All Purpose Politics and News Thread

[DaveP]

Nasty, evil guy.

I don't think so. You, however, I've just reassessed.

I don't know if you've changed or if I just didn't see it before. There's hatred and a darkness in your soul that I didn't know was there before. Is it new, or something I just didn't see in the past?

[Natalka]

So, apparently gaming can pay off!

Regina pro gamer Mathew Fiorante and CLG
win $1M at Halo World Championship

Mathew Fiorante (Royal 2) and his team Counter-Logic Gaming are Halo World Champions.
The 19-year-old Reginan and his teammates swept Allegiance 4-0 in a best of seven series in Hollywood, CA on Sunday. Fiorante’s share of the $1 million prize is $250,000 U.S. That’s $334,731.83 CAD.

Fiorante has been competing in Halo professionally since he was 14-years-old, and it is now his full-time occupation.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/techno...975/story.html

[lecale]

I don't think so. You, however, I've just reassessed.

I don't know if you've changed or if I just didn't see it before. There's hatred and a darkness in your soul that I didn't know was there before. Is it new, or something I just didn't see in the past?

Naw, I've always totally hated Rob Ford. I don't see the appeal of the guy or his family. ETA: I would buy Towhey's book, but I don't want to waste my time being disgusted.

[Darth Penguin]

This is why you don't let the internet decided these things

Sadly, or not depending on your POV...The name will be chosen by committee so it'll be a sensible name.

[lecale]

Sadly, or not depending on your POV...The name will be chosen by committee so it'll be a sensible name.

indeed

‘Boaty McBoatface’ man apologizes for upending ‘Name Our Ship’ poll
https://www.yahoo.com/news/-boaty-mc...155016879.html

[Natalka]

Verdict to come tomorrow.

Nadiya Savchenko is a former pilot, Air Force officer Sr. Lieutenant, and is a member of Ukraine's Parliament.





On 21-22 March, the Russian court in Donetsk (Rostov Oblast, Russia) will pronounce a verdict to Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko who is being accused of complicity in murder of Russian citizens and in illegal crossing of the border. Savchenko denies all charges and claims she has been kidnapped to Russia and falsely charged. The court has refused to accept the defense’s evidence, including some that constitutes an alibi. Savchenko has been imprisoned for over 640 days and is 96 days into a hunger strike against being accused of a crime she didn’t commit. She is one of 25 Ukrainians illegally held and prosecuted in Russia. On 21–22 March 2016, a #FreeSavchenko Global Day of support has been announced.

Background of the case

http://euromaidanpress.com/2016/03/2...vchenkos-case/

[Natalka]

^ This morning, the Russian court found her guilty. This is not good.

Nadiya #Savchenko sentenced to 22 years & fined 30,000 rubles.

[heartgirl99]

680 NEWS Toronto ‏@680NEWS
#BREAKING: Rob Ford has died.
#TOpoli

[Natalka]

RIP, Rob - prayers for his family and friends.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016...th-cancer.html

[gryphon]

RIP Rob Ford

[lecale]

Terrorist Attacks in Belgium Kill 34

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/brussel...orts-1.3501831

[lecale]

Budget day today

Warren KinsellaVerified account ‏@kinsellawarren 2m2 minutes ago
The chances of anyone even noticing that budget are rapidly diminishing, not that that matters. #RobFord #Brussels #federalbudget

[Darth Penguin]

^ This morning, the Russian court found her guilty. This is not good.

Nadiya #Savchenko sentenced to 22 years & fined 30,000 rubles.

I can't say I was overly surprised. It had a kangaroo court feeling about the whole proceedings.

[Darth Penguin]

RIP Rob Ford.

My sympathies to his family and friends.

[Patty Smyth]

Never liked him but this says it all.