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2 minutes ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said:
Quick question. I usually print my pdf tickets that I get sent through to my email, but I don’t have access to a printer before Saturday.
Can I just scan the pdf QR code directly from my phone to the turnstile and if so do screenshots work too?Yes and the last time I tried, yes. No reason it shouldn't if the screenshot is clear.
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18 hours ago, Albanian Buddy said:
Only a while ago I’m sure you were highly critical of immigrants arriving in this country many of whom are escaping persecution, war and famine - yet it seems that some of your ancestors came to Scotland via the same “route” from Ireland.
Is that not little hypocritical? Apologies if I have confused you with someone else?
You're definitely confused.
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59 minutes ago, W6er said:
The economic benefit of immigration is pretty much spurious and usually reported in terms of GDP growth, which obfuscates the reality:
However, even if we were to accept that lots of our NHS doctors and nurses are immigrants, do you think depriving the third world of their medical staff is a good thing? I would suggest it's only likely to make living conditions far worse for people who are already impoverished. But the lack of health care provisions in the third world is not something that appears to concern you, does it? No need to answer.
Sorry but, what a load of sh!te! In general, the countries these graduates come from have a deliberate surplus of trainees and the governments of these countries know they will see a lot depart from their lands. In contrast. The UK did not train enough doctors, nurses, et al to compensate for the drain we suffer from our doctors and nurses departing to the likes of Australia. That's why we rely so heavily on those valuable immigrants. SO. There was a need to answer.
The biggest factor, certainly for me, with mass-immigration is the exorbitant cost of housing. I don't know how old you are, but in the mid-1990s house prices were far more affordable. Perhaps you were able to buy a nice house, which is now unencumbered. However, many people are really struggling due to the cost of housing and those are able to get on the housing ladder will have to sacrifice a huge portion of their income to pay their mortgage, others, not so fortunate, will have to rent and may never own their own home. But that's something that doesn't concern you, does it? No need to answer.
The very fact there is a lack of housing is the reason for such a disparity between then and now. I already addressed the issue of affordable rented accommodation AND the cost of a decent family home. Perhaps a need to read is in order for you.
As an aside. Is it possible we might lose young Nahmani to conscription? I hope not but it must be absolutely horrific for him right now.
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1 hour ago, W6er said:
What an abrasive woman. I take issue with her assertion that the housing shortage is a result of not building enough houses. That's only half of it, the supply side. Net immigration last year was 600,000 (1), or six million people (more than the entire population of Scotland) per decade; the notion that it doesn't contribute to the housing crisis is simply nonsense.
WRT refugees, I feel 'we' have an obligation to the Palestinians because of 'our' support for Israel. Though, frustratingly, I have never supported Israel and I think that our government's policy towards it is largely driven by donors and other influential Zionists, rather than the British people who will have to bear the brunt of the housing crisis, NHS waiting lists, etc.
(1) https://www.statista.com/statistics/283287/net-migration-figures-of-the-united-kingdom-y-on-y/
Are you discounting that thousands of immigrants contribute to reducing NHS waiting list in your statement? No need to answer.
The fact of the matter is that most migrants contribute to our society and, with more people, it stands to reason we will have more people to assist in building houses for those who make this island their home.
For me? It's more a lack of political will that holds us back. For instance. Councils used to build council houses for council renting at a reasonable price. The "affordable homes" that private companies tend to build into their housing projects are usually too small for a decent sized family.
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Just now, Slarti said:
Jesus fulfilling the law means that he obeys the law perfectly, it has nothing to do with the law ending. He said (paraphrasing), that the law still exists if heaven still exists. As Christians believe that they will spend eternity in heaven then heaven can't end and therefore the law can't end. I won't be judged by anyone after I'm dead.
If it simply means that the message will be divisive, he could have said "My message will be divisive" instead of all that nonsense so, no, I don't think that is what it means. He specifically says that you should love him MORE than your family members.
Or more likely, the fantasist who claimed he said it wrote it.
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6 hours ago, Doakes said:
We'll have to agree to disagree on that. Largest St Mirren fan forum outside of Facebook.
I strongly oppose the actions of the Israeli government, but to label Israeli's as "scum Israeli cnuts" when we have an Israeli player who's close friend died due to the actions of Hamas (who's actions I also strongly oppose) - is a very bad look and should be moderated - imo.
Because it's big doesn't mean it's official. It' s called !unofficial for a very good reason. As for the name calling. It's aimed at the scum Israeli/Palestinian cnuts that are guilty of the atrocities. Not the probably many who are equally horrified and terrified by both sides' actions. An apt term AFAIC.
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3 hours ago, Doakes said:
I just think a St Mirren forum allowing thread title references to "Israeli scum" or "Hamas/Palestinian scum" is an extremely bad look on the club and its supporters
It's something you would expect to see on either side of the OF, but not on here
Regardless of political leanings or which side you believe is in the right/wrong - it's all a bit horrible
This forum is totally independent of the club and those on both sides intent on murdering others simply because of race/religious beliefs are the epitome of scum.
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16 hours ago, Jockmd said:
The explosive power of Hamas rockets doesn't come anywhere near the power to destroy a whole hospital.
Clearly it was Israel.Apparently Israel officials were quick, (maybe a little too Quick?), to blame yet another militant group. Now Bidon has, just as quickly, come out in defence of the Israelis.
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IF this latest atrocity is laid at Israel's door the world's leaders who have been vindicating their offensive MUST class this as a war crime.
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4 hours ago, Slarti said:8 hours ago, ALBIONSAINT said:This thread is verging on being antisemitic and should probably be closed.
Condemning the actions of the Israeli government is not antisemitic.
Unfortunately the lines have been blurred, deliberately. You apparently cannot condemn Israel's actions without being called antisemetic.
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As for the controversy over the Scotland "goal". SFA have NOT asked for audio. The explanation?
"Part of the reason we've not asked for it is we didn't think we would get it," the SFA president added.
Well you'll certainly not get it if you don't ask!
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8 hours ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said:
Whilst I’d love to get all conspiracy theorist about Morata’s comment, I think it just more serves to prove how f**kin thick footballers are. 🤣
i agree. And my comment was strictly tongue in cheek. Even a footballer wouldn't be stupid enough to openly declare this then be seen to assist the opposition in the next game.
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Given the Spain Captain has proclaimed he wanted to see Norway qualify, I'm not sure how keen he'll be to score another international goal this weekend. At least not in Norway's goal. 🫢
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I don't very often praise the first minister but well done Humza Yousaf for calling out the Israelis on their "blanket, indiscriminate attack" on Gazza. Severe overkill, Pun intended.
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On 10/10/2023 at 10:06 PM, W6er said:
It would have been better if England hadn't been involved. Does this mean that all FIVE home nations automatically qualify?
No. They all have to try to qualify but there are TWO places up for grab as a safety net.
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4 minutes ago, Albanian Buddy said:
If you can prove such a “god” exists I might start to listen to you.
Facts? Please demonstrate the existence of such a “god”.
What intellectual or scientific proof do you have?
The answer you will eventually get is, FAITH. Belief without proof. Something no sensible person would adhere to in any other aspect of life. There is no proof. IF there was a god, what a bastard he/SHE/IT must be. Allowing people to use their name in pursuit of war. Allowing innocent people/children to die, sometimes before they get the chance to live. Even IF he/she/it exists. how anyone can choose to "worship" such an horrendous entity is beyond me.
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This game takes on added significance given our recent run. We really need to get back to winning ways. There are obviously no "gimmees" in this league but we need to prove we deserve to be where we are in the table.
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It was a penalty, and a sending off. My thoughts on it though are, due to the fact it was fleeting and, if anything, actually directed the ball more to the player's foot, I would hazard a guess that VAR would have let it slide if it had happened to be a sevco player at the other end of the park.
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1 hour ago, The Original 59er said:
Can't see what the main issue would be in allowing it..................
We get told on the touchline that there is at least 5 minutes of extra time and then we basiocally watch the next 5 minutes and expect a full time whistle to be blown, other than when further periods are added for delay during that 5 minutes.
Is it to allow referees to add what they want? If you think about it the person announcing it's 5 minutes is the 4th official and he is a better judge of the period to be added as opposed to the referee. Unless of course the ref is running two watches which he stops every time he considers a delay on the pitch, but I'm sure that's not happening.
So why then can't we see the time elapsing on a screen then everyone sees the extra period being played out?
Basically, Yes. It's up to the referee to decide how much time is added. The fourth official signals the MINIMUM amount of time to be added.
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No sponsor for the SPFL after this season as Cinch end their deal 2 years early. Probably, at least in part, because of the nonsense from the so call "people".
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21 hours ago, Doakes said:
Name the good guys, name the wanks
Let me see
Wank, wank, wank, good guy?Naw!Wank wank,...... I see what you mean.
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1 hour ago, W6er said:
I suppose I consider myself mostly right, though...as opposed to mostly wrong! 🤪
Just goes to show.
Looking from the inside out is always different. 😁
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21 minutes ago, DougJamie said:
A Messiah they let spend all their borrowings 😄
And cost them dear to make him and his entire backroom staff vanish. 🤣
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23 hours ago, W6er said:
Define right-wing?
What was the 1950s Labour Party's perspective on:
- homosexuality?
- gay marriage?
- trans rights?
-mass-immigration?
- capital punishment?
- corporal punishment in schools?
Was the 1950s Labour Party right-wing?
I'm not trying to be abrasive. My point is that either the definition has changed so that what was once considered left-wing is now right-wing, in which case it is a fluid definition and not something that is fixed, or the Labour Party was never left-wing in the first place.
Being left-wing used to be about advocating on behalf after the working classes. It has now seemingly morphed into something entirely different. I would suggest that the current definition is a misnomer.
I think, more to the point is that there is NO labour party as we knew it pre Thatcher. The right wing media has made sure of this. Look at what happened to the only true left wing Labour leader that tried to take the party back to its roots. As soon as Corbyn came close to being electable, and he did, the right wing media lambasted him and brought back the "loonie left" tag to scare the "normal working class". Add to that the nonsense that actually calling Israel out for the atrocities they were committing was suddenly "anti semitic".
Your list is something that crossed party lines in change of attitude so it's a bit disingenuous to use it as a gauge on what is or is not true Labour policy. The whole of society has moved on from the dark ages.
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As an aside. I see STV are celebrating black actors in British TV ATM. I wonder what sort of outcry there would be if they decide to celebrate only white actors.