After my earlier disappointment about the Women Of Aintree not displaying their fine form of previous years, my faith has been restored. It didn’t take too long before this:
…changed into this:
I do note, however, that the new “stricter” (more-modest) dress code was missed or ignored by some, with the usual results:
I may have to add Aintree (along with Goodwood) to my Britishland Bucket List, purely for anthropological reasons.
Well, I have to say that so far this year’s Grand National (or “Tanned National” someone called it, because of all the Trumpian fake tannery) at Liverpool’s Aintree track has been pretty much a bust for us Train Smash Women-watchers. I mean, it just looks like they’re not really trying very hard:
Of course, there have been some close calls:
…and one or two near-misses [sic]
…but let’s hope that things improve as the event progresses, so to speak.
The British Sentencing Council has decided that starting Tuesday, white men will be sentenced to longer prison sentences than women and ethnic minorities.
From Tuesday, new judicial guidelines in the United Kingdom will introduce sentencing policies that apply differential treatment based on ethnicity, gender, and age—leading to harsher punishments for white men compared to other groups in society.
Under the updated guidelines, judges will prepare pre-sentencing reports where necessary for defendants from ethnic, cultural, or faith minorities, as well as young people under 25, women, and pregnant women. Historically, such reports have resulted in mitigated sentences, including reduced jail time. The practical implication of these changes is that white men, who do not qualify for these reports, will face relatively harsher sentencing outcomes.
I’m not sure that any Brit, ever again, can accuse anyone else of being a racist.
Here’s an interesting development in Britishland. Apparently, there’s a garbage workers’ strike in Birmingham, and as “Brum” is run by Labour and is a wretched hive of scum and villainy thereby, this is a case of ultra-Lefties arguing with “ordinary” Lefties — you pick which fits best for which — and has left the city streets (never that tidy to begin with) in a state of advanced rat infestation.
So then this came along:
Tories call for Cobra meeting over Birmingham bin strike
The Tories are urging the Deputy Prime Minister to send in private cleaning firms to break the unions’ grip over the rubbish-strewn second city.
The three-week pay dispute has seen detritus pile high in the streets, with residents saying neighbourhoods are plagued by giant rats “as big as cats”.
It centres on a row between the bankrupt Birmingham council, which is Labour run, and the Unite union.
I have no idea what a “Cobra” meeting is, but for one memorable moment, I thought it involved getting all the unionistas and city councilors into one room, locking all the doors and windows and giving them ten minutes to come to an agreement. If that failed, then throw a bunch of live cobras into the locked room.
I bet the hapless residents of Birmingham would be the first in line to watch the proceedings on PPV.
Too extreme? Let’s ask the Brummies to vote on it.
And our update:
Now it’s time for a little personal advice from Dr. Kim:
And let’s not forget that it’s nearly Easter:
And from Britishland:
…and if all that doesn’t say “Easter”, then what does? But to continue:
And speaking of putting strange things in your mouth, here’s the latest in our “Seen At The Bar” series:
Now sit back, relax and enjoy yer drink week.
The can be only one reaction to this little snippet:
Canada PM Mark Carney Promises Zelensky More Support for Ukraine
Lessee: Canuckistan has few actual soldiers, no tanks, no aircraft and no spare money. (To be fair, their snipers are pretty good, but snipers don’t win battles, let alone wars.)
So what kind of “support” are we talking aboot, Markey-Mark? According to the Ukes:
“The Prime Minister made the right points about how we need to step up pressure on Moscow. The shadow fleet, the banking sector,” Zelensky wrote. “We must impose all-out sanctions on everything that provides Russia with funding for its war. Only then can we force Putin to a just and lasting peace.”
Zelensky also indicated that Canada was interested in investing in the reconstruction of post-war Ukraine and in joint defense deals to produce weaponry.
“Canada is interested in military-industrial and defense cooperation,” Zelensky said. “Throughout this war, we have gained significant experience in the production of EW systems, long-range missiles, and drones. Ukraine is ready for joint production.”
No you’re not. Your factories have been bombed to shit, while Canuckistan has none that aren’t reliant on U.S. subsidies and trade.
And we all know how POTUS Trump feels about that.
Good luck, guys.