Politics (and other political stuff)
Politics (and other political stuff)
(12 Sep 2015, 10:28 pm)aureolin I noticed Hunt has gone. He's a scab anyway, so I'd argue that he doesn't support Labour's values - i.e. 'decency'.
I don't think I agree with Corbyn on that, but PMQs do need to reform from the circus that it currently is. It serves no purpose. Where else could you get away with shouting on like MPs do during it, whilst at work?
(12 Sep 2015, 10:28 pm)aureolin I noticed Hunt has gone. He's a scab anyway, so I'd argue that he doesn't support Labour's values - i.e. 'decency'.
I don't think I agree with Corbyn on that, but PMQs do need to reform from the circus that it currently is. It serves no purpose. Where else could you get away with shouting on like MPs do during it, whilst at work?
(13 Sep 2015, 12:12 pm)Adam I often think that the rise of Jeremy Corbyn, from a backbench MP for over 30 years to leader of the Labour party, from just scraping it onto the ballot paper to winning the election by a landslide, should be made into a Hollywood blockbuster.
Get John Hurt or Ian McKellen to play him and job's a good'un
(13 Sep 2015, 12:12 pm)Adam I often think that the rise of Jeremy Corbyn, from a backbench MP for over 30 years to leader of the Labour party, from just scraping it onto the ballot paper to winning the election by a landslide, should be made into a Hollywood blockbuster.
Get John Hurt or Ian McKellen to play him and job's a good'un
I am pleased to see Corbyn get in. I genuinely want him to shake things up and hope we see a massive difference in the way the country works.
Is it a pipe dream, to want to see him as PM?
There are quite a few famous names, supporting him too - http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/34...sell-brand
However, as with the BBC Panorma documentary the other night, it appears the daggers are out already.
Hopefully people can see beyond the spin, chucked out by an obviously concerned/worried right wing.
I say that, as if they didn't see him as a threat, then the patter wouldn't have started.
On a local level, it seems Catherine McKinnell is the only North Eastern representative in the shadow cabinet.
There was quite a bit of discussion at school today about Jeremy Corbyn. One person in my Business & Economics class, who has strong Conservative beliefs, seemed adamant that is a ''fool'', bringing up arguments that Margaret Thatcher was not fond of him and he was apparently a bit controversial back in the 1980s, when he would wear woolly sweaters in the House of Commons. However, a few seemed quite positive about it. I've spent about an hour this evening doing a bit of research on him, and I have to say I'm now quite fond of him. He seems like a very charismatic and passionate speaker, having watched a few video clips, who seems to say what he really wants to say; unlike some of the others we see on the television, who act like a gun is being pointed at them...
(14 Sep 2015, 4:49 pm)Andreos1 I am pleased to see Corbyn get in. I genuinely want him to shake things up and hope we see a massive difference in the way the country works.
Is it a pipe dream, to want to see him as PM?
There are quite a few famous names, supporting him too - http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/34...sell-brand
However, as with the BBC Panorma documentary the other night, it appears the daggers are out already.
Hopefully people can see beyond the spin, chucked out by an obviously concerned/worried right wing.
I say that, as if they didn't see him as a threat, then the patter wouldn't have started.
On a local level, it seems Catherine McKinnell is the only North Eastern representative in the shadow cabinet.
(14 Sep 2015, 4:57 pm)R852 PRG There was quite a bit of discussion at school today about Jeremy Corbyn. One person in my Business & Economics class, who has strong Conservative beliefs, seemed adamant that is a ''fool'', bringing up arguments that Margaret Thatcher was not fond of him and he was apparently a bit controversial back in the 1980s, when he would wear woolly sweaters in the House of Commons. However, a few seemed quite positive about it. I've spent about an hour this evening doing a bit of research on him, and I have to say I'm now quite fond of him. He seems like a very charismatic and passionate speaker, having watched a few video clips, who seems to say what he really wants to say; unlike some of the others we see on the television, who act like a gun is being pointed at them...
(14 Sep 2015, 4:49 pm)Andreos1 I am pleased to see Corbyn get in. I genuinely want him to shake things up and hope we see a massive difference in the way the country works.
Is it a pipe dream, to want to see him as PM?
There are quite a few famous names, supporting him too - http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/34...sell-brand
However, as with the BBC Panorma documentary the other night, it appears the daggers are out already.
Hopefully people can see beyond the spin, chucked out by an obviously concerned/worried right wing.
I say that, as if they didn't see him as a threat, then the patter wouldn't have started.
On a local level, it seems Catherine McKinnell is the only North Eastern representative in the shadow cabinet.
(14 Sep 2015, 4:57 pm)R852 PRG There was quite a bit of discussion at school today about Jeremy Corbyn. One person in my Business & Economics class, who has strong Conservative beliefs, seemed adamant that is a ''fool'', bringing up arguments that Margaret Thatcher was not fond of him and he was apparently a bit controversial back in the 1980s, when he would wear woolly sweaters in the House of Commons. However, a few seemed quite positive about it. I've spent about an hour this evening doing a bit of research on him, and I have to say I'm now quite fond of him. He seems like a very charismatic and passionate speaker, having watched a few video clips, who seems to say what he really wants to say; unlike some of the others we see on the television, who act like a gun is being pointed at them...
(14 Sep 2015, 4:57 pm)R852 PRG There was quite a bit of discussion at school today about Jeremy Corbyn. One person in my Business & Economics class, who has strong Conservative beliefs, seemed adamant that is a ''fool'', bringing up arguments that Margaret Thatcher was not fond of him and he was apparently a bit controversial back in the 1980s, when he would wear woolly sweaters in the House of Commons. However, a few seemed quite positive about it. I've spent about an hour this evening doing a bit of research on him, and I have to say I'm now quite fond of him. He seems like a very charismatic and passionate speaker, having watched a few video clips, who seems to say what he really wants to say; unlike some of the others we see on the television, who act like a gun is being pointed at them...I think we all know who was the biggest fool of the 1980's and just a tad controversial! I will give you a clue, you mentioned her name in that BIB
(14 Sep 2015, 5:17 pm)aureolin I don't think it's a pipe dream at all, but it isn't going to happen by people sitting back and admiring from afar. People at grass roots level who have joined and voted for him on mass, now need to get involved and start organising.
I'm pleased at his shadow cabinet selection, and I think that John McDonnell will make a fantastic shadow chancellor. I'm not too disappointed by the lack of North Eastern representatives really, although I would have found Bridget as transport secretary, a very welcome addition...
He would - but why should your attire have any affect on your ability to represent those that elect you?
RE: the 80s, I'm guessing this is in reference to his opposition to Apartheid, and him being arrested for protesting against them, outside the South African embassy. Corbyn was a strong supporter of Mandella, and before it was popular to be a fan of Mandella. We shouldn't forget he was also a big supporter of LGBT rights, and at a time that the Tories dismissed such rights as far left ideology. Corbyn, Tony Benn and other also met with Sinn Fein back in the 80s, which caused a massive stir at the time.
I've only seen Corbyn speak live once, but I've obviously seen him in Commons debates and at the hustings on TV. He's a straight talking politician, and he'll stand up for what he believes in. It's a shame there's not more like it.
(14 Sep 2015, 4:57 pm)R852 PRG There was quite a bit of discussion at school today about Jeremy Corbyn. One person in my Business & Economics class, who has strong Conservative beliefs, seemed adamant that is a ''fool'', bringing up arguments that Margaret Thatcher was not fond of him and he was apparently a bit controversial back in the 1980s, when he would wear woolly sweaters in the House of Commons. However, a few seemed quite positive about it. I've spent about an hour this evening doing a bit of research on him, and I have to say I'm now quite fond of him. He seems like a very charismatic and passionate speaker, having watched a few video clips, who seems to say what he really wants to say; unlike some of the others we see on the television, who act like a gun is being pointed at them...I think we all know who was the biggest fool of the 1980's and just a tad controversial! I will give you a clue, you mentioned her name in that BIB
(14 Sep 2015, 5:17 pm)aureolin I don't think it's a pipe dream at all, but it isn't going to happen by people sitting back and admiring from afar. People at grass roots level who have joined and voted for him on mass, now need to get involved and start organising.
I'm pleased at his shadow cabinet selection, and I think that John McDonnell will make a fantastic shadow chancellor. I'm not too disappointed by the lack of North Eastern representatives really, although I would have found Bridget as transport secretary, a very welcome addition...
He would - but why should your attire have any affect on your ability to represent those that elect you?
RE: the 80s, I'm guessing this is in reference to his opposition to Apartheid, and him being arrested for protesting against them, outside the South African embassy. Corbyn was a strong supporter of Mandella, and before it was popular to be a fan of Mandella. We shouldn't forget he was also a big supporter of LGBT rights, and at a time that the Tories dismissed such rights as far left ideology. Corbyn, Tony Benn and other also met with Sinn Fein back in the 80s, which caused a massive stir at the time.
I've only seen Corbyn speak live once, but I've obviously seen him in Commons debates and at the hustings on TV. He's a straight talking politician, and he'll stand up for what he believes in. It's a shame there's not more like it.
http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/8133390
Skinner vs Maitlis - live.
There was only going to be one winner and it wasn't going to be the sound engineer!
(14 Sep 2015, 7:20 pm)Andreos1 http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/8133390Skinner fairly put he in her place...
Skinner vs Maitlis - live.
There was only going to be one winner and it wasn't going to be the sound engineer!
(14 Sep 2015, 7:20 pm)Andreos1 http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/8133390Skinner fairly put he in her place...
Skinner vs Maitlis - live.
There was only going to be one winner and it wasn't going to be the sound engineer!
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Something that made me chuckle today...
What Football can expect under the rule of Jeremy Corbyn
http://www.theguardian.com/football/pict...-of-terror
Torpedo Sunderland...I thougt someone done that years ago
(15 Sep 2015, 9:06 am)MrFozz Skinner fairly put he in her place...He certainly has more class than Cameron - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34222801
I love Dennis Skinner
(15 Sep 2015, 9:06 am)MrFozz Skinner fairly put he in her place...He certainly has more class than Cameron - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34222801
I love Dennis Skinner
Did anyone watch PMQs?
I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.
I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.
An impressive session indeed.
(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin Did anyone watch PMQs?
I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.
I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.
An impressive session indeed.
(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin Did anyone watch PMQs?
I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.
I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.
An impressive session indeed.
(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin Did anyone watch PMQs?
I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.
I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.
An impressive session indeed.
(16 Sep 2015, 2:36 pm)MurdnunoC Yeah, I rushed home to catch it.
I agree with some of the other analysis offered afterwards. While Corbyn's approach was refreshing, his line of questioning did allow Cameron to push his reasons for pursuing policy objectives. I know it's early days, but eventually courtesy will need to give way to strong comeback (or two) which will (hopefully) put Cameron in his place on issues close to his heart. However, Cameron did look a little flustered as he forced to sing to Corbyn's tune instead of resorting to the vitriolic display to which he's accustomed. Glimpses of that were apparent in comments towards Angus Robertson.
I think this is why a revolving door policy is good for Labour and Corbyn at PMQ's. One week, Corbyn can conduct proceedings in a relatively respectful manner. The next week, someone else can lead a caustic attack on Government policy. If Labour can control the tempo of the came, Cameron will come undone.
(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin Did anyone watch PMQs?
I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.
I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.
An impressive session indeed.
(16 Sep 2015, 2:36 pm)MurdnunoC Yeah, I rushed home to catch it.
I agree with some of the other analysis offered afterwards. While Corbyn's approach was refreshing, his line of questioning did allow Cameron to push his reasons for pursuing policy objectives. I know it's early days, but eventually courtesy will need to give way to strong comeback (or two) which will (hopefully) put Cameron in his place on issues close to his heart. However, Cameron did look a little flustered as he forced to sing to Corbyn's tune instead of resorting to the vitriolic display to which he's accustomed. Glimpses of that were apparent in comments towards Angus Robertson.
I think this is why a revolving door policy is good for Labour and Corbyn at PMQ's. One week, Corbyn can conduct proceedings in a relatively respectful manner. The next week, someone else can lead a caustic attack on Government policy. If Labour can control the tempo of the came, Cameron will come undone.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34276001
Jeb Bush wants Maggie to be the face of a $10 note.
(17 Sep 2015, 11:07 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34276001
Jeb Bush wants Maggie to be the face of a $10 note.
(17 Sep 2015, 11:07 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34276001
Jeb Bush wants Maggie to be the face of a $10 note.
(17 Sep 2015, 11:19 am)MurdnunoC Can't see this ever happening.
She fits one part of the criteria in that she's dead, but she's never been a president.
America's a big country. I reckon there'll be a fair few who don't know who she is!
(17 Sep 2015, 11:19 am)MurdnunoC Can't see this ever happening.
She fits one part of the criteria in that she's dead, but she's never been a president.
America's a big country. I reckon there'll be a fair few who don't know who she is!
(17 Sep 2015, 11:07 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34276001
Jeb Bush wants Maggie to be the face of a $10 note.
