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Yellow Card - User has been warned of conduct on the messageboards SW19 CPFC Flag Addiscombe West 23 Oct 19 9.52am

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

See, you've done it again

Not sure that’s an insult. More of an observation.

 


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Wisbech Eagle Flag Truro Cornwall 23 Oct 19 9.55am

Originally posted by the silurian

as always, but then he is a superior intellect to everyone on here(in hos own mind) , barrack room lawyer, 100% labour loving remainer....insult after insult usually 'people like you'.....never considers that other people have an opinion because he is ALWAYS right and they are ALWAYS wrong...

Of course you aren't always wrong! You are probably right in one of your above remarks.

Explain to me though why saying "people like you" is an insult? I am proud to be associated with people who think like me. Are you ashamed to be associated with people who think like you?

 


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Wisbech Eagle Flag Truro Cornwall 23 Oct 19 9.56am

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

See, you've done it again

No, you have.

 


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mezzer Flag Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 23 Oct 19 9.57am

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

Not at all. You are seeing insults where they don't exist, which is interesting of itself.

I am sure that many who don't think the same way as me can be opened minded on many subjects, and would have no concerns about semantics, like the use of particular terms.

Further proof of Labour leanings. Blatant anti-Semantic language

 


Living down here does have some advantages. At least you can see them cry.

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 23 Oct 19 9.59am

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I think your conclusion is right.

I have thought for quite a while now, well before this "deal" was finalised, that what was happening was really just electioneering and positioning ready for a GE. All sides are doing it.

Johnson will present himself as a martyr to the cause, as a hero who managed to get a deal but was stopped from doing it by a recalcitrant Parliament. How many Brexit Party sympathisers will now vote Tory is critical but unclear to someone like me

Labour are in a huge mess and have no cohesive plan to get anywhere unless they dump Corbyn and regroup quickly.

The LibDems will do well with those who want to remain. The SNP will sweep the floor in Scotland.

There are obviously a range of outcomes dependent on events as yet unknown. A hung Parliament and a coalition looks the most likely one, but where the balance will be is a puzzle.

It really is all to play for.

Apart from a majority Labour government this will be the next worst scenario.
It is a consequence of a Hung Parliament that we are in deadlock and disarray at the present time.

Edited by Willo (23 Oct 2019 10.05am)

 

Yellow Card - User has been warned of conduct on the messageboards Hrolf The Ganger Flag 23 Oct 19 10.00am

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

Not at all. You are seeing insults where they don't exist, which is interesting of itself.

I am sure that many who don't think the same way as me can be opened minded on many subjects, and would have no concerns about semantics, like the use of particular terms.

Believe me. I'm very open minded, but you shouldn't confuse that with gullible.
That said, it's not particularly hard to see through the disingenuous nature of your obserations.

 

Wisbech Eagle Flag Truro Cornwall 23 Oct 19 10.04am

Originally posted by steeleye20

WE you have cornered the market in HOL insults, I hardly get any these days.

I must be doing something wrong....


Oh well, it's just as well that my back is more impervious than any duck! Now where can I sell all these insults. After Brexit we will all need to find new income streams. Where's Dell Boy when you need him.

It's amazing though just how thin skinned some on the "other side" are to the mildest of sarcastic criticism. Hand it out in buckets but cannot take an egg cup back without getting on their high horse.

 


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Wisbech Eagle Flag Truro Cornwall 23 Oct 19 10.09am

Originally posted by Willo

Apart from a majority Labour government this will be the next worst scenario.
It is a consequence of a Hung Parliament that we are in deadlock and disarray at the present time.

Edited by Willo (23 Oct 2019 10.05am)

I am quite sure that message will be delivered loud and clear by the Tories ad nauseam. Right now I expect them to win an overall majority, with most Brexit Party votes draining back to them.

 


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steeleye20 Flag Croydon 23 Oct 19 10.20am

Let's keep it as it is.

A minority government is limited in what harm it can do.

I actually prefer no government at all, how about proroguing it for a year.

 

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 23 Oct 19 10.25am

Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle

I am quite sure that message will be delivered loud and clear by the Tories ad nauseam. Right now I expect them to win an overall majority, with most Brexit Party votes draining back to them.

The polls are pointing to a decent Conservative majority but I take them with a 'Pinch of salt' at this juncture because there are so many variables at play.The polls at the last GE pointed to a comfortable Conservative majority and we all know what happened!

As you asserted the Brexit Party votes might well drain back to the Conservatives but Farage might argue that Brexit has NOT been delivered after over 3 years and that the Johnson deal with the EU is really a BRINO and this could resonate with Brexiteers who might be considering switching back to the Conservatives.

I'm certainly not counting any chickens - we live in uncertain times.

 

Matov Flag 23 Oct 19 10.56am

Originally posted by Willo

I'm certainly not counting any chickens - we live in uncertain times.

Uncertain? LOL. We are through the looking glass with regards to politics. Nothing is as it is meant to be. If they do call an election then it might offer us a much needed reset but until they do, I refuse to believe it.

 


"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 23 Oct 19 11.08am

Originally posted by Matov

Uncertain? LOL. We are through the looking glass with regards to politics. Nothing is as it is meant to be. If they do call an election then it might offer us a much needed reset but until they do, I refuse to believe it.

If Johnson calls for an election it is uncertain he will be granted one owing to the terms of the Fixed Term Parliament Act.

If the EU grant a lengthy extension, Johnson will call for a GE but if they grant a very short extension as they are fedup with the continued impasse, the picure would be very different.If the EU does not grant an extension, which seems highly unlikely, Johnson will feel he has hit the jackpot.

 

Badger11 Flag Beckenham 23 Oct 19 11.22am

Originally posted by steeleye20

Let's keep it as it is.

A minority government is limited in what harm it can do.

I actually prefer no government at all, how about proroguing it for a year.

And they say you don't have a sense of humour. Can I come and protest outside your house and complain that you are a danger to democracy and then refuse to vote for a GE?

On a more serious note this Parliament is constipated aside from the rude jokes there are plenty of important issues not being dealt with.

As you hint if this continues you do wonder what good Parliament actually does and will we miss them.

 


One more point

Matov Flag 23 Oct 19 11.41am

Seeing claims that Johnson and Corbyn are meeting to discuss how to progress Brexit. Not sure how that is going to work although it is obvious that many Labour MP's are bottling an election.

 


"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 23 Oct 19 11.48am

Originally posted by Matov

Seeing claims that Johnson and Corbyn are meeting to discuss how to progress Brexit. Not sure how that is going to work although it is obvious that many Labour MP's are bottling an election.

To my mind it is a total waste of time engaging with Corbyn in relation to progressing Brexit as he has no desire whatsover for wanting a Tory-led Brexit coming to pass.He doesn't want Johnson to be able to state "I have delivered Brexit".

Edited by Willo (23 Oct 2019 11.48am)

 

Yellow Card - User has been warned of conduct on the messageboards SW19 CPFC Flag Addiscombe West 23 Oct 19 12.28pm

Johnson on top form in PMQs

 


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steeleye20 Flag Croydon 23 Oct 19 12.30pm

Originally posted by SW19 CPFC

Johnson on top form in PMQs

That is somewhat generous of you!!

"The prime minister told the House there would be no checks on good moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland," says Jeremy Corbyn.

"Yesterday the Brexit Secretary confirmed that Northern Ireland businesses would have to complete export declaration forms.

"Is the PM right or is the Brexit Secretary right?", he asks.

Boris Johnson replies: "There will be no checks between Northern Ireland and Great Britain."

Is the PM or Mr Corbyn right?

I don't think Johnson knows his arse from his elbow.

 

Matov Flag 23 Oct 19 12.44pm

Originally posted by Willo

To my mind it is a total waste of time engaging with Corbyn in relation to progressing Brexit as he has no desire whatsover for wanting a Tory-led Brexit coming to pass.He doesn't want Johnson to be able to state "I have delivered Brexit".

Edited by Willo (23 Oct 2019 11.48am)

On the other hand, fighting an election on a narrative that Labour has stifled Brexit might be even more damaging. I would guess that the thinking is that if Brexit is done then the GE can be fought on other issues.

There is a logic to their stance because despite all the Remainer bulls*** the reality remains that most people want Brexit done and dusted, not reversed. And that constituency break down of both the Brexit vote and the Euro elections must be the cause of many a sleepless night for Labour strategists. Again, ignore the Remainer hysteria and look at the hard numbers. Tells the tale of why Labour do not want to fight an election with Brexit as the main issue.

 


"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

Wisbech Eagle Flag Truro Cornwall 23 Oct 19 12.54pm

Originally posted by SW19 CPFC

Johnson on top form in PMQs

I didn't.

I thought the questioning was weak but his replies worse. Predicable, scripted half truths without any direct relevance to the questions. PMQs don't look like a comfortable place for Johnson to me.

 


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daven Flag Hailsham 23 Oct 19 1.04pm

Originally posted by Matov
Another person claiming to speak for everybody.


On the other hand, fighting an election on a narrative that Labour has stifled Brexit might be even more damaging. I would guess that the thinking is that if Brexit is done then the GE can be fought on other issues.

There is a logic to their stance because despite all the Remainer bulls*** the reality remains that most people want Brexit done and dusted, not reversed. And that constituency break down of both the Brexit vote and the Euro elections must be the cause of many a sleepless night for Labour strategists. Again, ignore the Remainer hysteria and look at the hard numbers. Tells the tale of why Labour do not want to fight an election with Brexit as the main issue.

 

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