Show threadBob CardboardOct 13, 2024

No matter where you go, flipping vandals everywhere

#asbo
#Space1999

BecksyDec 30, 2023
British banana skins! Across the world people are laughing out loud at the comedy of #brexit and #british #politics. Someone promotes the biggest act of self-harm in living memory then is given a gong. Back in my day he’d have been given an #asbo. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67843268
Tim Martin: Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours

The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture.

BBC News
Show threadCory DoctorowMay 3, 2023

And - as the title of the article has it - the swivel-eyed loons have a point. The UK is a snooper's paradise. What guns are to America, CCTVs are to Britain. The country pioneered the use of ubiquitous "security" cameras, even as successive governments passed laws to suspend habeas corpus, criminalize literary works that "glorify" terrorism, created a nationwide system of curfews, and impose bizarre #ASBO orders for "anti-social behavior."

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Mike RoachMar 16, 2023

“I am fed up of solo passengers having to accommodate other travellers just because they have kids in tow.”

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/15/cabin-crew-parents-solo-flyers-women-seats-kids

#travel #airtravel #FrequentFlyer #ASBO

As cabin crew, I’ve had enough of pushy parents demanding special treatment

I am fed up of solo flyers - usually women - having to give up their seats just because other passengers have kids in tow, says airline crew member Meryl Love

The Guardian
Fardels BearDec 15, 2022
As a #republican, I try to ignore as much as possible the '#royal' soap opera playing out in the media. But now it's as if they're living next door and I can hear their screaming rows through the wall. I wish they'd just move away. #ASBO
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/15/prince-william-bullied-sussexes-royal-duties-harry-meghan
Stress of legal action against Mail on Sunday caused Meghan’s miscarriage, Harry claims

The Duke of Sussex also says palace’s willingness to lie to press led to his and Meghan’s exit

The Guardian
IfOnly1971Nov 25, 2022
Woke 15mins before 6am alarm. Not unheard of for me. Then found out the police were at a neighbour's house. At least they weren't breaking the door down this time. #ASBO #Neighbours #Hell