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rpannier's JournalWhat does the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby know he isn't saying
I've read several articles from British papers where the Archbishop has said we should be more forgiving of Prince Andrew, that he is trying to make amends
My question is, "Amends for what?" He claims he did nothing wrong or improper.
I don't know about anyone else, but if I didn't do anything wrong I'm not going to make amends because there's nothing to make amends for.
So, I wish to know what Andrew is making amends for and what the Rev Welby knows about the details
One article from British tabloid about it. I know it's a day old, but I was busy yesterday
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-andrew-amends-archbishop-canterbury-b2091346.html
Congrats to the Women who won their primaries last night
According to Electoral-vote.com, in head-to-head matches between men and women, women won almost all of them
Trump endorsed Janice McGeachin loses by over 20% to Gov Brad Little in Idaho
It's not been a great night for the far right in general and "Conservatives for Idaho" the far right, racist, white-nationalist organization specifically in Idaho
They not only endorsed Trump Backed Loser Mc Geachin. They also endorsed Priscilla Giddings for Lt Gov (78% counted, she trails by 14%), U.S. Senator Brenda Bourn (3rd place 56% behind Crapo), Sec of State Dorothy Moon (trails by 7%), Ed Sec Branden "microschools will cure what ails us" Durst (trails by 10), U.S. House 2 candidate Bryan Smith losing by 20%.
At this point, the only successes they've had are Raul Labrador for Atty General and Russ Fulcher (running unopposed).
It appears a terrible night for Idaho's far reich.
Not thrilled will Gov Little or Sen Crapo, but they're better than the CfI backed candidates, and this is Idaho -- Republicans are going to win in Nov
Idaho Primaries
https://www.ktvb.com/elections
Margaret Thatcher statue egged within hours of going up in home town of Grantham
A statue of Margaret Thatcher was egged less than two hours after being installed in her home town of Grantham.
Onlookers voiced their disapproval of the new memorial to the divisive former prime minister, with several motorists booing loudly as they drove past. One man shouted “Tear it down” while another said “This is no good for Grantham, is it?”
The £300,000 statue was lowered into place in the Lincolnshire town on Sunday, after plans to put it in Parliament Square in London were opposed because of fears it would be vandalised.
In Grantham it was decided that the statue should be placed on a 10ft granite plinth, with a CCTV camera installed directly opposite in an attempt to deter vandals.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/margaret-thatcher-statue-grantham-egg-vandal-b2079392.html
Guess the CCTV didn't deter anyone
Wish I had been there
Robin Parkinson death: 'Allo! 'Allo! star and Button Moon narrator dies aged 92
Actor Robin Parkinson, best known for his roles as the voice of Button Moon and Monsieur Leclerc in the 1980s sitcom ’Allo! ’Allo!, has died at the age of 92.
A statement released on Tuesday night said he died on 7 May “with his wife and daughters by his side”.
Parkinson’s acting career spanned more than four decades and saw him perform in film, TV and theatre.
His biggest role was in ’Allo! ’Allo!, in which he appeared from series seven to nine after the death of the original Ernest Leclerc, Derek Royle.
To many, he was best known as the narrator of the children’s show Button Moon, which ran from 1980 to 1988.
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/robin-parkinson-death-allo-age-b2076343.html
The Groomers strike again
Rep. Mary Miller’s (R-IL) campaign could not explain why a man convicted of luring a young boy for sex is so actively involved in her campaign to get re-elected, KSDK reports.
“Brad Graven enjoyed virtually unlimited access to Miller, served as her personal chauffeur at public events and raised money for her campaign. Miller trusted Graven with her family vehicle, which is adorned with campaign stickers and legislative license plates.”
https://politicalwire.com/2022/05/05/gop-lawmaker-hired-man-who-lured-boy-for-sex/
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/miller-campaign-volunteer-convicted-luring-young-boy-for-sex/63-e90e0853-6329-4749-a45a-78d053326ce8
If you signed a petition to help put U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Illinois) on this June's primary ballot, there's a chance that a man convicted of luring a child for sex was the one who asked you to sign those campaign documents.
Congresswoman Mary Miller is facing new questions about her relationship with Brad Graven, a former state worker who pleaded guilty to luring a young boy to a drugstore parking lot for sex acts in 2005.
Photos, videos, and state election records show Graven was actively involved in helping the effort to re-elect Miller. Reached by phone, Graven claimed he was merely an unpaid volunteer for the Miller campaign. His name does not show up on the campaign payroll, but Graven enjoyed virtually unlimited access to Miller, served as her personal chauffeur at public events and raised money for her campaign. Miller trusted Graven with her family vehicle, which is adorned with campaign stickers and legislative license plates.
At several of those campaign stops, Miller encouraged voters to judge her and her colleagues in Congress by the company they keep.
"A politician is known by their votes and by who they hang around with," Miller told supporters on Monday night in Quincy.
************************ "A politician is known by their votes and by who they hang around with,"
Yep
'Some bad apples': senior Tory minister denies institutional misogyny
The government faces intense pressure from its own MPs and opposition parties to take action over misogyny and harassment in Westminster after a senior minister denied institutional problems, saying the problem was simply “some bad apples”.
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Kwarteng, the business secretary, faced significant criticism after rejecting the idea of inherent sexism in parliament, arguing that problems were mainly caused by long hours and overwork, and that very few MPs transgressed.
“I don’t think there’s a culture of misogyny,” he told Sky News. “I think the problem we have is that people are working in a really intense environment, there are long hours and I think generally, most people know their limits.”
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Speaking later to Times Radio, he said the problem was “some bad apples”, who should be punished, adding: “But that doesn’t mean that the entire culture is extremely misogynistic or full of male entitlement. I don’t recognise that.”
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/may/01/some-bad-apples-senior-tory-minister-denies-denies-institutional-misogyny
He probably sees the world the same way they did in Yes, Prime Minister
Says the arsonist
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov claims that Western allies are “pouring oil on the fire” by providing the government in Kyiv with firepower.
Russian-run restaurant in Japan looking to hire Ukrainian evacuees
A restaurant in Chiba run by a Russian mother and daughter is planning to hire evacuees from Ukraine as a way to help people get back on their feet and express opposition to the war there.
Anastasia and Daiana Stetsyuk, aged 40 and 20 respectively, operate Russian restaurant Matreshka, which opened four years ago in the city of Chiba and serves home cuisine including borscht.
“Although (the evacuees) may be still feeling anxious after coming to Japan, we’d like to do whatever we can to help,” said Daiana, whose mother was born in the populous city of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East and came to Japan for work 20 years ago.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/20/national/russia-restaurant-japan/
It is true. Hershel Walker is a winner
Hershel Walker keeps telling us all that he is a winner and everyone knows that about him.
And it's very true
The #1 Worst Trade in the History of the NFL (aka Winner of the Worst Trade in NFL History) is the Hershel Walker from Dallas to Minnesota for Draft Picks trade in 1989.
Dallas turned that trade into Super Bowl Championship and Walker played two+ seasons for Minnesota before they sent him packing.
In Minnesota he rushed for just over 2,200 yards in two-and-a-half seasons
The first half season he was with Minnesota they won their division.
The only two full seasons withe Minnesota the team finished 5th (6-10) and 3rd (8-8)
1992-94 he played in Philly. The first year, they finished 2nd in the East (11-5-0) and lost to Dallas in the playoffs.
2nd and 3rd season the Eagles finished 3rd (8-8) and 4th (7-9) -- To be fair, the NFC was a very tough division through much of the 80s and early-to-mid 90s
In 3 seasons with Philly, his rushing went from a little over 1000 yards to to almost 750, to just above 500 yards
In 95 he played for the Giants and rushed for just over 100 yards. The Giants went 5-11 that lone season
96 and 97, his last two seasons saw him back in Dallas, where the winner rushed for under 100 yards each season. (Though in his final season he got over 1000 yards on kick returns). Dallas won the NFC East and lost to Carolina and in 97, they finished 4th (6-10)
In his first three full NFL seasons 86-88, he had one season where rushed over 1000 yards and Dallas went 7-9, 7-8, 3-13
His stats certainly say winner Super Bowls - 0, Seasons rushing over 1000 yards - 2, Seasons played - 12. And he has 61 rushing touchdowns
Those stats certainly say winner... or something
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