Snap General Election?
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sidicks said:
SilverSixer said:
Macron's coming now, Merkel will return, Netherlands rejected the right and
Nedexit
You're seemingly blissfully unaware of the trend across numerous countries. That's scary.Nedexit
SilverSixer said:
We're soon going to be islolated, irrelevant and impoverished. This GE is now a golden opportunity to turn back.
Why don't you f
k off to an EU country before it's too late if you are that concerned. Or are you just another one of those not prepared to put their money where their mouth is?SilverSixer said:
We need LibDems in government.
I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
The reality is that we don't need a LibDem government and all the signs are that we won't be getting one any time soon which is just as well. Project Fear being resurrected has zero chance of wiorking with the electorate in general, it didn't work the first time so how is another shot seen as viable - then again if the LibDems are seen as a realistic shot for power then the real world has left the building.
SilverSixer said:
Ah, the old "why don't you leave the country" argument. True colours.
True colours? What do you mean? It seems strange that you are so vociferous that things are going to be so dreadful here yet apparently what to overturn the views of the majority to suit your own personal preference.It's a reasonable question, if it is going to be so bad here, why don't you go somewhere else. The fact that you can't answer the question is telling.
SilverSixer said:
I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's good that you are doing something you believe in - can you please explain their key policies which you support (and why)?SilverSixer said:
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
It seems you have no idea what 'extreme right' means. Again.SilverSixer said:
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
It's a reasonable question, sorry you don't have a reasonable answer!
And I think the 'abuse' works both ways.
Edited by sidicks on Monday 24th April 11:10
SilverSixer said:
Ah, the old "why don't you leave the country" argument. True colours.
I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
That sounds a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign. I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
SilverSixer said:
Ah, the old "why don't you leave the country" argument. True colours.
I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
Perhaps you'd be less inclined to receive "insults" if you didn't use phrases like 'extreme right nationalist coup' etc.I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
I say "insults" because I don't perceive it as such. There is a difference between insults and mockery
eharding said:
El stovey said:
My golden retriever is more electable than Corbyn.
I look forward to Schmacko-gate, with revelations that the new Prime Minister has been found to have accepted (copious) quantities of delicious dog-treats in exchange for promoting policies favouring certain commercial aviation interests.People from lower socioeconomic groups would identify with his disenfranchisement at not being able to sit at the table for meals and the wealth inequality in his life as we always eat better food than him.
He'd be good value on question time and wouldn't need to turn up to any live debates if he got ahead in the polls. I'm setting up a twitter page for him now.
Does anyone else have any pets they think would make suitable political candidates? I suggest we start a party focused on local issues without really having any national policies in each of our constituencies.
SilverSixer said:
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Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
Hang on though SilverSix...you've openly admitted that your aim IS to leave the country and go an live in Languedoc.Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
So why get upset about people suggesting it?
(Does a 62% Remain constituency really need mass effort? Surely it should be a cake walk for the LibDems?).
El stovey said:
After Brexit and trump, I think it's quite possible people will vote for my dog as a protest against liberal western democracy and political correctness. My dog infact is the only candidate that represents real change. He is actually a bit racist and is wary of non white people, perhaps he is just against uncontrolled immigration?
People from lower socioeconomic groups would identify with his disenfranchisement at not being able to sit at the table for meals and the wealth inequality in his life as we always eat better food than him.
He'd be good value on question time and wouldn't need to turn up to any live debates if he got ahead in the polls. I'm setting up a twitter page for him now.
Does anyone else have any pets they think would make suitable political candidates? I suggest we start a party focused on local issues without really having any national policies in each of our constituencies.
He's got my vote - does his campaign need funding?People from lower socioeconomic groups would identify with his disenfranchisement at not being able to sit at the table for meals and the wealth inequality in his life as we always eat better food than him.
He'd be good value on question time and wouldn't need to turn up to any live debates if he got ahead in the polls. I'm setting up a twitter page for him now.
Does anyone else have any pets they think would make suitable political candidates? I suggest we start a party focused on local issues without really having any national policies in each of our constituencies.
sidicks said:
SilverSixer said:
Ah, the old "why don't you leave the country" argument. True colours.
True colours? What do you mean? It seems strange that you are so vociferous that things are going to be so dreadful here yet apparently what to overturn the views of the majority to suit your own personal preference.It's a reasonable question, if it is going to be so bad here, why don't you go somewhere else. The fact that you can't answer the question is telling.
SilverSixer said:
I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's good that you are doing something you believe in - can you please explain their key policies which you support (and why)?SilverSixer said:
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
It seems you have no idea what 'extreme right' means. Again.SilverSixer said:
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
It's a reasonable question, sorry you don't have a reasonable answer!
And I think the 'abuse' works both ways.
Edited by sidicks on Monday 24th April 11:10
I'm not planning to migrate right now as my children are not at the right age for us to press "reset". I consider a stable and predictable education path is very valuable and is currently my top private concern. I have considered a few options, but I prefer to stay here and fight for what I think is right for the country I love.
Is that OK with you or should I still leave?
SilverSixer said:
Ah, the old "why don't you leave the country" argument. True colours.
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
Indeed, a bizarre line of discussion, like the, 'well if individual A does action z, what about individual B doing action x!!!!'.Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
I wish you well with your polite requests.
El stovey said:
eharding said:
El stovey said:
My golden retriever is more electable than Corbyn.
I look forward to Schmacko-gate, with revelations that the new Prime Minister has been found to have accepted (copious) quantities of delicious dog-treats in exchange for promoting policies favouring certain commercial aviation interests.People from lower socioeconomic groups would identify with his disenfranchisement at not being able to sit at the table for meals and the wealth inequality in his life as we always eat better food than him.
He'd be good value on question time and wouldn't need to turn up to any live debates if he got ahead in the polls. I'm setting up a twitter page for him now.
Does anyone else have any pets they think would make suitable political candidates? I suggest we start a party focused on local issues without really having any national policies in each of our constituencies.
SilverSixer said:
Ah, the old "why don't you leave the country" argument. True colours.
I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
Good stuff, hope you can make a difference there.I've put my money where my mouth is and joined the LibDems. Attended first campaign meeting last night, another one tonight and then starting the leafleting on Thursday. First off, letters to all non-UK EU citizens in my 62% Remain voting constituency informing them how to register to vote and what LibDems stand for. 13,000 of them. Which is more than the Tory majority in the seat in 2015. I'm helping hand write them, and hand deliver.
It's only 2 years since LibDems were in government. It can happen again. It's a long shot, I know. But I'm not prepared to sit on my arse and watch the extreme right nationalist coup entrench itself.
Polite request - would you mind withdrawing the "leave the country" rhetoric? It's totally uncalled for and it really isn't a good look. Do you want to come here for discussion or just to abuse people who disagree with you?
There was a large Conservative majority and a leave vote in my area so I'm feeling a lot more apathy than you...
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