UK Politics Thread - Page 309

Jimbuna · 09-29-15, 10:55 AM

^Fair comments.

I watched the speech but fell asleep ten minutes from the end. He really didn't have much to say and was overly careful when it came to anything that might upset his paymasters. An example being his admission he was anti-Trident but he did qualify the view by stating that scrapping it must not mean the loss of any jobs/a 100% transfer of skills into other areas (no doubt demanded by McCluskey and co).

What did annoy me was the sight of Burnham and the look of his undying admiration seated in the front row (no doubt he's eaten his little apple and is eagerly awaiting another).

Oh, Wait, wasn't he the one quoted in the press a week before the announcement of the leadership election stating a victory for Corbyn would be 'disasterous for the Labour Party'?

So when do we learn of any forthcoming policies?

Jimbuna · 10-01-15, 06:51 AM

Dear oh dear, Corbyn backs down from getting rid of Trident after pressure from the unions but publicly states he would never 'push the button'.

Next political mess should become apparent if he and his cohorts can ever agree on any tangible policies.

STEED · 10-01-15, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Dear oh dear, Corbyn backs down from getting rid of Trident after pressure from the unions but publicly states he would never 'push the button'.

Next political mess should become apparent if he and his cohorts can ever agree on any tangible policies.

Early days jim, hope your not siding with the establishment press. Toff Boy backed down on his loaded pro EU question he was going to use in the referendum.

Jimbuna · 10-01-15, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Early days jim, hope your not siding with the establishment press. Toff Boy backed down on his loaded pro EU question he was going to use in the referendum.

Agreed, early days but the beginning is hardly earth shattering.

STEED · 10-03-15, 11:53 AM

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Former chancellor Denis Healey has died at the age of 98, his family has said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34434378

We will never forget those bushy eyebrows.

BossMark · 10-04-15, 04:17 AM

^^^
RIP Denis

Jimbuna · 10-04-15, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34434378

We will never forget those bushy eyebrows.

Aye, from an era when Labour were serious competitors.

RIP Sir

Catfish · 10-04-15, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Dear oh dear, Corbyn backs down from getting rid of Trident after pressure from the unions ....

If elections actually changed anything, they would be forbidden.

Jimbuna · 10-05-15, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

If elections actually changed anything, they would be forbidden.

As long as at least one country have them, there'll always be others.

Catfish · 10-05-15, 11:49 AM

^ good argument, yes i hope so.

On the other hand, my ever-pessimistic mind tells me that what we call democracy is not a real one, but it is the best to expect, the time we live in being as it is.
I think it is not the best, but at least it helps to disperse power, which is imho one of its biggest accomplishments

Jimbuna · 10-07-15, 07:12 AM

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David Cameron has pledged to "finish the job we started" as he delivered his big Conservative conference speech.
The prime minister, who will step down before the next election, said he did not have the "luxury of unlimited time" and pledged "a greater Britain".
He launched his most outspoken attack on Labour's Jeremy Corbyn, accusing him of a "Britain-hating ideology".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34460822

Not one of his best speeches but he did show where Corbyn and Labour are currently at.

STEED · 10-07-15, 11:23 AM

Running scared of Jeremy Corbyn who will never be PM.

Well this is a new one.

Oberon · 10-07-15, 12:26 PM

The Tories are certainly trying to hoover up anything that falls off Labours table. They're trying to appeal to the center and center left but their members keep betraying their 'nasty party' origins.

STEED · 10-07-15, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

The Tories are certainly trying to hoover up anything that falls off Labours table. They're trying to appeal to the center and center left but their members keep betraying their 'nasty party' origins.

Mr Jeremy Hunt?

Hey Oberon I didn't know you were related to the Black Adder tree.

I hear there is a new board game out called poke the pig which is on sale only for toffs.

Jimbuna · 10-08-15, 09:21 AM

Corbyn..."i'm not attending Privy Council"...."Now I am".

09-29-15, 10:55 AM	#4621
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^Fair comments. I watched the speech but fell asleep ten minutes from the end. He really didn't have much to say and was overly careful when it came to anything that might upset his paymasters. An example being his admission he was anti-Trident but he did qualify the view by stating that scrapping it must not mean the loss of any jobs/a 100% transfer of skills into other areas (no doubt demanded by McCluskey and co). What did annoy me was the sight of Burnham and the look of his undying admiration seated in the front row (no doubt he's eaten his little apple and is eagerly awaiting another). Oh, Wait, wasn't he the one quoted in the press a week before the announcement of the leadership election stating a victory for Corbyn would be 'disasterous for the Labour Party'? So when do we learn of any forthcoming policies? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-01-15, 06:51 AM	#4622
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Dear oh dear, Corbyn backs down from getting rid of Trident after pressure from the unions but publicly states he would never 'push the button'. Next political mess should become apparent if he and his cohorts can ever agree on any tangible policies. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-04-15, 04:17 AM	#4626
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	^^^ RIP Denis __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

10-05-15, 11:49 AM	#4630
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,799 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ good argument, yes i hope so. On the other hand, my ever-pessimistic mind tells me that what we call democracy is not a real one, but it is the best to expect, the time we live in being as it is. I think it is not the best, but at least it helps to disperse power, which is imho one of its biggest accomplishments __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

10-07-15, 11:23 AM	#4632
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Running scared of Jeremy Corbyn who will never be PM. Well this is a new one. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 10-07-15 at 11:35 AM.

10-07-15, 12:26 PM	#4633
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The Tories are certainly trying to hoover up anything that falls off Labours table. They're trying to appeal to the center and center left but their members keep betraying their 'nasty party' origins.

10-08-15, 09:21 AM	#4635
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Corbyn..."i'm not attending Privy Council"...."Now I am". __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!