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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 03 May 23 10.26am | |
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Originally posted by Badger11
If a politician changes their mind the media claim they are flip flopping can't make a decision etc. If a politician sticks to their guns then they are out of touch with the public, don't care, feet of clay etc. On balance I would rather have a PM who changes his mind because the circumstances have altered than one who refuses to face reality. I still don't like Starmer. I do not as a matter of course contribute to the political discussions on HOL as my 'Raison D'Etre' for joining this cherished site was to engage in debate about our club, furthermore, away from HOL, ample time is spent by me on political discourse !! My sole political contribution on this 'Thread' is to assert that I have no recollection of ever seen a politician so regularly, so consistently, so brazenly go back on their word across so many areas of policy as Keir Starmer.I really do not like the 'Cut of his jib' On that note, I have to depart HOL for a few hours as there are local elections tomorrow and I am actively involved on behalf of my beloved party.
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Badger11 Beckenham 03 May 23 12.01pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
I do not as a matter of course contribute to the political discussions on HOL as my 'Raison D'Etre' for joining this cherished site was to engage in debate about our club, furthermore, away from HOL, ample time is spent by me on political discourse !! My sole political contribution on this 'Thread' is to assert that I have no recollection of ever seen a politician so regularly, so consistently, so brazenly go back on their word across so many areas of policy as Keir Starmer.I really do not like the 'Cut of his jib' On that note, I have to depart HOL for a few hours as there are local elections tomorrow and I am actively involved on behalf of my beloved party. Again I say I do not like Starmer. There is another way of looking at his behaviour. When Corbyn was in charge Starmer had to sign up to a lot of policies he didn't agree however he decided to play along in the hope that he would get his chance which he has. All this flip flopping is him trying to put the party on a path that he believes is electable. However knowing that the party is split politically he had decided to do this gradually rather than one big leap forward. Edited by Badger11 (03 May 2023 12.02pm)
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palace99 New Mills 03 May 23 12.27pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
I do not as a matter of course contribute to the political discussions on HOL as my 'Raison D'Etre' for joining this cherished site was to engage in debate about our club, furthermore, away from HOL, ample time is spent by me on political discourse !! My sole political contribution on this 'Thread' is to assert that I have no recollection of ever seen a politician so regularly, so consistently, so brazenly go back on their word across so many areas of policy as Keir Starmer.I really do not like the 'Cut of his jib' On that note, I have to depart HOL for a few hours as there are local elections tomorrow and I am actively involved on behalf of my beloved party. you must have a short memory. Boris Johnson has repeatedly lied and changed his mind and yet gets away with it as the press on the whole give him a free pass. No border in Northern Ireland, no additional checks, cheaper fuel and food etc. He also forced every Tory MP standing in 2019 to support Brexit. This meant the balance in the party was damaged as there was no internal opposition. Liz Truss became PM yet opposed Brexit and was also in the Lib Dems. I would say that trumps Starmer by a country mile
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steeleye20 Croydon 03 May 23 1.22pm | |
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Do you want Starmer to promise the earth when the situation means he can't? Events, post-Truss and brexit the UK is in a very poor position. Although if he does promise the earth, then of course an election win is likely. You see people like Johnson know this, how to play the electorate and in his case get out at the right time.
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Jacey 03 May 23 1.24pm | |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
Do you want Starmer to promise the earth when the situation means he can't? Events, post-Truss and brexit the UK is in a very poor position. Although if he does promise the earth, then of course an election win is likely. You see people like Johnson know this, how to play the electorate and in his case get out at the right time.
Rather thought Boris was removed rather than getting out at the right time.
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steeleye20 Croydon 03 May 23 1.32pm | |
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Why anyone would want to pay Johnson millions for talking largely tripe, but they do, and here is where the PMs job can pay, when they have left it.
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Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 03 May 23 3.24pm | |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
Why anyone would want to pay Johnson millions for talking largely tripe, but they do, and here is where the PMs job can pay, when they have left it. I think you have an answer. It's about delivery. BJ talked absolute lies and everyone seemed to love him and suck it up. Bullish and humorous, he had charisma by the bus-load.
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Mapletree Croydon 03 May 23 3.43pm | |
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Originally posted by The Dolphin
Sue Gray has now chosen not to make representation in the enquiry. 'The' enquiry? Oh come now. 'The' inquiry is being run by ACOBA and she is fully participating. The Government, for whatever reason, decided it too wanted to run an inquiry. This is not based on any official process. It is for party political purposes only. She naturally gave it the swerve, as would anyone if they saw an undemocratic kangaroo court being established specifically to undermine them. Dowden claimed the 'findings' of the 'inquiry' would remain confidential due to Ms Gray not engaging. I call BS on that one. They don't have anything but wanted to throw out the merde just before the local elections. Nasty, nasty bunch. Will go to any lengths to smear innocent people if it suits their personal career needs. How about looking after the country and fairness for a change.
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steeleye20 Croydon 03 May 23 4.01pm | |
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I thought the same, a bunch of odorous nasties you should avoid like the plague. 'Embattled' Chief civil servant Simon Case trying to ‘please the Tories’ with tough line on Sue Gray’s Labour talks. They are going to wait anyway apparently.
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Jacey 03 May 23 6.33pm | |
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cryrst The garden of England 03 May 23 6.39pm | |
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Originally posted by steeleye20
Do you want Starmer to promise the earth when the situation means he can't? Events, post-Truss and brexit the UK is in a very poor position. Although if he does promise the earth, then of course an election win is likely. You see people like Johnson know this, how to play the electorate and in his case get out at the right time.
Does promise the earth include £20 billion to help during the ‘financial crisis’.
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Badger11 Beckenham 03 May 23 6.44pm | |
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Originally posted by Mapletree
'The' enquiry? Oh come now. 'The' inquiry is being run by ACOBA and she is fully participating. The Government, for whatever reason, decided it too wanted to run an inquiry. This is not based on any official process. It is for party political purposes only. She naturally gave it the swerve, as would anyone if they saw an undemocratic kangaroo court being established specifically to undermine them. Dowden claimed the 'findings' of the 'inquiry' would remain confidential due to Ms Gray not engaging. I call BS on that one. They don't have anything but wanted to throw out the merde just before the local elections. Nasty, nasty bunch. Will go to any lengths to smear innocent people if it suits their personal career needs. How about looking after the country and fairness for a change. Not according to the Guardian,
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