| So in the past 48 hours 16:48 - Mar 31 with 6655 views | bluelagos |
We've been told that structural racism isn't a problem in the UK, that the Met police's refusal to facilitate a safe vigil and subsequently arresting women at a vigil is hunky dory and nothing at all to do with the inappropriate pressure from the Home Secretary, and Boris having an affair with a woman whilst simultaneously directing public money her way is "acting with honesty and integrity".
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| So in the past 48 hours on 16:50 - Mar 31 with 2378 views | footers |
Ipswich Town 5 - Bristol Rovers 0. |  |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 16:51 - Mar 31 with 2370 views | bluelagos |
| So in the past 48 hours on 16:50 - Mar 31 by footers |
Ipswich Town 5 - Bristol Rovers 0. |
Even if we draw 0-0, it's still 5-0. I like it :-) | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 16:57 - Mar 31 with 2338 views | Herbivore |
That we are now at war with Eastasia, and they have always been our enemy. |  |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:00 - Mar 31 with 2328 views | Steve_M |
You missed Kwasi Kwarteng saying there was no need for an enquiry into David Cameron's relationship with Lex Greensill.
Greensill in normal times would be a major political scandal, still got the potential to do something even now:
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:02 - Mar 31 with 2320 views | Swansea_Blue |
| So in the past 48 hours on 16:57 - Mar 31 by Herbivore |
That we are now at war with Eastasia, and they have always been our enemy. |
It is a bit that way isn't it. Black is white and white is black at the moment. Quite a large whiff of Trumpism about this current lot (and always has been - Johnson has been a serial liar his whole life, so it's unreasonable to expect anything else).
But, critically and depressingly, enough of the population don't care if they lie to us, misappropriate our money, attack our human rights, attack regulations that are designed to protect us and/or the environment, and that they are also trying to undermine our historical institutions of democracy.
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:03 - Mar 31 with 2317 views | footers |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:00 - Mar 31 by Steve_M |
You missed Kwasi Kwarteng saying there was no need for an enquiry into David Cameron's relationship with Lex Greensill.
Greensill in normal times would be a major political scandal, still got the potential to do something even now:
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Acoba isn't fit for purpose. What's the point of it if it simply rubber stamps everything? Hilarious that Pickles is involved now too. Jesus. | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:07 - Mar 31 with 2296 views | jaykay |
i blame all those white middle class youths |  |
| forensic experts say footers and spruces fingerprints were not found at the scene after the weekends rows |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:07 - Mar 31 with 2299 views | Herbivore |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:02 - Mar 31 by Swansea_Blue |
It is a bit that way isn't it. Black is white and white is black at the moment. Quite a large whiff of Trumpism about this current lot (and always has been - Johnson has been a serial liar his whole life, so it's unreasonable to expect anything else).
But, critically and depressingly, enough of the population don't care if they lie to us, misappropriate our money, attack our human rights, attack regulations that are designed to protect us and/or the environment, and that they are also trying to undermine our historical institutions of democracy.
Go figure |
The country has lost it's mind. Brexit and the populism that came with it divided us into 'sides' and it seems now that those who picked the side of liars and charlatans will wholeheartedly back those liars and charlatans to the hilt. Standards in public life have never been lower. In the past 18 months there have been several things happen that would ordinarily have led to resignations of senior cabinet ministers or even the PM himself. The country treats these things with a collective shrug. | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:11 - Mar 31 with 2275 views | gtsb1966 |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:07 - Mar 31 by Herbivore |
The country has lost it's mind. Brexit and the populism that came with it divided us into 'sides' and it seems now that those who picked the side of liars and charlatans will wholeheartedly back those liars and charlatans to the hilt. Standards in public life have never been lower. In the past 18 months there have been several things happen that would ordinarily have led to resignations of senior cabinet ministers or even the PM himself. The country treats these things with a collective shrug. |
It's as if we need a strong opposition party with a dynamic leader. |  | | |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:11 - Mar 31 with 2278 views | SomethingBlue |
The problem with absolutely all of this is that, tragically, not enough voters give a sh7t about any of it — because we have a woeful social and political education in this country, meaning the end product is a selfishness, indolence and intellectual lethargy endemic throughout England that waves all manner of shocking behaviour through. [Post edited 31 Mar 2021 17:12]
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:13 - Mar 31 with 2261 views | bluelagos |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:02 - Mar 31 by Swansea_Blue |
It is a bit that way isn't it. Black is white and white is black at the moment. Quite a large whiff of Trumpism about this current lot (and always has been - Johnson has been a serial liar his whole life, so it's unreasonable to expect anything else).
But, critically and depressingly, enough of the population don't care if they lie to us, misappropriate our money, attack our human rights, attack regulations that are designed to protect us and/or the environment, and that they are also trying to undermine our historical institutions of democracy.
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If black is white and white is black, I guess that explains the lack of structural racism in the UK then. No need to worry at all, cheers for clearing that up Boris :-)
Now, I best get my watermelon smile ready to laugh at some letterboxed muslims. Or not. | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:14 - Mar 31 with 2253 views | footers |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:07 - Mar 31 by Herbivore |
The country has lost it's mind. Brexit and the populism that came with it divided us into 'sides' and it seems now that those who picked the side of liars and charlatans will wholeheartedly back those liars and charlatans to the hilt. Standards in public life have never been lower. In the past 18 months there have been several things happen that would ordinarily have led to resignations of senior cabinet ministers or even the PM himself. The country treats these things with a collective shrug. |
There's been so much 'but covid' that anything else seems to get swept under the rug and these lot are still getting support because 'anyone else would have struggled too'. I mean, that's bollcks, the fck ups have been massive and we could've done so much better. Sadly, snudge did make a good point in a bad way about the vaccine rollout paving over the cracks.
You're completely right though. There would have been so many more resignations and sackings, even under May, for the sort of behaviour we've seen since johnson's mob have been in. It's absolutely mad. | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:17 - Mar 31 with 2250 views | bluelagos |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:11 - Mar 31 by SomethingBlue |
The problem with absolutely all of this is that, tragically, not enough voters give a sh7t about any of it — because we have a woeful social and political education in this country, meaning the end product is a selfishness, indolence and intellectual lethargy endemic throughout England that waves all manner of shocking behaviour through. [Post edited 31 Mar 2021 17:12]
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But what's new there? You're not telling me our education system was better in the 60s/70s/80s than it is now?
Yet politicians had some decency - there was a line which when crossed would actually mean they had to resign. They sort of tried to tell the truth.
BJ, Patel, Gove they are literally going full on Trump it seems without any attempt to keep things truthful... | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:20 - Mar 31 with 2229 views | Illinoisblue |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:17 - Mar 31 by bluelagos |
But what's new there? You're not telling me our education system was better in the 60s/70s/80s than it is now?
Yet politicians had some decency - there was a line which when crossed would actually mean they had to resign. They sort of tried to tell the truth.
BJ, Patel, Gove they are literally going full on Trump it seems without any attempt to keep things truthful... |
Back in the day, politicians were, for the most part, held to account by the press. Nowadays there seems to be zero consequences for incompetence at best and blatant corruption at worst. |  |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:23 - Mar 31 with 2216 views | Swansea_Blue |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:07 - Mar 31 by Herbivore |
The country has lost it's mind. Brexit and the populism that came with it divided us into 'sides' and it seems now that those who picked the side of liars and charlatans will wholeheartedly back those liars and charlatans to the hilt. Standards in public life have never been lower. In the past 18 months there have been several things happen that would ordinarily have led to resignations of senior cabinet ministers or even the PM himself. The country treats these things with a collective shrug. |
It does seem that they can get away with pretty much anything now. Not only do 'their side' support whatever they do, but they just lie and deny anything happened in the first place. It's most odd.
I don't understand the slavish support. Cultish even.
You support a football team for life, not politicians. Politicians should be judged on their actions each election imo. I suppose there's always been an element of political tribalism though; I just find it odd and unhelpful. | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:24 - Mar 31 with 2201 views | DanTheMan |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:20 - Mar 31 by Illinoisblue |
Back in the day, politicians were, for the most part, held to account by the press. Nowadays there seems to be zero consequences for incompetence at best and blatant corruption at worst. |
I think they've just worked out that the press will get bored so they can essentially ignore it and nobody can do anything.
I mean they could technically get recalled but because everything is so polarised, I doubt their own voters would do it.
Party MPs won't do anything against their own unless what the person has done is way beyond corruption. |  |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:26 - Mar 31 with 2192 views | bluelagos |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:20 - Mar 31 by Illinoisblue |
Back in the day, politicians were, for the most part, held to account by the press. Nowadays there seems to be zero consequences for incompetence at best and blatant corruption at worst. |
But BJ's affair, at a time when he was directing public money to Jennifer Arcuri has been reported / uncovered by the press. They have done their bit, yet nothing happens, no consequences, just a "It's Boris" resignation from his colleagues, none of whom seem to give a sh1t.
Where's the big hitters telling him to go or they will resign? No one seems to give a fck... | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:27 - Mar 31 with 2187 views | borge |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:07 - Mar 31 by Herbivore |
The country has lost it's mind. Brexit and the populism that came with it divided us into 'sides' and it seems now that those who picked the side of liars and charlatans will wholeheartedly back those liars and charlatans to the hilt. Standards in public life have never been lower. In the past 18 months there have been several things happen that would ordinarily have led to resignations of senior cabinet ministers or even the PM himself. The country treats these things with a collective shrug. |
I agree with you in part but I don't feel that, "those who picked the side of liars and charlatans will wholeheartedly back those liars and charlatans to the hilt." What I do feel is that there is no sensible middle ground and at the same time, being 'middle ground' is suddenly seen as being something 'dirty' or 'lacking' in some way. When there isn't anything sensible in the middle the vast majority of people are left with a choice of either siding with a 'side' you don't agree with (and as you say, it has become two 'sides') or simply living with the status quo. | | | |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:34 - Mar 31 with 2172 views | Illinoisblue |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:26 - Mar 31 by bluelagos |
But BJ's affair, at a time when he was directing public money to Jennifer Arcuri has been reported / uncovered by the press. They have done their bit, yet nothing happens, no consequences, just a "It's Boris" resignation from his colleagues, none of whom seem to give a sh1t.
Where's the big hitters telling him to go or they will resign? No one seems to give a fck... |
That’s what I meant; previously there’d be a big reveal in the newspapers and then within a couple of days politician would fall on their sword. That never happens now. Just seems to be a collective shrug. Together with a staggeringly large number of people who still, despite the evidence before them, insist that “Boris” (and trump) “tell it like it is”. | |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:45 - Mar 31 with 2124 views | Darth_Koont |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:11 - Mar 31 by gtsb1966 |
It's as if we need a strong opposition party with a dynamic leader. |
Next to no opposition and barely any concerted press scrutiny either.
It’s as if, on all sides, it’s a big game that’s rigged towards self-interest. |  |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 17:46 - Mar 31 with 2126 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:11 - Mar 31 by gtsb1966 |
It's as if we need a strong opposition party with a dynamic leader. |
It's as if we need a free and fair press that isn't owned by billionaires putting out the messages that suit the billionaires.
But more than that it's about everyone giving a folk and pulling together.
Corbyn had two cracks at it, one more than Milliband. Now the Corbynistas have to give it a rest and support someone who ticks 60 to 70% of their wish-list. Rather than undermine him and continue to hand the Tories power on a plate.
Although, let's not forget, many of those who joined the Labour Party to support Corbyn are revolutionary Communists. Many of those actually want things to get worse so that the working class is conscientised and revolts. | | | |
| So in the past 48 hours on 18:07 - Mar 31 with 2036 views | jeera |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:46 - Mar 31 by ArnoldMoorhen |
It's as if we need a free and fair press that isn't owned by billionaires putting out the messages that suit the billionaires.
But more than that it's about everyone giving a folk and pulling together.
Corbyn had two cracks at it, one more than Milliband. Now the Corbynistas have to give it a rest and support someone who ticks 60 to 70% of their wish-list. Rather than undermine him and continue to hand the Tories power on a plate.
Although, let's not forget, many of those who joined the Labour Party to support Corbyn are revolutionary Communists. Many of those actually want things to get worse so that the working class is conscientised and revolts. |
"working class is conscientised".
Absolutely want this to happen. Who doesn't?
Apart from that, all I want is some basic equality all round; fair access to all fundamental services and the nationalisation of those services. |  |
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| So in the past 48 hours on 18:26 - Mar 31 with 2001 views | BlueBadger |
| So in the past 48 hours on 17:26 - Mar 31 by bluelagos |
But BJ's affair, at a time when he was directing public money to Jennifer Arcuri has been reported / uncovered by the press. They have done their bit, yet nothing happens, no consequences, just a "It's Boris" resignation from his colleagues, none of whom seem to give a sh1t.
Where's the big hitters telling him to go or they will resign? No one seems to give a fck... |
They've all been sidelined, purged ior if you're Matt Hancock bought off/neutered in the wake of the pre-election Brexit votes in parliament. [Post edited 31 Mar 2021 22:56]
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| So in the past 48 hours on 18:31 - Mar 31 with 1980 views | Mercian |
Grenfell residents being bullied and/or harassed if they dared to complain about conditions. | | | |
| So in the past 48 hours on 18:34 - Mar 31 with 1965 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
And still the electorate on the whole don't care. |  |
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