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But so are you! If the people will not turn their anger on politicians now, then it is extremely unlikely that they will blame politicians for the antics of the crusties. Boris calls them that because he knows that most folk would come up with similar descriptions of them, even those same folk...

Talk about meaningless mumbo jumbo. If this is spot on, then you must be easily satisfied.

What does this mention of 15% actually mean? Are you talking about 15% of the richest in the richest countries or globally, If the latter is the case, then, as I suspect, the figure of those British citizens flying will be much higher? Given that the article talks about low-cost flying, and mass...

Yes, I see what you are saying. Perhaps if the ref were to do it, and observe UEFA's code for such behaviour, that would be an acceptable solution, and perhaps sway a crowd reaction more, but will your average ref, faced with such a charged situation, actually do so? . .

Interesting. We all know how fallible the polls can be, yet when they predict an election result that is to our liking, we praise them.

[/B] But would it, I wonder. UEFA are not exactly the shining light of morality, preferring easier "solutions" such as relatively small fines, but even they might baulk at the thought of punishing a team that had walked off due to racism. Particularly so, if the ref had shown no inclination to...

these steps seem reasonable enough to me, but will it ever be implemented? Has it ever been? Presumably, refs and officials are just too scared for fear of the subsequent chaos that might occur?

Yes, announcing it to all and sundry does create risks and of course it is possible that on the QT, they have spoken to UEFA -can imagine what their response would have been!

I suggest that instead of going off on one about the rich and powerful, you should read again that i I was referring to the driver, and made it quite clear in another post that the issue of her facing justice is another matter. I did not say she should be forgiven, or treated lightly, by the...

Oh, spare us, please. I can just see you congratulating them when the delay is such that you miss the Albion due to your flight being delayed. And with regular flights for matches, you are going to tell us next how keen you are on saving the planet . .

Absolutely. these idiots just manage to cheese off potential supporters with their antics, and I cannot see governments bowing to this, as they know full well that the broad mass of the public do not want to be disrupted, however sympathetic they might be to the idea of action against climate...

As I wrote on another thread, that chap next to me said during the Spurs match, that Bissouma was just ambling along with little interest and so I deliberately watched him for the relatively short time has was on the pitch. His lack of effort was a disgrace.

That is precisely the sort of arrogance I was expecting and so sadly typical of you and your ilk. Yes, there have been insults hurled from all sides, but your guarantee is worthless: I wonder if you recall on another issue, when I dared to disagree with you, that you immediately resorted to...

We are in agreement about the insults situation, thankfully. The rest of your post, does, however, show that element of intolerance that Dingodan is referring to. Why can't you just say that you respect his views, and why do his views not deserve credit? Yours do, so why not his? The answer, of...

Yes, you personally have not hurled an insult, I agree, but the fact is that the type of insults that he mentions are certainly very prevalent on this thread, as you well know. Even though the vote went narrowly in favour of leave, virtually no one on this thread advocates it any more, and I am...

Yes, all very well, but that wasn't the thrust of Dingodan's argument. Quite understandably, he, like others, who don't come any more on to this thread, is sick and tired of insults being hurled at him, the like of which he mentions, by the anonymous, cowardly internet mob, who, despite all...

Fascinating. if they waive her immunity, then presumably we seek extradition. I don't know the ins and outs of this, but it might be that she will have to come back and face the music -and the courts.

First of all we don't know whether they will release her or not, to be fair, but one suspects not. The principle is one of diplomatic immunity, and we need to tread very carefully if we want to change the rules, as it could have grave consequences for our own reps in lands where the rule of law...

[/B] Yes, it does seem perverse that it extends to a family member wanted for a road accident, and I feel desperately sorry for the family, as the said lady will presumably get away with it, so far as the law is concerned. Whilst it seems unpalatable with regard to this unfortunate case, I can...