Most people don’t know that the organ donation system was changed back in May 2020: it used to be an opt-in system but now it’s opt-out. This means we are all considered to be organ donors unless we specifically write to the NHS Organ Donor Register to say we don’t want to be donors.
An interesting thing for me is I did not realise the post at Jstack had gone out to various people automatically … I thought I’d posted without subscription button. Which makes me think … hmmmm, maybe I’d best tailor posts there to more middle of the road blogging. OoL, in turn, has a different yet overlapping readership.
16. The TPA (no url available)
So, the bad news. Shock figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the national debt has now hit a staggering 100 per cent of GDP. For context, this is the first time it’s hit this level since the 1960s. Borrowing for the current financial year is now £64.1 billion, £6 billion more than forecast. Clearly the new government’s spending spree is hammering the public finances.
John O’Connell, our chief executive, issued a sober warning to our spending addicted politicians when he told Sky News: “With the debt now matching the size of the economy, this needs to be a watershed moment for all politicians, but particularly the chancellor, to recognise that the situation is unsustainable. Getting a grip of the national debt should now be a top priority for the government, with future generations set to be hit hard if it follows the big spending philosophy of its predecessors.”
(0909) A fine time to be up a second time in the day. (1109)
14. Starmer and the killing off of the elderly
See Ann Farmer’s article at TCW, plus John Marlow’s comment below it … the text is below this post now, here.
13. The Church
Consider these:
There are more than sufficient references in scripture about what is and is not acceptable and I’m not addressing that in this post item, nor in comments. However, the bigger question of the split church very much does need addressing.
By this, I do not mean Church with a whole hierarchy of Archbish, Synod, chapters, cults, huge money, gold and glitter … any of that … I mean the worldwide invisible collection of those who believe in the Trinitarian thing … I mean even Romans and CofE agree on many of those … just not the order most like.
Is Vigano a Christian, a good man? I say yes. Were the Wesleys? Again I say yes. Calvin? Ah … jury’s out … loved burning people, was right into calling people depraved … for a start, ‘not yet found’ is more accurate. Are the devout in each denomination at the lay level good Christians? I say yes.
So why are we split? As in politics, it’s the High Ups, the Holy Rollers who are the issue … Bergoglio, Welby, the megachurch Merc and Roller drivers. The walrus-like Paisleys, Not to mention Adams.
And as in politics, should the laity drive out the clearly unscriptural from the now usurped and hijacked buildings? Or do they suffer in silence, no longer welcome within those glitzy palaces?
12. First of two topics
… this on Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson. To me, it’s fraught … with both characters an upside and a down.
Nigel Farage, to me, is more down than up at this moment, in deep with Tice who disgraced himself during lockdown and in the Ukraine and who’s a real politician type, plus NF did seem to sell out TBP in exchange for a gong, plus he’s shutting out TR who has quite a substantial following.
On the upside, NF is expected to form a govt, something UKIP were never going to … and to do that involves at least being an MP and understanding how politics works. Plus he does have massive following up and down the country.
The downside of TR is this accusation of being in the Zionist pocket … he’s certainly a one issue person and it was interesting he and Mark Collett falling out. MC is anti Pakistani swamping of us and he sees all the grooming and murdering as a national thing, whereas TR says the issue is the ruling cult itself, across many nations.
Resolution? In practical terms, TR will never form a govt, NF might possibly do so, drawing Tories over to him and this is Britain, not the middle-east … there is still a disparate nation to win over … Scots, Welsh, NI. The hardline policies I agree with in principle, more along Giorgia Meloni’s and Salvini’s line … wwweeelllll, we’re not going to form a govt that way … the centre must be willing to give you a shot.
As for parties themselves … well you nly need put policy planks on your manifesto and there are the points of disagreement right there … it needs, if you are to have a party at all … to be a broad church … but not broad enough to encompass Wokist communism. No way.
Because of the polarised nature of this right now … that helps rather than hinders the forming of a party which just might win. I’m obviously torn, seeing both aspects of this thing.
The last point I am concerned about is … should NF be successful, if momentum does roll his way … a) are there sufficient numbers, placed better within condtituencies and b) will NF sell out again, the patrician in him winning over the man of the people?
(0519) Not all that light out there. (0631) First signs of lightness, of life itself. (0729)
10. Saw this at Quora
… not advocating, nor un-advocating, just posting:
These are some of the fruits that are not good for your liver’s health:
Grapefruit -Grapefruit contains compounds that can make liver unable to metabolise certain chemicals.These can cause problems in the blood flow which can cause more problems later on.
Papaya- Papaya is one of the fruit that is not good for liver,as it contains high quantity of natural sugar which can make the liver to difficult to digest.The natural sugar can cause lot of problems in the body as it takes a lot of time to digest natural sugar.
Watermelon- Watermelons are one of the fruits that are rich in fructose,which makes the liver to process the watermolen to the other organs and later it cause problems to the other body ‘s organs.
Berries -Berries are rich in fructose and antioxidants which make it difficult for liver to digest it .
Pineapples-Pineapples are rich in bromelain,one of the enzymes which is responsible for blood thinning and blood clotting in some people.These can be harmful for people who are suffering from diseases.
Mango-Mango is a fruit which has high glycemic ,which means that they can rise the blood sugar levels in the body which means it difficult for liver to digest.
Coconut-Coconut is rich in saturated fats which makes the liver unable to digest and process the food to other organs.
Dates – Dates are rich in sugar which means that it makes the liver to digest or process the food to other organs,It can rise the blood sugar levels in the body which cause problems and damage to the liver
9. In response to the Tim Worstall thing
… about Rowley, dropped by DAD at 816, Dearieme had an intelligent comment below it:
It used to be that I mocked people who fussed about physical appearance, their own or other people’s.I’ve moderated on this view. Maybe David Cameron was the first Conservative party leader for whom I felt strongly “I don’t like the cut of his jib”. Ditto the current Conservative leadership contender Jenrick. For Labour, Toni Blair. In the US the Scotus judge Kavanaugh.This is all separate from other reasons to dislike or distrust public figures e.g. because they are lawyers or gangsters or whatever.
8. DAD drop at 816:6 (also biblical looking)
a) The UK government has been forced to release documents showing that thousands of British citizens have been left disabled by Covid mRNA shots.
b) Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed on Saturday that Dublin will drop new hate speech provisions in the proposed Criminal Justice Bill, admitting that the “incitement to hatred” section of the legislation did “not have a consensus,” the Irish Times reports.
c) More than two weeks after his appointment as Prime Minister, on September 5, Michel Barnier has finally managed to establish a government, validated by Emmanuel Macron. The final list is composed of 39 ministers and secretaries of state, including 19 in full office.
d) Tim Worstall asks, “Is a bit strange that the country’s top policeman doesn’t have the shoulders to carry his epaulettes. Isn’t there anyone who can direct him to a decent tailor to make him a 3/4 size set or something?”
(0414). Things are much clearer at this hour. (O517)
6. Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Is any act of disobedience to a command of the pope by itself schismatic?
No. One is not schismatic if he resists a pope or refuses to obey a particular teaching or command of his that is manifestly contrary to natural or divine law, or that would harm or undermine the integrity of the Catholic Faith or the sacredness of the liturgy. In such cases, disobedience and resistance to the pope is permissible and sometimes obligatory.
In 357, St. Athanasius refused to obey Pope Liberius, who commanded him to recognize the Arian bishops of the Orient. Thereupon Pope Liberius excommunicated St. Athanasius.
One of the things that concerns me in our circles is the heavy emphasis on platform building. Didn’t we see how that worked out for the previous generation of online speakers and pastors? It seems we are gaining ground, but we have to be very careful what we wish for. Monetizing Christianity is unwise at best.
ZeroHedge:
… on Sweden’s 31,000 euro bribe to leave: “They’re going to refuse to leave because no matter how much they say they hate Europeans, hate our culture or say we’re evil racists, they want to live in societies we create, not ones they create. They will just turn our societies into the same as theirs by refusing to leave though.”
Illuminatibot:
My favorite part of being a “conspiracy theorist” is not having myocarditis.
Rodge Scruton over a pint or eight:
“The countryside is not a slice of untilled nature. It is a human institution built over centuries in the image of the people who made it.”
4. Zero reason for the EU to exist
… VOA News via BigDKnight on Gab:
Von der Leyen said Friday the European Union plans to lend Ukraine $39 billion to help rebuild the nation’s economy and energy grid, both heavily damaged by Russia’s invasion.
(She) made the announcement during a joint news briefing in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The $39 billion loan is part of a $50 billion loan package using frozen Russian assets, which was agreed upon by the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations during a meeting in June.
The EU has frozen about $235 billion in Russian assets. The European Commission — the EU’s executive branch — has signed off on the $39 billion loan, but it still must be agreed to by a majority of EU member states.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s most immediate use for the EU funds will be to shore up its heavily damaged energy grid ahead of the winter.
Von der Leyen’s visit Friday follows an announcement she made Thursday in Brussels of a European Union plan to provide Ukraine with about $180 million in energy funding — about $111 million of it coming from the frozen Russian assets.
The funding was prompted by a new report showing nearly two-thirds of the nation’s energy grid had been destroyed by Russian attacks.
3. Steve at 816:1-4 (looks like a biblical verse)
Selection for now:
MftWC 4:
Italian Parliament Begins Drafting Law To Treat Violent Sex Offenders With Chemical Castration
JH: P Diddy type?
MftWC 3:
Harris’s Mocking of President Trump on Mass Deportations Comes Back to Bite Her as Team Trump Features Her Words in New Ad
MftWC 2:
Europe Playing With Fire By Calling For Deep Strikes
JH: More like the psychos who grabbed power are playing with fire … and luvving it.
MftWC 1:
US Congress must oppose the UN’s Pact for the Future regardless of what Biden says
2. Andy in the wee hours at 816:5
Good to know that there are some scientists who can link faith with science.
Oprah's Embarrassing Elitist Town Hall For Kamala Harris, and Shocking Diddy Details, with @DM_Maureen_ Callahan
Plus, what Justin Bieber and Usher may have known about Diddy, top ABC exec refusing to address debate bias, and more. WATCH: pic.twitter.com/Jzba5dH6AR
a. Liz Wheeler Details How The State Of Wisconsin Is Brainwashing Children
b. Liz Harrington: “That’s What They Fear The Most, They Fear Your Vote”
JH: Have you noticed how the gals have come to dominate the alt-media and I for one think it’s duck to water. They’re built for it. The guys though are still needed for the heavy work, such as Charlie K and Vivek on that campus … not sure a gal could have handled those young bints.
That’s been my case since 1973 when I first remember saying it … male and female tag teaming.
13. Text snippets
Deryl Lynn
If anyone is wondering why there is no opposition to the freeloading cabinet led by “I won’t take lectures Starmer’ it’s because there isn’t any . Quietly the Tories agree with all of the pain being inflicted on the people of Britain. They hate us.
Ireland:
Hate speech laws scrapped.
Giorgia:
“From now on, if you enter Italy illegally, you will be immediately deported!”
Wide Awake Media
“It scares me that scientific fraud is so easy to conduct… Anything that comes out of the UN should be dismissed.” Geologist Prof. Ian Plimer on the UN’s tampering of historical temperature data to fit the “climate crisis” narrative.
12. Well Kathy’s excited about the conference
… as well she might be:
WELL here I am at the Reform UK party conference, the day after the night before, at the NEC in Birmingham. There’s enough to say about this spectacular conference – the like of which nobody’s going to be seeing at either of the Uni-party efforts – without going back to the beginning of the week.
However before I get going on Reform’s new fun politics (when last did you think politics could be enjoyable?) I must blow the trumpet for TCW and our journalism. We are what the Spectator ought to be, a reader told me last year. Actually we are far more than that, as our lockdown and covid vaccination coverage proved.
My attitude, whilst being wary of hoping for too much, was still caught up in yesterday’s fervour … there were thousands in Brummitown … how many more thousands up and down the land? Answer … 4.1m all up I think it was.
The lovely thing for me was how it gave such joy to so many so you’ll get no diminishing in the smile if you say get real, Jimbo.
Also … Nigel F said a couple of policy things I do not run with, nor do most of us … he’s my least fave right now … not sure I trust him … nor Tice. The others there were wonderful though … nice to see.
This neat little thriller from 1950 is all the more interesting since Ann Sheridan is the woman in the title. Miss Sheridan is most convincing as she searches for her husband who witnessed a gangland murder and must find him before the underworld does. There are many tense moments along the way especially when she ends up riding on a roller coaster. Good support from Dennis O’Keefe, Robert Keith and Ross Elliott plus a good screenplay help this film rise above B status.
(1011) Awful day out there, fair result so far downunder. (1429)
11. Ian J on the flooding of Red State towns (815)
Right now, the Biden administration is callously and deliberately dumping the majority of those crossing our borders into Red states and communities. As a matter of policy, they’re overwhelming those places with a huge influx of dependents whose needs can’t be met locally, and who will overload the system, both locally and statewide.
10. This will be the football post item for the day, for the week
(1049 BST) Lions looking good, Cats within one kick though, about 12 mins to go, with extra time. 78-83 … one kick will win it, time for heroes. The feed (a goal is 6 points):
“As we head into red-time, the Cats trail by five points. Geelong averages 8.6 points in red-time in last quarters this year – the equal second-most.”
84-83 … Cats by one point. Exciting.
Lions just kicked one … 84-89.
84-95 … oh dear. 😟
It’s over … 85-95.
Lions (5th), playing the Swans (1st) next week. On form, the Swans should take it but it will be fun … no idea which I’ll choose … I like both. The teams I strongly dislike are not in it this year.
Had everything? Oh yes, win or lose, anything the Cats are in is exciting. Congrats Lions.
9. Isolated case or sign of things to come?
Liverpool Echo just now:
Thousands of people have lost their jobs after a major UK construction company collapsed. ISG has been involved in numerous government projects, including the refurbishment of HMP Liverpool’s B-Wing, and entered administration earlier in the week.It led to the redundancy of most of its 2,400 UK employees. The firm ceased trading immediately after appointing joint administrators from EY, who confirmed that efforts to find a buyer were unsuccessful.
Female Arkansas State Trooper Shoots Allegedly Drunk Illegal Alien in the Head After He Assaults Her
Evets 3
Bombshell Transcripts Reveal Trump, in Fact, Ordered National Guard for January 6th — General Milley Confirms Trump Urges Top Pentagon Officials to Deploy’ Guard, or Soldiers, Active Duty Soldiers’
Evets 2
Zelensky to meet Biden on September 26. Israel – Lebanon Escalation. US Navy Prepares for War – Levan Gudadze
Evets 1
Testing in Australia confirms mRNA injections contain plasmid DNA and SV40 promoter
There are four weeks of finals or playoffs, eight teams. Cats ended up, after the Home and Away, in third.
First week … 1 plays 4, 2 plays 3 in top tier
5 plays 8, 6 plays 7 in lower tier … these last two games are sudden elimination.
Second week … winners top tier last week have a rest, losers top tier play winners lower.
Third week (today) … last four remaining play off, the two winners go on next week to the Grand Final.
All right … I saw this in passing:
This is a much loved former champ … my quick question is … vaxxed? Meanwhile, the game has started, as of 0857 our time:
Those times are British times, not Oz. Quick look before posting:
0857 our time … 17-27 … hmmmmm.
0900 our time: 23-27 … better.
0908 our time: 35-27 … even betterer.
Not long to half time … Lions caught up, Cats kicked ahead again, I’ll try to give halftime score, then give it a rest. My fave teams down there are Cats, Melbourne, Lions, Swans in that order.
Halftime … 55-36 … right, fine, I’ll take that but it’s still early days. Cats head coach was a Lions star in his playing days … triple premier, real headkicker of a player.
Third quarter: 68-60 Expected. Cats have never done well after a layoff … they relax too much. Thus the Lions got away early today but were pulled back. Plus here they are pulling back on the Cats in the second half, early. Remains to be seen what happens.
