Thanks for brining to the public attention all of these incisive commentaries with their wisdom and perception.
This caused me to ponder on a question. The nearest star to our neighbourhood is Proxima Centauri which is 4.2 light years. Which distance is greater? This distance OR The distant between these words you have published and the thought processes of Liz Truss.
Great point! 😀 Truss should be in a mental health facility, in my opinion. But my near-neighbours in South Norfolk recently re-selected the mad woman to stand again at the next election. I think her voters must qualify as a ‘cult’.
It would appear so. One to be wary of seeing as how fellow-believers turn to ‘Reform’ which is gaining support- though hopefully will split the Conservative vote
Truss does have a ‘singular’ view. Blaming a left-wing influence within the Conservative Party for failures. Leaving me thinking: ‘Who is this very busy individual, and where do they get their stamina from?’
You found some really, really great ones here, Pete! Sadly, when we speak of empathy, kindness, helping those who need help, caring about others here, we are dubbed “Woke” which has become a dirty word to about half our population. This world is in a heap of trouble, and your Classroom Lessons are very much needed! Therefore, I plan to share this one! Thank you!
(1) Unfortunately, if corporations paid their fair share of taxes, they’d just charge customers more for their products and services. (2) People should always be free to speak whatever language they want. But I do wish the U.S. had at least one official language. That’s because federal and certain state governments spend a ton of money on multilingual services. https://calmatters.org/politics/2022/02/california-election-languages/ (3) The one about bees and flowers was a honey of a quote. (4) Inflation is only good for balloons and tires. (5) Much of the public is either apathetic or misinformed. (6) Sentient robots are destined to inherit the Earth. Mankind had a pretty good run, though. (7) Of course, on my side of the Pond, football is a whole ‘nother sport. (8) I’m not so sure that a cure for anything exists anymore.
The football one is actually my favourite. Modern-day footballers have become obscenely over-paid here, and ‘celebrities’ instead of sportsmen and women.
Best wishes, Pete.
I blew coffee out my nose on a few of these. However the Guy Martin quote goes in my next nonsenstences post. Really? Chasing a bag full of wind in their underwear?🤣 One of those that your brain reads past it and you get it. Classic. The bees, jeez…what a great MEME!
As some others stated, a few of these get passed around on social media, and many of these I’ve never seen – they are sometimes funny, always sobering, and depressing to know how true they are.
I see a lot of these on Facebook, Pete, and for me, it’s “preaching to the converted”, but I wonder how many people who aren’t “converted” think much about them when they read them? Hopefully some. Cheers, Jon.
Guy Martin was a daredevil motorcyclist, racing at the Isle of Man and on other circuits. He now presents TV shows about engineering and speed projects, and he has a strong regional accent 😉 Cheers, Jon.
Love everyone of them, especially the first one! I hear that in every part of India–speak English if you are educated, Hindi if you are an Indian…If you speak neither, you are either ignorant or a foreigner. Sigh!
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Very good, Pete. Yes, I also agree about football and it was lovely to see Unamuno quoted here.
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His was an excellent quote.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love the last one!
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Yes, it is very accurate.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yup! Best to you, Pete.
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Pete, I agree with Jennie. That one is my favorite, too. Keith
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Many thanks for popping in, Keith.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for brining to the public attention all of these incisive commentaries with their wisdom and perception.
This caused me to ponder on a question. The nearest star to our neighbourhood is Proxima Centauri which is 4.2 light years. Which distance is greater? This distance OR The distant between these words you have published and the thought processes of Liz Truss.
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Great point! 😀 Truss should be in a mental health facility, in my opinion. But my near-neighbours in South Norfolk recently re-selected the mad woman to stand again at the next election. I think her voters must qualify as a ‘cult’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It would appear so. One to be wary of seeing as how fellow-believers turn to ‘Reform’ which is gaining support- though hopefully will split the Conservative vote
Truss does have a ‘singular’ view. Blaming a left-wing influence within the Conservative Party for failures. Leaving me thinking: ‘Who is this very busy individual, and where do they get their stamina from?’
Take care, Roger
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You found some really, really great ones here, Pete! Sadly, when we speak of empathy, kindness, helping those who need help, caring about others here, we are dubbed “Woke” which has become a dirty word to about half our population. This world is in a heap of trouble, and your Classroom Lessons are very much needed! Therefore, I plan to share this one! Thank you!
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Thank you, Jill.
Best wishes, Pete.
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so much truth in this
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Things that really need to be said, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So true, all of them. Warmest regards, Ed
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Very much so. Thanks, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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😊😊
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(1) Unfortunately, if corporations paid their fair share of taxes, they’d just charge customers more for their products and services.
(2) People should always be free to speak whatever language they want. But I do wish the U.S. had at least one official language. That’s because federal and certain state governments spend a ton of money on multilingual services.
https://calmatters.org/politics/2022/02/california-election-languages/
(3) The one about bees and flowers was a honey of a quote.
(4) Inflation is only good for balloons and tires.
(5) Much of the public is either apathetic or misinformed.
(6) Sentient robots are destined to inherit the Earth. Mankind had a pretty good run, though.
(7) Of course, on my side of the Pond, football is a whole ‘nother sport.
(8) I’m not so sure that a cure for anything exists anymore.
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The football one is actually my favourite. Modern-day footballers have become obscenely over-paid here, and ‘celebrities’ instead of sportsmen and women.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I blew coffee out my nose on a few of these. However the Guy Martin quote goes in my next nonsenstences post. Really? Chasing a bag full of wind in their underwear?🤣 One of those that your brain reads past it and you get it. Classic. The bees, jeez…what a great MEME!
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Guy Martin is an interesting character, and popular on TV here. Glad you enjoyed it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Martin
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes indeed. particularly 2.
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We have examples of this happening to Welsh speakers here, Carolyn.
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The football quote is spot on chuq
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Exactly how I feel about football here, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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As some others stated, a few of these get passed around on social media, and many of these I’ve never seen – they are sometimes funny, always sobering, and depressing to know how true they are.
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I find them on Pinterest, John. I use ones I agree with, naturally.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m with Guy Martin on the subject of football. All the others are spot-on.
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My thoughts on football too, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m glad I’m not the only one!
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Love Guy Martin, he’s class! Good lessons today Pete.
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Guy is a real character, and seems like a nice bloke.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Schoolin’ cool!
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Glad you think so, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I see a lot of these on Facebook, Pete, and for me, it’s “preaching to the converted”, but I wonder how many people who aren’t “converted” think much about them when they read them? Hopefully some. Cheers, Jon.
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I find them on Pinterest, Jon. Yes, they do generally qualify as ‘preaching to the converted’, but it’s still worth a try.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I agree with Guy Martin, whoever he may be.
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Guy Martin was a daredevil motorcyclist, racing at the Isle of Man and on other circuits. He now presents TV shows about engineering and speed projects, and he has a strong regional accent 😉 Cheers, Jon.
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Me too. (Jon answered your question, but here’s a link anyway.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Martin
Best wishes, Pete.
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I doing my homework good at this school. The media one gets me.
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We are only ever told what they want us to know. We have to try to find out the rest for ourselves.
Best wishes, Pete.
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There are some real gems here, Pete.
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Glad you enjoyed them, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Love everyone of them, especially the first one! I hear that in every part of India–speak English if you are educated, Hindi if you are an Indian…If you speak neither, you are either ignorant or a foreigner. Sigh!
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That happens to people here in Wales when they speak Welsh.
Best wishes, Pete.
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hehehe!
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