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  1. Rugrat

    [Politics] The 2024 US Election - Trump v Harris

    I'd like to agree but I just can't begin to get my head round how anyone who might have watched that debate has only just figured out Trump is a basket case. I get that the vast majority are already decided and there will be a significant number of the rest that simply won't bother or don't...
  2. Rugrat

    [Albion] Help needed - I’ve written an Albion book - what next?

    I wrote my story ...and published it on Amazon. It's dead easy to DIY. Only thing that's fiddly is formatting but Amazon help there too (well they tell you when not right!) There's zero cost but Amazon do take a hefty whack on each one sold so don't expect to make much money. You can publish in...
  3. Rugrat

    [Misc] The Most You've Paid For An Event

    It's my big B'day coming up. My two daughters (one coming back from Oz to visit) asked what I wanted to do. I said I'd like them and Mrs Rat to come with me to Deauville for a day at the races (not a fan of racing but at Deauville it's a great experience), stay a couple of nights at a nice...
  4. Rugrat

    [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

    Not sure why sarcasm is necessary. I was simply expressing a view, not suggesting at all that I have any specific knowledge. FWIW, I don't believe at all that Russia are going to give up this conflict for economic reasons. The article I was replying to highlighted Gazprom $80bn of debt and I...
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    [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

    I'm no export on macro economics but who are Gazprom $82BN in debt to? Whilst I can see how the Russian economy is struggling I thought their oil/gas exports had been switched from the West to India/China and a bunch of other rogue like states, albeit at lower cost. Russia itself would have...
  6. Rugrat

    [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

    I read some were that Russia have 75,000 troops on the border, that may or may not be correct but they'll always overwhelm Ukraine from a manpower perspective. Putin will just get whatever he needs by endless conscription. I get the element of surprise, absolutely. I also believe the...
  7. Rugrat

    [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

    I think I agree. It's very courageous of Ukraine to do this but Putin will just throw whatever he needs at it to deal with it. The 'cost' of doing so will be of no consequence to him whatsoever. It's difficult to understand what Ukraine is trying to accomplish. Piss Putin off perhaps? Well that...
  8. Rugrat

    [Albion] So is Lallana coming back into our setup

    Agree, add to the fact that he can't /won't tackle and I'm not sure what he has to offer now. Yes he can pick out a pass but he so rarely gets the ball I just don't see the value (any more) As for returning in a coaching role isn't he already behind a long line of ex Albion players regularly...
  9. Rugrat

    [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

    I can't see how the arrival of the much needed weaponry is going to accomplish much more than maintain the current 'status quo'. November is drawing ever closer and my fear is that Putin will just sit and wait or just commit more human lives that he has no concern about anyway. After November...
  10. Rugrat

    [Misc] Retirement

    Too many variables to answer the question. Outgoings, other income, what does “comfortable” mean, and and and. I’ve helped a few people answer the question, but the first thing you need to do imo is capture what you’re spending now and get it categorised. Then you can fast forward into...
  11. Rugrat

    [Technology] Encrypt USB or Similar

    Nothing particularly of interest to others but I'd rather not have anyone going through. I think the device that @HankScorpio mentions above should do the trick. Thanks both for replying
  12. Rugrat

    [Technology] Encrypt USB or Similar

    I'm not in the least bit technical but want to encrypt (password protect) a USB. I keep coming back to Bitlocker but I don't have it on Win 11 (Home) so is there another way? Concerned about downloading dodgy anything that might glob my laptop up as has happened before Alternative would be...
  13. Rugrat

    [Albion] More Chris Wilder delusion...

    I'm sure Dyche called him at 5.00 and said "well done agent Holgate, another successful mission" If you're going to borrow a player from a relegation rival you gotta be prepared!
  14. Rugrat

    [Misc] Sim only phone contracts

    Leaves £5 a month 5gb, 1000mins, 1000 texts, 100 minutes to overseas numbers, free roaming in Europe and beyond, 1 month rolling contract. Perfect for me
  15. Rugrat

    [Politics] The 2024 US Election - Trump v Harris

    It’s been inevitable for the past 2+ years, I’d be surprised if you could bet against him. But when it happens my toys are certainly going, likely the pram too! I can’t even begin to imagine the chaos that will follow his election. Quite possible he’ll even make some absurd attempt at changing...
  16. Rugrat

    [Albion] Albion Merchandise

    I get the negative response to OP and not even looked at the Merch but I get the frustration with club. As much as they don't want to get left unsold stock they are so far behind satisfying demand. I struggle to come up with any sensible reason why we routinely under order popular lines, if its...
  17. Rugrat

    [TV] Netflix - What's good to watch?

    Can't decide if I liked it or not, but watched it all . Certainly different
  18. Rugrat

    [Help] Book - final update.

    Thank you so much for the kind words and yes I enjoy my poker and still play a reasonable game but not at quite the same levels!! I'm going to do my damndest to get to Dublin, and it will be more than a dream fulfilled if we make it. I went to Amsterdam but no tix and that was a riot Yes a...
  19. Rugrat

    [Football] Russell Martin, De Zerbi's eventual successor?

    Precisely, too much sentimentality here. The obvious candidate is Glenn Murray ... you've only got to listen to him on the tellybox to recognise what an outstanding manager he would be! Maybe TB would base his decision on an NSC poll 🤔
  20. Rugrat

    [Albion] Team to play West Ham

    Baleba and Lallana on the bench and hopefully unused, think we're f****d if we need to start them. I only saw the post match interview on OS, nothing mentioned about Igor or Buonanotte injuries. So hoping they are both fit enough to start with Igor moving across to CB

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