowboys.
You have Cowboys in the UK?.
Lucky you..😉
Digger said
Oct 2 5:51 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
A very boring day. At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there. It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
The ones wearing the. Stetsons are the most qualified.
DDo many plumbers in the UK wear Stetsons?
Cowboys Maddog...cowboys.
You have Cowboys in the UK?.
Lucky you..😉
Not the manly gun toting lasso-y ones, sadly.
Magica said
Oct 2 6:55 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
A very boring day. At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there. It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
Just saw this Syl.
Oh I hope it all works out for you. Our leak is fixed now.
What is it about us and leaks?
Syl said
Oct 2 7:16 PM, 2025
Mags, I can't even tell you how bad it's been. Plumber went home, apparently finished, then when OH went upstairs and ran some water in bath...the kitchen ceiling started leaking again. Then from the sink, and now we can't even use the loo. The water is turned off, the kitchen floor has been flooded, and he cant come back till tomorrow.
I feel sick with it all....have expected the kitchen ceiling to collapse so much water has come through.
Digger said
Oct 2 7:43 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Mags, I can't even tell you how bad it's been. Plumber went home, apparently finished, then when OH went upstairs and ran some water in bath...the kitchen ceiling started leaking again. Then from the sink, and now we can't even use the loo. The water is turned off, the kitchen floor has been flooded, and he cant come back till tomorrow. I feel sick with it all....have expected the kitchen ceiling to collapse so much water has come through.
There's nothing worse than broken plumbing.
You could use an emergency plumber. That's what we did.
Magica said
Oct 2 7:44 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Mags, I can't even tell you how bad it's been. Plumber went home, apparently finished, then when OH went upstairs and ran some water in bath...the kitchen ceiling started leaking again. Then from the sink, and now we can't even use the loo. The water is turned off, the kitchen floor has been flooded, and he cant come back till tomorrow. I feel sick with it all....have expected the kitchen ceiling to collapse so much water has come through.
Omg Syl, that's really bad. If he said he's finished, then surely he should come back and put.it right.
Oh I do feel for you x
Syl said
Oct 3 12:26 PM, 2025
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Mags, I can't even tell you how bad it's been. Plumber went home, apparently finished, then when OH went upstairs and ran some water in bath...the kitchen ceiling started leaking again. Then from the sink, and now we can't even use the loo. The water is turned off, the kitchen floor has been flooded, and he cant come back till tomorrow. I feel sick with it all....have expected the kitchen ceiling to collapse so much water has come through.
Omg Syl, that's really bad. If he said he's finished, then surely he should come back and put.it right.
Oh I do feel for you x
Thanks Mags, well fingers crossed, it's been fixed.
Magica said
Oct 3 1:52 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Mags, I can't even tell you how bad it's been. Plumber went home, apparently finished, then when OH went upstairs and ran some water in bath...the kitchen ceiling started leaking again. Then from the sink, and now we can't even use the loo. The water is turned off, the kitchen floor has been flooded, and he cant come back till tomorrow. I feel sick with it all....have expected the kitchen ceiling to collapse so much water has come through.
Omg Syl, that's really bad. If he said he's finished, then surely he should come back and put.it right.
Oh I do feel for you x
Thanks Mags, well fingers crossed, it's been fixed.
hope it stays that way Syl.
Anonymous said
Oct 3 6:43 PM, 2025
Had an appointment for a utility inspection booked. I was feeling unwell and was bed-bound, I had hung on hoping to improve but the day before the appt I phoned and informed them I was worried I wouldn’t be able to give them access and be up and about during their visit. Not a problem appt cancelled and a new one made for a later date.
The next morning, a knock on the door, still couldn’t get out of bed, appt had been cancelled so wasn’t expecting anyone only for phone to ring, couldn’t get up to answer phone so let it go to answering machine. Another few knocks on the door a short while later, still couldn’t get up to answer. Heard the letterbox clang. Phone went again, another message left.
Desperate for the bathroom I struggled, really struggled to leave my bed. On all 4s I made it to the bathroom, pulling my phone down on the way. Another knock on the door whilst in the bathroom. Couldn’t get up to look through door peephole. Another knock on the door whilst struggling back to my bed, back to all 4s I eventually opened the front door whilst on my knees to catch the inspector pushing another note through the letterbox. I explained the appt had been cancelled but now that I was able to let him in he may as well do his inspection only to then be told that he had just cancelled the appt (hence the 2nd note) and to make another one.
I later listened to phone messages, “utility inspector has tried to gain access”. I phoned the utility place and they didn’t know about my cancellation the day before (although they confirmed it was the same appt department).
The parting ”enjoy the rest of your day” did nothing to lighten my mood.
Magica said
Oct 3 8:49 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Had an appointment for a utility inspection booked. I was feeling unwell and was bed-bound, I had hung on hoping to improve but the day before the appt I phoned and informed them I was worried I wouldn’t be able to give them access and be up and about during their visit. Not a problem appt cancelled and a new one made for a later date.
The next morning, a knock on the door, still couldn’t get out of bed, appt had been cancelled so wasn’t expecting anyone only for phone to ring, couldn’t get up to answer phone so let it go to answering machine. Another few knocks on the door a short while later, still couldn’t get up to answer. Heard the letterbox clang. Phone went again, another message left.
Desperate for the bathroom I struggled, really struggled to leave my bed. On all 4s I made it to the bathroom, pulling my phone down on the way. Another knock on the door whilst in the bathroom. Couldn’t get up to look through door peephole. Another knock on the door whilst struggling back to my bed, back to all 4s I eventually opened the front door whilst on my knees to catch the inspector pushing another note through the letterbox. I explained the appt had been cancelled but now that I was able to let him in he may as well do his inspection only to then be told that he had just cancelled the appt (hence the 2nd note) and to make another one.
I later listened to phone messages, “utility inspector has tried to gain access”. I phoned the utility place and they didn’t know about my cancellation the day before (although they confirmed it was the same appt department).
The parting ”enjoy the rest of your day” did nothing to lighten my mood.
You know what, that's so bloody frustrating. Why can't they ever talk to eachother and get their act together!
Hope you're feeling better. I'm stuck in bed today too 😞
Don't they say mental illness is the new bad back?
"In the UK, a record 633,000 people were claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for anxiety and mood disorders as of July 2025, according to The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). This figure reflects a significant increase, with over 44,000 new claims in the year leading up to that date, averaging around 250 new awards per day. "
My husband channels Michael Flatley in bed. Not every might, mind you. But when he does it starts with the odd twitch, first one leg then the other, and then he's off....full fucking hornpipe, and I'm like Whoa and shrink to the edge of the bed. He kicked me really hard the other night and I have bruises. I swear to God....
Separate beds would solve the problem.
What! And give up my man cuddles? it's worth the pain.
Besides, he's my own personal hot water bottle.
At last we got a reliable plumber, he has been here since early morning, refitting taps and other things in the bathroom. The leak prompted us to have a makeover up there.
It's been a long process trying to find a workman who is qualified, reliable, and not wearing a Stetson.
Fingers crossed he will do a good job.
The ones wearing the. Stetsons are the most qualified.
DDo many plumbers in the UK wear Stetsons?
Cowboys Maddog...cowboys.
😠
Touche
You have Cowboys in the UK?.
Lucky you..😉
Not the manly gun toting lasso-y ones, sadly.
Just saw this Syl.
Oh I hope it all works out for you. Our leak is fixed now.
What is it about us and leaks?
I feel sick with it all....have expected the kitchen ceiling to collapse so much water has come through.
There's nothing worse than broken plumbing.
You could use an emergency plumber. That's what we did.
Omg Syl, that's really bad. If he said he's finished, then surely he should come back and put.it right.
Oh I do feel for you x
Thanks Mags, well fingers crossed, it's been fixed.
Had an appointment for a utility inspection booked. I was feeling unwell and was bed-bound, I had hung on hoping to improve but the day before the appt I phoned and informed them I was worried I wouldn’t be able to give them access and be up and about during their visit. Not a problem appt cancelled and a new one made for a later date.
The next morning, a knock on the door, still couldn’t get out of bed, appt had been cancelled so wasn’t expecting anyone only for phone to ring, couldn’t get up to answer phone so let it go to answering machine. Another few knocks on the door a short while later, still couldn’t get up to answer. Heard the letterbox clang. Phone went again, another message left.
Desperate for the bathroom I struggled, really struggled to leave my bed. On all 4s I made it to the bathroom, pulling my phone down on the way. Another knock on the door whilst in the bathroom. Couldn’t get up to look through door peephole. Another knock on the door whilst struggling back to my bed, back to all 4s I eventually opened the front door whilst on my knees to catch the inspector pushing another note through the letterbox. I explained the appt had been cancelled but now that I was able to let him in he may as well do his inspection only to then be told that he had just cancelled the appt (hence the 2nd note) and to make another one.
I later listened to phone messages, “utility inspector has tried to gain access”. I phoned the utility place and they didn’t know about my cancellation the day before (although they confirmed it was the same appt department).
The parting ”enjoy the rest of your day” did nothing to lighten my mood.
You know what, that's so bloody frustrating. Why can't they ever talk to eachother and get their act together!
Hope you're feeling better. I'm stuck in bed today too 😞