So it wasnt the lurgy...

I always looked forward to your posts as I found them to be thoughtful, insightful and well reasoned and the reason
that you became the poster that I most respected.

You came across to me to be not only intelligent but also a loving and caring person that cares for the world and it's inhabitants.
Your concern for " jumping the queue " is further evidence of this and these are traits that we should all be proud to possess.

There comes a time though, in ones life, when one has to think of themselves once in a while and I think that that time has come
for you and is somewhat overdue. Having private medical insurance, I wouldn't hesitate for a moment. Particularly with Covid being
rampant again and the chance that the NHS could well be overwhelmed soon, and risking a delay for your operation.

It would be of no surprise to me that your company would want you back ASAP but likewise it should be no surprise to you that all
on here want you back ASAP and for very good reason which I have already pointed out.

You have my utmost respect and sincere best wishes to you and your family.

Love from Oz and UTB.
 
Littlejimmy said:
If I look at it a different way it works: I'm not jumping the queue, I'm using a perk and freeing up a space for someone who doesn't have private insurance.
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As I've got older I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't really matter what your political or moral compass determines to be "right". It only matters that something is currently legal.

It's the same as the Extinction Rebellion protestors getting a Starbucks coffee or Labour MPs sending their kids to private school. You can campaign against the system but you shouldn't be penalised for using the current framework to your advantage - it's the law because the majority have voted for it (at a very simplistic level).

Being against something in principle isn't an argument not to use it in practice. Perversely, Brexit has helped enlighten me on this - alongside the evisceration of Corbynism. I'm not immune to the consequences of other people's decisions so why should I deprive myself of any benefits elsewhere. I'll bitch, moan and campaign against the things I disagree with but until enough other people agree, things won't change.

I'm still against Rentier practices and anything that has a direct negative affect on other people's wealth, health & happiness (without being in conflict with your own) but as things become more abstract the moral arguments become weaker - as long as you vote against 'bad' things your conscience should be clear.

Good luck with whatever you choose.
 
Scrote said:
As I've got older I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't really matter what your political or moral compass determines to be "right". It only matters that something is currently legal.

It's the same as the Extinction Rebellion protestors getting a Starbucks coffee or Labour MPs sending their kids to private school. You can campaign against the system but you shouldn't be penalised for using the current framework to your advantage - it's the law because the majority have voted for it (at a very simplistic level).

Being against something in principle isn't an argument not to use it in practice. Perversely, Brexit has helped enlighten me on this - alongside the evisceration of Corbynism. I'm not immune to the consequences of other people's decisions so why should I deprive myself of any benefits elsewhere. I'll bitch, moan and campaign against the things I disagree with but until enough other people agree, things won't change.

I'm still against Rentier practices and anything that has a direct negative affect on other people's wealth, health & happiness (without being in conflict with your own) but as things become more abstract the moral arguments become weaker - as long as you vote against 'bad' things your conscience should be clear.

Good luck with whatever you choose.
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This is the argument of NUFC supporters
 
JackG said:
This is the argument of NUFC supporters
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And to a certain extent I agree with them. I think it's appalling that the Saudis have been allowed to take-over but then I was appalled when Abramovich was allowed to take over at Chelsea. I was appalled when the UAE took over Man City. I was appalled when Qatar took over PSG. That moral horse bolted a LONG time ago.

Individual fans need to decide whether they are happy to continue with it, but I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to support your hometown club whilst simultaneously wanting their owners to be banned from football. There are plenty of vocal Geordies on Twitter etc. who are really struggling with it.

There's nuance in everything. It's not as if the fans have been out organising the deal.
 
Littlejimmy said:
I'd take 28 years more years right now!

I've got private medical insurance with my job and am wondering if it would make any difference in terms of speed of getting in and possible after care. Bit torn with it, don't want to be seen to jump a queue but I would imagine my company will want me back ASAP
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Got to do what's best for you Jimmy. I personally would take full advantage of the benefits your private medical insurance affords you but understand your quandary.
 
So yeah, they stopped visitors on Thursday due to Covid rates and my kids were due to come and see me. Most annoying. I do have a care package with wine gums and decent coffee coming, kindly sent by my wife who I separated from 2 years ago. She's been pretty good through this, to be fair.

Didn't sleep much last night because Bob across from me was snoring and chuntering most of the night.
 
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