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Stranded in Dubai
Stranded in Dubai
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Put like that sageform perhaps im been to kind to ,to many I know to me whilst many things are important non are as important as the long term safety of family ,regarding the fly tippers surely they can’t be hard to find absolutely disgusting breed.
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you cant pin the middle east catasrophe on kia, although hes in denial of the reality of the religion of peace and love and harmony that is at the root of all this craziness
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I meant to most voters moaning about Labour and 'taxes' it makes little difference. Same people who always mention striking minors, as though we still lived in that version. It's just brainwashed rubbish that works with many voters.
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*miners even
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Indeed, that was the point I was making. People are so dumb now and unwilling to think for themselves, they were convinced that Truss threatening to reduce their taxes was a terrible thing. With corp tax it was ridiculously modest, simply reversing the planned increase. 'unfunded tax cuts'
 How many people do you think would be aware that the cost of government borrowing is higher now than it was in late 2022. 10% if you're lucky, imo. |
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" you're going to look back fondly on the days where it didn't cost £100 to fill the car or £300 a month to heat the house"
Fortunately spring is round the Corner Dave , RE heating our houses |
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stu 01 Mar 26 14:12
I'm not a classic left wing voter however, I can't stand all the PC agendas and promotions (gender, ethnic minority promotion etc) ........................................... Virtue signalling went to a new level at Elland road yesterday. The game was stopped after 13 minutes so that Muslim players could 'break Ramadan' with a drink on the touchline. They could have taken a drink during the game, or started the game 15 minutes later, or have a day off if religion is more important than career. This pandering is ridiculous, and was roundly booed. |
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If you’re stuck there don’t get constipated! I once read a piece in the metro on the underground about an airport luggage handler bending over and passing wind loudly….
His fate was to be locked up for a week or so! All true. |
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If that's the case that is ridiculous I agree saddo.
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Following the death of a Chinese national in Tehran, the Chinese authorities have advised its citizens in Iran to try to escape the country by land.
Iran is considered one of the world's most mountainous countries, with over half its land area covered by rugged mountain ranges and high terrain. The landscape is dominated by the Zagros Mountains in the west and the Alborz Mountains in the north, which surround a high, arid central plateau Blimey. |
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There was a thread on the football forum on Saturday about this farce at elland road where will this all end ?
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They reckon the conflict will last a month,therefore the airspace will remain closed for a month….
Anyone care to take the risk with Iran watching for civilian aircraft in the skies….. |
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jimnast, when I saw read that above, it made me wonder if by land would be the only option for those stranded in Dubai IF the airports are to remain close for the foreseeable future, but how safe would that be?
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Noticed a person on X wondering if they will cancel the Dubai World Cup…..Deary me.
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The Chinese government operates with an "open" mind. Their advice to their citizens overseas could be tinged with disingenuity.
The Chinese government and the Indian government have been propping up the mad-Putin regime in the Ukraine war by profiting economically and financially buying mad-Putin's oil to help financed the war. The Chinese and Indian governments have little conscience inside and outside their respective countries as long as the policy serves their own needs. Primal and self-interests are the key components regarding policies of the Chinese and Indian governments. The latter is trying to portray itself as a superpower and economic behemoth. But, in reality India is neither. India is a service-country (not a producer / manufacturer), but an assembler of foreign goods; the China is an avid producer of fake and cheap consumer goods. |
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Questions have to be asked here, with the build-up of American forces in the region, and some political analysts forecasting an attack on Iran was imminent, how ill-advised have some people been in going to the region?
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must be worse places to be stranded - just can't think of any at the moment
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I'm extremely surprised the wealthy countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, etc, have yet to have a Channel Tunnel equivalent escape route or alternative to air to vacate in testing time like the present. The Kuwaitis have precedent when the former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.
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Big Donald has stirred a proper hornets nest.
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Iranians lobbing missiles to get out the system
will realise have to a deal with the orange man very soon |
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Good morning George
The land route was used over night a 5 hour journey threw the dessert to oman where a British airways plane brought pilots and staff back to England . |
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Thanks for that, jimnast
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Your welcome George not sure ide fancy that myself if I was in Dubai or wherever else in the region.
If there’s any plus sports wise to come out of this it might postpone the start of the worlds most boring sport in Australia at the weekend |
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There will be a food shortage in the ME within a week, no planes or shipping.
Feel sorry for any innocents stranded. |
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Why would anyone want to go to Dubai for a holiday? There's a distinct lack of history; foreign culture and foods; landmarks; etc. It's not a place renowned for its diversity either.
Nevertheless, I still feel for the "unfortunates" - not financially - who are stranded there courtesy of the USA and Israel military ammunition incursion into Iran. Let's hope it's only temporary and not prolonged. |
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Jamie Osborne here saying they're still awaiting news of an exit route
https://x.com/AtTheRaces/status/2028443887514046929 |
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Maybe try contacting the local people-smugglers. This group of people are usually extremely resourceful and "creative". They also have a long history in the field.
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The aren't as unfortunate as the victims of the October 2023 pogrom.
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No there not cider,not by a long way
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Some like to say “ I’ve just flown in from Dubai “. hiding hole for dr#g barons…..
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My mate worked in Dubai , had 3 fabulous holidays , hotel beach clubs were amazing , Chelsea pub good . Golf was excellent as was the snow dome and the water park . Bought jeckyl’s in the souk and avoided the Russian prositutes . Meydan and Al Quoz tours great too .
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chelsea arms in the sheraton on the creek?
there's another in the hyatt regency doing sport with a nightclub next door, was watching a prem game pre xmas and a guy sat with me at the bar said he's done 7 grand the night before on girls and champagne but couldn't remember a thing be an expensive week if you get locked in |
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My mate says the prostitutes in Dubai are second to none.
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Too long ago , all I remember is a fabulous football game with a sublime Van Nistelroy back heel !
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that was a long time ago lol
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Listening to this individual on Sky racing….thought they would all be in the golf course….. but they are indoors…
Clown, it’s a war you fool… |
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trying to remember who was there on saturday. macnae persad mega nickers defo maybe more
one downside is nile inanity in the studio |
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tom bull maybe, comerford was comms personally i like comerford
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fatso is here
aussie comms better in general |