Is it just me....

[MadAmster]

... or do others have the opinion that the Ram Inn is rapidly approaching its total demise?

Can it be saved?

[Andy_Faber]

No we aren’t seeing it’s demise

Yes it can be saved.

How? Get rid of the politics threads, there are plenty of other places where such views can be expressed

[MadAmster]

They do seem to be the common factor in the spats despite being the threads harvesting the most views and posts.

[swaledale]

They do seem to be the common factor in the spats despite being the threads harvesting the most views and posts.

The removal of the Red Dog from this Forum would resolve most issues - differences of opinion are fine, the posting of malicious, racist xenophobic in most cases false stories mostly gleaned and virtually repeated verbatim from certain right wing media outlets that are deliberately pushing a false narrative is another.

But it seems our Mod is quite happy for the Trumpian rubbish to be posted on here, indeed he seems to agree with much of it or deems it an alternative point of view. Now that could be because he actually has a considerable leaning towards this stuff, I mean he hides his bias under the "good ole chap" schmuck, but quite often reveals his true thoughts.


I'll watch Fox News of Geebeebies if I want to hear utter nonsense and falsehoods pushed as actual news, its not about right or left, its about what is actually verifiably true. Its a shame the Mod lets this Forum become another arena where right wing populism and falsehoods are posted on an almost daily basis.

[Geoff Parkstone]

Because it would be so much better if the forum became an arena for left wing populism and falsehoods almost daily, wouldn't it.

[swaledale]

Because it would be so much better if the forum became an arena for left wing populism and falsehoods almost daily, wouldn't it.

I guess if your views verge to quite far to the right, then one would class myself anf RA as left wing populists, but that would be a mistake and indeed would show a complete lack of understanding as to where we stand. I won't speak for RA, but my impression is that he is very much a centrist, maybe left of centre a little, but hardly a left wing populist.

As for myself, a cursory glance of my posts would show to any sentient person, that I'm certainly to the left of centre, but hardly a raving socialist, nor indeed a spreader of left wing populism.

But then that seems typical of some on here, like for instance you who seems right of centre, with an overall cynical view of all politics. Though without it seems a coherent view as to what the alternative is. As Farage shows time and time again, its very easy to carp from the side lines, providing coherent alternatives is more difficult.

I mean being anti Brexit isn't left wing populism - indeed extreme left wingers seem to hate the EU much as some right wingers. believing that people who work should not be exploited, that the NHS should be properly funded, that climate change is real that the mass bombing of civilians to address a terrorist issue and we need to address it or any of the other range of issues I discuss, are all issues which people with either left or right of centre views would have similar views on.

I'm not sure where you get the idea that either I or RA spread falsehoods either - whereas the stuff that a certain person spews on a daily basis is clearly false, there is often a grain of truth, but its almost always complete *******s and a little bit of cross referencing shows this to be the case.


Look at the facts, GeeBeebies loses £47 million a year, it spouts stuff that is clearly not based on facts, I can take a right wing slant on issues, absolute falsehoods is another matter. But then maybe you don't care for the truth? perhaps you just like hearing what aligns withyour views? Though I don't believe your that shallow tbh.

[Geoff Parkstone]

Remember in the good old days we had a forum for football related issues and a second one for "other"

Might it be an idea to separate again? We could call what would rapidly evolve into a politics forum into the "Ram it down your throat Inn".

Maybe broaden the Ram inn to cover all sports discussions.

[Andy_Faber]

Remember in the good old days we had a forum for football related issues and a second one for "other"

Might it be an idea to separate again? We could call what would rapidly evolve into a politics forum into the "Ram it down your throat Inn".

Maybe broaden the Ram inn to cover all sports discussions.

I suggested that about 8 years ago, all either not bothered or in favour apart from one poster so I didn’t do it

[ramAnag]

Hmmm…so we’ve got…Brexit at 9355, Election (1882), Music (279), Cricket (176), English identity (124) and frankly appalling Jokes (47).
In the meantime the DCFC threads, even including the excellent ‘9 Games In’, are averaging around 14.

What does that tell you? Tells me there’s only so much about eight blokes who are all getting on a bit - okay maybe not Sith - can say about a football match.

[Andy_Faber]

I’ve asked admin so at least we have an option. Don’t hold your breaths