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  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    edited April 2017
    Pong said:

    "Bookmakers' software under scrutiny"

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39493437

    OMG....do some google searching for Iovation, Greg Pierson and online poker / ulimate bet ...and your jaw will hit the ground.

    CliffNotes:- Biggest cheating scandal in online poker history, the software platform was written by the people who setup Iovation and the scandal involved "super users" in the company spying on players to see their cards and steal their money.
  • AndyJSAndyJS Posts: 29,395
    For every seat they'd lose to the LDs they'd probably pick up 2 or 3 from Labour.
  • OldKingColeOldKingCole Posts: 33,888
    Is that with or without resorting to illegal tactics?
  • Sean_FSean_F Posts: 37,730
    They could lose up to half a dozen seats to the Lib Dems will gaining 50 or 60 from Labour.
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 52,883
    welshowl said:

    calum said:
    The question is whether there will be a tipping point when wider the Scottish political class begins to see it as inevitable. It's quite plausible to imagine a scenario in which the next referendum is almost a formality.
    Which is fair comment. It may come to that. It may not. We shall see.

    Question: As Mr Farron and others have wanted on the EU, should, in your view, there be one or two referendums? One on the principle of independence, and one on the exit terms when agreed with rUK? Or just one and let's see what we negotiate.

    Genuinely intrigued.
    In the case of Scottish independence, a Yes vote would be a vote in favour of the Scottish government's plan so they should just get on with it.

    The result of the EU referendum is more complicated to deal with because it set a new course against previous government policy. Again I think I'd be against a second referendum unless there was a genuine choice on the table and the government didn't think parliament would give enough legitimacy to their preferred option. The problem is that if it all goes wrong then there may be little choice.
  • Morris_DancerMorris_Dancer Posts: 62,075
    Mr. Pulpstar, I wonder if Betdaq are in a Branston beans scenario versus Betfair Heinz.
  • HurstLlamaHurstLlama Posts: 9,098



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.

    Mr Cole, it really isn't difficult to criticise the Israeli government. "I think the Israeli government's decision to build a new settlement on the West Bank is wrong and unhelpful". See it is that easy.
  • welshowlwelshowl Posts: 4,464

    welshowl said:

    calum said:
    The question is whether there will be a tipping point when wider the Scottish political class begins to see it as inevitable. It's quite plausible to imagine a scenario in which the next referendum is almost a formality.
    Which is fair comment. It may come to that. It may not. We shall see.

    Question: As Mr Farron and others have wanted on the EU, should, in your view, there be one or two referendums? One on the principle of independence, and one on the exit terms when agreed with rUK? Or just one and let's see what we negotiate.

    Genuinely intrigued.
    In the case of Scottish independence, a Yes vote would be a vote in favour of the Scottish government's plan so they should just get on with it.

    The result of the EU referendum is more complicated to deal with because it set a new course against previous government policy. Again I think I'd be against a second referendum unless there was a genuine choice on the table and the government didn't think parliament would give enough legitimacy to their preferred option. The problem is that if it all goes wrong then there may be little choice.
    Thanks
  • TGOHFTGOHF Posts: 21,633
    welshowl said:

    calum said:
    The question is whether there will be a tipping point when wider the Scottish political class begins to see it as inevitable. It's quite plausible to imagine a scenario in which the next referendum is almost a formality.
    Which is fair comment. It may come to that. It may not. We shall see.

    Question: As Mr Farron and others have wanted on the EU, should, in your view, there be one or two referendums? One on the principle of independence, and one on the exit terms when agreed with rUK? Or just one and let's see what we negotiate.

    Genuinely intrigued.
    Pointless giving the nationalists in Scotland anymore democratic referendums as they aren't prepared to respect the results.

  • Morris_DancerMorris_Dancer Posts: 62,075
    Incidentally, I suspect I might be the only person here who hasn't seen it yet (and also wants to) but The 100 starts again tonight on terrestrial TV, 9pm on E4, I think.
  • Sean_FSean_F Posts: 37,730



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.

    Mr Cole, it really isn't difficult to criticise the Israeli government. "I think the Israeli government's decision to build a new settlement on the West Bank is wrong and unhelpful". See it is that easy.
    It's very easy to criticise Israel without being anti-Semitic. Just avoid saying things like "I think the Israelis are no different from the Nazis", or "Zionists control Western politics."
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,830



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.

    Mr Cole, it really isn't difficult to criticise the Israeli government. "I think the Israeli government's decision to build a new settlement on the West Bank is wrong and unhelpful". See it is that easy.
    Exactly. Someone might still claim that is anti Semitic, but in the absence of other evidence such a claim would clearly be bogus. Simple.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    edited April 2017
    Sean_F said:



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.

    Mr Cole, it really isn't difficult to criticise the Israeli government. "I think the Israeli government's decision to build a new settlement on the West Bank is wrong and unhelpful". See it is that easy.
    It's very easy to criticise Israel without being anti-Semitic. Just avoid saying things like "I think the Israelis are no different from the Nazis", or "Zionists control Western politics."
    But then the right wing Jewish run Zionist supporting media will spin your words against you and give you a bad press (or some such conspiracy) ;-)

    Now what was Jezza saying about the media yesterday...
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,147

    twitter.com/georgeeaton/status/849646576016535553

    Is that with or without resorting to illegal tactics?
    Careful - I am not sure that has been proven in a court of law.
  • AndyJSAndyJS Posts: 29,395
    The Guardian have one live blog running at the moment. It's not on Syria, Saudi Arabia, Europe or Trump. It's on Ken.
  • CyclefreeCyclefree Posts: 25,490

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

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    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689
    edited April 2017
    TOPPING said:

    Ignoring the fact that Lab would "lose seats" also so it's a price worth paying for the Cons.

    I'm happy if the LDs get some traction. Who knows, in 40 years time we might rejoin the EU.
    The single market maybe, not the EU which now we are leaving will become an ever more Federalist block focused on the Eurozone
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    AndyJS said:

    The Guardian have one live blog running at the moment. It's not on Syria, Saudi Arabia, Europe or Trump. It's on Ken.

    TBH, given they had a live blog running for nearly a day on legs-it gate, not sure that is a good test of what is an important news story...
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    edited April 2017
    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

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    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689

    calum said:
    The question is whether there will be a tipping point when wider the Scottish political class begins to see it as inevitable. It's quite plausible to imagine a scenario in which the next referendum is almost a formality.
    The SNP would have to win a majority in Holyrood first in that year's elections
  • CyclefreeCyclefree Posts: 25,490
    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

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    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
    I can't open the clip. What is being said? I confess I have not heard of the term "EUracism". What does it mean?

  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    Cyclefree said:

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

    .



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
    I can't open the clip. What is being said? I confess I have not heard of the term "EUracism". What does it mean?

    Wanting to stop FOM from the EU is racist etc
  • OldKingColeOldKingCole Posts: 33,888



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.

    Mr Cole, it really isn't difficult to criticise the Israeli government. "I think the Israeli government's decision to build a new settlement on the West Bank is wrong and unhelpful". See it is that easy.
    You are, as often happens, quite right. Basic statements like that are acceptable. However, it’s when one asks the supplementary 'why do you think that the Israeli decision......’ that the trouble arises.
  • PulpstarPulpstar Posts: 78,653

    Pong said:

    "Bookmakers' software under scrutiny"

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39493437

    OMG....do some google searching for Iovation, Greg Pierson and online poker / ulimate bet ...and your jaw will hit the ground.

    CliffNotes:- Biggest cheating scandal in online poker history, the software platform was written by the people who setup Iovation and the scandal involved "super users" in the company spying on players to see their cards and steal their money.
    At least with betting on politics it is pretty much impossible to be cheated in this way.

    Pokerwise the candidates hold the following cards according to Betfair's odds.

    Ad As Macron 59.38% 56.6%
    5h 4h Le Pen 20.58% 21.9%
    8d 6d Fillon 15.00% 16.4%
    Ac 8s Melenchon 2.02% 3.6%
  • OldKingColeOldKingCole Posts: 33,888
    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

    .



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
    I can't open the clip. What is being said? I confess I have not heard of the term "EUracism". What does it mean?

    Wanting to stop FOM from the EU is racist etc
    Surely ‘I want to stop those Poles cos there’s too many of them” is racist, whereas I want to stop those Polish plumbers because they’re undercutting me’ isn’t.
    Or is it?
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    edited April 2017

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

    .



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
    I can't open the clip. What is being said? I confess I have not heard of the term "EUracism". What does it mean?

    Wanting to stop FOM from the EU is racist etc
    Surely ‘I want to stop those Poles cos there’s too many of them” is racist, whereas I want to stop those Polish plumbers because they’re undercutting me’ isn’t.
    Or is it?
    What about "its Romanians nicking fridge motors"?

    https://order-order.com/2017/04/05/labour-councillor-says-romanians-nick-fridge-motors/
  • rkrkrkrkrkrk Posts: 8,411



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.

    Mr Cole, it really isn't difficult to criticise the Israeli government. "I think the Israeli government's decision to build a new settlement on the West Bank is wrong and unhelpful". See it is that easy.
    Is Alan Duncan anti semitic?

    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/israeli-embassy-official-take-down-pro-palestinian-mps-video-sir-alan-duncan-shai-masot-maria-a7515511.html
  • chestnutchestnut Posts: 7,341
    Europe Elects‏ @EuropeElects 4m4 minutes ago

    France: #LePen (FN-ENF) at all time record high at Ifop poll against #Macron (EM-*) in second round: 40.5%. #Sondage
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    edited April 2017
    I see Hug a Hitler Ken is now blaming all his troubles on Paul Staines. I mean the fact he keeps saying Hitler 10 times per interview and constantly repeats a debunked conspiracy theory in every interview for the past 6 months is obviously all the work of Staines.
  • JackWJackW Posts: 14,787
    AndyJS said:

    The Guardian have one live blog running at the moment. It's not on Syria, Saudi Arabia, Europe or Trump. It's on Ken.

    Personally I think that's absolutely deplorable and from the Guardian too !!

    It should be Ken and Barbie ............ Klaus Barbie .......
  • OldKingColeOldKingCole Posts: 33,888

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

    .



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
    I can't open the clip. What is being said? I confess I have not heard of the term "EUracism". What does it mean?

    Wanting to stop FOM from the EU is racist etc
    Surely ‘I want to stop those Poles cos there’s too many of them” is racist, whereas I want to stop those Polish plumbers because they’re undercutting me’ isn’t.
    Or is it?
    What about "its Romanians nicking fridge motors"?

    https://order-order.com/2017/04/05/labour-councillor-says-romanians-nick-fridge-motors/
    Why are there so many discarded fridges?
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 43,111
    Why are we discussing FOM from the EU? It's set to continue for years to come according to Tezza.
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    edited April 2017

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    isam said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Cyclefree said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Cyclefree said:

    Roger said:

    .



    Good post. It’s very difficult for people to criticise the Israeli Government as those who oppose them on other matters immediately accuse the speaker of anti-semitism, thereby promoting themselves as ‘of the light’.
    Indeed. Overuse of the cry "racism" or "anti-Semitism" for things which are neither risks people dismissing real racism and anti-Semitism when they rear their ugly heads. And the plain fact is that these are real problems which lead to real crimes against real people.

    Given the long history of abusive and hateful language used about Jews over centuries it behoves intelligent and decent people to be careful about not using the sort of language which has, as we know all too well, been used to engender a climate in which the most appalling action could be taken against Jews. And we should realize that there are - sadly - too many people out there who do use such language and other weaselly euphemisms precisely because they do want to engender such hate and do not accept either the right of Israel to exist or, in some cases, the right of Jews to exist.

    Dehumanising people is the first step to .... well, we know exactly what it can - and has in recent memory in our continent - led to. It is beyond sad that it should need saying in this day and age when discussing a party which once used to stand against fascists and anti-semites and violent cults.
    What about EUracism?

    https://youtu.be/EeUucJ_txKw
    I can't open the clip. What is being said? I confess I have not heard of the term "EUracism". What does it mean?

    Wanting to stop FOM from the EU is racist etc
    Surely ‘I want to stop those Poles cos there’s too many of them” is racist, whereas I want to stop those Polish plumbers because they’re undercutting me’ isn’t.
    Or is it?
    I wouldn't say discriminating against someone of the same race is racist even if it is unpleasant. Farage once accused Scottish people of racism against the English, which I wouldn't say is possible on a wide scale. Xenophobic, maybe, although with EU immigration it is more economic reality (for poorer people) I would say.
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,147
    TOPPING said:

    Why are we discussing FOM from the EU? It's set to continue for years to come according to Tezza.

    Not too many more though.
  • SimonStClareSimonStClare Posts: 7,976

    I see Hug a Hitler Ken is now blaming all his troubles on Paul Staines. I mean the fact he keeps saying Hitler 10 times per interview and constantly repeats a debunked conspiracy theory in every interview for the past 6 months is obviously all the work of Staines.

    At least it makes a change from Ken, blaming the Jewish Chronicle...
  • Scott_PScott_P Posts: 51,453
    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549

    I see Hug a Hitler Ken is now blaming all his troubles on Paul Staines. I mean the fact he keeps saying Hitler 10 times per interview and constantly repeats a debunked conspiracy theory in every interview for the past 6 months is obviously all the work of Staines.

    At least it makes a change from Ken, blaming the Jewish Chronicle...
    He can't blame the Jews for everything, going for the Irish Catholics this time ;-)
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,147
    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Nooooooooo
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    edited April 2017
    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Paging TSE....Better make some room in your party, old fat arse might be about to land back with you.
  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
  • Morris_DancerMorris_Dancer Posts: 62,075
    Mr. Eagles, maybe one day he'll be your MP?

    Maybe he'll be joining the Galactic Empire, or whatever Banks' new party is called.
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689
    edited April 2017
    chestnut said:

    Europe Elects‏ @EuropeElects 4m4 minutes ago

    France: #LePen (FN-ENF) at all time record high at Ifop poll against #Macron (EM-*) in second round: 40.5%. #Sondage

    Macron and Le Pen tied in round 1, Fillon 2% ahead of Melenchon
    https://m.facebook.com/EuropeElects/posts/601693383360671
  • JackWJackW Posts: 14,787
    Hollywood film star's Burnley premiere sells one ticket ....

    Was Mike Smithson eating a tub of ice-cream at the cinema that day ??

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39501196
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549

    Mr. Eagles, maybe one day he'll be your MP?

    Maybe he'll be joining the Galactic Empire, or whatever Banks' new party is called.

    I don't know why but it reminds me of this...

    Apparently, following his last onscreen appearance in Revenge of the Sith Jar Jar was shunned and ostracised by his own people, with his role in expanding the war powers of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmuid) correctly seen as paving the way for the Empire (see video below)

    Presumably thrown out of politics (he was, slightly improbably, a senator last time we saw him) Jar Jar is now reduced to performing as a clown for children on his home planet, while adults continue to shun him.

    http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-02-17/the-fate-of-star-wars-jar-jar-binks-has-been-revealed--and-its-really-depressing
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,830
    edited April 2017

    Mr. Eagles, maybe one day he'll be your MP?

    Maybe he'll be joining the Galactic Empire, or whatever Banks' new party is called.

    I don't know why but it reminds me of this...

    Apparently, following his last onscreen appearance in Revenge of the Sith Jar Jar was shunned and ostracised by his own people, with his role in expanding the war powers of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmuid) correctly seen as paving the way for the Empire (see video below)

    Presumably thrown out of politics (he was, slightly improbably, a senator last time we saw him) Jar Jar is now reduced to performing as a clown for children on his home planet, while adults continue to shun him.

    http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-02-17/the-fate-of-star-wars-jar-jar-binks-has-been-revealed--and-its-really-depressing
    Yoda and all the Jedi and all the non corrupt senators never saw Palpatine coming, i think they deserve more blame than an irritating patsy like Jar Jar - anyone could have proposed the war powers motion.!
  • Carolus_RexCarolus_Rex Posts: 1,414

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    I think TSE is being too kind, he is an utter ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* spanner.
  • rkrkrkrkrkrk Posts: 8,411

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    How does it work? Is he just allowed to rejoin if he wants?
    Presumably he will never get selected as a candidate again?
  • CarlottaVanceCarlottaVance Posts: 60,241
    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    David Coburn next......?
  • And I thought today couldn't get worse in scrap towers... football still to come too. the omens are not good.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,549
    edited April 2017
    Jeremy Corbyn says he wants Ken Livingstone to 'help Labour win elections', despite furious Hitler row

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/05/ken-livingstone-row-david-miliband-grieves-labour-jewish-peer/

    Jezza really has a way of saying things.
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,830

    I see Hug a Hitler Ken is now blaming all his troubles on Paul Staines. I mean the fact he keeps saying Hitler 10 times per interview and constantly repeats a debunked conspiracy theory in every interview for the past 6 months is obviously all the work of Staines.

    Indeed - even if he believes, even if he is right, that what he said initially was indeed ok, it never seems to occur to idiots like him that such a furore can only keep going because of the boneheaded behaviour of the person at the centre. Manufactured outrage has a shelf life, idiots like Ken douse themselves in petrol, set a match and then object to people roasting marshmellows on him.
  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
  • rcs1000rcs1000 Posts: 57,912
    Sean_F said:

    They could lose up to half a dozen seats to the Lib Dems will gaining 50 or 60 from Labour.
    I think the issue is more that MPs who face LibDem opposition might not be lining up to vote for an early General Election.
  • SimonStClareSimonStClare Posts: 7,976

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689
    edited April 2017

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    Bit harsh on Wales
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    David Coburn next......?
    Unlikely, he is Scottish UKIP leader and has never been a Tory as far as I know
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689
    edited April 2017
    Mark is actually alright on a personal level, I once studied with him at the College of Law and went to his flatwarming and Daniel Hannan also turned up briefly passing round brie
  • LennonLennon Posts: 1,784
    HYUFD said:

    Mark is actually alright on a personal level, I once studied with him at the College of Law and went to his flatwarming and Daniel Hannah also turned up briefly passing round brie

    Presumably that's Dan Hannan, and not (as would be far more interesting and as I read it initially, Daryl Hannah)
  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    The fucker should be banished to the Islamic State.

    That traitorous pig dog defector's actions nearly made Ed Miliband Prime Minister.

    If we're going to use Henry VIII powers during Brexit, I'm in favour of using the powers Henry VIII used on people that pissed him off. You know, hung, drawn, quartered, thrown into boiling vats.
  • Black_RookBlack_Rook Posts: 8,905

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    The fucker should be banished to the Islamic State.

    That traitorous pig dog defector's actions nearly made Ed Miliband Prime Minister.

    If we're going to use Henry VIII powers during Brexit, I'm in favour of using the powers Henry VIII used on people that pissed him off. You know, hung, drawn, quartered, thrown into boiling vats.
    The plot thickens...

    https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/849668625514586112
  • Morris_DancerMorris_Dancer Posts: 62,075
    Mr. Urquhart, a fitting fate for Jar Jar.
  • HYUFDHYUFD Posts: 124,689
    Lennon said:

    HYUFD said:

    Mark is actually alright on a personal level, I once studied with him at the College of Law and went to his flatwarming and Daniel Hannah also turned up briefly passing round brie

    Presumably that's Dan Hannan, and not (as would be far more interesting and as I read it initially, Daryl Hannah)
    She would certainly have made a splash!
  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    The fucker should be banished to the Islamic State.

    That traitorous pig dog defector's actions nearly made Ed Miliband Prime Minister.

    If we're going to use Henry VIII powers during Brexit, I'm in favour of using the powers Henry VIII used on people that pissed him off. You know, hung, drawn, quartered, thrown into boiling vats.
    The plot thickens...

    https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/849668625514586112
    Like Caesar became a byword for Emperor, Reckless will become a byword for Traitorous sub-human vile cretins who stab people in the front.

    I'm going to log off now because I know I'm going to use the sort of language about Mark Reckless that Mike bans people for,

    In fact I was wrong to call Mark Reckless a c**t, as he has neither the warmth or the depth.
  • MarqueeMarkMarqueeMark Posts: 53,264
    Lennon said:

    HYUFD said:

    Mark is actually alright on a personal level, I once studied with him at the College of Law and went to his flatwarming and Daniel Hannah also turned up briefly passing round brie

    Presumably that's Dan Hannan, and not (as would be far more interesting and as I read it initially, Daryl Hannah)
    Daryl Hannah is welcome to my stinking bishop....
  • stodgestodge Posts: 14,062

    Like Caesar became a byword for Emperor, Reckless will become a byword for Traitorous sub-human vile cretins who stab people in the front.

    I'm going to log off now because I know I'm going to use the sort of language about Mark Reckless that Mike bans people for,

    In fact I was wrong to call Mark Reckless a c**t, as he has neither the warmth or the depth.

    Presumably the Welsh Conservatives can decide if they want him back - and they may not.

  • MarqueeMarkMarqueeMark Posts: 53,264

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    David Coburn next......?
    Neil Hamilton is all that is leaving UKIP with any respectability.

    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
  • MonksfieldMonksfield Posts: 2,838
    edited April 2017
    Shropshire UA:

    Based on a brief perusal, the Kippers are standing in 9 divisions as opposed to 27 last time. Only one uncontested division as opposed to about a half dozen last time but aaaaagggghhhhh - It's mine where the Tory incumbent is unopposed. No election for me.

    Suspect there will be relatively few changes as Tories dominate anyway. Among the more interesting Divisions to watch will be Bayston Hill etc., which elects 3, all Labour at the last election. I expect the LD's will pick up a couple elsewhere in South Shropshire.

    The Greens have put up an excellent slate, perhaps buoyed by picking up an Oswestry Division following the resignation in disgrace last year of Tory Leader Keith Barrow. Be good to see if they can build on that.

    Generally, it looks to me like there may have been some low level unofficial co-operation between LD and Lab in Shrewsbury Divisions over who stands where.

  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal


    Of course if Judas hadn't betrayed Christ he would never have been crucified and his deity would never have been demonstrated ... apparently
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 61,257

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    The fucker should be banished to the Islamic State.

    That traitorous pig dog defector's actions nearly made Ed Miliband Prime Minister.

    If we're going to use Henry VIII powers during Brexit, I'm in favour of using the powers Henry VIII used on people that pissed him off. You know, hung, drawn, quartered, thrown into boiling vats.
    The plot thickens...

    https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/849668625514586112
    Like Caesar became a byword for Emperor, Reckless will become a byword for Traitorous sub-human vile cretins who stab people in the front.

    I'm going to log off now because I know I'm going to use the sort of language about Mark Reckless that Mike bans people for,

    In fact I was wrong to call Mark Reckless a c**t, as he has neither the warmth or the depth.
    I've heard he might be interested in becoming PPC for Sheffield Hallam.
  • HurstLlamaHurstLlama Posts: 9,098

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    The fucker should be banished to the Islamic State.

    That traitorous pig dog defector's actions nearly made Ed Miliband Prime Minister.

    If we're going to use Henry VIII powers during Brexit, I'm in favour of using the powers Henry VIII used on people that pissed him off. You know, hung, drawn, quartered, thrown into boiling vats.
    The plot thickens...

    https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/849668625514586112
    Like Caesar became a byword for Emperor, Reckless will become a byword for Traitorous sub-human vile cretins who stab people in the front.

    I'm going to log off now because I know I'm going to use the sort of language about Mark Reckless that Mike bans people for,

    In fact I was wrong to call Mark Reckless a c**t, as he has neither the warmth or the depth.
    Yes, dear, you go off and have a nice lie down in a darkened room. Perhaps bathe your temples with eau de cologne as well. You never know, when you wake up you might have turned back into that witty, well-informed poster that used to be such a credit to this site.
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 52,883

    Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    Of course if Judas hadn't betrayed Christ he would never have been crucified and his deity would never have been demonstrated ... apparently
    Perhaps when Theresa May welcomes him back she can deliver a message about the meaning of Easter.
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,147
    If even the TPD is defecting, surely it's game over for UKIP?
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 50,290
    Ken is sounding off again on LBC right now, explaining all about Hitler and the Jews
  • Scott_P said:

    @WikiGuido: Rumours that Mark Reckless is about to quit UKIP. He is not answering phone or replying to texts and UKIP HQ cannot get hold of him either.

    Please Dear Allah, don't let Mark Reckless rejoin the Tories.

    I can't say the word c**t but Mark Reckless is a f**king c**t who deserves a hot poker up his arse.
    Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
    Me at the 2014 Tory conference.

    Q: 'What's the difference between Mark Reckless & Judas Iscariot?'

    A: Judas had the decency to hang himself after his betrayal
    He’s been banished to Wales for Christ sake, have some pity for the old toss pot…
    The fucker should be banished to the Islamic State.

    That traitorous pig dog defector's actions nearly made Ed Miliband Prime Minister.

    If we're going to use Henry VIII powers during Brexit, I'm in favour of using the powers Henry VIII used on people that pissed him off. You know, hung, drawn, quartered, thrown into boiling vats.
    The plot thickens...

    https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/849668625514586112
    Like Caesar became a byword for Emperor, Reckless will become a byword for Traitorous sub-human vile cretins who stab people in the front.

    I'm going to log off now because I know I'm going to use the sort of language about Mark Reckless that Mike bans people for,

    In fact I was wrong to call Mark Reckless a c**t, as he has neither the warmth or the depth.
    I've heard he might be interested in becoming PPC for Sheffield Hallam.
    I'd be happy with that, I could write 'Mark Reckless is a [moderated]' on the ballot paper.
  • SquareRootSquareRoot Posts: 7,095
    IanB2 said:

    Ken is sounding off again on LBC right now, explaining all about Hitler and the Jews

    he is powerless and and old man, he just wants to be banned.
  • SimonStClareSimonStClare Posts: 7,976
    edited April 2017
    IanB2 said:

    Ken is sounding off again on LBC right now, explaining all about Hitler and the Jews

    Anyone still keepiing a tally on the number of times today Ken has mentioned Hitler?

    I think he's going for the record...

  • RogerRoger Posts: 20,062
    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,830
    edited April 2017
    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    a) He's the only one anyone will have heard of..

    b) He's bound to have said something interesting, compared to the others

    So yeah, it's a spice issue.
  • MonksfieldMonksfield Posts: 2,838
    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    He's a complete embarrassment. And yes, our TV stations seem to like giving him the Oxygen of publicity.
  • PulpstarPulpstar Posts: 78,653
    Labour pitching to those UKIP voters......

    Regarding the transitional arrangement for EU citizens:

    Labour's Brexit spokesman, Paul Blomfield, said: "It is less than a week since the prime minister triggered Article 50, and it seems every day brings another broken promise."
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,830
    Pulpstar said:

    Labour pitching to those UKIP voters......

    Regarding the transitional arrangement for EU citizens:

    Labour's Brexit spokesman, Paul Blomfield, said: "It is less than a week since the prime minister triggered Article 50, and it seems every day brings another broken promise."

    I thought Starmer was the Brexit spokesman?
  • MarqueeMarkMarqueeMark Posts: 53,264
    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    It's still part of the Remain mindset that lost them the Referendum. "Let's just laugh at the twat....thank God he is such a marginal figure, nobody in their right minds could ever share....oh...shit...."
  • MonikerDiCanioMonikerDiCanio Posts: 5,792
    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    Boxoffice. Star quality. Farage is incomparably the most famous MEP. As an adman you must recognize this.
  • Philip_ThompsonPhilip_Thompson Posts: 65,826

    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    Boxoffice. Star quality. Farage is incomparably the most famous MEP. As an adman you must recognize this.
    Plus if you want a quote from a senior Tory, Labour or Lib Dem you go to Westminster. Want a quote from a senior Kipper then go to the European Parliament which means Farage.

    Why show Hannan speaking in the European Parliament for the Tory line when you can show May, Boris or Davis etc?
  • Philip_ThompsonPhilip_Thompson Posts: 65,826
    kle4 said:

    Pulpstar said:

    Labour pitching to those UKIP voters......

    Regarding the transitional arrangement for EU citizens:

    Labour's Brexit spokesman, Paul Blomfield, said: "It is less than a week since the prime minister triggered Article 50, and it seems every day brings another broken promise."

    I thought Starmer was the Brexit spokesman?
    Starmer is Shadow Brexit Secretary. Surely the spokesman works for him?
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 43,111
    Hannan handing round Brie? Oh the ignominy.

    What's wrong with Red Leicester?
  • Richard_TyndallRichard_Tyndall Posts: 32,726
    TOPPING said:

    Hannan handing round Brie? Oh the ignominy.

    What's wrong with Red Leicester?

    Like so many Eurosceptics Hannan is a great European. Unlike the EU which brings shame to the continent.
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 43,111

    TOPPING said:

    Hannan handing round Brie? Oh the ignominy.

    What's wrong with Red Leicester?

    Like so many Eurosceptics Hannan is a great European. Unlike the EU which brings shame to the continent.
    Bit early to be on the sauce Richard.
  • chestnutchestnut Posts: 7,341
    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    a) He's the only one anyone will have heard of..

    Which tells us what a faux parliament it is. How many people could actually name their MEP?
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,830
    chestnut said:

    kle4 said:

    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    a) He's the only one anyone will have heard of..

    Which tells us what a faux parliament it is. How many people could actually name their MEP?
    MEPs - they'll have many for their region of course.

    I tested myself and I got 3 out of 6, not bad at all. But in my job I have cause to check out the names now and again.
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,448
    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    Farage can be quite funny...
  • Black_RookBlack_Rook Posts: 8,905
    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?
  • chestnutchestnut Posts: 7,341
    edited April 2017

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    image

    Ed says Scotland's flatlining....or is he saying hello to Ken?
  • MarqueeMarkMarqueeMark Posts: 53,264

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    Willfully blocking exploitation of those secret oilfields....
  • MonikerDiCanioMonikerDiCanio Posts: 5,792

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    It's boringly predictable and is known as the Quebec Effect. The SNP isn't working, in fact, it's driving economic activity out of Scotland into England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • GIN1138 said:

    Roger said:

    Anyone know why when we see the Euro parliament on TV Britain always appears to be represented by Farage? There must be Tory and Labour MEPs around somewhere.

    Is this just an editorial decision by the British TV stations to add a bit of spice? It's hugely embarrassing implying to those in the EU who watch our TV that this grotesque represents anyone other than himself.

    Farage can be quite funny...
    If you watch Euronews they are not selective and the conservatives do contribute. Indeed the conservative leader Syed Kamall chose out of respect not to contribute and his fellow MEPs were grateful. I heard Farage today and he was good but winds them all up to the point it is not a positive for Brexit.

    I believe the narrative has moved on from the extremes be it Farage or died in the wool remainers .
  • TheuniondivvieTheuniondivvie Posts: 42,373

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    chestnut said:

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    image

    Ed says Scotland's flatlining....or is he saying hello to Ken?

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    Willfully blocking exploitation of those secret oilfields....

    https://twitter.com/JournoStephen/status/849607267053957120

    Interesting. I wonder how it's the fault of Westminster/Brexit/English Tories this time?

    It's boringly predictable and is known as the Quebec Effect. The SNP isn't working, in fact, it's driving economic activity out of Scotland into England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
    A daisychain, how exciting!
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