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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

The debate of whether Brexit was a mistake or not, is far less important then the debate that should be happening now, but largely isn't Where now, and how, for Britain? I agree to a large extent. Although Brexit seems to be the forbidden word in British politics. You cannot fix a problem, without ...

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Dutchy

Re: BREXIT - Three years on

‘Fully sovereign’ whatever that means. We lost some when pitching to the US post war the idea that would become NATO. But what we might have lost in one narrow reading of sovereignty we, the UK, gained in influence and not just in Washington. But I don’t see Brexiteers advocating withdrawal from NA...

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Re: Remaining candidates for 747-400 P2F

Is there an interest in a 747-8 conversion ? Ofcourse there is a limited feedstock and a (too) large upperdeck . probably for the right price. But there is only a pool of 44 a/c to pull from and I think it would only be interesting for current -8f operators. So I guess it will happen in due time bu...

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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

The financial benefits of Brexit were always a long time coming, but that's not the only thing that counts. Being able to decide yourself who can and who cannot come in to your country is one thing. Not needing to worry about another layer of corrupt politicians wasting your money is another. Yeah,...

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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

It is painfully obvious here that the defenders of Brexit have no practical experience in the mechanics of international trade or the complexities and costs of product certification processes. Having spent over 30 years in international trade, I can tell you firsthand that it makes a world of diffe...

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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

I thought it was a pretty straight forward question, which standards have changed have changed? The ability to ask a question does not in and of itself make a question worthy. One may like. It to asking what the colour of jealousy is. The very fact that all or none of the regulations may or may not...

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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

The EU has become stronger since Brexit. The problems Brexit has caused, haven't been solved and cannot be solved. Northern Ireland's problem (although Northern Ireland has boomed because in two systems) hasn't been solved, the which for Scottish independence remains, small businesses can't use the...

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Re: Future of the Turkish Air Force

This is a surprise - Turkey reported to be wanting some F-35 Defence officials from the USA and Turkey met in Washington DC on 18 January for “consultations” related to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation stealth fighter. ..Turkish defence minister Hulusi Akar says the talks centre...

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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

I suspect the the best the EU and UK can do at this time is aligning standards of trade goods. This would also fix the Ireland problem. Yes, it would and would mean that the UK would become a member of the single market and customs union, like Norway. But that is a long way off and Norway is on rec...

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Re: BREXIT - Three years on

The EU has become stronger since Brexit. The problems Brexit has caused, haven't been solved and cannot be solved. Northern Ireland's problem (although Northern Ireland has boomed because in two systems) hasn't been solved, the which for Scottish independence remains, small businesses can't use the ...

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Dutchy

Re: Air France-KLM places additional A350 orders

I think you are right. The whole issue between MP and KLM pilots is far from resolved. The potential A350 passenger order for KLM would indeed change the dynamic somewhat. Thats sneaky tbh. By buying up those A350F they can effectively force the MP pilots out of their jobs because they dont have an...

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Re: Air France-KLM places additional A350 orders

Subject of discussion is the recent Air France-KLM group A350 order, please keep this thread on topic and remember to provide a link to your source when stating facts to avoid deletion. I had a post here yesterday detailing the pilot dynamics at MP in relation to this deal. I can’t find it anywhere...

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Re: Trump Reinstatement by Meta, with Guardrails

casinterest wrote:
BTW: Anyone seen if Truth social is going to need a bailout?

another failed company t his name?

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Dutchy

Re: If the Voice to Parliament will be an advisory body why do they have to change the Australian Constitution

Next, I would like to debate the subterranean opal mining rights for aboriginals. I saw such a debate when attending the Oxford debating tournament 20 years ago. The jury ruled, far too specific to be debated. I concur.

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Dutchy

Re: Boeing & Lockheed models for BWB tanker/cargo

seems very expensive for a tanker. Sure, you can operate them much nearer to contested airspace, but still.

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Dutchy

Re: First white card drawn in Foodball

scbriml wrote:
Dutchy wrote:
scbriml wrote:

Talk about pointless.

As we know from psychology: the carrot works far better than the stick.

But there is no incentive. 50 white cards for a team gets them what? It’s like getting a gold star in kindergarten.

and the golden star works like a charm

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Dutchy

Re: Louis de Funes 40 years

ACDC8 wrote:
His movies were quite popular in Germany as well, probably still are.

In the Netherlands as well, saw a few and enjoyed them in my youth

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Dutchy

Re: First white card drawn in Foodball

A bit of feel-good news from the football field. In the cup match between the women of Benfica and Sporting, referee Caterina Campos drew a white card for the first time in football history. It is an innovation that has only been introduced in Portugal for the time being. It is not a punishment, li...

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Dutchy

Re: Why did Eurostar not offer Amsterdam to London nonstop before?

UAUA wrote:
So Eurostar did Amsterdam to Brussels? Otherwise they would have return with an empty train

I believe so. Amsterdam - Brussels get out of Eurostar 1, through customs etc. get on Eurostar 2.

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Dutchy

First white card drawn in Football

A bit of feel-good news from the football field. In the cup match between the women of Benfica and Sporting, referee Caterina Campos drew a white card for the first time in football history. It is an innovation that has only been introduced in Portugal for the time being. It is not a punishment, lik...

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Dutchy

Re: Why did Eurostar not offer Amsterdam to London nonstop before?

So you’ve never left Europe or even been to the UK. Like a European version of the average American. seriously? That's what you make of this. Think whatever you like. You did say the last time your passport was checked was 1980'ish, which if true means you haven't left Continental Europe since 1980...

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Dutchy

Re: Why did Eurostar not offer Amsterdam to London nonstop before?

Both are within Schengen free movement area - indeed their open border predates that EU treaty - with the Benelux arrangements . Given that there are parts of Belgium territory enclosed by the Netherlands and a large area of Dutch territory to the west of Antwerp almost completely severed from the ...

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Re: Why did Eurostar not offer Amsterdam to London nonstop before?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSL-Zuid

Dutchy

Re: Why did Eurostar not offer Amsterdam to London nonstop before?

Then why Brussels is happy with Amsterdam not doing any security checks even years ago? Back then UK was still in the European Union And how did they solve the problem? Both are within Schengen free movement area - indeed their open border predates that EU treaty - with the Benelux arrangements . G...

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Re: Advice on Solo Traveling Through Asia

In June and July I'll be traveling solo to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, and various cities in Japan. I'm white, so I can't exactly blend in like I can in Western Europe (until I start talking anyways). With those two factors it seems like it'll be difficult not to attract unwanted attention, in...

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Re: 4Yr old seen waving a gun.

Here's the thing: 98% of Black people, 98% of Asian people, 98% of Hispanic people, 98% of White people, 98% of LGBTQ+ people are decent, law abiding, patriotic Americans. We all know that, but, SOME of us do not want to acknowledge that. SOME of us want to separate White hetero "christian&quo...

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

That is a scientific fact. It is, that's why it is highly questionable if someone is of the opinion that this scientific fact is wrong. I only wanted to point that out and educate someone who might not have known about this fact. The Intersex argument is a straw man often brought up in these discus...

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Re: Is Russia turning to the East for relationships?

Iran has ordered 24 Su-35, its first foreign fighter imports since 1991, I think. Is that because Russia had blacklisted Iran until recently but Russia and Iran now seek close relations? https://eurasiantimes.com/leaving-the-west-baffled-iran-confirms-purchasing-24-russian/ Isn't it because there w...

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Dutchy

Re: 4Yr old seen waving a gun.

he has the right to bear arms, the second amendment is an unlimited right, right?

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

drew777 wrote:
That is a scientific fact.

It is, that's why it is highly questionable if someone is of the opinion that this scientific fact is wrong. I only wanted to point that out and educate someone who might not have known about this fact.

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Dutchy

Re: British government to block Scottish law

That's why the big deal isn't the law, but Westminster's reaction to it... I don’t think it’s yet been sufficiently established that this will in fact be a “big deal” as it concerns Scottish independence. It's an abrogation of their sovereignty. To me, this is a bit like having a "red line&quo...

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

It’s beyond me because I just think you are either male or female but that’s just me You can think what you like, of course, science does not agree with you. Gender Dysphoria John Oliver on the subject And I happen to agree with that segment, why should society at large have an opinion about how an...

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

It’s beyond me because I just think you are either male or female but that’s just me You can think what you like, of course, science does not agree with you. Gender Dysphoria John Oliver on the subject And I happen to agree with that segment, why should society at large have an opinion about how an...

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The British government will block a bill passed by the Scottish parliament that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender, its Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said on Monday, the first time it has invoked the power to veto a Scottish law. The move sparked a ...

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

The cynic in me says that Nicola Sturgeon and her party introduced this law knowing that it would be challenged by Westminster as items relating to the equality act are not devolved. They can, and will, now use this to increase pressure for independence. Are trans issues in Scotland really so galva...

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Re: British government to block Scottish law

I think those of you believing the SNP pushed this bill through hoping to provoke a reaction from Westminster missed the fact that the bill was supported by Labour and the Greens as well. It was an important piece of protection for vulnerable people. Westminster's reaction is nothing more than Suna...

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British government to block Scottish gender reform law

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The British government will block a bill passed by the Scottish parliament that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender, its Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said on Monday, the first time it has invoked the power to veto a Scottish law. The move sparked a ...

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Re: Is Russia turning to the East for relationships?

Russia has to become more or less a Chinees colony. Yes, Russia is turning east, but it will come at a stiff price. The future of Russia is looking bleak. Russia has a real chance to break up within the next few years. Putin is playing with fire.

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Re: Has tom cruise flown a jet?

I've tried to find sources but both films say he didn't fly one, but I'm asking if he's actually flown a jet at any time. To me, it would be weird for him to do a huge amount of stunts, thrill activities and not fly a jet one time. Don't know what you mean. at least for Top Gun one and two many sho...

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Re: Delta A330 Lands 6 Feet Short Of The Runway At Amsterdam

Are you serious? If there is a strong headwind, landing on a 6600' runway can be comparable to landing on a 10,000' runway in still air. You cannot just look at runway length alone. There is a difference between an 8000' runway and a 6500' runway. Especially on a widebody. With many operators, land...

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Re: Why We Never Found The Malaysian Flight MH370 ?

I found the theory that MH370 was headed to strike Diego Garica and was shot down interesting. :lol: The oceans are just very very big, sometimes there is no definite explanation, no need to come up with one. And very deep. The average depth of the Indian Ocean is over 3700m/12200 ft. There aren't ...

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Re: Why We Never Found The Malaysian Flight MH370 ?

DIRECTFLT wrote:
I found the theory that MH370 was headed to strike Diego Garica and was shot down interesting.

The oceans are just very very big, sometimes there is no definite explanation, no need to come up with one.

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Re: Car dependency

Sorry about that. Any city in France. Building 25% of affordable housing is mandatory for cities or they're fined. And the tax is also national (used to be 1% of salaries, now it's around 0,5% I believe). I'm not saying we don't face some of the same issues around cars, we had the yellow vests afte...

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Re: Car dependency

Are nowadays more Dutchmen moving to Canada, than Canadians moving to the Netherlands? I have no idea The YouTuber behind 'not just bikes' happens to be Canadian, now living in Amsterdam. Canadians moving abroad is irrelevant to my point of one of the main reasons why many people move to Canada - 4...

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Re: Car dependency

Actually no, there is quite a bit known about the migration to Canada and Australia after WWII. I wasn't referring to post WW2, but more so today. Are nowadays more Dutchmen moving to Canada, than Canadians moving to the Netherlands? I have no idea The YouTuber behind 'not just bikes' happens to be...

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Re: Car dependency

Ask your fellow countrymen why they moved to Canada or the US, its because they want exactly what we all want, a nice 4 bedroom rancher with a 2 car garage on an acre or two of green grass and a shiny new Cadillac in the driveway. - so, because of that, we built out and not up and with that buildin...

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Car dependency

I am in real estate development, thus urban planning is one of my interests. Being from the Netherlands, it interests me how people get around and why American/Canadian cities have been designed in such a way that the only viable way to get around is by car. So it is not a choice to go by car, but t...

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Dutchy

Re: Half of the World's Glaciers to Melt by End of the Century

As humanity, we want this to happen, apparently. We know this for decades and we are not taking the appropriate steps to combat this.

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Dutchy

Re: Kevin McCarthy makes history... first in 100 years to fail Speaker vote

BN747 wrote:
In America, until we level up to think better of our political system as certain Europeans do, multi-party would be a nighmare and not make them any smarter.

BN747

So it is not the multi-party system that is bad, but the American voter is to blame

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Dutchy

Re: Kevin McCarthy makes history... first in 100 years to fail Speaker vote

How can anybody take the Republican party seriously? Serious enough to govern a country, when they clearly cannot govern themselves? Also a clear argument for a multi-party system, not just two parties. With a two-party system, you make yourself vulnerable for the extreme wings of the party. it has ...

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