O/T Democracy

[CASPER-64-FRANK]

Think the tories would be foolish to stand against the brexit party because their vote will be split. Hope they do tho cos neither will have a chance of doing much at the election.

I will tell ya one thing it will be the most interesting election ever with twists and turns all over the place. It will be a highly tactical affair both from the voters' and party's perspective. Unfortunately it will all amount to nowt tho and we will be back to square one...

It all points to a ‘ bloodbath’ for Labour Roly. They will have all on maintaining the seats they have let alone gain any.
It’s their own fault, they should come off the fence and decide to Remain, like most of them want to anyway.
Lib Dem’s should easily increase the seats they have and Brexit Party could do damage to Tory and especially Labour.

[ragingpup]

It all points to a ‘ bloodbath’ for Labour Roly. They will have all on maintaining the seats they have let alone gain any.
It’s their own fault, they should come off the fence and decide to Remain, like most of them want to anyway.
Lib Dem’s should easily increase the seats they have and Brexit Party could do damage to Tory and especially Labour.

The problem with coming off the fence and backing remain is that whilst the Labour membership is Remain heavy, the leadership know that the Labour voters and public in general are split pretty much down the middle as are the Tories. Their stance has been Leave but with a reasonable Deal as main preference. I don't think they were far off backing the WA and it's in this area that I think that the Labour leadership would most like to be. If Johnson would turn away from the extremists in his own party and look to a deal that would get the backing of enough MPs, moderate Labour and Tory, to get it over the line, then this is surely the direction to head towards?

[rolymiller]

Yep accept the Europeans will be in the shyte if we come out Howdy. Still think it will break up anyway in a few years. If we set the ball rolling it will break up sooner. Then all this Brexit stuff we have had over the years will have been pointless ie if we had waited long enough it would naturally have come to an end.

Pup: You are a brave man! You are gonna have to drip feed him stuff like that...not that I would call our new pal a drip of course. I'm quite liking the "rolykins" only usually reserved for our lasses use on a better day.

[WanChaiMiller]

It has been brought to my attention that some posters find me a little abrasive. I have turned over a new leaf, petal.
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Just put my diamond white under the park bench and take this in. The red wine must be flowing.

[WanChaiMiller]

You have to look at what the powerful countries in Europe have to lose, if it’s a no deal and we crash out of Europe.

We’re focusing on what we have to lose. They have plenty to lose as well.

99% of people will never have to negotiate any significant financial deal in life.

In Parliament reduce that by half.

I’m not a big hitter but every 7 figure deal, i’ve been involved, with has gone to the wire.

This is no different.

Not sure we should be playing dare with the short / medium term future of the country and the businesses that will suffer.

[howdydoo]

Not sure we should be playing dare with the short / medium term future of the country and the businesses that will suffer.

Playing a poker tournament with your cards facing up each hand!

Not sure that's a great tactic either.

[rolymiller]

I also think that the revelations in operation yellow hammer will have an effect in the election. Little old ladies who always vote for that nice Mr Tory -yes the equivalent of your labour donkey with a red rosette but with a smarter suit and cheeky chappie looks like their grand sons-will not be so keen if they think they are not gonna get their medicines and marks and sparks fruit and veg. Look how they panicked about the triple lock looking like it might be removed on pensions at the last election. Opposition MPs only need to play on this during the election campaigns and nice Mr Tory might not seem so nice to them. (I have always thought little old ladies have a lot to answer for at general elections)

[animallittle3]

I also think that the revelations in operation yellow hammer will have an effect in the election. Little old ladies who always vote for that nice Mr Tory -yes the equivalent of your labour donkey with a red rosette, -will not be so keen if they think they are not gonna get their medicines and marks and sparks fruit and veg. Look how they panicked about the triple lock looking like it might be removed on pensions at the last election. Opposition MPs only need to play on this during the election campaigns and nice Mr Tory might not seem so nice to them. (I have always thought little old ladies have a lot to answer for at general elections)

Which is what the Lib Dems are banking on !!!

[KerrAvon]

Think the tories would be foolish to stand against the brexit party because their vote will be split. Hope they do tho cos neither will have a chance of doing much at the election.

I will tell ya one thing it will be the most interesting election ever with twists and turns all over the place. It will be a highly tactical affair both from the voters' and party's perspective. Unfortunately it will all amount to nowt tho and we will be back to square one...


Kerr: Can see that as a tactic, so maybe no Tories up round here. The prob for the tories and the Brexit party is if they have got the mood of the country for brexit wrong they will get decimated. I still think that leavers are over egging the support for leaving without a deal. Things have changed since the referendum and could change again. Fascinating stuff. I want the film rights!

Cos you are my new buddy mr kerr which parliamentary character do you want to play in my film? Let me guess, Bercow...?

I want to play Jess Philips - my favourite MP at the moment.

[rolymiller]

I want to play Jess Philips - my favourite MP at the moment.

I shall pencil you in. You will need to be at your feisty best for that role Kerr! Personally, I will be Rees mogg, you get to lounge about a bit in that role and have a nanny... also quite like the Walter from Beano hair style and glasses as long as there are no scenes where Dennis the menace Skinner attacks me!