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Post by carlton43 on May 6, 2024 11:46:47 GMT
The Scots and Welsh are touchy like that. Many of them carpet constituencies in England and always have done, but if obvious English people go into their petty nations to stand they wail and curse and gnash their little teeth. fair point to some extent but I'm not sure that either Jim Callaghan or Michael Foot attracted much opprobrium when they sought & won Welsh seats. There are always exceptions but the general rule is 'We don't like any english candidates, but we are all available for export into England and if you reject the idea you are bigots'!
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Post by carlton43 on May 6, 2024 10:45:20 GMT
So you are a Scottish Nationalist then.
If she's a good candidate it doesn't matter where she's from!
My MP is from Leeds originally for fucks sake, and I've accepted that!
I would describe myself as a "nationalist unionist/unionist nationalist", yes. That's one of the reasons why my party name has been "Scottish Conservative" for donkey's years. That's not why I object though. I object because this is a candidate who refuses to say whether she'll be in the constituency to campaign, who has no connection to the constituency and, other than maybe her selection meeting, I'm not sure has ever been to the seat. Indeed, her main connection to Angus seems to be that she lived down in Edinburgh for a couple of years twenty years ago. Well, I'm sorry but that's not good enough. I get that she's doing this for her CV so that she can point to it at other selection meetings and processes elsewhere, I get how this works. But she needs to put in at least a little hard work, and in refusing to talk to the Dundee Courier, the main paper in these parts, to answer these questions she's failed the first test. That is amazingly small-minded and parochial of you, but no surprise at all. Both the majors have done this for 200-years by blooding good young candidates in the middle of 'enemy territory and an unfamiliar area. It gives them experience of an entirely different locale and political circumstance. It gives the lucky constituency a probable rising star of high quality with verve and new ideas, instead of some boring middle-aged, time- serving plonker, to hold the flag.
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Post by carlton43 on May 6, 2024 10:19:49 GMT
So you are a Scottish Nationalist then.
If she's a good candidate it doesn't matter where she's from!
My MP is from Leeds originally for fucks sake, and I've accepted that!
The Scots and Welsh are touchy like that. Many of them carpet constituencies in England and always have done, but if obvious English people go into their petty nations to stand they wail and curse and gnash their little teeth.
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Post by carlton43 on May 6, 2024 1:26:49 GMT
Splitteresses? Spliterettes?? Seamstresses! Spinnerettes! The Spider's Stratagem.
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Post by carlton43 on May 5, 2024 9:34:32 GMT
In a strange and hamfisted move, the AfD have provoked the fury of Marine Le Pen (and others) by suggesting that France hand Mayotte to the Comoros. They also hadn't checked where she was at the time. She was ...in Mayotte. On a 'quiet day' and when in doubt, it is always sound to stiff the French, on anything at all.
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Post by carlton43 on May 4, 2024 20:57:48 GMT
So, Sunak safe or not ? June GE anyone The herd might move, but I wouldn't count on it. The Conservatives have long been known as 'The Stupid Party' and really lived up to it for the past decade : but surely not even in a bad year could they believe that changing their leader (again, again, again!) could possible be sensible for any reason at all other than broadcasting very loudly indeed WE ARE POLITICS MUPPET CENTRAL DON'T VOTE FOR US BECAUSE WE ARE VERY DIM INDEED
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Post by carlton43 on May 4, 2024 14:48:57 GMT
Never say things like this in the days of AI In the quaint town of Stroud, England, Mr. James-Hodges, a mild-mannered English gentleman, leads a simple life, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing in his own backyard. Little does he know that his peaceful existence is about to be shattered by the sinister ambitions of Command Drew, a former naval officer with a grandiose vision of establishing a new world order.
As James-Hodges goes about his routine, he stumbles upon a series of cryptic clues that hint at a dark conspiracy lurking beneath the surface of Stroud. Initially dismissing them as mere coincidences, he soon finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse as he uncovers the truth behind Command Drew's nefarious plans.
Determined to protect his beloved English way of life, Command Drew will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, unleashing a wave of chaos and destruction in his wake. With the fate of Stroud hanging in the balance, James-Hodges must rise to the occasion and confront the formidable adversary hell-bent on reshaping the world in his own image.
As the tension mounts and the stakes grow higher, James-Hodges finds unlikely allies in the form of fellow townsfolk who refuse to surrender to Command Drew's tyranny. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to thwart his schemes and preserve the essence of Stroud's identity.
Filled with heart-pounding action, gripping suspense, and unexpected twists, "Stroud Central" is a Hollywood blockbuster that explores the timeless themes of heroism, resilience, and the enduring spirit of community. It's a thrilling adventure that showcases the power of ordinary individuals coming together to defy tyranny and protect the values they hold dear.I'm thinking the studio might get Tom Stoppard in for a re-write. But 'Stroud and Guildford' are dead!
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 23:05:16 GMT
Far fewer than the number who proudly voted for him 'cos he's a great guy who's been an effective Mayor. Nez Marron!
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 15:24:55 GMT
That is very close to obvious libel. Speaking from personal experience? Probably pure pork barrel as Mitterand was a pliable fixer and consummate crook. One cannot libel the dead!
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 14:45:36 GMT
Voters vouching for Houchen? But why would so many willingly vote for someone widely believed to be a crook? That is very close to obvious libel.
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 14:23:39 GMT
That’s a pretty disgusting comment which is akin to antisemitic conspiracy theory. How is it more racist than implying that all Mulism hate Jewish people? I don't think it's a conspiracy theory to think a Jewish person likes Israel, might see it as an insurance policy should the grim situation of WW2 returns and most likely knows/have family living there. It is foolish to think politicians don't take aboard their personal situations when taking positions. God knows how the right-wing rags would be all over it if his wife was Arabic instead. There is a term for it in parlimentary terms and it's called "declaring an interest". He should declare an interest and leave all policy related to it to the Shadow Secretary (he can even replace Lammy if he prefers). In any case, that's a serious electoral detriment and an unwelcome and unneeded distraction for the party. In a strongly contested field you must be by far the nastiest, most vindictive member of this Forum by quite a measure. And what gives you the right to comment on how we conduct our affairs in Britain at all? And as for the despicable suggestion that an MP must declare his own spouse as 'an interest' and that her imputed 'views' (of which you know nothing) are a reason for him to resile himself from discussion or voting is way past absurdist and unreasonable with outright touches of racism and anti-Semitism. These posts alone should earn you a lengthy ban.
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 13:49:17 GMT
We're obviously in uber Tosser territory here where even the woke males 'vote wrong'. I could never vote for a 'Stacy'! Or, more likely, she's the only one who bothered to stick a leaflet through peoples doors generally make an impression that she'd ever get off her arse if elected. Lost count of the number of socially conservative older people, Brexit voters who quite like Farage in fact, have told me that they vote Green in Norwich because they are the only ones to ever show their faces in their ward. Wonderfully intelligent and insightful method of choice that is. Vote for the one who walks down the road a sticks a leaflet through the door. Saves all that looking at character and experience or paying attention to the nature and manifesto of the party. This democracy charade is a single input binary. The politicians do all the work, all the heavy lifting and policy making and the electorate (correction : the half-awake one third that ever vote at all) gormlessly look on without any engagement whatever seeing which candidate pleases them by calling at their door. That single action being the sole necessary endorsement. Wonderful thing a Western Democracy. Politics and engagement at work in harmony. You have to love it. The corrupt, useless and incompetent supported by the feckless, entitled and terminally lazy electorate. Marriage made in Ennui
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 13:22:13 GMT
Has there ever been a case of a council entirely consisting of independents before? Hundreds
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 12:58:48 GMT
Con 62588 Lab 58804 LD 41984 On the one hand, I'm a little disappointed as I like Anna and think she'd have done a good job. On the other hand, nearly beating the Conservatives in Cambridgeshire in a FPTP election is legitimately insane. What does 'legitimately insane' mean? Or is it itself legitimately insane?
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 12:46:21 GMT
As I said 'Pathetic'. It's a low poll and a small vote. Get the correct size of floor space and adequate clerks and counters. Plan it. Rehearse it. Manage it efficiently. The bit in bold might be easier said than done, as I said I can't think of anywhere larger in the district. What is your suggested indoor venue? For the 2019 General Election count it was an uncomfortably tight squeeze, with a very small perimeter for candidates and party officials, having to walk sideways to squeeze past people. Hepworth Gallery.
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 12:43:55 GMT
Women's Equality Party gain in Hatch Warren and Beggarwood: Stacy Hart (Women's Equality Party) - 1,659 Taylor Parnell (Conservatives) - 697 Peter Bell (Labour) - 338 Marion Wolstencroft - 95 We're obviously in uber Tosser territory here where even the woke males 'vote wrong'. I could never vote for a 'Stacy'!
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 12:33:13 GMT
I suspect it is just due to the size of the venue which is just a small sports hall? I can't think of anywhere else that would provide a larger floor area in Wakefield tbh. As I said 'Pathetic'. It's a low poll and a small vote. Get the correct size of floor space and adequate clerks and counters. Plan it. Rehearse it. Manage it efficiently.
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 12:13:40 GMT
Any results yet, or is it too early? According to the PA Wakefield isn’t expected to finish until 7pm so I’d guess it’s too early. IIRC they usually count the wards in two batches. Utterly bloody pathetic.
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 11:53:30 GMT
I assume he is readmitted or we end up with a hung council Particularly as 'Islamophobic Comment' is of course woke-speak for saying what the majority of us do daily to each other and in the pub where not overseen by the thought police.
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Post by carlton43 on May 3, 2024 11:10:38 GMT
Verification has just started here at the ICC in Birmingham. Nobody seems to be rushing mind Modernist 21stC Britain is utterly incompetent at everything.
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