at least Trump can talk without doing a 2004 John Paul II impression...

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford

That's not quite true. Originally it was a term applied to members of the Republican party who were critical of Trump, not those who supported him.

That’s arguable but they quickly threw it back at the base, who truly deserve it.

I pity the many decent loyal Republicans who must despair seeing their great party hijacked in the way it has been. Reagan must be turning in his grave.

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You can probably pin in on one thing. Wokism. It has created a massive divide between left and right, not just in the USA but worldwide. It’s created DEI, trans issues, immigration ,alphabet people,BLM etc. it goes on and on. Even as close as 20 years ago during bliar time I can’t remember this divide. That is really the common link in the damage which has been caused and for what. To tick a box!!!

So called “wokeism”, which is more accurately described as progressivism, is a symptom and not a cause.

The divides have grown in the recent past, especially in the USA. There are many causes. Societal change caused by an aging population and a declining birth rate, the consequential rise in immigration to plug the gaps in labour markets and the resultant rise of populist politics promising unachievable solutions. Previously disadvantaged groups have been encouraged to find their voices, which is now enabled by the great communication possibilities of the internet.

It is the internet which lies at the base of many of the changes we see.

You seem to think Blair was divisive. He was nothing compared to Thatcher. The difference of course is that you opposed Blair but supported Thatcher.

Yes there is a divide here, but nothing like as big as in the USA. You probably think it’s bigger than it really is because your own views are against the way things are moving and you imagine half the people agree with you, when they actually don’t.

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I’d wager most people in Britain have never heard of Third Worldism so would be unable to agree, or disagree with it.

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I have no doubt that landlords in general aren’t regarded with much affection. Why would they be? I can only control what I am responsible for and have no apologies to make to anyone over the way I look after my tenants. Look after them and they tend to look after you. One called me today to explain why their rent was going to be late, due to a new payroll system.

The role of the marketeer is widely misunderstood, as frequently witnessed in these pages. Many seem to think they are little more than Del Boy in a suit, whilst the truth is that ensuring your company remains firmly market focused results in innovation that serves us all.

As someone who traditionally has voted conservative I don’t criticise traditional Tory values. What I criticise is the right of the party and the way it allowed the Brexit debacle to occur. It now needs to disappear and for the right to join up with whatever party Farage tells them to join. The centre right traditional Tories need to regroup, seek backing and relaunch under a fresh new name with re-entry into the EU a primary manifesto pledge.

Then we will really see what kind of policies the majority support. It cannot be for the upcoming GE, that’s a foregone conclusion but could be in time for the next when, after 5 years of Labour we will be ready.

The coming battle could well be over who inherits the real estate and resources.

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