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by Rebecca
Tue 28 Jun, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Replies: 520
Views: 80751

Re: Tuesday 28th June 2016

ephemerid wrote:Rebecca - erm....if you're in a minority, I'm in it with you.
It's Alice now,thanks.
by Rebecca
Tue 28 Jun, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Replies: 520
Views: 80751

Re: Tuesday 28th June 2016

I think I need to shut the chromebook and do something else. My head is spinning. Have I gone down a rabbit hole?(plenty of them to be seen when I'm out with the dogs). I keep thinking about all this,and what I see as simple logic and honesty does not seem to be seen by other people. Here's the thin...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

citizenJA wrote:
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https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status ... 8897347584

Lisa Nandy looks out of the window and thinks 'hmmm...'
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

Picture of the pro Corbyn rally in the guardian.
Whatever the anti Corbyn brigade here and elsewhere say,there is no member of the PLP who ,on facing mass calls for resignation ,would have a fraction of the support he has.
The place was heaving.
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

Temulkar wrote:Who was the mp who claimed there was no orchestrated campaign to drip drip?
Just some lying fucker I suppose.

edited to add;sorry,that's the wine talking
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

ohsocynical wrote:
Rebecca wrote:Feeling better now.
Chardonnay.

Ooooh...Envy emotion.
Now your lfts are fine would an occasional glass of wine hurt?
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

Feeling better now.
Chardonnay.
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

So Hindle, I assume that Corbyn will get beaten when the membership is consulted so then should be okay...must have been mistaken when I thought he walked the election last year Perhaps you want 'long-term members' to get double votes? The left had to live through purges in the Blair years and dese...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

I've no idea what's going on.[/quoteBBB 1An assortment of non Labour members are amassed showing their loyalty to the leader of a Party they aren't a member of. 2.Long term members/MP's are being traitors,automatic Blairites pond life and being told to piss off out of the party by non members,past ...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

Im even a little tempted to resign the Green Party, and rejoin Labour; these bastards stole my party once and I walked away. Dare I go back for round 2. Do it.Vote for Corbyn. Promise I'll buy your book,even though I don't like historical fiction. I will even read it.(only the first one mind) edite...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

He is just disgraceful. Cannot stop the spiteful remarks - about new Labour MP keeping mobile phone on in case she is asked to be in the SC. New Unit formed, led by best and brightest? Wonder who they are. He is just so pleased with himself it isn't true. My contempt is so great I don't know how to...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

He's giving a barnstorming speech! He is just disgraceful. Cannot stop the spiteful remarks - about new Labour MP keeping mobile phone on in case she is asked to be in the SC. New Unit formed, led by best and brightest? Wonder who they are. He is just so pleased with himself it isn't true. My conte...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

TobyLatimer wrote:Wow
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Corbyn was quite right.
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

I'd have more time for Jeremy Corbyn if he ploughed on and came out with something positive on the EU debacle. And put up a fight (on the mess we're in and on the leadership front). Instead we've got what to me seems like a mulish refusal to engage with anything. Blimey. He has been fighting his ow...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

I'd have more time for Jeremy Corbyn if he ploughed on and came out with something positive on the EU debacle. And put up a fight (on the mess we're in and on the leadership front). Instead we've got what to me seems like a mulish refusal to engage with anything. Blimey. He has been fighting his ow...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

Sad day The death of the Labour our movement. I don't feel sorry for any of agonised but for the good of the party/ country people. I've spent decades accepting arguments that tinkering with the edges of rampant capitalism was the way to go. Didn't agree but lived with what we could get post Thatch...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

I'm listening to Angela Eagle's BBC TV interview. She makes working with Jeremy Corbyn sound like an absolute nightmare. And confirms (to me) my own characterisation of him. Do you think character assassination is going to help. Bryant already tried that Cheapens her.... Brown got the same as well ...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

Hi mods,I've a question for you,or maybe a warning of future possible bad language. I just checked to blurb at the top which asks us to remember to comment as though we are speaking in a crowded room. So,if/when the most honest politician in this country,aka Jeremy Corbyn,is forced to resign,if spin...
by Rebecca
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Monday 27th June 2016
Replies: 636
Views: 85674

Re: Monday 27th June 2016

For those people who do believe this coup is a charming and spontaneous event for the good of the country,all I can say is I hope Father Christmas is good to you this year. If Labour had done badly in May as was widely predicted,do you think this same style coup wouldn't have happened? It has been p...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Have we had the bit about Momentum planning a pro Corbyn rally outside the PLPs meeting tomorrow?
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Mark Urban (@MarkUrban01) June 26, 2016 Today's statements in EU27: they're not offering new deal to UK,but urging more time in hope Brit political earthquake causes Brexit rethink Nobody (serious)* wants this to happen, so why is it? *apologies in advance to anyone offended. am attempting to remai...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

citizenJA wrote:Will Corbyn lead Labour taking the UK out of the EU?

Meaning?
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

The get rid of Corbyn plan with no idea of what next is a mirror of the get out of europe with no idea of what comes next and really indicative of the failure of our political class. The naked emperor at the heart of our politics is really being exposed. I saw the look in Stephen Kinock's eyes earl...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Len McCluskey 'Those Labour MPs plunging their party into an unwanted crisis are betraying not only the party itself but also our national interest at one of the most critical moments any of us can recall. ......... and also ..if anyone is undemocratic enough to think there can be a new leadership e...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

PorFavor wrote:
ohsocynical wrote:
PorFavor wrote:
Has Jeremy Corbyn called such a meeting, then?
Bit difficult with half of them walking out .... :lol:
We knew what the result was on Friday night\early hours of Saturday morning.
And the plp needed some time to coordinate todays disgraceful activity.
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

What I mean to say is,if the Labour plp is acting for the good of the country,they would be meeting with Jeremy Corbyn to make a plan of how Labour will respond to Brexit. Has Jeremy Corbyn called such a meeting, then? How the hell would I know? And who would attend,they're all too busy calling for...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

If Labour dies a death over this, I know who to blame. They should be ashamed of themselves. FFS. (Yes, I've been saying that a lot lately) (cJA edit) I don't think your assessment of the Labour party is fair - I think it's more than egos and power now. I think both Corbyn and other Labour MPs (who...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Paul Mason; An open letter to Labour MPs Dear Labour MPs... Were living through a massive and complex historic moment. Brexit signals, at the very least, the high watermark of globalisation. I didn't vote for it and I don't relish dealing with it. But this is not Labour's defeat. We did not call th...
by Rebecca
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

I'm just about done with Labour. What the flippin fuck do they think they're up to? Country in turmoil.government a joke,oh,let's flounce around on tv saying how crap Corbyn is. So that's good for the country,right?A strong leader they haven't got my ass. Also,why Labour think they could win an earl...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

There's talk on the BBC now that, when David Cameron goes to his (non) meeting in Brussels, the minute he mentions the result of the referendum he will, technically, have invoked Article 50. Fawlty Towers springs to mind. Edited "," for "."[/quo This is doing my head in. I (seri...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Much of the "blame"-of course blame assumes an irrefutably correct decision on the "ill-educated";even if you accept that level of education has a direct correspondence to level of understanding on a particular issue,which I in no way do,this is unadultered cack.It always happen...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Much of the "blame"-of course blame assumes an irrefutably correct decision on the "ill-educated";even if you accept that level of education has a direct correspondence to level of understanding on a particular issue,which I in no way do,this is unadultered cack.It always happen...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

ohsocynical wrote:And for a laugh --- I think

http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2016/0 ... irish-sea/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I must admit that I had a quick look at Irish house prices yesterday.
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

I must reiterate that I don't blame Jeremy Corbyn for the outcome of the referendum. But the situations that have been thrown up as a result of it leads me to seriously doubt that he is the right person to deal with the things that the outcome has now thrown up (eg the possibility of a swift Genera...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

I agree with this, to a degree. The worrying thing is and always has been, when those who were taken in by the Brexit "promises" realise they have been had - what then? When the penny drops on all sides that Brexit was both a huge con and an economic disaster a new energetic Labour leader...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Evan Davies cheekily asked Ken Clarke if he didn't think it would have been better if Miliband had won the GE. Just think, now the media would be moaning about what he'd done, and we'd be moaning about what he hadn't, and none of us would know we were living in a relative Utopia. I agree with this,...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016

Evan Davies cheekily asked Ken Clarke if he didn't think it would have been better if Miliband had won the GE. Just think, now the media would be moaning about what he'd done, and we'd be moaning about what he hadn't, and none of us would know we were living in a relative Utopia. I agree with this,...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2015

Ten thousand more on it since I posted above. Keep it up folks. Morning. I meant to ask you yesterday(but forgot as I was consumed with rage)the name of your french rose. I love old roses.My favourite,which I grew in abundance when I had more than a small yard,is very prosaically named Stanwell Per...
by Rebecca
Sat 25 Jun, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016
Replies: 942
Views: 117697

Re: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2015

Ten thousand more on it since I posted above. Keep it up folks. Morning. I meant to ask you yesterday(but forgot as I was consumed with rage)the name of your french rose. I love old roses.My favourite,which I grew in abundance when I had more than a small yard,is very prosaically named Stanwell Per...
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

My point was more that Bradshaw etc can't absolve themselves of responsibility for the Leave vote when they've all underperformed in their areas. Is Labour just one man, Corbyn, or is it a party? If they believed Corbyn was underperforming, where the hell were they getting the message out loud and ...
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

Are there any leave voters hanging around here today? Have you a positive view of things,or plan?Or something? I would genuinely love to hear it. Apparently Iran is delighted. Hiding under the duvet sobbing ? I know I would be. Sorry, broad brush again. It'll be easier in a few days. I'm still worr...
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

Are there any leave voters hanging around here today?
Have you a positive view of things,or plan?Or something?
I would genuinely love to hear it.
Apparently Iran is delighted.
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

ohsocynical wrote:Shlomo Anker
‏@Hapoel4

if you are a Labour member, use this form to contact the party to defend Corbyn. takes 2mins

http://www.labour.org.uk/page/s/membership-contact-form" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …
Done,thanks
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

It's all in the pdf I linked to earlier. Polling carried out for him yesterday. 12369 people if I remember correctly. Mmm...so more Labour people voted Leave than Tories. I am in the wrong party. Nope, that's the spin in the tweet. Try this instead http://lordashcroftpolls.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/business/nissan-says-no-comment-on-future-of-sunderland-plant-after-brexit-1-7980813 Nissan says ‘no comment’ on future of Sunderland plant after Brexit Sunderland Leave voters may get a harsh lesson in the karmic laws of cause and effect. Serve them fucking right...
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

danesclose wrote:
PorFavor wrote:Motion of No Confidence in Jeremy Corbyn issued. (BBC)
Margaret Hodge & Ann Coffey have tabled it apparently. Could be a vote on Tuesday
So,Tuesday I will leave the labour party.Because I have a lot of confidence in Jeremy Corbyn and not much in any of the others.
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

Every single currency in the world is rising against pound.
Thanks brexiteers.
by Rebecca
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Friday 24th June 2016
Replies: 600
Views: 78295

Re: Friday 24th June 2016

No,it is not Corbyns fault. He told the truth.In fact,my brexit leaning son changed his mind because of Corbyn,said he was the only politician who was being honest. We need him more than ever now,imo,not some bloody blairite to nod through whatever ravages the tories will be heaping on the country. ...
by Rebecca
Thu 23 Jun, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Replies: 772
Views: 89381

Re: Thursday 23rd June 2016

Evening all. Well,thank the lord it's over. I am now going to get to bed,once I've sorted the pets out,good luck to anybody staying up for the results. 6a.m and I shall make coffee and read the results on ftn. Some people seem to think that remain have won the day,but I shall just wait and see.And n...
by Rebecca
Tue 21 Jun, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: The Daily Politics
Topic: Tuesday 21st Jun 2016
Replies: 138
Views: 21145

Re: Tuesday 21st Jun 2016

PorFavor wrote:Looking at the Conservatives ranged against him, it occurs to me that David Cameron neither commands much loyalty nor friendship.
Anybody who can come out with 'Brits don't quit' deserves neither.