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Post by westmercian on Jun 22, 2023 16:48:50 GMT
As if she writes her own social media posts. Will be written by someone at Lib Dem HQ in Westminster. |
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Post by grahammurray on Jun 22, 2023 16:49:16 GMT
An excruciatingly poor interview with the LD candidate now on Twitter! Thick as a really thick butcher's mince. Comically stupid. Actually, a bit worrying that this sort of person is selected for a seat they could actually win..  You mean "this sort of person" as opposed to the retiring MP? |
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Post by carlton43 on Jun 22, 2023 17:21:16 GMT
She's actually done a fair bit of media before this and been absolutely fine, suspect it's more a case of it going from being something that might happen to being very real very quickly and the stress/exhaustion that comes along with it. Or? She really is the absolute and complete bloody plonker that she presents? Let's hope we see and hear a lot more from her. It is great entertainment and pops your neat little bubble! |
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Post by LDCaerdydd on Jun 22, 2023 17:33:49 GMT
It was issued yesterday and is on the South Somerset version of Somerset's electoral services page but for some reason is listed under "General Election – Somerton and Frome constituency". The deadline for nominations is Friday 4pm, the same as for the other two 20 July by-elections. Somerset putting in their own nomination for most fuck useless council website then! It has been noted… |
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Post by andrewp on Jun 22, 2023 17:52:39 GMT
I assume that the Conservatives must be selecting their candidate tonight, as the close of nominations is tomorrow.
Michael Crick is reporting that Somerset Councillors Faye Purbrick and Suria Aujla are/ were on the shortlist
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Post by manchesterman on Jun 22, 2023 17:59:11 GMT
Does it have an open mic comedy night? BTW, only one in seven dwarfs are happy. Lies, damned lies and statistics! you could've also highlighted that only 1 in 7 are grumpy  |
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Post by CatholicLeft on Jun 22, 2023 18:05:57 GMT
Lordy, that was a disaster of an interview - I thought that she was doing ok, then had a bit of a mind block (it happens), but then admitted she didn't know basic answers to obvious questions on local problems with housing, poverty and the cost of living. Truly awful for her.
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Post by michaelarden on Jun 22, 2023 18:10:21 GMT
Lordy, that was a disaster of an interview - I thought that she was doing ok, then had a bit of a mind block (it happens), but then admitted she didn't know basic answers to obvious questions on local problems with housing, poverty and the cost of living. Truly awful for her. Indeed. But it won't make any difference - she's bob on to win regardless. |
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Post by carlton43 on Jun 22, 2023 18:14:58 GMT
Does it have an open mic comedy night? BTW, only one in seven dwarfs are happy. Lies, damned lies and statistics! you could've also highlighted that only 1 in 7 are grumpy And it should have read '... is Happy.' And your comment should have read '... is Grumpy.' |
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Post by johnloony on Jun 22, 2023 18:47:18 GMT
Lordy, that was a disaster of an interview - I thought that she was doing ok, then had a bit of a mind block (it happens), but then admitted she didn't know basic answers to obvious questions on local problems with housing, poverty and the cost of living. Truly awful for her. Indeed. But it won't make any difference - she's bob on to win regardless. The difference is that she will win not necessarily as overwhelmingly as otherwise, and will only last 16 months before being voted out again. |
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Post by nodealbrexiteer on Jun 22, 2023 18:48:25 GMT
Lies, damned lies and statistics! you could've also highlighted that only 1 in 7 are grumpy And it should have read '... is Happy.' And your comment should have read '... is Grumpy.' Is that you Mr Disney? |
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Post by YL on Jun 22, 2023 18:56:36 GMT
Labour have selected Neil Guild. He was the candidate in Taunton Deane in 2015.
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Post by carlton43 on Jun 22, 2023 19:03:34 GMT
And it should have read '... is Happy.' And your comment should have read '... is Grumpy.' Is that you Mr Disney? I think Mr Disney (who I am always surprised to find died so long ago in 1966) would not really have been my sort of person and his company has morphed and morphed again into the absolute most sickening studio in America oozing vile trash with a sickly smile and tainting and spoiling everything it touches. So, no, not me. This is about good English, as ever. |
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Post by uthacalthing on Jun 22, 2023 19:10:10 GMT
Does it have an open mic comedy night? BTW, only one in seven dwarfs are happy. Lies, damned lies and statistics! you could've also highlighted that only 1 in 7 are grumpy The stats are suspect because some respondents are bashful |
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Post by jakegb on Jun 22, 2023 19:14:06 GMT
Just listened to the interview.
Very poor.
She was very nervous - her answers were vague even before the meltdown. Her knowledge of S & F appeared cursory - and I sensed no passion for the area (absolutely key for Lib Dems, more than other parties).
Contrast that to the Green interviewee later: articulate, engaging and knowledgeable.
Early days - but the Lib Dems will need to up their game fast - or they will lose credibility in this by-election.
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Post by Defenestrated Fipplebox on Jun 22, 2023 19:39:36 GMT
Lies, damned lies and statistics! you could've also highlighted that only 1 in 7 are grumpy And it should have read '... is Happy.' And your comment should have read '... is Grumpy.' Are would be correct if they identify as they / them.  |
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Post by CatholicLeft on Jun 22, 2023 20:05:32 GMT
And it should have read '... is Happy.' And your comment should have read '... is Grumpy.' Are would be correct if they identify as they / them. That's it, you have triggered carlton43. I would suggest you make a break for it as I hear the sounds of carriage wheels heading your way and what sounds worryingly like shrapnel being stuffed into a blunderbuss. |
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Post by nodealbrexiteer on Jun 22, 2023 20:27:50 GMT
I think Mr Disney (who I am always surprised to find died so long ago in 1966) would not really have been my sort of person and his company has morphed and morphed again into the absolute most sickening studio in America oozing vile trash with a sickly smile and tainting and spoiling everything it touches. So, no, not me. This is about good English, as ever. Yes the more i read about him the less I like. The company is an all consuming monster |
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Post by Toylyyev on Jun 22, 2023 20:28:09 GMT
Lies, damned lies and statistics! you could've also highlighted that only 1 in 7 are grumpy The stats are suspect because some respondents are bashful There's just one dwarf in The Seven Ravens, and he's mostly helpful. |
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Post by r34t on Jun 22, 2023 20:33:58 GMT
Recoverable in a GE campaign. Not in a by-election.
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