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Originally Posted by JU_88 (Post 2613791)

Nahh, anecdotally I dont think theres too much in that, I know plenty of Boomers with excellent Critical thinking skills, they may have not had cable and internet growing up. but they are generally better read than many of us younger Genx/ Millenial whipper snappers.
Though admittedly they tend to be a little bit more oblivious to certain things related to the culture war. They might read alot of old legacy media but the generally have a good nose for what take with a pinch of salt.

My own Boomer mother is a bit of borderline Marxist, but even she can see that say Guardian's Opinion section is 90% crazy talk. (And I know a few fellow gen X'ers who almost lap up that nonsense with out question.)
Hard to speak for Staunch Right wingers as I don't meet too many down here in London.

Your average Millennial/ GenXer my read alot online, but if they never leave their media bubble or circle jerk of politically like minded mates, that reading is pretty worthless.

All that's true, but my own observations are based on what I've seen here in the North East of Scotland.

There's a definite difference between those Baby Boomers who grew up in rural areas and those who did so in cities, and also between those who went to state schools and those who were educated privately.

Those who went to school out in the country are much more unquestioning of authority than their brethren from urban centres. All have said that their teachers were very prone to using the belt and other types of corporal punishment to enforce discipline.

Perhaps that says quite a bit about the Scottish Education system of the time.

Mike.:hmmm:

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Boris Johnson kicked off his campaign to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday with a pledge to lead Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 and a warning to his divided party that "delay means defeat".
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...id=mailsignout

What an absolute load of tosh!

We are going to see a leadership change but that doesn't mean a change in the Parliamentary votes.

Well Boris will be pleased with this vote...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48613921

Boris sold his dream well to the dumbass who are going to put him in power.

Tory leadership candidates so far (Updated)

Boris Johnson 85%
Esther McVey 35%
Jeremy Hunt 75%
Rory Stewart 40%
Matt Hancock 25%
Dominic Raab 45%
Andrea Leadsom 55%
Michael Gove 50%
Sajid Javid 72%
Mark Harper 1%
Sam Gyimah 1%
(% is my predictions so far)

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Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2613961)

Sam Gyimah 1%

He dropped out a couple of days ago.

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Originally Posted by Skybird (Post 2613963)

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48613921

It's just so laughable Sky, about two thirds of Parliament are against a no deal Brexit yet they can't even agree on measures to prevent it.

IIRC almost ten Labour votes were cast in opposing the Labour motion and about thirteen abstained.

That could all change as time draws closer and constituency influence is applied.

Tory leadership candidates so far (Updated)

ROUND 1 KNOCK OUT RESULTS

Boris Johnson 90%
Jeremy Hunt 60%
Rory Stewart 1%
Matt Hancock 1%
Dominic Raab 35%
Michael Gove 40%
Sajid Javid 25%
(% is my predictions so far)

It looks like Boris is going to storm home with victory!

Prepare for a Labour Government and a terrorist supporter as PM.

No big surprises in the result but I'll make one obsevation.....

No female candidates remaining.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2614046)

No big surprises in the result but I'll make one obsevation.....

No female candidates remaining.

It was bound to happen after MayBot bogged up. No more Tory women leaders for a while,it's time for a BUFFOON leader. :03:

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Change UK has applied to the Electoral Commission to change its name following a dispute with the petitions website Change.org.

The party has written to the elections watchdog asking to be renamed The Independent Group for Change.

It says Change.org is threatening to sue its MPs unless the party alters its name by 15 June.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48629838

OH THIS IS SO....:har: :har: :har: :har:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48631116

Give it a week or two and Chuka will be off to the Greens next. :haha:

Meanwhile in the tory leadership race Hancock maybe pulling out.

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Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2614081)

OH THIS IS SO....:har: :har: :har: :har:

I wonder if Anna Soubry is starting to regret leaving the Tory benches :hmmm:

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Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2614144)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48631116

Give it a week or two and Chuka will be off to the Greens next. :haha:

Meanwhile in the tory leadership race Hancock maybe pulling out.

He's simply getting a feel for them all before deciding. You know, like trying on jackets in a tailors :)

Yes, Hancock has pulled out (no pun intended).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48631706

Tory leadership candidates so far (Updated)

Boris Johnson 90%
Jeremy Hunt 60%
Rory Stewart 1%
Dominic Raab 31%
Michael Gove 42%
Sajid Javid 29%
(% is my predictions so far)

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Boris Johnson has said he will take part in Tuesday's televised Tory leadership debate on the BBC.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48638758

THE BIG INTERVIEW

STEED interviews Boris..

PART ONE

Good evening Boris and welcome to the UK Politics Thread...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/...pg?imwidth=450
ERR, ERMMM it's great to be here..HELLO.

So Boris it looks like you are going to be our next Prime Minister are you up to the job?

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...is-Johnson.jpg
ERRR, UMMMM,ERR...Well lets not rush into it after all its a long way to go.

Fair enough Boris..

OK the big one, how are you going to tackle the EU over Brexit?

https://i0.wp.com/metro.co.uk/wp-con...44%2C418&ssl=1

How do you like my new hair cut?

END OF PART ONE