Guest MattP Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 7 minutes ago, rachhere said: What's going on here then... obviously it's a council election, but this seems completely the opposite to what the polls are telling us. Apparently a really strong leave area as well. It's Labour v Plaid in a two horse race. In that situation even I'd vote Labour in a council election. 5 minutes ago, Strokes said: I’ve not had my polling card through yet, @MattP can you vote for the tories on my behalf? 2 minutes ago, lgfualol said: Tories Corbyn gets smeared 15024120 times = we sleep Boris gets smeared once = OMG THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE BIAS Corbyn doesn't get smeared - his supporters just think he does. Can you give us an example of a smear on him similar to this?
Alf Bentley Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 12 minutes ago, rachhere said: What's going on here then... obviously it's a council election, but this seems completely the opposite to what the polls are telling us. Apparently a really strong leave area as well. The article points out that the area voted in Labour councillors for many years, but Plaid won in a shock last time. So they're just returning to traditional local voting patterns now there's a new candidate by the look of it.....nothing meaningful to be drawn from this, sadly.
LiberalFox Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 I remember Netanyahu accusing Corbyn of comparing Israel to the nazis, think that tweet is still up.
LiberalFox Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/06/tory-ministers-back-candidates-accused-of-islamophobia
Jon the Hat Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 25 minutes ago, lgfualol said: Tories Corbyn gets smeared 15024120 times = we sleep Boris gets smeared once = OMG THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE BIAS As if Corbyn is being smeared.
twoleftfeet Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 41 minutes ago, LiberalFox said: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/06/tory-ministers-back-candidates-accused-of-islamophobia Is being anti Jewish treated as worse than being anti-Islamic? I think it is probably seen as far worse, in many peoples eyes, because in history Jews have been persecuted and the name of Islam has been falsely claimed by terrorists.
bmt Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 54 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said: As if Corbyn is being smeared.
Jon the Hat Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 40 minutes ago, twoleftfeet said: Is being anti Jewish treated as worse than being anti-Islamic? I think it is probably seen as far worse, in many peoples eyes, because in history Jews have been persecuted and the name of Islam has been falsely claimed by terrorists. I think it is worse yes; some degree of anti-muslim feeling is to be expected given terrorist activity and child abuse stories in the news in recent years. Not justified, but to be expected. People fear the "otherness". Jews are being treated appallingly on the basis of utter nonsense, and held responsible for Israeli government actions many object to very much. It is certainly worse imo.
bmt Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 8 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said: I think it is worse yes; some degree of anti-muslim feeling is to be expected given terrorist activity and child abuse stories in the news in recent years. Not justified, but to be expected. People fear the "otherness". Jews are being treated appallingly on the basis of utter nonsense, and held responsible for Israeli government actions many object to very much. It is certainly worse imo. I think 'treated as worse' and 'worse' should be differentiated here. One isn't worse than the other, it is the same thing with a different target. Most muslims are treated appallingly on the basis of utter nonsense, and held responsible for the actions of terrorists the overwhelming majority of object to very much.
Guest MattP Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 Ouch. I think the relationship between C4 and the Tories is beyond repair. "This shows why it has been impossible to co-operate with Channel 4 News. "They are campaigners in this election - inventing the most damaging things possible to further their campaign against Brexit." "This sort of thing is why so many media organisations have collapsing audiences. "We sadly do not expect the senior management at Channel 4 to take this terrible mistake seriously and we expect more of the same."
Mike Oxlong Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 2 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: I think it is worse yes; some degree of anti-muslim feeling is to be expected given terrorist activity and child abuse stories in the news in recent years. Not justified, but to be expected. People fear the "otherness". Jews are being treated appallingly on the basis of utter nonsense, and held responsible for Israeli government actions many object to very much. It is certainly worse imo. So hating an innocent Jew is worse than hating an innocent Muslim ? Wow !
SecretPro Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/alexandra-hall-resign-brexit-embassy-ambassador-boris-johnson-us-a9236151.html She's pretty damning too.
Legend_in_blue Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 8.30 tonight will be an interesting watch. If I were the BBC, I'd plant Andrew Neil into the audience.
Alf Bentley Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 5 hours ago, MattP said: It's Labour v Plaid in a two horse race. Even so, I heard that Spurs finished third and lost their deposit.
Alf Bentley Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-andrew-neil-interview-michael-gove-downing-street-no-10-switchboard-number-a9235491.html "Michael Gove gave out the Downing Street switchboard number live on air, prompting the public to ring it to ask when Boris Johnson will be interviewed by Andrew Neil. The cabinet minister was interrogated on when the prime minister would face the veteran political broadcaster during an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live. Mr Gove was asked ”On a scale of one to 10, what’s the chance of the Andrew Neil interview with Boris Johnson happening? Just give us a number.” He replied: “Erm, I think the number would be 0207 930 4433. That’s the Downing Street number. And if you ring the prime minister’s diary secretary, he will know, or she will know, what the prime minister is going to do. I’m not the prime minister’s diary secretary.”
Legend_in_blue Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 Michael Gove = muppet. Meanwhile, Jacob R-M has gone very, very quiet recently. What's up with him?
Leicester_Loyal Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 The original posts at the 'people of colour' video vs. The posts when they realised it's clearly edited.
Legend_in_blue Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/anti-jacob-rees-mogg-message-can-be-seen-for-miles-appears-in-tory-s-constituency-1-6407915
Guest MattP Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 37 minutes ago, Legend_in_blue said: Michael Gove = muppet. Meanwhile, Jacob R-M has gone very, very quiet recently. What's up with him? Exiled for his Grenfell comments. The Tory campaign this time is being handled very differently, they won't even send you to a seat like Mansfield to canvass if you have a posh accent.
Izzy Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 Corbyn saying we've got 4 million children living 'in poverty' in this country. Is that right? Maybe my understanding of the term poverty is wrong
rachhere Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 3 minutes ago, Izzy said: Corbyn saying we've got 4 million children living 'in poverty' in this country. Is that right? Maybe my understanding of the term poverty is wrong These are widely recognised figures, yes. https://fullfact.org/economy/poverty-uk-guide-facts-and-figures/ Starting to wonder whether Boris even understands that he doesn’t have a trade deal yet.
Izzy Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 2 minutes ago, rachhere said: These are widely recognised figures, yes. https://fullfact.org/economy/poverty-uk-guide-facts-and-figures/ Starting to wonder whether Boris even understands that he doesn’t have a trade deal yet. Thanks for the link. Seems like there's been lots of different measures over the years but either way, its still seems way too high for the worlds 5th biggest economy.
Guest MattP Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 8 minutes ago, Izzy said: Corbyn saying we've got 4 million children living 'in poverty' in this country. Is that right? Maybe my understanding of the term poverty is wrong "Relative poverty" - relates to how far you are below the median salary in an area. Laughable way to judge it really, I think in Monte Carlo you'll be in "poverty" on 100k a year or something.
rachhere Posted 6 December 2019 Posted 6 December 2019 Just now, Izzy said: Thanks for the link. Seems like there's been lots of different measures over the years but either way, its still seems way too high for the worlds 5th biggest economy. Worth looking at this too: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/disability-un-failing-disabled-people-its-no-surprise-a7910181.html
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