General Election June 8th

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

So, we have Thatcher MkII, an IRA supporter and a homophobic, anti-abortionist to choose from to lead our country.

I'm thinking a spoiled ballot paper might be the sensible choice.

 

[Chippy_boy]

So, we have Thatcher MkII, an IRA supporter and a homophobic, anti-abortionist to choose from to lead our country.

I'm thinking a spoiled ballot paper might be the sensible choice.

I've been thinking the very same. "None of the above" would probably win this election.

EDIT: Not that this dimwit May has even 1% of Thatcher's ability mind you.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

So, we have Thatcher MkII, an IRA supporter and a homophobic, anti-abortionist to choose from to lead our country.

I'm thinking a spoiled ballot paper might be the sensible choice.

Good choice. Join the club

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

I've been thinking the very same. "None of the above" would probably win this election.

EDIT: Not that this dimwit May has even 1% of Thatcher's ability mind you.

I'd pretty much decided to vote Tory for the first time in my life when the election was called, but their manifesto launch was just her with a plain Tory blue background which echoed Thatcher conferences of yesteryear, and it knocked me sick. I just can't betray my younger self.

 

[mcfc1632]

Is it possible to support a united Ireland and still be one of your English patriots?

Can I assume you're giving the nod to the Welsh and the Scots to be whatever they like?

Sorry - you always seem to post distractions – seemingly due to a lack of anything of substance to post.

But some topics are beyond your silly attempts at distraction

United Ireland?? I can see several ways that could come about in the future – through the choice and actions of the people that live there within a democratic process.

The IRA were callous murdering thugs operating a campaign of terror – Corbyn deserves nothing but contempt IMO for the support he clearly had/has for them – demonstrated by his actions then and (lack of) words now.

Frankly, IMO you also deserve a level of contempt, by the shallow manner in which you equate the IRA’s actions at the height of the troubles to how things could evolve in Wales and Scotland – as well as a united Ireland.

Arlene Foster said it more eloquently this morning:

"It is hard to take seriously the democratic credentials of a man who was so close to the political representatives of the IRA at the height of the Troubles.

"It is hard to see much good coming for the Labour Party from the coming election except the replacement of their leader."

 

[Ricster]

Corbyn explicitly refused to condemn the IRA - trying to hide in - "...I condemn all forms of violence.." simply does not wash with the vast majority of UK citizens

I know this might upset people but........
I refuse to condemn Isis. I don't agree with what they do but I can understand why they do it. If someone dropped a bomb on your house or murdered and ridiculed your leader or raped your great grandmother would you not want someone held accountable?

While 2 wrongs don't make a right, it's very difficult to point the finger. The only difference between the IRA and ISIS is that one was over 200 years ago and the English have had plenty of time to apologise for what they did as a government.

People should look a lot closer to home and how we have treated people over time and history. No wonder everyone fucking hates us!

 

[Ancient Citizen]

I know this might upset people but........
I refuse to condemn Isis. I don't agree with what they do but I can understand why they do it. If someone dropped a bomb on your house or murdered and ridiculed your leader or raped your great grandmother would you not want someone held accountable?

While 2 wrongs don't make a right, it's very difficult to point the finger. The only difference between the IRA and ISIS is that one was over 200 years ago and the English have had plenty of time to apologise for what they did as a government.

People should look a lot closer to home and how we have treated people over time and history. No wonder everyone fucking hates us!

If there are many with the same attitude I feel sure Corbyn will absolutely walk the election.
May has no chance when this spreads.

 

[mcfc1632]

I know this might upset people but........
I refuse to condemn Isis. I don't agree with what they do but I can understand why they do it. If someone dropped a bomb on your house or murdered and ridiculed your leader or raped your great grandmother would you not want someone held accountable?

While 2 wrongs don't make a right, it's very difficult to point the finger. The only difference between the IRA and ISIS is that one was over 200 years ago and the English have had plenty of time to apologise for what they did as a government.

People should look a lot closer to home and how we have treated people over time and history. No wonder everyone fucking hates us!

You should link up with fumble to form some specialist distraction club.

We are speaking about the specific actions of an English citizen in support of the IRA during the height of the troubles thru to this day

 

[sir baconface]

I've been thinking the very same. "None of the above" would probably win this election.

EDIT: Not that this dimwit May has even 1% of Thatcher's ability mind you.

This. A pale wannabe but the point stands about the choice of candidates.

 

[Ricster]

You should link up with fumble to form some specialist distraction club.

We are speaking about the specific actions of an English citizen in support of the IRA during the height of the troubles thru to this day

Which means you have to go back through history and work out why he or she has that opinion.
Can you sympathise with what happened?
Would you want that to happen to any of your family?
Can you understand why people seek revenge?
Do I agree with what the IRA did? Definitely not, but some people can and its a human trait.

Actually booted an IRA sympathiser out of my house 2 weeks ago. Not because she was a sympathiser but because of the lies she was spreading able it them never harming innocent people and always giving warnings.
Can I understand why she is a sympathiser? 100%
Do I agree with her lies and propaganda? Fuck no!