Guided Missile

Meanwhile, back in the land of milk and honey:

On the other side of the coin:

Eurozone economy to 'contract' in second half, say economists Meanwhile, our Saints supporting PM is making the most of our hard won freedom, with a trade agreement with India up, next.

Meanwhile, back to the topic at hand:

A "Deliverance" reference.

I just love European politicians: I think Poland is watching the results of uncontrolled immigration in France and it's effects. Meanwhile, in Germany: All down to Brexit, obviously...

You're desperate, mate. Desperate for the UK to fail. Sad man.

Fish/Barrel:

Posting on this thread is now like shooting fish in a barrel...

Oops...

This week, Germany fell into a technical recession, with GDP contracting in the final quarter of 2022 and again in the first quarter of 2023. Around the same time, the IMF revised its forecasts, stating that Britain will not be facing a recession this year. It seems that Brexit is even affecting Germany...

One of the very few benefits of being old, is the ability to have some perspective on events and to be reminded, in my case, of why I support Saints. What happened was when going through my dear departed mother's papers yesterday, I came across a handwritten poem I wrote when I was 10 years of age. (Mum's keep this type of thing) So, apologies for the quality of the prose, but the poem referred to the following game:1 Go easy on me guys, but maybe you'll see why I'm renewing my ST next season. To lifelong fans, this season is just a bump in the road.

I have come to the conclusion that AI is not that intelligent: Me: Your answer to a recent query, "Assuming a population of 7.9 billion people, which is the estimated global population as of 2021, and using the land area of the UK as 241,930 square kilometers, each person would have approximately 0.03 square kilometers or 30,000 square meters (or 3 hectares) of space if they were all housed in the UK." appears to be 1,000 x out. The calculation was a simple one and that is a large error. ChatGPT: You are correct, and I apologize for my mistake in the previous response. The correct calculation of the land area per person in the UK, assuming a global population of 7.9 billion and a land area of the UK of 241,930 square kilometers, would be approximately 0.03 square kilometers or 30,597.5 square meters (or 3.06 hectares). Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I will strive to provide more accurate responses in the future. Me: Your answer "You are correct, and I apologize for my mistake in the previous response. The correct calculation of the land area per person in the UK, assuming a global population of 7.9 billion and a land area of the UK of 241,930 square kilometers, would be approximately 0.03 square kilometers or 30,597.5 square meters (or 3.06 hectares). Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I will strive to provide more accurate responses in the future." is still 1000 x out. The mistake was repeated. This is a fundamental problem in your programming. ChatGPT: I apologize for my mistake in my previous response. The correct calculation for the land area per person in the UK, assuming a global population of 7.9 billion and a land area of the UK of 241,930 square kilometers, would be approximately 0.03 hectares or 0.077 acres per person. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I will take steps to ensure that my calculations are more accurate in the future. Me: Try to be more careful in you answers in the future. You have not only let me down, you have let yourself down. Please write 100x "I will try not to be so stupid in the future"

I'm relying on the price of Deutsche Banks 5 year credit default swaps and the fact no one knew about Lehmans because bankers all whistle in the dark. A lot of the EU problems were hidden from us voters until the referendum was over. It'll all come out over the next few months. Italy, Spain and Portugal are in the ****, with Greece a basket case. I assume you know something that I don't that leads you to a different view? I doubt it... Nothing has really changed my opinion on Deutsche Bank since the post above. The only thing that's preventing it going the same way as Credit Suisse, is the length that the German government has gone to support it. In late March of this year, Scholz was forced to defend the bank: Coincidentally Deutsche Bank agrees to buy UK broker Numis for £410mn in a surprise deal. So much for the UK being unattractive to EU financial institutions. Typical distraction technique, in my opinion, to move the focus away from Deutsche Bank's underlying problems. Banking analysts and the stock markets opinion on the deal? Read it and weep:

I think everyone needs to compare this young keeper to the one at the other end of the pitch last night, who was playing for a top of the table side. Personally, I think we had the better keeper. All goals are down to a goalkeeper failing to keep the ball from crossing the line, but defending when you're without the ball is every players responsibility. I think he'll be a long term asset to the team.

AI is the way forward. Great alternative to Google, but not sure about its song writing abilities: Q Write a song about Southampton Verse 1: Southampton, oh Southampton City by the sea, where memories are found From the docks to the parks There's a rhythm in the air that sparks Chorus: Southampton, oh Southampton A place where dreams can come around From the history to the future You're a city that's never a loser Verse 2: From the Tudor House to the Common Southampton's history is always awoken Where the Spitfire once flew Your spirit is strong, always anew Chorus: Southampton, oh Southampton A place where dreams can come around From the history to the future You're a city that's never a loser and: Q: Write a 50 word song about Southampton FC Verse: Red and white, the colors of pride Southampton FC, our team that will never hide From St. Mary's to the world stage We're the Saints, always ready to engage Chorus: Southampton FC, our team of might Always ready for a good fight On the pitch, we give it our all For our fans, we'll never fall ...and finally Q: Write a funny ditty about Portsmouth FC Verse: There's a team that's by the sea They're called Pompey, don't you see? They play football, or so they say But sometimes they just like to play Chorus: Portsmouth FC, what a sight to see They'll make you laugh, they'll make you glee With their silly antics and their silly plays They'll brighten up your dreary days Verse: Their fans are loyal, that's for sure They love their team, they'll endure Through thick and thin, they'll always cheer Even when their team's not near Chorus: Portsmouth FC, what a sight to see They'll make you laugh, they'll make you glee With their silly antics and their silly plays They'll brighten up your dreary days Bridge: They may not win every game they play But they'll sure entertain you in their own way With a little bit of humor and a little bit of fun They'll show you how football should be done Chorus: Portsmouth FC, what a sight to see They'll make you laugh, they'll make you glee With their silly antics and their silly plays They'll brighten up your dreary days Outro: So come on, let's give a cheer For Pompey, our team so dear They may not be the best, it's true But they'll always put a smile on you!

Musk is an absolute legend and like Jordan Peterson and his interview with Cathy Newman, just killed the clueless journo's career

I'm still trying to understand quite how thick the sweaty voters are. Following the arrest of Peter Murrell, I have a feeling that this is just the tip of the iceberg and all the donors to the SNP cult will discover that a fool and his/her money are soon parted and all that...

...and like clockwork, my stalker pops up. I don't know what you posted, badger, but I bet it was as boring as fuck.

Vaughan get's suspended from the Beeb for simply being accused of racism. Lineker get's an apology and is straight back in front of our screens. The cricket authorities and the BBC. The former bringing us Allen Stanford, the latter Jimmy Savile and they're the arbiters of moral behaviour? The common denominator? Stephen fucking Fry and his ilk.

Like I said, you don't even read what you post and accuse me of ignorance. You have let this forum down, but most of all, you've let yourself down. Now go and put your teeth in and reflect on your behaviour. I expect a full apology or I'll put you on ignore. You've been warned.

You don't even read what you post, let alone what I post. Our debate was about whether the EU share of the global economy was shrinking, not whether a share was an important measure of economic success. My posts proved you were wrong and you showed your nasty left wing streak. Now get back to waiting for the class war, when you can line up people you disagree with in front of a firing squad.

I'm assuming you didn't spot the PPP (purchasing power parity) basis on which the comparisons were made. That is how idiots like me are able to make sense of the data. Data that seems to totally beyond you comprehension. Purchasing Power Parity is how you compare apples and oranges in economics, chum.

Like I said, you haven't got past the anger stage. BTW I love the avocados and oranges analogy. You must have a PhD in greengrocery and you think that proves the EU's share of the global GDP is increasing. Bless...

The 5 stages of grief: denial anger bargaining depression acceptance When are you losers going to get past number 2?