UK Politics Thread XII: The Lockdown

[Greed and Death]

Boris Johnson creating Constitutional crisis after Constitutional crisis. Though I hope Scotland knows France and Spain will block membership for years to discourage their own breakaway regions. Scotland may find themselves isolated for years and having to subjugate themselves to the Americans.

France will most likely approve of it if only to fuck over the Brits. Besides the French will just do what they do best and suppress any talk of separation from france

You still have the Spanish blocking. I do see Scotland joining but it will be slow walked I would say 7 to 10 years because the EU is about letting European countries join provided to meet Western European normative standards. Though on those standards since the Greek fiasco you will find the financial standards are more tightly enforced. And if Scotland finds itself outside of major trade unions they would need US trade meet the financial standards.

[Vassenor]

The dim beginnings of self-awareness can be seen in a few of the articles from progressive Labour pundits, the vague recognition that people refuse to vote for them because of their socio-cultural stances and the coalition is collapsing over time under their leadership. That there is, quite simply, not enough people willing to vote for them in order for them to win an election, and nobody willing to work with them anymore because those people know that the progressive left doesn't compromise or build coalitions with other views on social politics.

All lost in the final paragraphs where they then conclude that the solution is to "Make their case better" to these people and that they cannot abandon the cause or dilute their policy. Alas.

And yet you won't actually explain what is wrong with those socio-cultural stances beyond vague "multiculutralism bad" statements that seem to be based on assumptions that the working classes are all just a little bit racist and we need to accept that.

[Ostroeuropa]

The dim beginnings of self-awareness can be seen in a few of the articles from progressive Labour pundits, the vague recognition that people refuse to vote for them because of their socio-cultural stances and the coalition is collapsing over time under their leadership. That there is, quite simply, not enough people willing to vote for them in order for them to win an election, and nobody willing to work with them anymore because those people know that the progressive left doesn't compromise or build coalitions with other views on social politics.

All lost in the final paragraphs where they then conclude that the solution is to "Make their case better" to these people and that they cannot abandon the cause or dilute their policy. Alas.

I do wonder, would there ever be a situation which could disprove your worldview? Or is everything just an affirmation to you?

You could show me progressive policies working in terms of actually producing equality.

The dim beginnings of self-awareness can be seen in a few of the articles from progressive Labour pundits, the vague recognition that people refuse to vote for them because of their socio-cultural stances and the coalition is collapsing over time under their leadership. That there is, quite simply, not enough people willing to vote for them in order for them to win an election, and nobody willing to work with them anymore because those people know that the progressive left doesn't compromise or build coalitions with other views on social politics.

All lost in the final paragraphs where they then conclude that the solution is to "Make their case better" to these people and that they cannot abandon the cause or dilute their policy. Alas.

And yet you won't actually explain what is wrong with those socio-cultural stances beyond vague "multiculutralism bad" statements that seem to be based on assumptions that the working classes are all just a little bit racist and we need to accept that.

Jettison the progressive left and their ideology and accept a view of racism and sexism more in line with the majority of the populace, I.E, that it can effect males and whites too and that includes structurally. Fix mens issues from an MRM perspective. Curb immigration and respect the publics wishes on this rather than denying them their agency in a democratic system.

[The New California Republic]

https://www.thenational.scot/news/18221754.scots-back-legal-battle-boris-referendum/?ref=twtrec

SCOTTISH voters back a legal battle with Boris Johnson over indyref2 if he continues to refuse a Section 30 order, a new poll has revealed.

More than half believe the Scottish Parliament should legislate to hold a referendum if Westminster does not agree to it – and then allow the courts to decide if it can take place.

I see the SNP's propaganda mouthpiece is trying to distract from the Mackay scandal.

[Fartsniffage]

Anyone had their house blown away yet?

[Ostroeuropa]

Anyone had their house blown away yet?

My Gazebo attacked a tree.

[Souseiseki]

https://www.thenational.scot/news/18221754.scots-back-legal-battle-boris-referendum/?ref=twtrec

I see the SNP's propaganda mouthpiece is trying to distract from the Mackay scandal.

lmao yeah sure

[The Huskar Social Union]

Anyone had their house blown away yet?

My Gazebo attacked a tree.

GLORY TO THE FIRST BRANCH TO DIE!

[The New California Republic]

I see the SNP's propaganda mouthpiece is trying to distract from the Mackay scandal.

lmao yeah sure

It pretty much is.

[Ostroeuropa]

My Gazebo attacked a tree.

GLORY TO THE FIRST BRANCH TO DIE!

It sort of shuffled angrily then launched itself. Had no idea it was dangerous.

[Souseiseki]

lmao yeah sure

It pretty much is.

i am aware the governments will frequently release bad stories on slow days or days when there's something else happening but in this case i think you just hate the SNP really really much and are just projecting

[The Huskar Social Union]

GLORY TO THE FIRST BRANCH TO DIE!

It sort of shuffled angrily then launched itself. Had no idea it was dangerous.

Yeah a storm ended one of our gazebos once, we didnt have the time to take it down prior so we tried to reinforce it and tie the legs to the wall of our garden with cables to anchor it but it fucked up the metal and broke like all the legs.

My family does not have a good track record with gazebos lol, the most recent thing we ordered was a wooden kind of frame esque one that we would have over the chairs out back, and the wood was a hollow plywood piece of shit that fell apart in your hands.

[The New California Republic]

It pretty much is.

i am aware the governments will frequently release bad stories on slow days or days when there's something else happening but in this case i think you just hate the SNP really really much and are just projecting

Not at all. It's calling it what it is.

[SD_Film Artists]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/20 ... candidate/

What is it with the hard-left and being anti-military? Where did Brezhnev-esque interventionism go? Even if you don't support interventionism you may still support protecting your newly socialist country from invasion. As well as the anti-military aspect, it's also just plain undemocratic; if you're going to have a public vote on war then it should be a public vote rather than just letting trade unions and Momentum decide.

Plot twist; he's actually pro-military and he's letting Momentum decide so that they can feel that they had a more direct role in the glorious Anglo-Swedish war of 2021. *nods*

Anyone had their house blown away yet?

Motorcycle kept in a safe place, all well for now.

[The Huskar Social Union]

I wonder if Sinn Feins performance in the Irish Republic Election will have an impact on how things are up here in the North. A very good performance by Sinn Fein (as it definitely seems to be so far) might embolden them further towards calling for a border poll, especially if one of the other two big parties caves and has to form a coalition with them to form a government.

Wonder how the DUP will take the outcome of this election. Actually why am i asking i know the answer to that.

[Souseiseki]

i am aware the governments will frequently release bad stories on slow days or days when there's something else happening but in this case i think you just hate the SNP really really much and are just projecting

Not at all. It's calling it what it is.

so how long is "nationalist newspaper posting story about how scotland totes wants independence" going to be counted as a distraction in your eyes

[Ifreann]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/05/labour-members-should-given-veto-military-action-deputy-candidate/

What is it with the hard-left and being anti-military? Where did Brezhnev-esque interventionism go? Even if you don't support interventionism you may still support protecting your newly socialist country from invasion. As well as the anti-military aspect, it's also just plain undemocratic; if you're going to have a public vote on war then it should be a public vote rather than just letting trade unions and Momentum decide.

What's anti-military about it?

[Souseiseki]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/05/labour-members-should-given-veto-military-action-deputy-candidate/

What is it with the hard-left and being anti-military? Where did Brezhnev-esque interventionism go? Even if you don't support interventionism you may still support protecting your newly socialist country from invasion. As well as the anti-military aspect, it's also just plain undemocratic; if you're going to have a public vote on war then it should be a public vote rather than just letting trade unions and Momentum decide.

Plot twist; he's actually pro-military and he's letting Momentum decide so that they can feel that they had a more direct role in the glorious Anglo-Swedish war of 2021. *nods*

Anyone had their house blown away yet?

Motorcycle kept in a safe place, all well for now.

in a surprising turn of events the "corbyn is a leftie hardliner that loves the soviets" stuff was complete bs

[The New California Republic]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/05/labour-members-should-given-veto-military-action-deputy-candidate/

What is it with the hard-left and being anti-military? Where did Brezhnev-esque interventionism go? Even if you don't support interventionism you may still support protecting your newly socialist country from invasion. As well as the anti-military aspect, it's also just plain undemocratic; if you're going to have a public vote on war then it should be a public vote rather than just letting trade unions and Momentum decide.

The far left in the UK has always been like that for the most part, except in WW1 when many of the parties supported the war.

[The New California Republic]

Not at all. It's calling it what it is.

so how long is "nationalist newspaper posting story about how scotland totes wants independence" going to be counted as a distraction in your eyes

Just while the scandal is unfolding and they are barely mentioning it in comparison, so it's up to them really.

[Ostroeuropa]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/02/05/labour-members-should-given-veto-military-action-deputy-candidate/

What is it with the hard-left and being anti-military? Where did Brezhnev-esque interventionism go? Even if you don't support interventionism you may still support protecting your newly socialist country from invasion. As well as the anti-military aspect, it's also just plain undemocratic; if you're going to have a public vote on war then it should be a public vote rather than just letting trade unions and Momentum decide.

The far left in the UK has always been like that for the most part, except in WW1 when many of the parties supported the war.

Labour supported WW1, and opposed WW2 (Until it started.). They opposed the Falklands, and supported Iraq.

It gets a bit much sometimes trying to be a member of this party.

[The New California Republic]

The far left in the UK has always been like that for the most part, except in WW1 when many of the parties supported the war.

Labour supported WW1, and opposed WW2 (Until it started.). They opposed the Falklands, and supported Iraq.

It gets a bit much sometimes trying to be a member of this party.

Probably easier to ride a bucking bronco than adhere to the Labour party line regarding war.

[Ostroeuropa]

RLB is reporting Starmer for breaching party rules, and a couple of people are saying he should be barred from running.

Timeline:
Starmer expressed concern RLB would have access to members data not available to other candidates, and the response from the party leadership was to accuse him of hacking the party, report him, and leak that accusation to the press. The usual suspects then start nattering to themselves about how its unacceptable and he should be disqualified.

Oh boy, are you ready for the collapse of the Labour party?

[The Huskar Social Union]

RLB is reporting Starmer for breaching party rules, and a couple of people are saying he should be barred from running.

Starmer expressed concern RLB would have access to members data not available to other candidates, and the response from the party leadership was to accuse him of hacking the party, report him, and leak that accusation to the press.

Oh boy, are you ready for the collapse of the Labour party?

On the day his mother in law died too.

[Ostroeuropa]

RLB is reporting Starmer for breaching party rules, and a couple of people are saying he should be barred from running.

Starmer expressed concern RLB would have access to members data not available to other candidates, and the response from the party leadership was to accuse him of hacking the party, report him, and leak that accusation to the press.

Oh boy, are you ready for the collapse of the Labour party?

On the day his mother in law died too.

Mhmm.