Dr. Gonzo

Aaaand his momma cries... my ma fucking always got so emotional when this song would come on

These are all class, I’m glad to see this thread back in action

The US is blaming Iranian torpedos for the attack. There's a few issues with the theory, because while the Iranian government is horrific... they're not illogical actors: Japan's leader is in Iran right now. It's a historic meeting between him and the Iranian government as it's nearly been 50 years. Why strike a Japanese vessel while ties with Japan are normalising? We've also seen a willingness from Iran to try to actively engage the rest of the international community (part of why they signed the JCPOA) - if they're behind this act, them being revealed as the people behind the attack directly works against this foreign policy goal. The explosions happened on their starboard sides, given the course of these vessels... that'd mean they were struck on the side opposite to the Iranian coast The explosions were above the water line - this makes the torpedo theory very unlikely Full effect of sanctions as a response to this action would mean the largest purchasers of Iranian oil would stop purchasing oil from Iran. Right now Iran is courting the likes if India, China, and Japan to get them to commit to purchasing their oil despite Trump's renewed sanctions. Getting Japan less likely to purchase their oil would immediately harm Iran's goals there First SOS ships to respond were Iranian The facts as we know them just don't add up to Iran being responsible for the attack. We're probably looking at limpet mines on the tankers again (like the first attack), just judging by the fact the explosions occurred above the waterline. Considering the sloppy job they did in killing that WaPo journalist, I wouldn't be surprised if this is another sloppy job from Saudi Arabia... assuming these ships were docked in Saudi Arabia. Because if they were, then Saudi Arabia has the means to plant the explosives on the ships while they're docked. They're then able to detonate them once these ships leave port. It makes much more sense from the Saudis considering they have the means (would know the ships are in port, have the money to grease palms and get the equipment), they have the motive (destroying their big rival in the region), and opportunity (knowing when ships are coming/going, knowing a Japanese ship being attacked as Japan's leader is in Iran, probably negotiating with Iran).

The latest version of Killer Instinct (from when the Xbox One launched) is actually really good, I like it better than the latest Street Fighter and the last 2 Mortal Kombats (I love Mortal Kombat, but their combo system is so dated)

There’s no way they’d give up Rare IP to Nintendo. But they’d probably allow it to be on multiple platforms. Seeing as the Xbox gamepass is coming to Switch, and another Microsoft owned game, Cuphead, just came out on Switch... I imagine if a new one comes out it’ll come out on both

I was surprised by that because... Nintendo doesn't own the rights to Banjo-Kazooie. Rare holds the rights and Rare's owned by Microsoft - but I do know the Xbox head was interested in having a Microsoft character in Smash Brothers. I hope this means a new Banjo-Kazooie game is coming.

I think so too. I wonder what will happen in 2047 when Hong Kong's autonomy is supposed to end, because it seems like the PRC slowly getting more and more involved in Hong Kong is really pissing off a lot of people who live there.

These Hong Kong protests for their China-extradition bill look fucking mental.

He failed a medical with us, issue with soft tissue in his left knee

Apparently Klopp is ready to go back in for Fekir despite the glass knee. Because apparently now we can get him at just a fraction of the agreed price last year (rumour is £15m, which would be well worth the risk).

Now that Metro Exodus is on gamepass, I'll give that a try even though I've heard it's a bit disappointing compared to the first two.

It's not like that wasn't said numerous times though by people in the remain camp. If I'm honest, I don't have much sympathy for people who voted against their own interests because they didn't want to put in the time to learn exactly what they were voting for - just because a bunch of Brexiteers were making outlandish promises to them (many of which weren't very consistent). For years the EU has been used as a scapegoat, and people feeling the EU was why they felt left behind while other areas of the country remained prosperous (or became more prosperous) are soon to realise that it's actually Westminster to blame for the neglect of the parts of the country that aren't London& the South East.

Yeah they didn't seem like the best source but I was lazy and that was the link that was right in front of me - and yeah the North-South divide (although it's really the London + South East vs the rest of the country) has always been a thing. It's just particularly startling when you see how bad things will be in some places, particularly Wales, the North East, and Yorkshire. Anyone young outside of the South East and that voted for Brexit because they felt London & the South had left them behind, I think will ultimately end up feeling even more left behind.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/brexit-wales-eu-structural-funds-16405082 - if you live in London, make sure to thank Welsh voters for doing this to themselves for your benefit

Interesting interview with Zaha about the racism he faces on a regular basis (he says nearly every match): https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wilfried-zaha-racist-abuse-twitter-kick-it-out-crystal-palace-latest-a8946956.html I wonder if he gets more abuse than most other black footballers in England because he chose the Ivory Coast over us for his national team?

Is he ever off them?

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/06/04/neighbors-on-edge-as-el-sobrante-man-displays-giant-swastika-on-front-yard/ This man is taking the Wayne HeNazi approach to claims he's a neo-Nazi because of the large concrete swastika he put in his yard.

Here's one of the more amusing things I've seen today: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/diego-maradona-manchester-united-manager-paul-pogba

If anything the far right wants us to cede our British culture so we can become more like the Americans.

Oh yeah... I don't know how, but I somehow forgot about all of the managerial changes/pretty new owner. Some players opt not to have a testimonial until they're done with their careers. Some players that are eligible for one just decide not to have one for whatever reason. So there's probably a wide range of reasons why he might not be having one just yet. But yeah, I'd expect him and Baines (especially Baines, tbh) to get one eventually. But they might not, for whatever reason. Not a big deal in all honesty (although it's nice to have these charity matches).

Post-Brexit trade talks with the US should be fun: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/trump-britain-nhs-table-trade-deal-talks-190604131718068.html

Is he getting a testimonial? Deserves one after 12 years at the club imo.

I posted that a few days back in the breaking news/politics section. Honestly, I think it's a bit sad it takes an incredible footballer to humanise Muslims to a large swathe of the country.

I’m not sure critical thinking skills are taught well enough during elementary education for that to be true, I’m afraid

Yeah Harvard's a real tin pot uni