Election Year or Fear!

[Andy_Faber]

I nearly asked Andy the same question.
Because there are very few, if any, Muslims called Roger.

I was going to suggest Roger Binny but i now think he’s Christian

Disappointing thing about this thread is we started so well on a number of subjects but have descended into the usual Islam bitchfest with a small side order of immigration. I get the same in many ‘real’ settings too (as an observer, I seldom get into discussions)!which is a bit of a shame…

[Trickytreesreds]

I was going to suggest Roger Binny but i now think he’s Christian

Disappointing thing about this thread is we started so well on a number of subjects but have descended into the usual Islam bitchfest with a small side order of immigration. I get the same in many ‘real’ settings too (as an observer, I seldom get into discussions)!which is a bit of a shame…

Andy, the Muslim thing was the hot topic of the week.
It reared it's head in parliament, with skullduggery by Starmer, trying to appease/ head off trouble among his ranks.
It's extended into MP intimidation and threats.
This is an election year, and Palestine should be way down the list on hot topics internally.

It shows how ****ed up British politics is.

[Trickytreesreds]

NB, its bye election day.
Ali and Gallaway are standing on the policy of Gaza first, Rochdale second? WTF IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE

[swaledale]

Andy, the Muslim thing was the hot topic of the week.
It reared it's head in parliament, with skullduggery by Starmer, trying to appease/ head off trouble among his ranks.
It's extended into MP intimidation and threats.
This is an election year, and Palestine should be way down the list on hot topics internally.

It shows how ****ed up British politics is.

Actually the Muslim/Islamist **** stirring has been a fetaure of the Tories and right wing groups for many years and the Tories have double down on it this past couple of weeks, becuase they think it plays to a certain base of voters. In eality its not the issue with voters they seem to think it is

[ramAnag]

I was going to suggest Roger Binny but i now think he’s Christian

Disappointing thing about this thread is we started so well on a number of subjects but have descended into the usual Islam bitchfest with a small side order of immigration. I get the same in many ‘real’ settings too (as an observer, I seldom get into discussions)!which is a bit of a shame…

Tbf it’s been taken that way by a combination of circumstances and the return of our most right wing contributor outside of Barnsley.

A thread like this is always going to be topical and in an attempt to detract from some more important issues and appeal to the populist mentality amongst a minority of the electorate I expect the right whingers to make as much political capital out of fears regarding Muslims and immigration as they can. Smoke and mirrors.

[Geoff Parkstone]

I've just looked at the list of candidates for Rochdale - there are 3 candidates that have been disowned by labour - including the candidate standing for labour!! Then there are a handful standing on local issues, a just stop oil protesting vicar with Parkinson's, a candidate deliberately targeting getting no votes and a few others. Assuming the Tory won't get much support, one of that rag tag collection will get elected. Even against that lot I don't see the Libdem getting any votes. What a ****ing mess British politics is ☹️

[Trickytreesreds]

Tbf it’s been taken that way by a combination of circumstances and the return of our most right wing contributor outside of Barnsley.

A thread like this is always going to be topical and in an attempt to detract from some more important issues and appeal to the populist mentality amongst a minority of the electorate I expect the right whingers to make as much political capital out of fears regarding Muslims and immigration as they can. Smoke and mirrors.

Are you saying Barnsley is right wing?
Hilarious

"People's Republic of South Yorkshire" or "Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire" were nicknames often given to South Yorkshire under the left-wing local governments of the 1980s, especially the municipal socialist administration of Sheffield City Council led by David Blunkett, used by both detractors and supporters of the councils. The councils pursued a social policy radically different from that of Margaret Thatcher's national government, following more closely along the lines of Militant tendency-dominated Liverpool City Council and the Greater London Council led by Ken Livingstone.

What you really mean is, it's an inconvenient topic that highlights Labours ANTI SEMITIC hardcore, especially since the anount of muslims in its ranks.
It seems Gaza is more important to them, them than the healh service/ jobs/ cost of living.

Yep, GP is right, it an absolute **** show of politicians in this country.

Lets all wave a Palestinian flag, singing God save the King

[SithHappens]

I've just looked at the list of candidates for Rochdale - there are 3 candidates that have been disowned by labour - including the candidate standing for labour!! Then there are a handful standing on local issues, a just stop oil protesting vicar with Parkinson's, a candidate deliberately targeting getting no votes and a few others. Assuming the Tory won't get much support, one of that rag tag collection will get elected. Even against that lot I don't see the Libdem getting any votes. What a ****ing mess British politics is ☹️

Probably be a record low turnout. Tory candidate Is a well respected person locally and might be the best candidate but being a Tory and all he wont get in.

[ramAnag]

Are you saying Barnsley is right wing?
Hilarious

"People's Republic of South Yorkshire" or "Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire" were nicknames often given to South Yorkshire under the left-wing local governments of the 1980s, especially the municipal socialist administration of Sheffield City Council led by David Blunkett, used by both detractors and supporters of the councils. The councils pursued a social policy radically different from that of Margaret Thatcher's national government, following more closely along the lines of Militant tendency-dominated Liverpool City Council and the Greater London Council led by Ken Livingstone.

Erm…not quite Tricky. I think you’ve missed the point in your haste to have another rant.
Perhaps you’ve been away too long, but in your absence, another contender for most right wing poster has emerged. He’s not as prolific as you but perhaps even more extreme. Even appears contemptuous of Muslim cricketers representing England…perish the thought…and he seems to think there are too many black footballers too!
The name is Gunteryy36 and he happens to come from…..(drum roll…..) Barnsley. You’ll like him.

[ramAnag]

Probably be a record low turnout. Tory candidate Is a well respected person locally and might be the best candidate but being a Tory and all he wont get in.

Imagine they’ll only be in position for about six months before a proper Labour candidate is elected at the next GE so it doesn’t really matter.