On Gaza and Hamas, those few remaining political and military leaders could just surrender rather than continuing the conflict causing awful Palestinian casualties. Many Hamas leaders are currently living in luxury hotels in Doha giving arbitrary thumbs up and down to suggested peace proposals that should be:- 1) Release of ALL remaining Israeli hostages (alive or dead, pretty sick carrying bodies back to Gaza over the border). 2) Unconditional surrender of all Hamas militants in Gaza. 3) Safe passage be given to all remaining Hamas militants in Gaza to Iran. (and ditto for Hezbollah in Lebanon)
Well, who wouldn't want Putin taken out for what he has caused in Ukraine over the past two years and for what he did to Russian opposition leader, Navalny?
Take it to the politics thread. This one is meant to be about respect to those who have died, and I shouldn’t have commented on your, frankly crass, opinions.
Yes, I completely agree, should be on Politics, my Trump post was somewhat tongue in cheek, but my Kilburn based Grandfather & Father fought in WWI & WWII and my Dad told me all about the Fascist Mosley in the UK, Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain). Sorry again for causing such "outrage" on the RIP thread, but those are my current political views.
American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says 2 hours ago By Max Matza and Samantha Granville, BBC News Share please log in to view this image 0:40 Bob Newhart: Actor-comedian looks back on career American stand-up comedy legend Bob Newhart, whose deadpan delivery style earned him numerous awards, has died at the age of 94. The star of TV series The Bob Newhart Show, Newhart passed away at home after a series of short illnesses, his publicist said in a statement provided to the BBC on Thursday. Newhart became a stand-up comic after starting his career as an accountant in Chicago. He went on to guest-host Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show 87 times. More recently, he starred in classic Christmas film Elf and The Big Bang Theory. The son of a plumber in a suburb of Chicago, Newhart graduated with a business degree from Loyola University in 1952. He served in the Army for two years during the Korean War then enrolled in a graduate law school before dropping out. He and a friend began recording improvised comedy routines shortly after. In 1959, he was discovered by a local DJ who recommended him to the newly formed Warner Bros Records. His live recording from a Houston comedy club, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, went on to become the first comedy album to top the charts. Seven more albums were released after that, with millions of copies sold. His longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, wrote in a statement announcing his death that Newhart began his career “toiling in Chicago as an accountant by day and moonlighting at night as a comedy performer and writer”. Newhart was known as a pioneer of stand-up routines involving long stories, with a series of funny statements throughout, rather one single punchline joke at the end. “There was a (comedy) sea change taking place,” he said, according to his publicist. Newhart separated himself from other comedians of his generation with his modern outlook and observational delivery, never raising his voice and almost stammering at times. When he took to the stage for stand-up, his only prop was a telephone, which he used to pretend to hold a conversation with someone on the other end of the line. Newhart, who loved an audience, never really retired, and was still a fixture on Hollywood sets and stages through his 80s. Comedy film director Judd Apatow was among those paying tribute on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Bob Newhart was the kindest most hilarious man," he posted, adding: "His brilliant comedy and gentle spirit made everyone he encountered so happy." Actress Kaley Cuoco, who worked with Newhart on The Big Bang Theory, posted on Instagram: “What a dream it was to witness the genius that was Bob Newhart. "He was classy, kind, generous and absolutely hilarious." Director and actor Paul Feig posted on X: "A brilliant standup & comedic actor, he was truly one of a kind.” “God, he was funny! Bob Newhart. You will be missed!” actress Jamie Lee Curtis posted on Instagram. Newhart is survived by his four children and numerous grandchildren. His wife of 60 years, Virginia “Ginnie” Newhart, passed away in 2023.
So sad & a great player & ambassador for the game, also what he did to help Ronnie O'Sullivan through his troubles, will be sorely missed RIP Ray
A true legend of the game, and one of Wales' greatest sportsmen. A true gent too and thoroughly nice chap. Hard as nails mind, who almost died under falling debris in the mines, before he'd even turned pro ! RIP Dracula
This is a lovely video of Ray and Ronnie's partnership and an insight into his wonderful personality... https://x.com/GWSnookerTips/status/1814674651055874242?t=wMjaXYnDuu5lg8bHvtla3A&s=19
Agreed, Was a big Ray Reardon fan in the 70’s, along with Eddie Charlton …. Watching them on Pot Black on the ABC. True gentleman. RIP Ray.
The Four Tops' Abdul 'Duke' Fakir dead at 88 please log in to view this image IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Max Matza BBC News Published 5 hours ago Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving member of beloved Motown group The Four Tops, has passed away at the age of 88. He died at his home in Detroit from heart failure, his family confirmed on Monday. The Four Tops became one of the best-known bands of the Motown era after forming in the late 1950s. The group is known for classic hits such as Reach Out I'll Be There, Baby I Need Your Loving and I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch). “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a trailblazer, icon and music legend who, through his 70-year music career, touched the lives of so many as he continued to tour until the end of 2023, and officially retired this year,” his family said in a statement. “As the last living founding member of the iconic The Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke’s legacy living on through his music for generations to come.”
