Sunak, Johnson, Starmer.....It doesn't really matter.

They're one and the same: partly controlled by a global network of financiers, corporations, and technocrats; and all leading to the same glorious future of penury and servitude.

Edited by Stirlingsays (23 Oct 2022 10.26pm)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Johnson's statement on why he has decided not to stand is typical of the man, and confirms why I believe him to be entirely unsuitable to be PM. He only thinks of himself and as he sees nothing in the next 2 years that benefits him, he won't stand.

My guess is that he expects to be leading the Party, or what's left of it, again after it suffers a defeat in 2024. How much will be left? Who knows? Badenoch seems to be the rising star, (heaven knows why) whose endorsement of Sunak suggests battles and splits lie ahead.

With an uninspiring opposition as the alternative I cannot recall ever feeling as gloomy about the political landscape as I do now. Just when we need a true leader to inspire and rally around.

At least Sunak talks sense and is pragmatic, but the coming months will be very painful. Not so much for me personally. My needs are met, and I will be able to afford the increased taxation and inflated prices. I have already decided not to ask my tenants for a rent increase in the next round, and will only increase if any of them vacate and I need to replace.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

Hunt's Cuts presents too many Spoonerism opportunities.

I don't mind him ... he always conducts himself professionally in whatever role he has. Remember Boris made him Chancellor after Rishi resigned.

Denial is not just a river in Egypt

I would say that your opinions on the global network is at odds with the reality of political and financial decision making that it's you who live in a fantasy rather than me....also the idea that this is a 'conspiracy of the right' just shows how out of touch you are....just as many on the left see the same thing.

As for voting them out! What a joke! Revisit my first line, it doesn't really matter.....their policies on many topics are little different. For example, they all supported the same decisions that brought us to this financial situation.

Also, the establishment conspire to deny other party's media or coverage so that they can limit their growth.

As Farage said, there needs to be big hitters who leave and join a party for there to be a realistic new party.

Also, parties have to sign up to ridiculous socially liberal rules before their can register as a party....this isn't the free society that I was raised in.

So people can't just vote for who they like.....sure they can vote for the Communist party but socially conservative parties have to sign up to trans, equality and alphabet crap that most of their voters don't believe or agree with.

Edited by Stirlingsays (24 Oct 2022 12.09am)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Not only does it look like Sunak has been installed as the PM of the country, he has been imposed on the party membership as well....it looks like they were deliberately not allowed a vote.

Without a contest it's about as undemocratic as it could possibly be.

I would imagine the Conservative membership are going to be pretty angry. They have been denied a vote on the leader of the their party & their Prime Minister....seemingly deliberately. It could lead to a mass cancellation of memberships from the party.

He doesn't really have any mandate other than that of Tory MPs....well, a bit over half of them.

Edited by Stirlingsays (24 Oct 2022 4.15am)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)