ricardo 7,345 Posted December 11, 2019 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Spare a thought for the St Ives constituency. The bad weather and low tides means they may not be able to collect the 1600 or so votes from the Scilly Isles Do they vote for the Silly party or the Very Silly party? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted December 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, ricardo said: I'm old enough to remember when they were in public hands. They were run for the benefit of those who worked in them and not the customer. That’s why you need good regulation and performance standards. But I agree 100% with your view, I remember what it was like as well, if we go back in that direction it has to be efficiently managed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,345 Posted December 11, 2019 BMG Poll for The Independent 41/32 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,713 Posted December 11, 2019 Sounds like Laura Kuennssberg has ballsed up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,345 Posted December 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Herman said: Sounds like Laura Kuennssberg has ballsed up again. Thats what comes of repeating what a Labour activist tells you.😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,280 Posted December 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, ricardo said: Do they vote for the Silly party or the Very Silly party? If you wanna vote.....gerra boat...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 11, 2019 I think this is what Kinnock down VW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 11, 2019 Do they vote for the Silly party or the Very Silly party? The Scilly Isles are populated by 3000 maniacs clinging to rocks. They probably vote An Gof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted December 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I think this is what Kinnock down VW 2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I think this is what Kinnock down VW Didn’t help the image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,985 Posted December 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Herman said: Sounds like Laura Kuennssberg has ballsed up again. Sounds like she's more than ballsed up again - hasn't she broken the law this time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,345 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Do they vote for the Silly party or the Very Silly party? The Scilly Isles are populated by 3000 maniacs clinging to rocks. They probably vote An Gof lets hope the tide stays out. Do the Puffins get a vote. Or is that Lundy? Edited December 11, 2019 by ricardo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted December 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: Sounds like she's more than ballsed up again - hasn't she broken the law this time? what’s she done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted December 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: Sounds like she's more than ballsed up again - hasn't she broken the law this time? Unfortunately there is no "time out" provision for delaying elections. Even if she is fired (she won't be) the damage from her "reporting" is done, and the election results stand. It's how the Republicans have cemented power here in the US. Successful tactics coming your way, better "get over it" or better still, design counter measures to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,713 Posted December 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: Sounds like she's more than ballsed up again - hasn't she broken the law this time? I think she may have done. Although she hasn't given any numbers or other stats she has said something that could influence voting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted December 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Herman said: I think she may have done. Although she hasn't given any numbers or other stats she has said something that could influence voting. Big boost for Labour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,713 Posted December 11, 2019 36 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: For sure, there's a whole new thread there - 'When did the UK last have a sensible government' Of course, like the Brexiteers that's very backward looking but I don't think there would be any point in starting a 'When will the UK next have a sensible government' because there isn't going to be one, certainly not in the foreseeable future. I think if people are imagining that once Brexit is done (whenever that is - a decade would be my guess) that our politics are going to go back to 'normal' then they are in for a great disappointment. Much has been changed and broken in the last few years and what we've seen over the last few weeks is the new normal. After tomorrow things will continue to get worse, and almost certainly the decline will accelerate even further. Still they say every cloud has a silver lining and the smart money all seems to be on the pound getting a short term boost if the Tories win. So in a way a Tory win, although a disaster for the country, is a bit of a double bubble win for me personally - confirms the need for me to get a shuffle on and get across the channel pretty damn quick (my personal getting Brexit done😀) but also gives a brief window to buy Euros at a better rate - will still be rubbish really but hopefully slightly better than anything on offer since the referendum pound devaluation kicked in. At the risk of being accused of hyperbolic I do fear for this country's health, whether economically, politically or mentally if the Johnson/Cummings/Leave style government gets a foothold. They seem to want to break everything and start again in their own image, and what a dreadful image it is. This "Get Brexit Done" mantra has turned a lot of our fellow citizens into unthinking automatons, willing to let bad people take over so long as they get what they want, even though they are not that sure what it is they want now anyway. Brexit is, has and will rot everything it touches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,345 Posted December 11, 2019 Panelbase Poll 43/34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,181 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) 55 minutes ago, ricardo said: Do they vote for the Silly party or the Very Silly party? Can I just say this is the first time I´ve appeared on TV Edited December 11, 2019 by How I Wrote Elastic Man embedded clip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 11, 2019 Do the Puffins get a vote. Or is that Lundy? Non, Monsieur, il est Jeudi ne pas Lundi And Puffins do not qualify for postal votes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 11, 2019 Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagster 101 Posted December 11, 2019 57 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: For sure, there's a whole new thread there - 'When did the UK last have a sensible government' Of course, like the Brexiteers that's very backward looking but I don't think there would be any point in starting a 'When will the UK next have a sensible government' because there isn't going to be one, certainly not in the foreseeable future. I think if people are imagining that once Brexit is done (whenever that is - a decade would be my guess) that our politics are going to go back to 'normal' then they are in for a great disappointment. Much has been changed and broken in the last few years and what we've seen over the last few weeks is the new normal. After tomorrow things will continue to get worse, and almost certainly the decline will accelerate even further. Still they say every cloud has a silver lining and the smart money all seems to be on the pound getting a short term boost if the Tories win. So in a way a Tory win, although a disaster for the country, is a bit of a double bubble win for me personally - confirms the need for me to get a shuffle on and get across the channel pretty damn quick (my personal getting Brexit done😀) but also gives a brief window to buy Euros at a better rate - will still be rubbish really but hopefully slightly better than anything on offer since the referendum pound devaluation kicked in. What a complete load of tripe you talk. You can't escape the nationalist upsurge, it's everywhere. Marine le pen not only beating macron in the first round polls but now for the 1st time in the 2nd. Brexit is just the start The times ,they are a changing!! 😁😁😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 11, 2019 It wasn't just Bernard Manning either Rastus Odinga-Odinga has taken Wolverhampton South West; "That's Enoch Powell's old constituency; an important gain for Darkie Power" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,985 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bagster said: What a complete load of tripe you talk. You can't escape the nationalist upsurge, it's everywhere. Marine le pen not only beating macron in the first round polls but now for the 1st time in the 2nd. Brexit is just the start The times ,they are a changing!! 😁😁😁 Don't worry @Bagster, I'm not intending to escape to anywhere near you so there is no danger of you having to listen to my tripe. Thankfully, there is also no chance of me having to listen to the total b*llocks that you talk either. Edited December 11, 2019 by Creative Midfielder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 11, 2019 Nationalism, racism on a nationwide scale. Silly thing to joke about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted December 11, 2019 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Nationalism, racism on a nationwide scale. Silly thing to joke about. Yes lets all rush back to the 1930's, nationalism worked out so well the last time didn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagster 101 Posted December 11, 2019 Well that's just rude!! I could send you letters if you like 😉 Dear I was most probably s..t at football but I like to big myself up socialist t w a t muffin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,345 Posted December 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Nationalism, racism on a nationwide scale. Silly thing to joke about. Does Nicola Sturgeon Know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagster 101 Posted December 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Surfer said: Yes lets all rush back to the 1930's, nationalism worked out so well the last time didn't it? Don't be silly, it's nothing like that, they were national socialists A bit like you lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,985 Posted December 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bagster said: I could send you letters if you like I prefer you to just crawl back under whichever stone you recently emerged from but don't go out of your way just to please me 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagster 101 Posted December 11, 2019 Yes the SNP, nice people Backed Hitler you know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites