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Reply | Azor Matusiwa
at 12:57 10 Jul 2025
A Dutch midfielder... Could it be? |
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Reply | The reality of assisted dying
at 19:42 20 Jun 2025
I’m so sorry about your step-Father and Grandfather experience. That must’ve been horrible for them and for you all.
Can I take issue with the ‘correct safeguarding’ comment. It what I hear a lot of people say. It feels like a word people just throw about, so that they can ignore their internal anxieties of ‘what if this isn’t safe’. They don’t actually take time to consider what safeguards would actually be ‘sufficient’.
This bill is simply not adequate in its safeguards - that’s been made quite clear by experts in the field eg Royal College of Psychiatrists, Royal College of Physicians, Palliative Care organisations.
The general trend appears to be that the more people look into the actual details (and not just whether they would want the option for themselves or their loved ones), the more serious problems come up that are not being addressed.
As a medic myself, I could speak for hours on this - I’m incredibly concerned about this bill. (Despite being sympathetic to the concept of assisted dying). But this is probably not the place. [Post edited 20 Jun 19:44]
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Reply | I see the assisted dying can has been kicked down the road again.
at 23:19 8 Apr 2025
It’s been delayed to allow people more time to consider the amendments in this incredibly complex and difficult piece of legislation that divided the country with some very real and legitimate concerns.
Personally I’m glad they’re taking their time. This is absolutely not the sort of thing that should be rushed. Many major potential issues are only receiving significant attention now the detail is being scrutinised.
Calling them toss-pots is a bit uncalled for. |
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Thread | Intimidating
at 22:25 3 Mar 2025
I saw penalties live for the first time in the last round Exeter Vs Forest. You’re very close to the action at St James’ Park.
I was really really surprised just how crazily intimidating it is going up against a wall of opposition fans hurling abuse at you. You just don’t feel it on TV in the same way.
Feel sorry for Taylor - particularly taking the last penalty. I would have slipped on my ass in fear… |
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Reply | Where are we on the Assisted Dying Bill?
at 15:44 13 Nov 2024
(Sorry long post!)
I work within in the medical profession, and it is likely that if this bill is passed, I could be asked to be involved in assessing whether someone is eligible for assisted dying.
I of course have huge sympathies with anyone going through these situations at present. However, I do have really significant concerns regarding this upcoming bill, and feel quite strongly about it.
Particularly in terms of safeguarding vulnerable adults. From my experience, ‘safeguards’ is a word that is used to make us feel better about our anxieties with this bill – but in reality, I don’t think any amount of safeguards will make this bill safe. (Eg. capacity is subjective, coercion/feelings of burden is extremely difficult to assess, mental health has rarely been assessed professionally prior, if one doctor disagrees – patients can just find another, some doctors will inherently be more ‘pro’ than others, and willing to sign off eligibility etc etc.)
Both sides come at this debate from a position of wanting the best for their patients, vulnerable adults and loved ones, and therefore I hope that all viewpoints can be respected.
I’ve adapted the below from a letter I sent to my MP regarding this. It’s brief (arguments not fully fleshed out), and not comprehensive, but hopefully it’s helpful to some.
I’m fully aware that lots of people disagree with me, and that is absolutely okay - I understand why. But I do think we should think very carefully about the full implications of this being passed, before coming to a decision – even if it is against what we might ‘want’ for ourselves/our loved ones.
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Whilst not an argument against assisted dying, it is vital to first consider the ‘slippery slope’. This is important, because whilst some arguments may not apply to the current proposed bill, it appears likely that this bill (if passed) will be subsequently expanded in the coming years.
The primary proposed ethical argument for assisted dying is frequently patient autonomy. If we grant this for those with terminal illness, there is limited logical reason to deny this treatment to those with non-terminal illness, disability, mental illness, those without ‘unbearable suffering’, minors who demonstrate capacity etc. In fact, it could be argued that not expanding it is discriminatory. This expansion in the scope of the law has been seen across the world (eg. Canada, Belgium, Netherlands). In Canada, assisted dying was legalised in 2016. In just in 5 years (2021), this was expanded to include non-terminal disability, and a bill (2023) has been passed that those with solely mental health conditions will be eligible from 2027. A Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying’ recommended in 2023 that the government extends its eligibility to minors with capacity. In both the Belgium and Netherlands, minors who demonstrate capacity can now apply for euthanasia – despite both laws initially (2002) just being for adults with ‘unbearable suffering’. In 2014 and 2022 respectively, Belgium and Netherlands implemented a law allowing euthanasia for children aged 1 to 12, under specific conditions.
We must be aware that if we grant assisted dying for one group, the argument to expand the scope in the future becomes stronger, and much harder to ethically refute.
From a practical perspective, it will be impossible for assessing doctors to rule out micro-coercion, as well as vulnerable adults feeling ‘a burden’ to their care-givers. The 2019 Oregon State ‘Death with Dignity’ Summary stated that 59% of patients listed the concern of being a burden on their family as a significant factor in their decision. We already see this in other areas of care (eg. decisions regarding care placements). How often have you heard someone – perhaps even a family member – say to you: ‘I don’t want to be a burden, just put me in a care home’?
The recent Darzi report into the state of the NHS in England was damning. Palliative care is particularly stretched, under-funded and unequitable across the country. As we know, this is also the case for mental health services, as well as social care. When we cannot offer reliable, good-quality palliative care and related health services, does offering assisted dying actually represent a real choice for patients? Our priority should be on ensuring these services are high-quality and equitable.
My overall view is that no amount of ‘safeguards’ will make this bill safe. The current law is the safeguard, and we should always default to the safe option that protects vulnerable lives. I have huge sympathy with specific individual cases, but making society-wide legal changes will certainly have unintended significant consequences. [Post edited 13 Nov 2024 15:45]
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Reply | Moral dilemma... Eeeek!
at 11:59 4 Dec 2022
Surely all a bit odd to advertise as free range at the minute, as don’t they all have to be inside due to Bird Flu?
Eggs is probably the only thing we try and buy organic if possible. Though appreciate current climate might make that difficult for some/many.
Don’t really care about the pesticides/herbicides, but makes a really surprisingly significant difference to the amount of space they have. Free range can be quite poor ethically really (but much better than caged!!). |
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Reply | Please be true
at 09:25 31 Aug 2022
Wigan forum post says the following re Lang:
Leam said in the post-match interview he's carrying an injury from the penalty incident on Saturday and it, "didn't look good." Also jokingly said there've been no bids for him so I'm sure he's heard some of the conjecture flying around. |
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Reply | This Is Us - Amazon Prime
at 12:35 10 May 2022
Yep we watch it. Really like it - more chilled program than what I usually like but think it’s very good.
Think it’s one of those rare programs that equally appeals to both guys and girls. |
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Reply | MPs get a 2.7% pay increase then (n/t)
at 20:37 1 Mar 2022
Completely agree with this.
Very much think they are underpaid considering they are representing an entire constituency at the height of UK politics.
Annoys me when people say otherwise, it’s a damn hard job! Not sure I would want that responsibility - and half the country hating me whatever I do - for £84000!
People are just annoyed that they’re not paid more - which depending on the job may be a fair point, but is different to the question of whether MPs are paid enough. |
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Reply | Club ‘anthem’!
at 08:38 13 Jan 2022
I actually really like Edward Ebenezer Jeremiah Brown. It’s quirky, unique, not just a rehash of a pop song. And good shouty bits like ‘Where was the goalie…’
Just needs Ed to cover it for it to become more well known!
Doubt Ed would write his own sadly - too risky for him! |
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Reply | McGreal - who’d be ok if he got the job? (n/t)
at 19:26 11 Dec 2021
Im seeing a lot of managers people don’t want as being a labelled an ‘evans era’ decision.
Except actually I think Evans’ manager choices were generally quite well received when announced (and appeared sensible decisions - except maybe lambert who was more debatable. It’s only in hindsight that they were considered poor choices. That’s more the team/manager rather than Evans’ manager choices.
He had many flaws of course, but let’s not scapegoat Evans for everything. |
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Reply | TWTD opinions sought
at 22:18 17 Nov 2021
I’ve been in a lot of offices who have bought coffee machines (in a post that moves teams every 6months). Might be a bit late if you’ve decided already!
I’ve noticed a few things:
- Any office which has a pod machine - it is never used. It jut gathers dust. People don’t want to buy the pods themselves (expensive), and most offices won’t shell out the expense for lot of communal pods (get used up quick).
- The only offices that I’ve seen people use coffee regularly are when the beans/ground coffee is provided for them. This is one of the biggest things for office morale I think.
- Cafetières actually work really well.
- The one machines that I’ve seen that are used often are bean-to-cup ones that you can just push a button and get nice coffee. More expensive but IMO worth the extra expense (if you’re buying this machine with office Covid morale boosting money, obviously not if you’re buying it yourself!). |
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Reply | Having enjoyed some robust discussion recently
at 02:10 28 Apr 2021
I’ve thought long and hard about this on multiple occasions.
Winner: Co-op Salt and Vinegar (See image). No question the best crisp. Wow. Just wow. You must try.
Honourable second place for any sea salt and black pepper crisps.
Honourable mention for any fancy truffle flavoured crisps (eg M&S/Waitrose). The only ‘new’ flavour that I think stacks up to the classics.
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Reply | Would you like to read about why the lockdown is a crime against God?
at 22:21 31 Mar 2021
‘Experts are wrong, and I’m going to assert this without giving any reasoning whatsoever’. ‘Oh and it’s your job to convince me’.
Covid’s a myth too right? Vaccines cause autism?
Nothing to do with religion, I just dislike people saying things are fake/myth/conspiracy without giving any justification. |
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Thread | Consortium plans
at 19:46 1 Mar 2021
Sorry for being ignorant, but won’t the salary cap and financial restrictions really impede any significant short term investment into us? (Assuming we’re don’t go up this year).
What will the consortium bring to the table apart from a new manager do you think?
Don’t quite see how it’s a good investment for them - sounds very risky (or at least not a quick improvement) to me! No guarantees we will be able to invest enough to go up next year if we fail this year.
Can someone enlighten me? |
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Reply | Is there anyone now who wouldn’t welcome Lambert being sacked?
at 20:35 30 Aug 2020
I’d genuinely vote for him to stay at the minute.
He made mistakes (especially the rotation) but I can see why he tried it. Guess the downside of giving the rotation system a good go is that it’s a long time until you see the benefits, which of course if it doesn’t work obviously seems like wasted time. Hoping he will learn and change for this season.
With a bit of momentum early on, I think we could do well. And whilst it’s got a bit old now, I’d rather someone try and connect with the fans than completely ignore them.
Main reason not to change is that I’d be truly petrified of who we’d get next!
Obviously if we don’t get promoted this season then that’s it, but I’d give him the season as long as we’re in and around automatics. |
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Reply | Devon or Cornwall
at 11:34 19 Jun 2020
Live down in the South West and both are obviously amazing, but agree that I think South Hams area is genuinely the most beautiful area of England anywhere. Prefer it to the Lake District. Salcombe is stunning but pretentious, Dartmouth is equally beautiful but slightly less ‘private school’. Bigbury is just really interesting because of the island. Roads throughout are terrible though.
However - I also work in a hospital in the South West, and there are genuine, very serious concerns (based on modelling) of a severe second peak in the South West due to the sheer amount of holidaymakers. This is because it’s likely to be one of the most popular places for holiday makers, but also because it has not had COVID-19 very severely at all so far (only about 4%), and the level of immunity is incredibly low.
Obviously people are free to make their own decisions, but please do bear this in mind before coming down here this year. |
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Reply | 2 dots of blue in a sea of red
at 13:11 4 Jan 2020
See you there! Also in the middle of the home fans.
Live in Exeter so rarely manage to make Town games - so nice that they're coming here! Missed the last one as on-call so heres hoping for a better result this time around!! |
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