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If as expected Labour elect Jeremy Corbyn, his first official appearance as Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition won’t be Prime Minister’s Questions next Wednesday but a day earlier when the new Labour Leader should be attending a commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Britain alongside David Cameron and others.
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Someone on PB must be able to donate some red items ....shoes perhaps ?!? ....
But really, just look at the picture: two layers of clothing undone and hanging at all sorts of angles, a big fat checked tie dangling loose over his trousers, hair at all angles. He simply looks scruffy. That some of this might have been normal for him is beside the point: that normal wasn't good enough.
The comparison with not just Thatcher to his right but with Steele and ex-PM Lord Home to his left:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47407000/jpg/_47407710_008880849-1.jpg
70s man Corbyn and his acolytes could make bell bottoms and kipper ties look trendy again.
They always prefer eating other people's babies to their own.
Those constraints exist for a reason: they are borne out of decades of experience about what indulgences go down badly with the public and are consequently best avoided. Corbyn has never avoided them in his life. On the contrary, he has gone out of his way to engage in stunts that he must have known would be controversial even for a backbench MP. But the attention paid to a party leader is many times greater, the leeway for errors of judgement many times narrower and the level of criticism handed out if those lines are crossed far more intense. After all, we are not talking about a single individual maverick but the personification of an entire party and potential prime minister.
His history would suggest that Corbyn won't take fashion advice from TSE or anyone else. Nor is he likely to moderate his views. He has been exceptionally and refreshingly open in interviews on giving his opinion on pretty much any topic and - assuming he wins - will feel justified in doing so. Criticism is not always bad: it can mean your opponents fear you. While it would be a mistake for Corbyn to draw that lesson, you can see why he might in the light of the surge that would have propelled him to the leadership over precisely that kind of comment.
In any case, Corbyn would revel in some of the criticism and regard it instead as accurate comment. "Unpatriotic"? Absolutely: patriotism is the refuge of scoundrels.
There are two types of people in this country - those that pay their tax and follow the rules, and those that do well for themselves and their families.
I'd humbly suggest you are doing something wrong.
It is perfectly possible to pay your tax, follow the rules, and do well for yourself and your family
Scratch a patriot and you will find a racist. Always. Everywhere - look at the current governments of Japan and India. At least Da'esh and the like make no secret of their belief that God prefers Arabs to other people.
Especially if that baby is white and British - then the cat is more equal. All animals should be receiving a vote and benefits.
He is going to make the Labour brand toxic within a few months
Furthermore , he does so remind me of Gandhi in his mindless pacifism , after all it was Gandhi who , during the dark days of WW2 , pronounced that Britain should take the ''moral high ground '' , not fight Hitler militarily but should practice non violent resistance like he had with the British in India ...hmmmm I wonder how that would have turned out ?
In retrospect , it all comes into clear focus , the LP is a sinking ship of fools , who better to fly the Red flag in pride and resistance before finally sinking beneath the waves ?
What Foot wore in 1981 at the Cenotaph was not a donkey-jacket.
However Foot did wear a donkey-jacket on earlier occasions, so I guess lazy journalists just conflated the two.
Foot in a donkey-jacket...
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/04/article-1255300-088CAFB1000005DC-176_468x506.jpg
Of course I expect Peebies to attribute to me views I don't hold - if you could refute the ones I do, I suppose you would. There's a conclusion in there somewhere if only I could catch hold of it...
England has had a far lower turnout than Scotland recently, perhaps because Scots feel they have more options. If I was in England now I would not know who to vote for as the 3 main parties are mirror images of each other; or were until Corbyn gained momentum. That extra 8 to 10% if engaged who did not bother to vote are key to Labour success after boundary changes.
I appreciate holding on to right wing of Labour and getting UKIP supporters back also important but first things first.
https://www.politicshome.com/foreign-and-defence/articles/story/eu-talks-be-held-four-nations-reject-refugee-quotas
I don't think Foot's clothing per se was the problem. It was the poor man's generally shambolic demeanor, his waddling, shuffling gait, bizarre head posture, etc which rather unfairly made him a figure of ridicule. He just looked out of place amid the erect, disciplined ranks of other politicians at the Cenotaph.
If anything, his tie was far "worse" than his coat...
One hopes that if elected LotO he will be dragged kicking and screaming by his minders to Savile Row and will turn up at these events suitably attired, as befits his office and the occasion.
Scaling up the entirely natural and species enhancing love of our children to those firstly of our local community and beyond that to our country is also a good thing. Many bad things have been done in the name of nationalism but that does not make nationalism bad. We make progress by seeking to improve the lot of our families, our communities and our countries. As we should.
On topic. Corbyn will only be a disaster for Labour if the Blairites and centre left decide to cause problems. Of course he's unelectable, but it must be possible for the PLP to grit their teeth and work with him, and tread water to get past 2020 and then elect someone more creditable.
It will be difficult. The press will slaughter him, and PMQs will be tasty. I just hope the Southam Observer wing of the party can pick up the pieces after 2020, or before if it all implodes early.
Oh the fun and games which are going to start... it would hugely amusing if it wasn't so dangerous.
I always thought of a donkey jacket as being the heavy duty sort of jacket that manual labourers tend to wear when working out in inclement weather. Something practical giving good insulation and typically having leather patches on the elbows to prevent excessive wear, usually very dark to conceal staining.
Foot was of course wearing something not even close to that but as David pointed out downthread there is no doubt that he looks something of a mess. I am absolutely confident that although he did there was no intention at all on his part to be anything other than respectful to the fallen. With Corbyn I would not be so sure, in fact I tend to think not.
If he wins Labour should really be ashamed of themselves.
"I don't think I've ever heard of the term "donkey jacket" in any context."
You young 'uns. They were very popular in the day and very practical. Very hard wearing and you could get leather padding on the shoulders for carrying things. Bin men always had them. And I had one once.
Glad the site seems to be back working.
When do we learn the London mayoralty result for Labour?
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I don't think sartorial elegance is necessary, but it's more to do with showing respect. Foot did make an attempt but somehow, I suspect Jezza will only pay lip service.
Yesterday I went to Menton on the Italian Franch border and saw my first African migrants. They were only a trickle snaking their way from the largely unguarded border post and along the promenade. They wore black tracksuits trainers and heavy backpacks the locals Gucci sandals Prada shorts and Louis Vuiton bags. As the migrants marched along past the cafes in the Old Town heads down looking at the pavement the residents seemed oblivious.
I found it really moving. They had more than likely had horrendous journeys and here they were beside one of the most fashionable waterfronts in the world with no idea of their destination. They'd likely been travelling for weeks or even months. I thought they could at least sleep on the beach though realistically there was no chance and their next stop was Monaco where there was even less chance.
They really needed money and some guidance. If someone could just organize I'm sure there are plenty of people with buckets of money who would like to help. It is an absolute imperative. Europe is not short of resources. People just need to have their eyes opened.
Then the moment something different crops up, it complains about the lack of said smart empty suit.
Mr. Jonathan, an incomplete comment. If you get ham sandwiches for dinner every day, you might complain. It doesn't mean you'd welcome razorblade sandwiches as a change.
Stop projecting your own hysterical prejudices, you've lost it.
Being proud of armed services for actually defending this country whilst being opposed to imperial wars thousands of miles away that actually make this country less safe is quite an easy combination to justify.
See you all to-morrow, DV
He just wasn't bright enough - or disciplined enough - to be a SPAD.