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[steviewevie]

 

[mattiloy]

7 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

I imagine it's actually quite popular too...most people don't go on protests...and probably don't have much truck with Extinction Rebellion or Black Lives Matter.

And then there's Churchill statues to worry about.

 

Mm. There was a certain irony in Boris' words on the need for a nuclear deterrent to be able to 'compete with countries with opposing values', on the same day as introducing a bill which does everything to ape the values of crony capitalist police states like Russia and China.

[Jcatley]

I’m finding it increasingly impossible to find much hope in this country at the moment. It just seems like more and more shit is piled on through legislation. 
 

I think I am going to seriously consider my options over the next few years, with an exit plan prepared dependant on the outcome of the 2024 election.

[Jcatley]

Thankfully I am at that point where commitments are relatively low. There would be a lot of things I would miss here, but just found myself increasingly unhappy with the direction we are going over the last few years 

[eFestivals]

Pr wouldnt be the cure all some imagine itbwould be regarded as an attempt at disefranchising the part of electorcate who currently Benefit from fptp. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by eFestivals

[OG]

16 minutes ago, eFestivals said:

Pr wouldnt be the cire all some imagine ot  would be regarded as an attempt at disefracsong the part of lectoraye who he elctorateremtlulu benrgot from fptp. 

Medication strong for the ribs?

[eFestivals]

6 minutes ago, OG said:

Medication strong for the ribs?

Low concentrationat this time of night and typing on a phone keyboard.

Edited March 17, 2021 by eFestivals

[eFestivals]

7 hours ago, steviewevie said:

Ayes: 359 Noes: 263 The bill passes second reading.

Fuckin'ell.

The English part of the UK is hot the only part which loves a flag and has dreams of restoring a mythical glorious past.

Edited March 17, 2021 by eFestivals

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

On 2/17/2021 at 12:41 PM, Haan said:

I would also like to add that as long as the media is controlled by a handful of billionaires, and the education system continues to be underfunded and devalued, we will be fucked

[Ozanne]

5 hours ago, eFestivals said:

Pr wouldnt be the cure all some imagine itbwould be regarded as an attempt at disefranchising the part of electorcate who currently Benefit from fptp. 

It would at least prevent a Tory majority from happening again.

[mattiloy]

[eFestivals]

54 minutes ago, mattiloy said:

Isn't that in the area who voted against devolution for themselves. Can't see a regional party winning.

[gigpusher]

19 hours ago, steviewevie said:

Marina Hyde on women and statues and stuff.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/16/women-statues-government-tougher-sentences

I bloody love Marina Hyde. I think we need to make her a statue to ensure she is adequately protected under the law! 

[eFestivals]

Just now, gigpusher said:

I bloody love Marina Hyde. I think we need to make her a statue to ensure she is adequately protected under the law! 

A marina statue would be a Great thing.

[steviewevie]

He's back!

[squirrelarmy]

Boris completely outclassed by Starmer right now. He’s got no argument against him when it comes to matters of law. 

[Ozanne]

Starmer had probably his strongest PMQs today. The way he approached the questions in a conciliatory tone was very Prime Ministerial. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Ozanne

[Homer]

1 minute ago, Barry Fish said:

Wasn't the best he asked for tougher sentences for rapists etc - while there is a bill going through parliament that does exactly that he voted against.  That is what will probably make it to the news.

Boris win - Starmer needs to get better.  Its not the debate - its what makes it to the news.

What makes it into the news goes deeper than what happens to be happening (or not) in politics sadly.

[Crazyfool01]

 

[eFestivals]

13 hours ago, steviewevie said:

He's back!

The think geezer's idea of sbgenius.

[kalifire]

You just know he’s wearing sandles or some shit. 

[steviewevie]

 

[steviewevie]

 

[stuie]

Love it!! 

[mattiloy]

Thinking about the last few years and the kind of underrated calamity of labour not voting for May’s brexit deal.

May would have remained in power, Boris would never have been PM. Your Brexit wouldnt be half as shite. There is a decent chance that Corbyn would have beat May in a general election at some stage...