Some may have noticed I hardly posted anything during the election period, as I concentrated on trying to get Labour activists to see how stupid it was to leave Corbyn as their leader. Unsurprisingly I failed as spectacularly as I do here but I I also learned quite a lot. In my view they are not going to change direction and as a consequence are destined to become a protest group.

I returned to see what the impact of the result would be for this group. I anticipated triumphalism but actually saw very little. What I also expected was the abuse and insults that seem to follow whatever I say. I wondered if this would increase and It has.

I feared the huge majority would validate their opinions in the minds of the hard right and embolden them. From the little sample here that fear seems to be justified. If it is repeated across the country, and especially in Parliament, then I worry about the impact on our social cohesion in the coming 5 or more years. Without an effective opposition what stands in the way of the Tories to do whatever they want?

Another poster recently described the cabal of members here who delight in attacking me, for my style as much as my arguments, as “numpties” and in the past few days they seem to have been going out of their way to justify that description.

Nevertheless, as I understand that they are often seeking confirmation of their bias by shooting the messenger whilst ignoring the message, I don’t take it personally or respond in kind.

However it really doesn’t get anyone very far and from my point of view banging my head against a brick wall is pretty pointless when all it achieves is a headache. That’s especially true is the wall is particularly dense or thick.

What we have witnessed in the past day or two has more resembled the kids nursery I once owned than an adult debate. Of course in a nursery the staff would intervene and stop the bullying. Many of you would now be sitting on the naughty step until you apologised. Of course here that doesn’t happen as the staff join in. To continue the analogy it is like the teacher in a playground hiding behind the bike shed having a sly fag with the principal bully whilst sympathising with the mob giving a kicking to the unfortunate they have decided doesn’t fit in.

So I now don’t intend to respond to posts which in my judgement are primarily intended just to attack me. I will post my observations as I see fit and ignore any response which doesn’t engage with the argument.

I now expect that any reply will be of the "I don't care" variety.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

I thought you were about to flounce. Only an 1/8 less arrogant than usual so 7/8 of the usual arrogance.

First paragraph was particularly amusing and eyebrow raising that you always think you can change everyone and their thinking.

The daily few dozen posts telling people how parliament runs, when it doesn’t, and isn’t the full procedure, even if it is in the procedure is why you get some stiff replies. And you’re surprised. One day you might see why there’s an issue here. For someone with intelligence you’re displaying a lack of some in this respect.

You’ve also used principles only when they suit you. Majority votes for example.

I haven’t seen much too personal apart from when they’ve had the 11th incorrect lesson of how parliament works, when actually it doesn’t. If you didn’t do this then there’s a good chance your replies and experience would be different, however, you’re here as an activist and are therefore not going to listen I expect in your relentless forcing of opinion, because that is what it is, not fact or the exact science a lot of activists seem to think what they’re pushing is. I guess they need that thick skin, relentless endeavour and deafness to try and browbeat everyone.

However, you might be a likeable chap so I wish you goodnight.

Edited by Rudi Hedman (18 Dec 2019 10.31pm)

COYP

I was being polite. Some of the ignorant to any other view activists on tv in the last week don’t deserve manners from the public seeing how they interrupt, talk over opponents or just people and ignore any results or evidence in front of them. Like listening to cold call monkeys on the phone.

COYP

This week I have seen Ash Sarkar apologise for interrupting on the late night sky news press preview. I almost choked in bed on my late night water. Maybe they’ve all received a memo. People aren’t impressed.

Edited by Rudi Hedman (18 Dec 2019 11.09pm)

COYP

Wisbech - You bear remarkable similarities to someone who has been in the news a lot recently. Who do you know who's strongly held opinions and convictions are disliked by and out of kilter with the majority, who believes that only his way is the right way and who is always unfailingly polite. Yes you're correct it's Jeremy Corbyn

I have noticed before that you have a very crafty way of twisting your replies so that they aren't actually replying to the question at all so you obviously have something in common with Boris Johnson as well.

When I said that your views were out of kilter with the majority I'm sure that everyone else realised that I was referring to the majority of the population of England and not this forum