news & politics:discussion

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

Yeah I know. But when I say everyone I mean kind of wider than here. Was more a futile call to the universe!

I actually made a post of FB that people shouldn’t forget this shit ..when it comes to elections … I haven’t got so many Tory friends but the power of social media influences people massively 

[Ozanne]

Just now, zahidf said:

Three people in the photo don't live together. Only 2 households could mix at the time. So it was a zoom quiz but PM was breaking the rules with that part

 

But its beside the point. We know No 10 was partying during lockdown and there are more incriminating photos. Is there any point trying to defend him on it?

You are right, it was against the rules/law and he’s been found out. A quiz was a social event and as such the PM is breaking his own rules. 

[zahidf]

2 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

Yeah, you can argue away this photo...there's three of them and they're not close to each other... Not sure if this drip feeding of stuff damages Johnson or if people will just get bored of it.

i dont think people are bored of it. Just reminds people BJ is a liar and was partying during lockdown

[Justiceforcedave]

1 minute ago, Barry Fish said:

I don't think booze = party.  For the same reason Keir is defended.  Its not unusual to have a beer - specially if staying late.

Key difference. Police cleared Keir this week. Boris is under investigation.

[steviewevie]

2 minutes ago, zahidf said:

I think the polls are consistent that a) BJ was having parties and is lying about it b) he should resign

I dont really think he has loads of the general public on his side here

yeah, his polling is pretty bad at moment...just have to see if that's reflected in local elections or not...I think very likely tories will get trashed because of this plus cost of living...

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Barry Fish said:

Not at all.  Maybe of camera there is a full blown rave kicking off...  but that photo looks like lots of office based zoom socials I have seen / taken part in during the last two years.  

All I am saying is its not a smoking gun photo.  Do you really think it its ? 

I don't think booze = party.  For the same reason Keir is defended.  Its not unusual to have a beer - specially if staying late.

No but again it adds to all the evidence and is a visual sign … keeps the discussion going and is a visual sign of the PM having a piss up whilst people were unable to see family and friends 

[Zoo Music Girl]

The point is the people in the photo are only allowed to be together for work purposes. The minute they finish work they were supposed to fuck off home and do the zoom quiz from there, not the office. We had a zoom Christmas party about the same time and everyone was in their homes. 

Not that it matters as clearly there are worse things out there than this but it's definitely against the rules. Any kind of socialising between households was.

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, Barry Fish said:

Okay so we pretty much agree.  No need for the constant fishing claims is there,

So the mentions of Kier aren’t to get a rise then ? 🤣

[steviewevie]

To be fair an empty bottle of champagne, some crisps open for sharing, and woody harrelson with some tinsel round his neck definitely looks more of a party than one bottle of beer.

[Ozanne]

Indeed, the pics will keep on coming of Johnson breaking the rules. 

[Ozanne]

4 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

The point is the people in the photo are only allowed to be together for work purposes. The minute they finish work they were supposed to fuck off home and do the zoom quiz from there, not the office. We had a zoom Christmas party about the same time and everyone was in their homes. 

Not that it matters as clearly there are worse things out there than this but it's definitely against the rules. Any kind of socialising between households was.

Spot on. This shows that they didn’t really care to follow the rules they demanded we all abide by. 

[zahidf]

3 minutes ago, Barry Fish said:

That wasn't the rules for offices.  That was the rules for home gatherings.

Yeah, they arent working though are they? only applied in workplaces for work. A short break for food/beer is fine politically. A 90 minute Xmas quiz with booze? Nah

 

But as i said, i think this is just a reminder to the Tory MPs that there are photos out there. I expect worse ones will come out as well

 

Probably one end of the month when the Covid requirements are dropped, one more end of March, and more coming out just before the local elections. 

[Neil]

https://twitter.com/Dominic2306/status/1491388967798906881

[Ozanne]

8 minutes ago, zahidf said:

Yeah, they arent working though are they? only applied in workplaces for work. A short break for food/beer is fine politically. A 90 minute Xmas quiz with booze? Nah

 

But as i said, i think this is just a reminder to the Tory MPs that there are photos out there. I expect worse ones will come out as well

 

Probably one end of the month when the Covid requirements are dropped, one more end of March, and more coming out just before the local elections. 

How many people that Christmas were sat in alone not seeing loved because the government told them too and also because they were scared of the virus? Yet these twats were partying like this, at least own it and be honest; instead they lie and double down.

[Punksnotdead]

30 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

This is my MP Rebecca Pow 

She says we should be talking about hare coursing, instead of parties and fraud. "That's what is affecting my constituents and those in rural areas". So, is hare coursing affecting you crazyfool?

She also said "no-one on the doorstep is talking about partygate". Hmm, why don't I believe her?

[Zoo Music Girl]

4 minutes ago, Barry Fish said:

We had pretty strict rules at the bank but we did have the odd "after work" social where we did a quiz just like this with some team members (essential workers) in the office and some at home. We didn't have booze but it was social / team building stuff. 

I don't think it was either against the rules or unacceptable.   They key parts are distanced and virtual.

I think there is a twisting of the rules going on here.  Team building is still "work".  Christmas "work" party is still "work".

The rules where designed to stop transmission of a virus.  They where not meant to stop "work" of any flavour unless it lead to transmission of the virus.  

Yeah you are want to pan the PM - so do I.  But if you want to get all excited about this photo then you are going to come up short.  Wait for the next one...

That was against the rules. Team building and socialising was specifically not allowed. Might sound stupid but it was definitely not allowed.

[steviewevie]

So...this zoom party is one of the 4 not being investigated by police...? That why can papers can show it? Maybe there's loads more...boris drinking tequila out of a spad's belly button?

[Ozanne]

2 minutes ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

That was against the rules. Team building and socialising was specifically not allowed. Might sound stupid but it was definitely not allowed.

Don’t give him the bite, he’s just trolling for reactions. 

[Ozanne]

Just now, steviewevie said:

So...this zoom party is one of the 4 not being investigated by police...? That why can papers can show it? Maybe there's loads more...boris drinking tequila out of a spad's belly button?

 

[Zoo Music Girl]

2 minutes ago, Ozanne said:

Don’t give him the bite, he’s just trolling for reactions. 

Yeah I know, I should know better by now...

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, Ozanne said:

 

its not going away is it ? 

[Crazyfool01]

9 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

She says we should be talking about hare coursing, instead of parties and fraud. "That's what is affecting my constituents and those in rural areas". So, is hare coursing affecting you crazyfool?

She also said "no-one on the doorstep is talking about partygate". Hmm, why don't I believe her?

strangely enough I didnt know this was an issue and neither does my local paper or google when I search for it .... She's going to be getting an email later ... but she always backs Boris 

[Ozanne]

1 hour later - Johnson is on his last chance, he’s promises to change etc etc

[fred quimby]

15 minutes ago, Punksnotdead said:

 

She also said "no-one on the doorstep is talking about partygate". 

Because doors are slammed in their faces before a conversation can start

[fred quimby]

Mark Spencer seems a c**t