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Palestine Action has a long list of crimes associated with there protest actions, its not just this one incident. House of Commons voted 385 votes to 26 to amend the anti-terrorism laws so it wasn't something Starmer decided on a whim. If an Israeli protest group is also constantly breaking the law then they should also get banned under this law And then the UK is definitely not Russia and how the rule of law and order is observed and enforced, thats a silly false equivalence But here is a list of why Palestine Action was banned, if they weren't actually constantly breaking the law they wouldn't be banned https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/4/palestine-action-what-has-the-group-done-as-it-faces-a-ban The group launched a series of break-ins at Elbit’s Ferranti site in Oldham, near Manchester in northern England. Between 2020 and early 2022, the site was repeatedly occupied and vandalised, culminating in Elbit closing the facility in January 2022 – an outcome Palestine Action declared as a major victory. In 2021, the group occupied the Leicester drone factory operated by UAV Tactical Systems, a subsidiary of Elbit. Activists chained themselves to the roof for nearly a week. Ten people were arrested, but later acquitted. Throughout 2022, PA’s actions became more frequent. In April, they blockaded another Elbit site in Braunstone, Leicestershire. In June, they broke into the Thales UK factory in Glasgow and caused more than 1 million pounds ($1.37m) of damage with smoke bombs and property destruction. Five activists were jailed. Following the launch of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, Palestine Action intensified its efforts. They targeted the BBC’s headquarters in London with red paint to protest against the broadcaster’s perceived pro-Israel bias, and blockaded facilities of arms manufacturers including Lockheed Martin, the US aerospace and defence group which has a base in London, and Leonardo, the defence and security group. Palestine Action has also expanded internationally. In November 2023, its newly launched US branch occupied the roof of an Elbit facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with three activists arrested and later released with misdemeanour charges. In August 2024, activists drove a van into Elbit’s headquarters in Bristol, stormed the building and caused extensive damage. At about the same time, they spray-painted the Ministry of Defence, in central London, red and defaced a statue of Arthur Balfour with tomato ketchup inside the House of Commons. Balfour was a former Conservative prime minister who, as serving foreign secretary in 1917, authored the Balfour Declaration which supported the establishment of a Jewish Homeland in Palestine. In June 2025, the group carried out one of its most provocative actions to date: infiltrating RAF Brize Norton, the UK’s largest airbase. Activists used electric scooters to breach security and vandalised military aircraft with red paint.

Yes, to be honest I ended up with the " bad " ending first And thats much worse than what happened with the good ending. The overall narrative was very clever and unexpected

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vrjkev802o Nah, as usual it has nothing to do with Colonialism She was supporting a banned protest group, should the rule of law and order not be enforced? If you dont break the law during protests you wont get arrested in the UK "The group became a proscribed organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000 on Saturday, making membership or expressing support for them punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: "It is not about protest. This is about an organisation committing serious criminality. A total of 29 people were arrested at the demonstration and have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries. The move to ban the organisation was announced after two Voyager aircraft were sprayed with red paint at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on 20 June. It caused about £7m of damage, police said. MPs voted in favour of legislation to proscribe group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation on Friday. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper previously described the group as "disgraceful" and highlighted their "long history of unacceptable criminal damage Sir Mark was asked on the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show whether it was a good use of police time. He said: "The law doesn't have an age limit, whether you're 18 or 80. "If you're supporting proscribed organisations, then the law is going to be enforced. "

@melkathi Melkie its over, I threw the book away and I ended up getting gobbled up by a giant sea monster !!!! Game over You didnt warn me, I dont know if I will ever be able to go into the sea again

Yes, the fishing is loads of fun and I enjoy the whole economy around the fishing. I end up making fishing decisions using the Encyclopedia and seeing how I can make the most money Its a entertaining game and it provided the perfect way for me to disconnect from the last 450 hours of completing the 2 Pathfinder games So great recommendation, well done Melkie

I have spent about 12 hours on Dredge and I'm about to go on the last quest because I have found the 5 items for the collector, its fun I really like the fishing mechanics and how you find resources and upgrade your boat Great game, its a pity its so short

That probably explains it because he came across as sincere and avuncular But he got asked a strange question, apparently an Austrian journalist said to him " why he was visiting a country with human rights violations against minorities." " Speaking through an interpreter, van der Bellen gave this short answer. "Yes, we discussed that it is absolute nonsense. If you can please communicate that to colleagues in the Freedom Party [of Austria]." https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/07/04/austrian-president-says-suggestions-that-white-south-africans-human-rights-being-violated-absolute-nonsense Which has to do with whole exaggeration around ''white genocide", I didnt think this was still something anyone really discussed anymore , even in SA we have moved on from the media and public interest in this Is this still something that is discussed in Austria as far as you aware? Maybe its right-wing groups that raise this

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/austria-valued-partner-south-africa-president-ramaphosa @majestic I see there was a cordial visit from your President to South Africa and it was very well received, he doesnt seem very Nazi? " During a media briefing following officials talks between the two countries, President Ramaphosa reflected on the central-European country’s contribution to the fight against apartheid. “Your Excellency, it’s an honour to have you here and I welcome you to South Africa. This is the first time that an Austrian Head of State has visited democratic South Africa. “In our official talks, we took the opportunity to thank the Austrian people for their support during our struggle for democracy. “We believe that this solidarity they pledged to the people of South Africa as they struggled against apartheid has laid a firm basis for our bilateral cooperation. “Your visit marks a new chapter for the relations between Austria and South Africa, as we seek to deepen investment and trade between our two countries,” President Ramaphosa said. "

No its just a witty post and attempt to lighten your mood Did I succeed, did it make you laugh

https://apnews.com/article/russia-afghanistan-formally-recognize-taliban-3932240270463715f0338c0812cbe5a8 Russia becomes the first country to formerly recognize the Taliban Very progressive move, maybe Afghanistan should join BRICS because thats all about a better and fairer world and the Taliban represent that vision

Can I make a suggestion, rather be honest and say you dont like Trump? The impression you create is that you like and support Trump and then I read a post like this and it comes across as you actually dont like Trump? Most people wont mind if you admit you dont like Trump, honesty is sometimes the best policy

https://www.eurogamer.net/chris-avellone-joins-former-quantic-dreams-writer-at-republic-games-to-work-on-ambitious-project-inspired-by-golden-age-of-rpgs Great news, Chris is such a talented and creative writer at least this new game is covered around its narrative I really enjoyed the adult themes and general narrative in both Pathfinder games and he contributed in both

I could incorporate your opinions into the globally respected " BruceVC game rating system" ? Think about it " The BruceVC and Melkie game rating system" The real consideration is are you prepared for all that fame and prestige ? It will boost Forkcat global interest but being a highly respected game reviewer is not for everyone ....so just think about

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/02/politics/trumps-agenda-house-vote The " big beautiful bill " is still not guaranteed, pushback from some GOP representatives in this final House vote We should know in the next 24 hours, exciting times

Melkie its incredible how the synchronicity of the universe manifests in my posts ...and you played a part of it with Dredge

I have good news, I have decided what Im going to buy and play next Dredge, Darkwood and then Cyb2077

How should Australia treat the US, whats an example of how Oz currently treats non-proper countries? An example of what you mean is the easiest way to make your point

It still has to pass another vote in the House And the Senate vote was very close, 50-50 so Vance voted https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzzzdj15vo You can see with these types of razor-thin Congressional outcomes how important control of Congress is

Isnt Musk a US citizen, can Trump even do that Musk is not popular in South Africa and he doesnt like SA anyway so I cant imagine him living here

I know very little about Caribbean Colonialism and its history but these types of stories interest me If you can find a generalized link around this development and post it I would appreciate it Its good to learn new things around history

Double post

Yes Dredge, thats it I am also considering an RNG game which is why I asking and it looked good I love the sea and swimming in the sea but not the dark, dark depths where who knows what creatures dwell waiting to gobble you up !!!

What was that underwater RNG game you played that you enjoyed? We spoke about it and I think it was an underwater game? It was similar to Sunless Seas\Skies

Melkie did you play the survival game Subnautica?

Thats not the main point Im making about Africa No one is suggesting that Colonialism during its 400 years didnt have examples of injustice and abuse of colonies. And it was never a sustainable system which is why it had to end Thats not the debate The point is Colonialism for 85% of African countries ended over 50 years ago and almost all the current problems in Africa are not because of Colonialism And you giving a good example of my point with Namibia, its considered a stable and well run African country. The genocide of the Herero was over 110 years ago but the government of Namibia is not using the expectation of reparations as as excuse to not run the country efficiently. Because that is not going to make any difference to its own responsibility as a current government