UK Politics Thread III: Thready McThreadface (+ Jo Cox)

[Hydesland]

One in six albums sold worldwide is by a UK star

Sorry, but what does this have to do with UK politics?

Corbyn wishes to replace the very strong music industry in our private sector, by nationalizing it and putting it under the control of the Ministry of the Arts of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Great Britain.

[Rufford]

Sorry, but what does this have to do with UK politics?

The creative industry is the latest to come out and say they think Brexit would negatively impact them. Channel 4 News tonight had a debate on the topic, though I didn't catch most of it.

I assume this is a statement related to that.

That whole post sounded dangerously Lamadiaish

[Rufford]

Sorry, but what does this have to do with UK politics?

Corbyn wishes to replace the very strong music industry in our private sector, by nationalizing it and putting it under the control of the Ministry of the Arts of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Great Britain.

That sounds dangerous.

[Imperializt Russia]

The creative industry is the latest to come out and say they think Brexit would negatively impact them. Channel 4 News tonight had a debate on the topic, though I didn't catch most of it.

I assume this is a statement related to that.

That whole post sounded dangerously Lamadiaish

Hey, "creative industry" is what they called themselves!

[Rufford]

That whole post sounded dangerously Lamadiaish

Hey, "creative industry" is what they called themselves!

I was just talking about the general wording.

[Lamadia]

I see. Any particular reason you only want UK citizens voting?

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

[Rufford]

I see. Any particular reason you only want UK citizens voting?

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

Rejoice, the creator of 2 hours of dangerous of socialism entertainment is here.

[Imperializt Russia]

I see. Any particular reason you only want UK citizens voting?

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

[Rufford]

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

If they are a citizen, then you can't really call them a foreigner.

[Imperializt Russia]

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

If they are a citizen, then you can't really call them a foreigner.

You forget that we're English.



Sorry Iffy.

[Rufford]

If they are a citizen, then you can't really call them a foreigner.

You forget that we're English.



Sorry Iffy.

I hate it when people call comrade Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson english, he is only "english" for tax reasons.
Oh look http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2016/05/boris-johnson-wins-the-spectators-president-erdogan-offensive-poetry-competition/

[Elepis]

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

wait, what are you arguing about ?

[Imperializt Russia]

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

wait, what are you arguing about ?

Not entirely sure she even knows anymore.
I certainly don't.

[Rufford]

wait, what are you arguing about ?

Not entirely sure she even knows anymore.
I certainly don't.

I'm glad I didn't really participate in that debate.

[Napkiraly]

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

Er, I voted...

[Olivaero]

Sorry, but what does this have to do with UK politics?

Corbyn wishes to replace the very strong music industry in our private sector, by nationalizing it and putting it under the control of the Ministry of the Arts of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Great Britain.

Are you sure? That sounds more like a green party policy to me.

[Imperializt Russia]

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

Er, I voted...

Legitimately didn't know you could.
How come you can't vote in the referendum? I was 100% positive it was the same franchise for both.

[Souseiseki]

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

Er, I voted...

well yeah but you're the guy that half of us can never remember whether you're british or not so you're basically cheating

[The East Marches]

Joni Mitchell was good.....Bieber less so

The Guess Who, Nelly Furtado, deadmau5, Steppenwolf, Brent Fitz, etc.

Those are all trash. You're not helping your case here amigo.

[Napkiraly]

Er, I voted...

Legitimately didn't know you could.
How come you can't vote in the referendum? I was 100% positive it was the same franchise for both.

Nah for GEs I just need leave to enter, ref I need leave to remain. *shrug*

[Napkiraly]

Er, I voted...

well yeah but you're the guy that half of us can never remember whether you're british or not so you're basically cheating

Fair enough

[Rufford]

well yeah but you're the guy that half of us can never remember whether you're british or not so you're basically cheating

Fair enough

I thought you were from Londongrad.

[Ifreann]

I see. Any particular reason you only want UK citizens voting?

Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

Given that they are living in the UK full time, their foreignness doesn't seem relevant. Besides which, you've been doing things that way for some time now and I'm not aware of your nation being destroyed by it.

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Because they are citizens of the United Kingdom. I don't understand how you can dispute that foreigners shouldn't vote in our elections?

"Foreigners", except those that take up citizenship, don't vote in our elections anyway.

We were talking about the referendum, which uses the electoral register to determine franchise.

Which includes quite a few people who are foreigners and haven't taken up citizenship.

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If they are a citizen, then you can't really call them a foreigner.

You forget that we're English.



Sorry Iffy.

It's okay, I feel sorry for you being English too.

[Napkiraly]

Fair enough

I thought you were from Londongrad.

I was born in London Ontario

[The Archregimancy]

Er, I voted...

Legitimately didn't know you could.
How come you can't vote in the referendum? I was 100% positive it was the same franchise for both.

No; the general election and referendum franchises are different.

In a general election, the franchise extends to UK citizens, citizens of Ireland resident in the UK, citizens of Commonwealth countries resident in the UK (including countries whose membership is suspended), and citizens of EU countries resident in the UK. Note that Irish, Maltese, and Cypriot citizens qualify under two of these categories.

In the referendum, the franchise extends to UK citizens, citizens of Ireland resident in the UK, and citizens of Commonwealth countries resident in the UK (including countries whose membership is suspended).

So EU citizens can vote in our general elections, but - except for Irish, Maltese, and Cypriots, who qualify separately - can't vote in the EU referendum.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-e ... m-36316467

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-36301098