The UK Politics and EU Referendum thread - merged

[kukushkin88]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-told-to-put-apology-to-jeremy-corbyn-on-front-page-a6782181.html

I would say he's going to get it in the neck even more from them now.

I'm certain you're right.

Truth versus Hate, impossible to pick a winner, sadly.

[MintTrav]

Just been reading about the Privy Council. I had the impression that there were about two dozen members. FFS, there are over 650 of them. That's as many as there are MPs. There is only one still in place who was appointed by the last king.

[Woodsey]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-told-to-put-apology-to-jeremy-corbyn-on-front-page-a6782181.html

I would say he's going to get it in the neck even more from them now.

I'm certain you're right.

Truth versus Hate, impossible to pick a winner, sadly.

Yup, but if they were giving Cameron a jab or two I doubt Labour supporters would care really...

[kukushkin88]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-told-to-put-apology-to-jeremy-corbyn-on-front-page-a6782181.html

I would say he's going to get it in the neck even more from them now.

I'm certain you're right.

Truth versus Hate, impossible to pick a winner, sadly.

Yup, but if they were giving Cameron a jab or two I doubt Labour supporters would care really...

I presume you are aware of Cameron's very close relationship with NewsCorp?

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/dec/21/rupert-murdoch-david-cameron-christmas-party

I'd say he's pretty safe but if he was ever to become the victim of a relentless campaign of hate and lies then I'd want him to be afforded the appropriate protection. If the left wing of our press ever follow the scum on the right of our press in to the gutter, I will disapprove just as vehemently.

[horseplayer]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-told-to-put-apology-to-jeremy-corbyn-on-front-page-a6782181.html

I would say he's going to get it in the neck even more from them now.

I'm certain you're right.

Truth versus Hate, impossible to pick a winner, sadly.

Yup, but if they were giving Cameron a jab or two I doubt Labour supporters would care really...

I presume you are aware of Cameron's very close relationship with NewsCorp?

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/dec/21/rupert-murdoch-david-cameron-christmas-party

I'd say he's pretty safe but if he was ever to become the victim of a relentless campaign of hate and lies then I'd want him to be afforded the appropriate protection. If the left wing of our press ever follow the scum on the right of our press in to the gutter, I will disapprove just as vehemently.

Well said

[Woodsey]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/the-sun-told-to-put-apology-to-jeremy-corbyn-on-front-page-a6782181.html

I would say he's going to get it in the neck even more from them now.

I'm certain you're right.

Truth versus Hate, impossible to pick a winner, sadly.

Yup, but if they were giving Cameron a jab or two I doubt Labour supporters would care really...

I presume you are aware of Cameron's very close relationship with NewsCorp?

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/dec/21/rupert-murdoch-david-cameron-christmas-party

I'd say he's pretty safe but if he was ever to become the victim of a relentless campaign of hate and lies then I'd want him to be afforded the appropriate protection. If the left wing of our press ever follow the scum on the right of our press in to the gutter, I will disapprove just as vehemently.

Course I'm aware just as Tony Blair and other prime ministers did.

Not convinced people who support the left would oppose Cameron getting trashed to be honest, think many would delight in it actually.

[TightEnd]

merry christmas to everyone on this thread

we may not always agree, but for the most part we disagree civilly and all learn something

taking this post election thread and the general election thread combined, they are amongst the best on blonde this year

3800 posts and over 80,000 views. also 1200 posts and 30,000 views on the independence referendum thread too a while back

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[DaveShoelace]

My fave thread by a mile.

My first post in the election thread was a very cynical "has anyone actually changed their mind on anything here or are we all just confirming our own biases" type of post.

Then ironically, this thread has been the catalyst for the biggest political awakening I've ever had. I've learned so much as a result.

Most important lesson of all for me - political diversity is incredibly important. Don't jump to the conclusion that if someone votes UKIP they are a bigot, if they vote conservative they are greedy or if they support Corbyn they are a yoghurt weaving lefty.

Second most important lesson - when you debate, debate the ideas and explain why you disagree with others, don't attack the source or dismiss them without explanation.

Merry Crimbo ya'll

[RickBFA]

Merry Christmas. Agree with the last 2 posts wholeheartedly.

Very interesting and educational thread, thanks to all who make it a great read.

[kukushkin88]

Merry Christmas. Agree with the last 2 posts wholeheartedly.

Very interesting and educational thread, thanks to all who make it a great read.

Yep, definitely this. Merry Christmas all.

[TightEnd]

a fun day awaits

[kukushkin88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX-P4mx1FLU

Just ten minutes of your time.

[RED-DOG]

Oh to be as cognitive and eloquent as that at 83.

[RED-DOG]

Cognitive looks wrong in that context. I think I should have said cognisant.

[kukushkin88]

Cognitive looks wrong in that context. I think I should have said cognisant.

We don't have a government worthy of mention,, DC despicable C has ruined a country, relentlessly cutting public services. Hr destroyed our country, look at the floods.