Sentences with phrase «ridiculous state of»

Its an absolutely ridiculous state of affair.

To be hounded into this position because of Mr Cameron's hypocrisy for attacking Jimmy Carr is a ridiculous state of affairs.

the cheese eating surrender monkey has screwed up again we all know that now so we have to hope to get our real quality players performing to full potential that is ozil sanchez wishere carzola... i am not sure there is a combo with all four and at this moment wilshere and sanchez are the only ones looking pretty decent and as wellbeck needs to be integrated those positions are settled... i am a big ozil fan and really believe wenger is failing to get best out of him by playing him out of position so cant we play some kind of diamond with him at the top feeding to a front line of sanchez and wellbeck... for me neither flamini nor arteta add anything to the team so i think playing to attacking strengths is the only option right now... but its really a ridiculous state of affairs we have been left in... throwing caution to the wind i would go for

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«This is ridiculous that this looks like a solution to somebody,» Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood, president of the California State Sheriffs» Association, told the Los Angeles Times.

As we stated in the past, this was a ridiculous target for the Minister of Finance to set.

Sitting next to President Emmanuel Macron of France, who hopes to persuade the United States to remain in the Iran nuclear deal, President Trump denounced the pact as «insane» and «ridiculous.»

I have to add — stating that unemployment would never be a worry or medical issues of any kind (due to insurance) is just plain ridiculous IMO.

The president of the United States is a well - known conspiracy theorist, which raises the prospect that ridiculous ideas lurking in the darkest recesses of the internet could actually influence national policy.

The atheists are fighting a campaign against Fundamentalist Christians who are trying to run for President of the United States and change our laws to suit their ridiculous biblical ideas.

@KatMat: your analogy would begin approaching realism if: — during the pledge of allegiance kids were forced to say «one nation under The Orioles» — our nation's currency said «In Dallas Cowboys We Trust» — if millions were slaughtered, tortured and burned to death because they weren't fans of The Pittsburgh Penguins — if NASCAR fans endlessly attempted to have Intelligent Car Driving taught beside Evolution in science class as a possible explanation for how mankind developed — if «the 5 D's» of Dodgeball (Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, Dodge) were constantly attempted to be made into law so everyone would live by the same ridiculous notions, even if those notions knowingly discriminate — if nutters constantly claimed America was founded on the principles of Darts, even though our country SPECIFICALLY calls for a separation between Darts and State because the founders knew the inherent dangers of Darts becoming government instead of staying in the realm of sport where it belongs

We need to get the people in this country to stop with this ridiculous creationism state of mind!

It's silly, given how similar Emerson and Nietzsche are on nature as a condition in which nothing really is but everything is becoming, that the heirs to Emerson in this regard refuse to recognize the middle aged as existing in a state of becoming that makes young - versus - old analysis ridiculous.

He gives money to promote organizations that protect the wall of seperation of church and state and HE is ridiculous.

Not to mention, characterizing an entire state based on the actions of a few people in one local church is a bit ridiculous.

Here's a storyabout a local farm that was hosting a «farm to fork» dinner when a state health inspector came by and shut the whole thing down for a series of ridiculous reasons.

In fact, the Christians hate the fact of kids not being married with children that there are numerous states with ridiculous «marriage ages.»

Either way, the FA have chosen to look ridiculous now rather than risk looking more ridiculous later, and have ended up in a situation where Gareth Southgate, who specifically stated he couldn't do the job a few months ago, will take charge of the next four games, while the FA's CEO Martin Glenn, who happily admits that he's «not a football expert,» looks for a permanent replacement.

What do u expect when we have the most patheticc fans in d history of football, all they know is to insult every player that wears d shirt, no English winger presently has scored more goals than Walcott yet he's always an idiot, their latest target now is xhaka, soon will stop being adventurous to avoid mistakes and start playing side ways and back passes bcos of fans abuse, giroud donkey, ozil has more assists, hss created more Chances, has made completed more passes in d final 3rd, has made more successful crosses than any other player in d league since he came to arsenal, yet they will always call him lazy, its ridiculous we v decended to this sorry state, no player will flourish in a hostile environment like ours,

The Polo Grounds were, in fact, more like a state - fair grounds, full of ridiculous sideshows and carnival - midway games that diverted attention from the Mets games themselves.

It's comical at best when some try to explain the reason for Arsenal / Wenger not publicly declaring the extent of Welbeck's injury buy stating that players prices would've suddenly become inflated, this is ridiculous as there's no evidence this would've happen.

But, the fact of the matter is we are in a ridiculous state.

Appalachian State started driving again, mostly thanks to Edwards — who finished 17 - of - 23 with 227 yards, plus 62 on the ground — making ridiculous, spread - QB plays like this:

Looking at the almost shambolic state of Liverpool's defence this season you'd have to say Agger was the glue holding it together and without his commanding presence Liverpool have shipped some ridiculous results — just see their recent collapse against Leicester when 2 - 0 up at Anfield.

Mayfield also made some hay against Ohio State's rather ridiculous coverages of OU's spread, trips (three WRs to one side) formations.

Here's something sort of ridiculous: Someone has compared Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard to Deion Sanders.

That's why Ohio State, virtually perfect since its home loss to Oklahoma, assumed the top spot a week ago, and after another ridiculous performance (in this case, a blowout at Nebraska), the Buckeyes remain there, about two points ahead of Alabama.

Whatever your beliefs are regarding the intentions of this club moving forward, don't think for a second that it has to do with appeasing the fans, winning the highest honours and / or changing the stagnant culture that permeates this club... every decision is made for one sole purpose and that is to maintain the delicate balance between Kroenke's unyielding need to acquire more wealth and Wenger's fragile psyche, which is why we have this ridiculous wage structure that pays deadwood too much and makes it incredibly difficult to attract special players... personally I believe that Wenger's greatest fear isn't that he won't win a big trophy again but exposing himself to the overwhelming criticism he will face when people discover the totally dysfunctional state of affairs that exist at Arsenal due to his antiquated practices which have gone relatively unchecked and unchallenged since the departure of Dein

Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

You can state the near - completion of any rumored transfer deal, no matter how unlikely or ridiculous, so long as you put a question mark at the end of the statement.

By: Holly Vanderhaar I should be writing about the ridiculous bill that is on the floor of the state senate in Wisconsin, Senate Bill 507, one that equates single parenthood with child abuse.

In a time when the state is supposed to be doing more with less, it seems ridiculous to be spending resources on this promotional nonsense instead of allowing agencies to focus their limited resources on their missions.

The ban on hats in the HOC was passed in 1988, with then leader of the House Ann Taylor stating: «I know some members may feel that they look particularly fetching in the opera hat, but it really does make the House of Commons look ridiculous».

In his reaction, Fayose, said he was not surprised that the APC in Ekiti State raised the ridiculous allegation, adding that the same APC people took side with Fulani herdsmen when they killed people in Oke - Ako, Ekiti State and destroyed farmlands worth several millions of naira in the State.

The state's attorney general has proposed a package of bills aimed at improving to what he said are «arcane» and «ridiculous» voting laws that bar many potential New York voters from casting ballots.

In between his «anyway up nexts» and his unfunny and ridiculous way of mocking things (like spelling the state of MS until he gets tired or throwing in nicknames for everyone under the sun), I'm amazed you were able to get an issue with substance.

«The claim by the Secretary of State that poor administration was a key factor in his decision to scrap the bulk of the school building programme is today looking ridiculous.

A State Department spokesman resigned after saying the treatment of Wikileaks suspect Pfc. Bradley Manning in military detention has been «ridiculous and counterproductive and stupid.»

«I would conclude by stating categorically and without any equivocation that ANY link whatsoever with Mr. President, or any court case or cases, of my personal gift from my personal resources delivered to Justice Niyi Ademola by myself on that occasion or any suggestion whatsoever that it was anything but such a gift or that it ever came from Mr. President or at his instance or that I was acting, under any circumstances, on his behalf is most malicious, utterly ridiculous and in very poor and revolting taste and most undeserving of any further comments.»

According to Ememobong, it was ridiculous for a senator who performs below average to state that it was the division of the PDP at the national level that impelled him to quit the party.

The party, while disclosing this through its Publicity Secretary, Pastor Kola Oluwawole, in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday, noted that Soyinka was only making such a ridiculous statement in appreciation of the stomach honour from the All Progressives Congress and the outgoing governor of the state.

The party said it is a waste of time, scarce national resources and ridiculous shadow - chasing, the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in declaring one Yahaya Bello, purported to be of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and who did not participate in the overall election, as Kogi state Governor - elect.

Just yesterday, Cuomo was at Tryon talking about the «ridiculous» waste of keeping an empty facility open because state law requires a long lead time prior to closing it down (largely to protect union jobs).

Ex-Secretary of State Colin Powell called Trump's proposed cuts to his former department «ridiculous» last night during an appearance in Brookville, Long Island, and said the plan was not supported by most senior members of the U.S. military.

«It is, therefore, unfortunate and ridiculous that the government which has caused monumental pains to the civil servants and their relations could commit the very scarce resources of the state in buying over 143 pages (so far) of the Leadership newspaper of October 19th and 20th 2017 editions to mislead the reading public that his government is not owing salaries of civil servants.

«While Governor Cuomo has initiated a ridiculous boycott of our state, thousands of his citizens continue to move out of New York and now call North Carolina home,» McCrory said in a statement.

In a fundraising appeal to supporters, campaign deputy communications director Christina Reynolds called it a «ridiculous and irresponsible attack for someone to make — not just against the person who is almost certainly going to be the nominee of their party this November, but against someone who is one of the most qualified people to run for the presidency in the HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.&raquof their party this November, but against someone who is one of the most qualified people to run for the presidency in the HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.&raquof the most qualified people to run for the presidency in the HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.&raquOF THE UNITED STATES.»

He said: «To compare the border between two sovereign states, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, to the boundaries between different London boroughs is not only patently ridiculous but also shows staggering insensitivity and a stupefying ignorance of a conflict in which over 3,000 people died between 1969 and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.»

Retiring Sen. Bob Corker said it's «ridiculous» to believe he has become increasingly outspoken against Trump because he was passed over as secretary of state.

State GOP Chairman Ed Cox said «Andrew Cuomo's trademark ridiculous hyperbole is of no service to New Yorkers.

«I would conclude by stating categorically and without any equivocation that ANY link whatsoever with Mr. President, or any court case or cases, of my personal gift from my personal resources delivered to Justice Niyi Ademola by myself on that occasion or any suggestion whatsoever that it was anything but such a gift or that it ever came from Mr President or at his instance or that I was acting, under any circumstances, on his behalf is most malicious, utterly ridiculous and in very very poor and revolting taste and most undeserving of any further comments.»