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 Spiderman  Horsham 14 Dec 19 11.42am |
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Originally posted by Matov
Oddly enough for me I have some sympathy with the Corbys. In 2017 on the back of a manifesto promise to honour the 2016 result, Labour did pretty well all things considered. In 2019, now effectively backing a f***ing long, drawn out farce to ensure that we remained, they get spanked. For my money Corbyn was a c*** in 2017 and remains so in 2019 so that can be negated as the primary factor. But their policy on Brexit has almost changed 180'. Don't get me wrong, I have buckets of corn ready for poppin and my most comfortable deckchair, stolen from a beach in Brighton all set up as I relish these t***s having months, possibly years, long scrap but I have a horrible suspicion that Labour will not survive this now. That there simply is not anybody who can unite them behind one leader and one message. The fault lines might be fatal. All that fun short-lived. And for many years before that
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| Spiderman Horsham 14 Dec 19 11.42am |
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Originally posted by Jimenez
You lost & the reason? The Drivel above. Agreed
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| Spiderman Horsham 14 Dec 19 11.46am |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
But when 52% vote to leave, that is not a majority? and should be ignored, interesting though process
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 14 Dec 19 11.50am |
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Originally posted by Spiderman
Having posted on there recently and received a torrent of abuse for my troubles, he would be welcomed with open arms. I cannot believe some of the stuff on there I dare say,if I decided to join the BBS and propound my political views, I would be tarred and feathered, thrown in the pestle and mortar and pummelled.From reading some of the posts on HOL I have concluded that my political leanings are at variance with many who grace that site ! I am certainly not averse to fiesty exchanges and full and frank discussions but I suspect some on there would lower their bar to the levels where personal insults would take the place of mature and healthy debate.
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| Midlands Eagle 14 Dec 19 11.54am |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
Only 47% of those who voted did so for parties that wanted to exit without first holding a second referendum on the terms. 53% voted for those who did. Only our first past the post system got the result. Wisbech - you're a loser and the sooner you accept the fact the sooner you will be at peace with yourself and the world around you
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| Badger11 Beckenham 14 Dec 19 11.55am |
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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
The "remain" activists are to blame for the landslide. I am far from happy with the majority Mr Buffoon has, but what do the activists expect? They ridiculed, vilified, harassed, and disrespected the "leave" voters. For three years! What they didn't do was listen. They knew best. What they overlooked was the fact that the "leavers" won a democratic vote. Whether that was legally binding, advisory, or whatever, it was democratic. And they wanted to ride roughshod over it. We all know the tactics which were used to thwart our departure from the EU, and witnessed the glee emanating from the gloating activists. Everyone noticed it both leave and remain. Now we are faced with outcome of a majority government that nobody wants because a bunch of over-educated but under-experienced activists didn't get what they wanted. Is the correct answer they insulted and slurred anyone who voted for Brexit and then 5 weeks ago those same people are telling us don't forget to vote Labour we must stop the Tories getting in. Well 5m Labour supporters voted to leave and they can be forgiven for feeling a bit miffed when the person who insulted them tells them to vote for the party that now refuses to respect their vote from 2016. This was the opinion of a senior Labour figure on the night of the election. He had the sense to state the Labour has to start engaging with it core voters not insulting them or ignoring them for the London bubble.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 14 Dec 19 12.06pm |
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"WE" A reformed EU is needed. Those countries who wish for closer political alignment must be allowed to have it, whilst those who don't must be allowed to retain their independence. A two speed Europe was under discussion 30 years ago. I presented a paper on it to a London society back then. It's not new but it is inevitable. We ought to remain as the leader of the second group. ---- It's pointless talking about hypotheticals. If and when the EU does reform then our politicians will know doubt take a closer look I am not against re-joining a looser alignment as long as power remains with our Parliament. If your correct then the EU has the perfect opportunity now to start that reform when we enter the trade negotiations. They can offer Boris a deal which could becomes the basis for a 2 tier Europe however I think that is highly unlikely. As I see it you are making assumptions that are simply not there at the moment. Maybe in a few years when the EU misses our revenue you could be right but at this moment I have not heard any of the key players urging this.
Edited by Badger11 (14 Dec 2019 12.06pm) Edited by Badger11 (14 Dec 2019 12.07pm)
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| samprior Hamburg 14 Dec 19 12.06pm |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
Wisbech - you're a loser and the sooner you accept the fact the sooner you will be at peace with yourself and the world around you Can I just say when Wisbech and others engage in debate that doesn't resort to name calling I actually find it quite interesting with salient points made on both sides. It's a shame when it descends into name calling and not a good reflection of the people who do so. Keep it friendly fellas
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| Badger11 Beckenham 14 Dec 19 12.09pm |
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Originally posted by samprior
Can I just say when Wisbech and others engage in debate that doesn't resort to name calling I actually find it quite interesting with salient points made on both sides. It's a shame when it descends into name calling and not a good reflection of the people who do so. Keep it friendly fellas Agreed. I don't agree with his view point but we are not the BBS. People should take a look at the vileness on their. If this board becomes like that I'm out of here.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 14 Dec 19 12.31pm |
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Originally posted by samprior
Can I just say when Wisbech and others engage in debate that doesn't resort to name calling I actually find it quite interesting with salient points made on both sides. It's a shame when it descends into name calling and not a good reflection of the people who do so. Keep it friendly fellas I always try and argue my case free from any personal insults or slurs. I might fervently disagree with what I might consider hogwash and dismiss the post in such terms, but alas I don't resort to plummeting the depths by insulting the intelligence of the poster or using other forms of personal vilification. If indeed I have caused any offence by my comments,it has been by accident rather than design and my sincere apologies if this has been the case.
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Uphill  Bedford 14 Dec 19 12.44pm |
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I found political debate on HOL interesting and a beacon of generally good humour and respect for different views. It's when we get to discussing Palace that the veneer of civilised behaviour is exposed !
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| Midlands Eagle 14 Dec 19 12.51pm |
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Interesting speech given by Boris Johnson this morning in Sedgefield which he finished by saying that Members of Parliament should never forget that they are servants and not masters and they are there to do the bidding of the electorate
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