newsgremlin

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by newsgremlin 8y ago
Probably not as glaring since interest rates are much much lower now than they were then, and the crash of 07/08 hadn't happened yet
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The problem is that parental figures previously based such general information on gut feelings, personal anecdotes and old wives tales. A lot of what parents say can be correct, but when there is a lack of information to fill the gaps to a
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As I understand, it was AA's fault that they had to eject the passenger because of over-booking, often practiced so that they can minimize the loss if someone doesn't show up. Clearly consumer rights need to be improved so this pr
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That's what I'm alluding to
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Unless it's a black mirror twist. Next thing you're following some trolls orders to kill people to conceal your dark secret
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The other reality for a lot of people is going to a established company that has an admirable mission, but doesn't actually take it seriously and is more for appearing like a force for good than actually doing good. Same could be argue
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Those are not the same things. Each country still governs itself. The UK should work on that first.
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>I don’t think we’re amusing ourselves to death. I’m not like that much of a pessimist. I do think life is also about enjoying the ride, not just about doing important things. >And new mediums like TikTok, a kind of Twitter for videos
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It's beggars belief, they have the lowest immigration numbers of all the UK and some of the most funding from the EU.
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Reading as a replacement to everyday stimuli that we are all too used to like video games and youtube is what I found to help my imagination flourish like I remember it did when I was younger.
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There's some comfort to that which people don't realise, living month to month means you are more in the moment, while you can always dream and strive for a more easy life, that toil gives you purpose, and you can clearly see the
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The focus should be on living in the present, that's the only place you will find happiness. And if you pass by those moments without appreciation, you'll only feel regret and anxiously wait for the next bit of happiness to be fou
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I thought the American people didn't care about transparency, suddenly using the crutch they rejected to beat the people who gave it to them gives them a sense of satisfaction they may be left blissfully ignorant. Not just assange, but
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In the UK there are people who would seriously argue for just that, because the image of the monarchy is one of prestige, superiority and good public relation. In other words good PR that politicians dream of, having a (apparently) off hand
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These days when someone talks about a "capable" politician, I can (and probably most others with little hope left) only think of how they have perfected the skill and art of lying and deception, rather than the judicial, diplomati
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Perhaps not entirely, but do filter bubbles become an issue when an individual is isolated in the same community for most of their life? I've slowly traveled outwards from my hometown of 2000~ people to now living in a city of 300k+, I