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by ohsocynical
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th August 2016
Replies: 95
Views: 20482

Re: Thursday 18th August 2016

Right. That's me fixed up for the weekend....
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by ohsocynical
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

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by ohsocynical
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th August 2016
Replies: 95
Views: 20482

Re: Thursday 18th August 2016

Rowson https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2016/aug/17/martin-rowson-isis-round-table-owen-smith-labour-cartoon" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What's that underneath OS chair, a mask? I dunno. It's in all his cartoons now, I haven't figured out who it represe...
by ohsocynical
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 18th August 2016
Replies: 95
Views: 20482

Re: Thursday 18th August 2016

Rowson

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... ur-cartoon" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by ohsocynical
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Acquiescent Labour MPs didn’t sacrifice their law and teaching careers and spend all those hours at constituency meetings only to discover they would have to follow a proper Socialist. My God, the man would get them all hung and anyway, hadn’t Tony assured them all Socialism was dead? My God, this ...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Éoin ‏@LabourEoin 1h1 hour ago

Labour went into the 2015 Election refusing to promise to reverse scrapping of EMA. Today that changed. In 2020, we promise to restore EMA.
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

She's one of the few names I do know. Daughter of Ryan. I think!
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

PorFavor wrote:
tinyclanger2 wrote:Channing Tatum
He can dance. And I do like a nice bit of hip hop violin.
I always thought he was a she (having never seen or heard him). Coming here is an education!
Are you getting muddled with Tatum ONeal? I was. :?
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Éoin ‏@LabourEoin 2h2 hours ago So far today, there have been 21 newspaper articles attacking Corbyn for not knowing who Ant & Dec were, including 7 from pro-Labour outlets I'm not a supporter but, if the above is correct, I despair. Prepare for an immediate plunge into the Slough of Despond, P...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

James Mee ‏@White_Wolf_2016 30m30 minutes ago A TV generation raised on a diet of Ant and Dec and X factor, Ask them the name of their Euro MP they haven't a clueJames Mee added, Call Eine Now! @KrustyAllslopp People in UK dying of starvation. Ignore that & concentrate on who can tell the diff b...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

George Eaton ‏@georgeeaton 5h5 hours ago

Labour source: "Let's just say Owen is successfully talking himself out of the shadow foreign secretary job too..."
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Éoin ‏@LabourEoin 2h2 hours ago So far today, there have been 21 newspaper articles attacking Corbyn for not knowing who Ant & Dec were, including 7 from pro-Labour outlets I'm not a supporter but, if the above is correct, I despair. Dumbing down is well underway. Edited because I forgot how to...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Éoin ‏@LabourEoin 2h2 hours ago

So far today, there have been 21 newspaper articles attacking Corbyn for not knowing who Ant & Dec were, including 7 from pro-Labour outlets
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, has come out fighting against the Tory government this week. Her latest policy announcement on education is a direct appeal to young voters. The plan may improve Labour’s already strong support from this demographic. And it shows how switched on Jeremy Corbyn...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

J Wallis Martin ‏@J_Wallis_Martin 9m9 minutes ago

Report finds graduate salaries do not justify tuition fee increase unless students went to Oxbridge or are doctors
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Tory bullying inquiry finds 13 alleged victims of Mark Clarke Investigation carried out by Clifford Chance also uncovers six allegations of sexual assault against ex-Tory candidate http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/aug/17/inquiry-into-tory-bullying-scandal-finds-13-alleged-victims-of-mark-cla...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

If you’ve never heard of Labour Tomorrow, you need to read this

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by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

DWP, Contempt, & Hunger Trying to keep calm ain’t working! This morning I read how the online benefit payment system crashed in East Lothian, leaving hundreds to resort to food banks. DWP said there was a “small-scale problem”. https://christinahogg.wordpress.com/2016/08/17/dwp-contempt-hunger/&...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

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by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Charles B. Anthony ‏@CharlesBAnthony 4h4 hours ago

For all those saying Corbyn on train floor was staged. Sorry to burst your bubble...

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by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Crikey. Is knowing who Ant and Dec are important to your politics? Once more I have to side with Corbyn.
I saw them once. Didn't like them, thought they were a poor imitation of Morecombe and Wise and have been successful in avoiding them ever since.
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

A SUPPORTER of Owen Smith shouted obscenities at Labour activists who voted to support Jeremy Corbyn at a local party nominations meeting this week. The incident took place on Thursday evening at a meeting of the Barrow and Furness Constituency Labour Party to decide which candidate to nominate in t...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Surely anyone who has to sell their labour power to live is, ipso facto, working class. In an economic way at least. What I've found interesting for a very long time is the presentation of the "middle class", especially in the media and with many politicians. Who lump teachers in with any...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

LABOUR LEADERSHIP BETTING: Owen Smith's odds are even worse after Ed Miliband's endorsement

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by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Jeremy Corbyn MP ‏@jeremycorbyn 24m24 minutes ago
Enjoyed the robust debate on #VictoriaLIVE this morning and pleased we helped undecided voters make up their minds ↓

Pete ‏@doyle2718 1h
#VictoriaLIVE: I'm not sure this worked out the way you hoped it would.

https://youtu.be/R1dCyvapE0w
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Sarah
‏@SarahHenney
Just *imagine* if Corbyn said this. "Owen Smith suggests we need to get ISIS 'round the table'"

http://evolvepolitics.com/owen-smith-su ... und-table/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; … via @EvolvePolitics
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Born literally classless die classless in both senses never bothered with such affectatious nonsense" he did no knowing harm that'll do. Oh I was definitely born working class. No mistaking it...Brilliant it was. Wish I could have it all over again, and that my kids and their kids could have e...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

ephemerid wrote:Ooh Ohso - you're just a pleb like me.

What a relief! I thought I was the only one left after AK's post....
Bowed, but not beaten.... :evil:
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Re the vexed Jess Phillips question - can I just say something factual here? In her frequent admiring media portrayals, she is routinely described as "working class" - indeed I think some on here have done this. However, the FACTS are that her mother was a senior NHS administrator and her...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

And do you know what I like about Corbyn's 'rallies'? Mums and dads can to to listen and bring the kids. Regular people that wouldn't dream of going to an indoor political meeting go along. The really hard up can go. It's taking politics to the people. And best of all children will be getting an ide...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

Blimey I forgot to make my point as I was interrupted by a real world conversation. I was intending to say that politics has become confrontational as a result rather than cooperating for the greater good... Am just waiting to be told we all have different views on how we get there or even where th...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Pauline Lane ‏@Antonineone1 45m45 minutes ago
#VictoriaLIVE
Abuse....?
Apparently I am...
Attack dog
Like ISIS
Jihadist
Stormtrooper
A Moonie
A thug
I'm an OAP who supports Corbyn
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th August 2016

I do not think that it is in any way supportive of personal/verbal/sexual/misogynist/whatever abuse to dislike Jess Phillips and her constant self publicising behaviour. I dislike her because of that behaviour. It is ridiculous to say that, were she a supporter of Corbyn, those of us who think she'...
by ohsocynical
Wed 17 Aug, 2016 9:48 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Replies: 145
Views: 35652

Re: Wednesday 17th Auguat 2016

Morning. Thanks to MsChin and AAW for some background on Jess Phillips and her work for women's safety, which is to be commended. However given her experience in the field I cannot help but think she hasn't helped her cause lately. I'm also grateful to ohso and share the sentiment of that statement...
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Found this one
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by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

I did think before I posted those. They weren't done lightly. I think it's fair comment to mock her propensity to bemoan threats to her safety in such an overtly public fashion that increases rather than diminishes any risks to her safety. Personally, I think her 'me, me, me, look at me' actions ar...
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Commenter on the G: He's already done that. The PLP are now fully backing Owen Smith, who is pretty much aping all of Corbyn's policies while telling us how absolutely, completely, 100%, till the day I die Labour he is. Of course, Kendall and Cooper and many in the PLP completely disagreed with Cor...
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

I always travel in between carriages,sometimes there are fip top seats ,even when seats are available,when travelling alone.Not uncommon to have stood when in accompanyment to allow others to sit.I didn't realise it was some kind of sacrifice or statement,it may be because I appreciate I can and th...
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Labour MP arrested in Spain after 'fight with ex-wife'
ITV
an hour ago

Simon Danczuk was detained by authorities in Alicante and held overnight.

http://stv.tv/news/politics/1364140-lab ... h-ex-wife/
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

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Tue 16 Aug, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Ex Lib Dem peer one of the biggest donors to new anti-Corbyn Labour campaign New anti-Corbyn Labour centrist organisation 'Labour Tomorrow' set up by David Blunkett is being bankrolled by one of the party's biggest donors An ex-Liberal Democrat peer, a hedge fund manager and a multimillionaire huma...
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

Jim Waterson ‏@jimwaterson 42m42 minutes ago
"There are no no-go areas for us" says Corbyn from Matlock bandstand, explaining why he's out in a safe Tory seat.
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Jesse Philips on Radio 4 this lunchtime. She said she had locksmiths in and was having her house adapted for safety. I could swear some weeks ago I read she had the locksmiths in and had posted an image on Twitter. She also said on WATO today that she has a panic room built in to her office (I expe...
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

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Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Jeremy Corbyn leadership
Replies: 149
Views: 132138

Re: Jeremy Corbyn leadership

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Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Ow, ow. I forgot. Sure I heard also today on Radio 4 that Simon had been arrested in Spain on a complaint by his ex wife?
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Women referee at the Olympic boxing tournament. Mr Ohso said she's very good.
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Jesse Philips on Radio 4 this lunchtime.
She said she had locksmiths in and was having her house adapted for safety.

I could swear some weeks ago I read she had the locksmiths in and had posted an image on Twitter.
by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

Re: Tuesday 16th August 2016

Derby today
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by ohsocynical
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Replies: 163
Views: 38714

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