Get Brexit Done

[mickthinks]

Lazy journalism from The Grauniad to dub it “a gamble”. True, it’s mostly the case that a PM who calls an election earlier than expected is banking on things going against them in the the longer term. But what’s the gamble here—that there’s not some amazing event going to occur between July and next January capable of restoring Tory fortunes at the ballot box?

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Sun article in 4 years. LABOUR RUINED BRITAIN! NEVER AGAIN!

[ceptimus]

It's Labour's turn now. Many of those who vowed, "I'll never vote Labour again, as long as I live", back in 2007, have either forgotten their vow, or died.

And it's likely that in another eight years or so, the people who are currently saying the same about the present Tory government will do the same.

People vote out the current crappy government in the hope that the current opposition, "can't be any worse." In a two party dominated system, this leads to the alternation of the governing party, on average every two electoral terms.

Some voters are naive enough to believe that the current opposition will actually do a great job in government, but most older voters are jaded enough to not really expect much.

[JoeP]

Originally Posted by mickthinks

Lazy journalism from The Grauniad to dub it “a gamble”. True, it’s mostly the cast that a PM who calls an election earlier than expected is banking on things going against them in the the longer term. But what’s the gamble here—that there’s not some amazing event going to occur between July and next January capable of restoring Tory fortunes at the ballot box?

Quite. It's not a gamble, it's a tacit admission that things aren't going to get better between July and next January.

[Ensign Steve]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling general election for 4 July | General election 2024 | The Guardian

Haha Stupid Britishers! Don't they know that's a holiday?

[JoeP]

Oh, the Independence (from the Tories) Day jokes are already flowing

[ChuckF]

Originally Posted by mickthinks

Lazy journalism from The Grauniad to dub it “a gamble”. True, it’s mostly the case that a PM who calls an election earlier than expected is banking on things going against them in the the longer term. But what’s the gamble here—that there’s not some amazing event going to occur between July and next January capable of restoring Tory fortunes at the ballot box?

That was my exact thought as well. Like, I don't get all the intricate calculations of why British elections are called early and the calendar mysteries, but it seems like there are only a few reasons to call one early: (1) bring your own party into line; (2) take advantage of a weak opposition; or (3) minimize the damage because things are only going to get worse for you before the scheduled election.

Let's not pretend he can bring the party into line, and with Labour running 20 points ahead...

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

�� Italian lorry driver described the UK’s new post-Brexit controls as a “mess” after his �� was held at Brexit border post for more than two days.

�� Antonio Soprano was stopped while bringing plants into the country from central Italy said he was offered nothing to eat during… pic.twitter.com/h9RzxJT9EA

— Liz Webster (@LizWebsterSBF) June 10, 2024

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

And there is a history from Britain First’s ASHLEA SIMON: explained by @marcowenjones again

So Melon, above all, should be able to verify before he amplifies…indeed before he allows the account to continue posting. He has that power.

And he seems to abuse it. https://t.co/y8lwzGCYoi

— Fionna O'Leary, ������ (@fascinatorfun) August 8, 2024

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Oh sweet gods of hilariousness.

Had not realised that the Labour government can only impose VAT on private schools because of Brexit.

Even @the_tpa have suddenly gone all remain#FinallyABrexitBenefit pic.twitter.com/sbnu3uhc6V

— Otto English (@Otto_English) September 1, 2024

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Arthur

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Bootstraps, real conservatives use their bootstraps and don't beg for socialism.

Redundancy Payouts For Losing MPs "Not Enough", Says Ousted Tory

[Dragar]

I do think there's a reasonable case that MP compensation - both during and after the role - is insufficient to attract people we'd actually want to do the job. Especially given the loss of privacy and real risks to personal and family safety becoming an MP can entail.

There's a reason so many of them come from inherited wealth or are 'career' politicians.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

While I agree in principle I think my objection is the:

Sunderland agreed that politics also plays a role in trying to get a job outside the Commons, saying he has been rejected for roles because he was an ex-Conservative MP.

“I have been turned down for jobs over the last three months, jobs which I was perfect for”, he said.

That's too god damned bad.

And:

“In my case, 26 years in the Army, four-and-a-half years as an MP, I'd never been unemployed. I've never had a CV. I never was on LinkedIn, this is stuff we have to do from complete scratch.

You're a career Army man, so yeah, I suppose you never needed a CV.

But yes, just like any other job an unemployment benefit is in order.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Nigerian talk show television

Nigeria's Sunday morning news shows were fantastically more open, honest and authoritative about the rise of Kemi Badenoch and the threat it poses than their British equivalents. Incomparably better. pic.twitter.com/uyQaprMq29

— Nels Abbey (@nelsabbey) November 3, 2024

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

The Daily Express cracks me up.

Anyone else here on Bluesky miss it? Or... nah?

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— Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social) December 4, 2024 at 8:23 AM

[LarsMac]

That's the kinda shit that happens when you declare that you don't want to play with the other kids.

[JoeP]

Can't see Finland on that map either

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Can't see Finland on that map either

Two meters apart perkele please.

[Pan Narrans]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Can't see Finland on that map either

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Clean water is communism

[JoeP]

Meanwhile on the capitalism side, privatised water companies in the UK continue to dump untreated sewage, fail to fix leaks, and beg for government handouts. Thames Water is up for sale.

[ceptimus]

I saw a news report about a water company wanting to build a new pipeline from a sewage treatment works. When there's a lot of rain, the works currently discharges untreated sewage to a nearby river that has been classified as a site of scientific interest. The idea of the cross-country pipeline is to divert the untreated sewage to a different river, that doesn't have the same classification.

You might think it would be better just to increase the capacity of the works, so it could treat all the sewage - but apparently that would cost more than the pipeline, and the water company wants to pursue the cheapest solution.

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Plans to build 9,000 plot Muslim burial site in the Cornwall countryside are withdrawn after furious public backlash | Daily Mail Online

A cemetery of this size will disrupt the area's longstanding traditions and raise concerns over a shift in demographics and the increased visitation to the site.

Our area has strong Christian traditions, and local burial grounds have historically served the immediate community, respecting the values and character of our town.

incongruent with our community's character and traditions.

:sure:

[JoeP]

but I'm not going to a Daily Fail page