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- Sat 17 Feb, 2018 11:34 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th February 2018
- Replies: 230
- Views: 52762
Re: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th February 2018
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- Thu 28 Dec, 2017 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 28th December 2017
- Replies: 62
- Views: 16522
Re: Thursday 28th December 2017
@por favour
Thanks for the name check the other day. I still browse from time to time but rarely post. Compliments of the season to one and all.
Thanks for the name check the other day. I still browse from time to time but rarely post. Compliments of the season to one and all.
- Mon 12 Jun, 2017 10:55 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 12th June 2017
- Replies: 193
- Views: 65175
Re: Monday 12th June 2017
Actually it's not going to be Labour doing the negotiating. Let the Tories own this clusterfuck.
- Thu 01 Jun, 2017 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 1st June 2017
- Replies: 99
- Views: 31496
Re: Thursday 1st June 2017
Ed M's latest tweet is good. Can somebody post it here.
- Thu 11 May, 2017 9:10 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday May 11th 2017
- Replies: 98
- Views: 30602
Re: Thursday May 11th 2017
That's what our players say.HindleA wrote:Tenuous link,I am going to Pride Park in a few weeks,not playing football.
- Thu 11 May, 2017 9:03 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday May 11th 2017
- Replies: 98
- Views: 30602
Re: Thursday May 11th 2017
Morning Had to check date,then.Thought we had a Minister for the Disabled worthy of the name and Leeds had just won the League( 74 much preferable to preceding year) https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/11/stagnant-buyer-demand-puts-the-brakes-on-uk-housing-market" onclick="windo...
- Sat 06 May, 2017 9:22 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May 2017
- Replies: 206
- Views: 54516
Re: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May 2017
Jonathan Dimbleby?
- Tue 25 Apr, 2017 3:13 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 25 April 2017
- Replies: 125
- Views: 34625
Re: Tuesday 25 April 2017
SH praising Tories and dissing Lab. You could be forgiven for thinking he's a Tory.
- Wed 19 Apr, 2017 1:23 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 19th April 2017
- Replies: 165
- Views: 45224
Re: Wednesday 19th April 2017
I rarely post here these days and often don't read. The reason is that every day I know that 3 or 4 posters will dominate the board with their anti-Corbyn doginamangerism. I also miss many of the old posters who were so knowledgable. There are still some good posters on here mind but the board is do...
- Wed 05 Apr, 2017 8:56 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 5th April 2017
- Replies: 126
- Views: 35366
Re: Wednesday 5th April 2017
I think absolutely lots of people are appalled at what Cadbury's have become, and there's a point to be made out of the takeover code, and the rights of the workers. But bank we're trying to sell acts like a bank? Not sure that's a problem. Blame for Cadbury's goes to gov. The target audience doesn...
- Wed 05 Apr, 2017 6:09 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 5th April 2017
- Replies: 126
- Views: 35366
Re: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Jeremy Corbyn MPVerified account @jeremycorbyn 2h My thoughts on @CadburyUK? I think it's a disgrace that publicly-owned RBS financed Kraft's purchase of Cadbury who then laid off UK workers There speaks a shallow economic nationalist. He thinks this sort of stuff is clever. It's not. I think it i...
- Wed 05 Apr, 2017 8:32 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 5th April 2017
- Replies: 126
- Views: 35366
Re: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Having read Roger's post, make that 10/10.
- Wed 05 Apr, 2017 8:30 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 5th April 2017
- Replies: 126
- Views: 35366
Re: Wednesday 5th April 2017
9/10. #2 wrong.
- Mon 13 Mar, 2017 1:16 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 13 March 2017
- Replies: 160
- Views: 37472
Re: Monday 13 March 2017
What has cost the Labour Party most can be summed up in three letters: BBC It no longer feels the need to hold the government to account. Always at least 3 right wingers on QT. Andrew Neil; Laura Kuensberg; John Humphrys; Nick Robinson; Rona Fairhead; Tories absolutely everywhere. Farage and UKIP nu...
- Sat 25 Feb, 2017 4:13 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February 2017
- Replies: 323
- Views: 99611
Re: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February 2017
Watch out for Thenardier...he's hiding down there.HindleA wrote:I am currently carrying Marius through the sewers of Paris,I'll have to watch later.
- Mon 20 Feb, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 20th February 2017
- Replies: 151
- Views: 54995
Re: Monday 20th February 2017
ULVR is down 7%. It was up 13% on Friday. I'm still smiling. Kerching!StephenDolan wrote:Indeed. The irony being that the swift withdrawal has hit the Unilever share price hard. Makes it even more tempting.PorFavor wrote:I'm surprised that Kraft have retreated into the undergrowth.
- Tue 24 Jan, 2017 10:19 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 24th January 2017
- Replies: 258
- Views: 46270
Re: Tuesday 24th January 2017
I've come round a bit, the rest of the judgement is good news. In a non-partisan, yes it is. For Labour, I think they might have preferred if the government won and then wouldn't have had to decide one way or another whether to back A50 or not. From Chris Cook. Chris Cook @xtophercook 8m8 minutes ...
- Mon 23 Jan, 2017 12:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 23rd January 2017
- Replies: 160
- Views: 37883
Re: Monday 23rd January 2017
Just popping in to say hi. Had a bad cold of late but on the mend, (helped by winning a 5-goal thriller against Reading on Saturday). Our striker Darren Bent actually scored with his willy and couldn't celebrate because he was in so much pain. That's a first for me, and him I expect. :dance: Some re...
- Wed 21 Dec, 2016 1:41 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday, 21st December 2016
- Replies: 132
- Views: 35625
Re: Wednesday, 21st December 2016
J Reed
No loss
No loss
- Tue 20 Dec, 2016 5:11 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 20th December 2016
- Replies: 97
- Views: 24988
Re: Tuesday 20th December 2016
And if anybody has any doubts as to the mentality of his supporters, just look at the comments btl in the Indie. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-berlin-attack-claims-jo-coxs-husband-extremists-links-brendan-germany-a7486536.html (actually, I don't recommend reading them u...
- Thu 15 Dec, 2016 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 15th December 2016
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19695
Re: Thursday 15th December 2016
Transition deal is a red rag to Tory Kippers. If Labour gets its act together by then, with a new leader , it could do well. The last thing Labour needs now is another leadership challenge IMO. Let's just lay into the Tories. Jez isn't up to exploiting Brexit. He's doing decent work on bread and bu...
- Wed 07 Dec, 2016 8:57 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 7th December 2016
- Replies: 213
- Views: 43789
Re: Wednesday 7th December 2016
The Groan Editorial I'm glad at least someone agrees with me ;-) I suppose they could in the New Year say "this plan isn't good enough, we're not going to let you invoke Article 50 in March now". But that's going to look more obstructive than voting against this now, surely? For me, as I'...
- Wed 07 Dec, 2016 9:24 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 7th December 2016
- Replies: 213
- Views: 43789
Re: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Morning. Ignore the provocation Tubby, It's not worth engaging with. :hug: Stick around, good to hear from you. You seem in fine spirit. Provocation? Odd word to choose. Both tem and tubby make interesting contributions. If someone challenges your ideas you should of course engage. What a very odd ...
- Sun 04 Dec, 2016 6:45 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th 2016
- Replies: 144
- Views: 33735
Re: Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th 2016
@willow What I'm trying to say is that it's better for Labour to take a holding position that is deliberately vague and flexible as there are so many unknowns, (known and especially Unknown), in the next few months. I hope we can agree about the uncertainty. I was also saying that you seem surer tha...
- Sun 04 Dec, 2016 3:02 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th 2016
- Replies: 144
- Views: 33735
Re: Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th 2016
Hmm. Corbyn campaigned for Remain in the referendum. He has criticised the EU in the past. Those are the bald facts. And pace SH, Willow et al, the worst thing for Labour to do at present is to take firm stances. The road to March 2017 is like a winding alpine road with sheer drops and hairpins; an...
- Sun 04 Dec, 2016 2:07 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th 2016
- Replies: 144
- Views: 33735
Re: Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th 2016
Hmm. Corbyn campaigned for Remain in the referendum. He has criticised the EU in the past. Those are the bald facts. And pace SH, Willow et al, the worst thing for Labour to do at present is to take firm stances. The road to March 2017 is like a winding alpine road with sheer drops and hairpins; and...
- Fri 02 Dec, 2016 5:03 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 2nd December 2016
- Replies: 97
- Views: 23527
Re: Friday 2nd December 2016
Seriously? Lucy Sweetman @LucySweetman 8m8 minutes ago I've complained to the BBC about #Farage's umpteenth appearance on #BBCQT next week. You can too. http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; He's not even a party leader so why the hell is he on a...
- Mon 28 Nov, 2016 7:51 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 28th November 2016
- Replies: 51
- Views: 15628
Re: Monday 28th November 2016
God I hate getting up at 6 for work Did we do Watson on Saturday? http://labourlist.org/2016/11/watson-mocks-lib-dem-brexit-deniers-and-vows-labour-will-not-disrespect-public-by-trying-to-overturn-eu-vote/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I loved Corbyn's comment about how F...
- Sun 27 Nov, 2016 1:15 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November 2016
- Replies: 116
- Views: 24946
Re: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November 2016
Second EU Referendum Still An Option For Labour, Labour’s Emily Thornberry Hints Door left open to new vote http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/second-eu-referendum-labour-emily-thornberry-refuses-to-rule-out_uk_583acf62e4b0ddedcf5d089b?s8xs15ni3ager0be29" onclick="window.open(this.href...
- Sat 26 Nov, 2016 9:44 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November 2016
- Replies: 116
- Views: 24946
Re: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November 2016
I agree. It was interesting.StephenDolan wrote:Morning allrefitman wrote:Morning all.
Interesting discussion on American constitutional law, last night, between Adam & Willow.
Yes, that was a very good read.
And can I add my congratulations to Roger on his achievements.
- Sun 20 Nov, 2016 1:41 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November 2016
- Replies: 197
- Views: 48029
Re: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November 2016
Preference to manage the public finances: T. May & P. Hammond: 44% J. Corbyn & J. McDonnell: 18% (via Opinium / 15 - 18 Nov) This is still the big problem isn't it? I'm not sure Corbyn & McDonnell would be my first choices. But May and Hammond. Really? Labour will pay for a long time to...
- Fri 18 Nov, 2016 1:17 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 18th November 2016
- Replies: 123
- Views: 23667
Re: Friday 18th November 2016
Sure, but its not as simple as some like to make out. And unrealistic demands from some remainers like "stop Brexit" don't help. No, the demands calling for a halt of current Tory government's 'Brexit' actions aren't unrealistic. Neither is it unreasonable to expect Labour coherently comm...
- Thu 17 Nov, 2016 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 17th November 2016
- Replies: 99
- Views: 26720
Re: Thursday 17th November 2016
My festering bumboil objects to that. He's one of those people who is far more pleased with himself than he's any business being.AnatolyKasparov wrote:I agree, Jones is better compared to a festering bumboil shurelyHindleA wrote:As an arse,I take exception to that comparison.
- Mon 14 Nov, 2016 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 14th November 2016
- Replies: 134
- Views: 36671
Re: Monday 14th November 2016
I was at Derby's war memorial yesterday. There, right in the centre was a wreath with the UKIP logo very loud in its centre. The other parties don't do this. UKIP are trying to steal patriotism all for themselves.
- Mon 14 Nov, 2016 11:04 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 14th November 2016
- Replies: 134
- Views: 36671
Re: Monday 14th November 2016
What Trump and Corbyn had in common was social media. People like living in their closed bubble worlds, untroubled by voices they don't want to hear. Particularly voices saying "it is more complex than that." The other thing in common seems to be dislike for Nato, and deep sympathy for Pu...
- Wed 09 Nov, 2016 7:44 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 9th November 2016
- Replies: 308
- Views: 47413
Re: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Ronald Reagan was embarrassing and look how much harm he did.
- Wed 09 Nov, 2016 7:39 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 9th November 2016
- Replies: 308
- Views: 47413
Re: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Democracies can elect fascists, KKK happy, rise in anti-semitism etcStephenDolan wrote:What did he say? Scharma that isfrightful_oik wrote:I need Hugo to tell me why this is all Corbyn's fault. Simon Scharma was good on toady just before 7:00.
- Wed 09 Nov, 2016 7:29 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 9th November 2016
- Replies: 308
- Views: 47413
Re: Wednesday 9th November 2016
I need Hugo to tell me why this is all Corbyn's fault. Simon Scharma was good on toady just before 7:00.
- Tue 08 Nov, 2016 8:14 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 8th November
- Replies: 276
- Views: 61904
Re: Tuesday 8th November
I think you'll find that's Nottingham Johnny.JonnyT1234 wrote:Is this like when your sister is your mother or your brother your father, or something? I can't seem to get my head around the maths because I'm struggling to think like a far right Republican...
- Sun 06 Nov, 2016 12:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Sat 5 and Sun 6 November 2016
- Replies: 323
- Views: 56143
Re: Sat 5 and Sun 6 November 2016
I may be grossly oversimplifying things, but I don't really get this thing about not forcing Theresa May to "reveal her hand" re EU exit negotiations. She's got to tell the EU what she wants at some stage and, short of there being a requirement for them to give an immediate response to he...
- Sat 05 Nov, 2016 3:45 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Sat 5 and Sun 6 November 2016
- Replies: 323
- Views: 56143
Re: Sat 5 and Sun 6 November 2016
Nobody's mentioned the Rams' excellent win over the Wolves. Shocked, really shocked.
@PF you're supposed to put a comma before you open brackets too. Hth
@PF you're supposed to put a comma before you open brackets too. Hth
- Fri 04 Nov, 2016 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 4th November 2016
- Replies: 154
- Views: 31447
Re: Friday 4th November 2016
Some good news: Diane Rayburn @dimayray 23h23 hours ago So grateful for the brilliant nurses & doctors at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. Husband has just been declared clear of cancer. Brilliant indeed. So glad to hear this, thanks for posting :) Yes, very pleased to hear this :clap:
- Fri 04 Nov, 2016 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 4th November 2016
- Replies: 154
- Views: 31447
Re: Friday 4th November 2016
If you thought QT was bad last night, AQ tonight is worse. Ash down, Mann, Nicky Morgan and Laura Perrins of Conservative Woman infamy. My country's broken; can anyone fix it?
- Fri 04 Nov, 2016 12:33 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 4th November 2016
- Replies: 154
- Views: 31447
Re: Friday 4th November 2016
Been listening to some phone-in stuff on the radio this morning. This country is full of racist f***wits.
- Fri 04 Nov, 2016 8:35 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 4th November 2016
- Replies: 154
- Views: 31447
Re: Friday 4th November 2016
I made the mistake of listening to half an hour of QT last night. DD allowed the right wing loons to drone on at length including one particularly ill-informed kipper in the audience but kept talking over the rest. I wish he'd take the retirement he should have taken twenty years ago and STFU.
- Thu 03 Nov, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 3rd November 2016
- Replies: 171
- Views: 36269
Re: Thursday 3rd November 2016
QT tonight
Javid, Nandy, Aaron Banks, Editor of the Economist and some American singer of whom I've never heard. Looks like I'll be listening to the Comedy Club tonight - looks good from 23:00.
Javid, Nandy, Aaron Banks, Editor of the Economist and some American singer of whom I've never heard. Looks like I'll be listening to the Comedy Club tonight - looks good from 23:00.
- Thu 03 Nov, 2016 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 3rd November 2016
- Replies: 171
- Views: 36269
Re: Thursday 3rd November 2016
World on track for 3C of warming under current global climate pledges, warns UN - the guardian https://apple.news/ATDrYroYVQhuwqPNJHN-uHw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; One of life's perplexing little paradoxes: the very people most against 'mass immigration' are the very ...
- Wed 02 Nov, 2016 2:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
- Replies: 104
- Views: 25020
Re: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Wetherspoon's boss: we could drop European brands over Brexit bullying Tim Martin says UK is in a stronger position than people think and could switch away from EU suppliers He said: “I don’t think Wetherspoon or British buyers are in a weak position because we can switch from Swedish cider to Brit...
- Mon 31 Oct, 2016 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 31st October 2016
- Replies: 81
- Views: 19515
Re: Monday 31st October 2016
Nothing I've heard so far. Not holding my breath.StephenDolan wrote:Such a great double cut statement that it'll feature in the BBC news, right?AnatolyKasparov wrote:<applause>PorFavor wrote:NHS funding -
- Fri 28 Oct, 2016 9:44 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 28th October 2016
- Replies: 107
- Views: 22239
Re: Friday 28th October 2016
I think he wants to tease out the Tories' plans and give it some thought then. In the meantime he can make the Tories more unpopular.SpinningHugo wrote:frightful_oik wrote:Yes. Probably said what JC is thinking but can't say.yahyah wrote:Morning.
Did anyone hear Blair ?
You think JC favours a second referendum!