The new labour leader...
Sep 15th 2015 | 3:25 am
#62
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Re: The new labour leader...
Definitely complacent.
Assuming it's all going to go their way, sitting back, not even bothering...then finding out too late that something didn't go as they'd have liked because they didn't put the effort in.
Tories.....looking forward to the coming entertainment, popcorn at the ready
Sep 15th 2015 | 6:19 am
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Sep 15th 2015 | 7:10 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
You're assuming he isn't toppled by his own party before the next election. Half the existing shadow cabinet won't serve under him and he's already alienated his own supporters by appointing his mate John McDonnell as shadow chancellor. All it needs is a vote of no confidence and he's gone.
Sep 15th 2015 | 11:19 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
Apparently he's been “blasted†in the media for failing to sing that awful dirge that passes for the national anthem and for wearing a jacket and trousers which didn't match.
This is what I meant earlier. People will get so fed up reading boring, pointless, pathetic stuff like this all the time that they'll stop paying any attention at all. And then because their passions have not been aroused, they'll find their stance softened.
This is what I meant earlier. People will get so fed up reading boring, pointless, pathetic stuff like this all the time that they'll stop paying any attention at all. And then because their passions have not been aroused, they'll find their stance softened.
Sep 15th 2015 | 4:34 pm
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Re: The new labour leader...
Apparently he's been “blasted†in the media for failing to sing that awful dirge that passes for the national anthem and for wearing a jacket and trousers which didn't match.
This is what I meant earlier. People will get so fed up reading boring, pointless, pathetic stuff like this all the time that they'll stop paying any attention at all. And then because their passions have not been aroused, they'll find their stance softened.
This is what I meant earlier. People will get so fed up reading boring, pointless, pathetic stuff like this all the time that they'll stop paying any attention at all. And then because their passions have not been aroused, they'll find their stance softened.
Sep 15th 2015 | 6:27 pm
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Re: The new labour leader...
Take a look at what just happened in Australia to a serving Prime Minster who won a general election less than two years ago. It's not so far fetched.
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Sep 15th 2015 | 6:53 pm
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Re: The new labour leader...
Apparently he's been “blasted†in the media for failing to sing that awful dirge that passes for the national anthem and for wearing a jacket and trousers which didn't match.
This is what I meant earlier. People will get so fed up reading boring, pointless, pathetic stuff like this all the time that they'll stop paying any attention at all. And then because their passions have not been aroused, they'll find their stance softened.
This is what I meant earlier. People will get so fed up reading boring, pointless, pathetic stuff like this all the time that they'll stop paying any attention at all. And then because their passions have not been aroused, they'll find their stance softened.
Sep 15th 2015 | 11:42 pm
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Re: The new labour leader...
No chance of that. He's even worse than Obama in being able to do politics.
Sep 15th 2015 | 11:50 pm
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Re: The new labour leader...
On the other hand one could pay attention to his words.
“My mum served as an air raid warden and my dad in the Home Guard. Like that whole generation, they showed tremendous courage and determination to defeat fascism. The heroism of the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain is something to which we all owe a enormous debt of gratitude.â€
He continued: “The loss of life – both civilian and military – should be commemorated so that we both honour their lives and do all that we can to ensure future generations are spared the horrors of war.â€
He continued: “The loss of life – both civilian and military – should be commemorated so that we both honour their lives and do all that we can to ensure future generations are spared the horrors of war.â€
and he obviously doesn't respect the monarchy, which could be a problem if he does become PM and has to have regular audiences with her..
Sep 16th 2015 | 1:03 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
I saw the Scum is piling in already without bothering with consistency. But as it has tits, it can be given some leeway.
The Fail, not so much.
The Fail, not so much.
Sep 16th 2015 | 1:04 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
Sep 16th 2015 | 1:14 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
He'd get just as much grief from the uber Brit nats if he had sung the anthem for not being consistent in his views. They absolutely hate him - interesting few months ahead.
Tbh I wouldn't even be able to sing it beyond the first line. Never learned it as I have no interest in singing an awful dirge about God and the Queen.
Tbh I wouldn't even be able to sing it beyond the first line. Never learned it as I have no interest in singing an awful dirge about God and the Queen.
Sep 16th 2015 | 1:25 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
He'd get just as much grief from the uber Brit nats if he had sung the anthem for not being consistent in his views. They absolutely hate him - interesting few months ahead.
Tbh I wouldn't even be able to sing it beyond the first line. Never learned it as I have no interest in singing an awful dirge about God and the Queen.
Tbh I wouldn't even be able to sing it beyond the first line. Never learned it as I have no interest in singing an awful dirge about God and the Queen.
Sep 16th 2015 | 1:47 am
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Re: The new labour leader...
He'd get just as much grief from the uber Brit nats if he had sung the anthem for not being consistent in his views. They absolutely hate him - interesting few months ahead.
Tbh I wouldn't even be able to sing it beyond the first line. Never learned it as I have no interest in singing an awful dirge about God and the Queen.
Tbh I wouldn't even be able to sing it beyond the first line. Never learned it as I have no interest in singing an awful dirge about God and the Queen.
