UK Politics Thread XI: Boris' Big Bombastic Brexit Bash

by **South Odreria 2** » Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:52 pm

Yeah I generally view that wack stuff as wrong but if consenting adults want to rape one another to death there's no point in the government getting involved, as whatever divine judgement there is will rapidly be upon them.

by **The Blaatschapen** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:21 am

Souseiseki wrote:
As an EU national, you automatically acquire the right of permanent residence in another EU country if you have lived there legally for a continuous period of 5 years. If you fulfil this requirement, you can apply for a permanent residence document, which confirms your right to live in the country where you now live permanently, without any conditions.

holy shit i didn't even know that was a thing

that's fucking amazing

naturally the UK isn't part of it and is leaving the EU anyway even if it was because it loves being awkward but that would have been pretty sweet

I am slowly coming up to my three year anniversary in Germany.

If Netherlands follows Britains example (let's hope not, but we never know what PVV/FvD do at the next election), chances are extremely high that I can escape

Huzzah!

Strangely enough, I do know several British who just applied for Dutch citizenship though, despite having lived there for over five years. Simply better not risk it, etc.

by **Vassenor** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:53 am

So the Commons rejected the Child Refugees protection again.

Wonder how many of the MPs who voted against it were fine with it when May proposed it.

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 4:49 am

So Phillips is out of here, edited the poll to reflect this.

by **Ostroeuropa** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 4:57 am

Amongst Starmer voters, the most popular leader is Gordon Brown (74%)
Amongst RLB voters, the most popular leader is Jeremy Corbyn (99%)
Amongst Nandy voters, the most popular leader is John Smith (79%).

https://twitter.com/LeftieStats/status/ ... 6475041792

Also, the reply;

"None of whom won an election.".

Oof.

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:01 am

Ostroeuropa wrote:Amongst Starmer voters, the most popular leader is Gordon Brown (74%)
Amongst RLB voters, the most popular leader is Jeremy Corbyn (99%)
Amongst Nandy voters, the most popular leader is John Smith (79%).

https://twitter.com/LeftieStats/status/ ... 6475041792

Also, the reply;

"None of whom won an election.".

Oof.

Well to be fair your man smith died before he had a chance

by **Ifreann** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:42 am

Ethel mermania wrote:
Ifreann wrote:So it is attempted murder. Arrest all practitioners of combat sports.

Nah, just the ones who stretch a bad analogy to death

Surely the events that precede a murder must constitute attempted murder. Society has generally agreed that we aren't going to let people try to kill each other and only step in when one of them is dead.

by **Lamoni** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:52 am

Just a friendly reminder that this thread is rapidly nearing the 500 page cut-off, and will need a new one.

by **The New California Republic** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:55 am

Lamoni wrote:Just a friendly reminder that this thread is rapidly nearing the 500 page cut-off, and will need a new one.

Dibs.

by **Novus America** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 5:56 am

Ifreann wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:Nah, just the ones who stretch a bad analogy to death

Surely the events that precede a murder must constitute attempted murder. Society has generally agreed that we aren't going to let people try to kill each other and only step in when one of them is dead.

Not necessarily.
Depends on the definition of murder.
According to the CURRENT UK definition yes, but if people change the definition it might not be.

Now I do not agree with the way the change is being done, but that does not mean it cannot be done.

by **The Blaatschapen** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:02 am

Lamoni wrote:Just a friendly reminder that this thread is rapidly nearing the 500 page cut-off, and will need a new one.

Damn, this thread goes faster than a chat thread.

Hopefully things call down in a week or two, when only British people can freely post here. Brexit means that the rest of us has to apply for posting rights, right?

by **The New California Republic** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:04 am

The Blaatschapen wrote:
Lamoni wrote:Just a friendly reminder that this thread is rapidly nearing the 500 page cut-off, and will need a new one.

Damn, this thread goes faster than a chat thread.

Hopefully things call down in a week or two, when only British people can freely post here. Brexit means that the rest of us has to apply for posting rights, right?

Quick, marry a Brit, that'll give you access to the new thread.

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:11 am

Arlene Foster was giving off about SSM and Abortion and how they have been imposed on the people of NI and how stormont needs to have its say.

Wonder if that is an attempt at a rallying cry with the "Cash for Ash" inquiry findings coming soon. If its damaging enough, it coupled with the DUP's loses in recent elections could be the final nail in the coffin for her and she could be ousted. Im honestly unsure if i want that to happen at this stage, she has been such a fucking screw up its amazing.

by **Hirota** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:12 am

Ostroeuropa wrote:Amongst Starmer voters, the most popular leader is Gordon Brown (74%)
Amongst RLB voters, the most popular leader is Jeremy Corbyn (99%)
Amongst Nandy voters, the most popular leader is John Smith (79%).

https://twitter.com/LeftieStats/status/ ... 6475041792

Also, the reply;

"None of whom won an election.".

Oof.

This is probably worked out from the yougov poll about Labour members. Also shows that Rebecca Long-Bailey is seen as the continuity-Corbyn candidate...More evidence of the obvious causal link that some people apparently struggle to work out....

by **The Blaatschapen** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:26 am

The New California Republic wrote:
The Blaatschapen wrote:
Damn, this thread goes faster than a chat thread.

Hopefully things call down in a week or two, when only British people can freely post here. Brexit means that the rest of us has to apply for posting rights, right?

Quick, marry a Brit, that'll give you access to the new thread.

Is Lily Allen single (again)? :blush:

by **Philjia** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:37 am

The Huskar Social Union wrote:Arlene Foster was giving off about SSM and Abortion and how they have been imposed on the people of NI and how stormont needs to have its say.

Wonder if that is an attempt at a rallying cry with the "Cash for Ash" inquiry findings coming soon. If its damaging enough, it coupled with the DUP's loses in recent elections could be the final nail in the coffin for her and she could be ousted. Im honestly unsure if i want that to happen at this stage, she has been such a fucking screw up its amazing.

One thing's for sure, no matter how damaging it is for the DUP, the UUP will completely fail to capitalise on it.

by **Starblaydia** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:40 am

Loftegen 3 wrote:How about, all the Remoaners cry their eyes out, and then we leave?

Given your history, *** Warned for trolling ***

by **The Huskar Social Union** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:51 am

Philjia wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:Arlene Foster was giving off about SSM and Abortion and how they have been imposed on the people of NI and how stormont needs to have its say.

Wonder if that is an attempt at a rallying cry with the "Cash for Ash" inquiry findings coming soon. If its damaging enough, it coupled with the DUP's loses in recent elections could be the final nail in the coffin for her and she could be ousted. Im honestly unsure if i want that to happen at this stage, she has been such a fucking screw up its amazing.

One thing's for sure, no matter how damaging it is for the DUP, the UUP will completely fail to capitalise on it.

Absolutely. Given the state of the current party lead im sure he will end up defending the fucking DUP.

by **The New California Republic** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:55 am

The Blaatschapen wrote:
The New California Republic wrote:Quick, marry a Brit, that'll give you access to the new thread.

Is Lily Allen single (again)?

Alas, not to my knowledge.

by **Ifreann** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:41 am

The New California Republic wrote:
The Blaatschapen wrote:
Is Lily Allen single (again)?

Alas, not to my knowledge.

You could try her brother Alfie.

by **The New California Republic** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:50 am

Ifreann wrote:
The New California Republic wrote:Alas, not to my knowledge.

You could try her brother Alfie.

He is a rather unfortunate-looking soul. His face I mean.

by **Ethel mermania** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:57 am

Ifreann wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:Nah, just the ones who stretch a bad analogy to death

Surely the events that precede a murder must constitute attempted murder. Society has generally agreed that we aren't going to let people try to kill each other and only step in when one of them is dead.

Not in all cases, no.

by **Ifreann** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:06 am

Ethel mermania wrote:
Ifreann wrote:Surely the events that precede a murder must constitute attempted murder. Society has generally agreed that we aren't going to let people try to kill each other and only step in when one of them is dead.

Not in all cases, no.

How do you murder someone without first attempting to murder them?

by **Dumb Ideologies** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:19 am

Ifreann wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:Not in all cases, no.

How do you murder someone without first attempting to murder them?

Accidentally transform yourself and the victim into crows.

by **Ifreann** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:22 am

Dumb Ideologies wrote:
Ifreann wrote:How do you murder someone without first attempting to murder them?

Accidentally transform yourself and the victim into crows.

Ah yes, R. v. Two Crows

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