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Ever since the local elections last week there has been talk of moving on from “Peak Corbyn”. Maybe? But what about “Peak Rees-Mogg?
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Surely declining odds for next in line reflects the fact that May is more secure than previously thought.
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I was always fairly perplexed how someone with no ministerial experience and ridiculously large negatives could be considered a contender for the leadership, let alone the favourite.0
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Isn't a high crime rate quite a good indicator for Remainia?
Especially stabbings. Remainers are obviously far more likely to be stabbers.0 -
Unsurprising. The bigger mystery is how this utter clown was ever anywhere near the Tory leadership in the first place.0
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More crucially Jeremy Hunt has publicly denounced and bitch slapped the antics of Bonking Boris.
Like JRM we’ve seen peak Boris.
Hunt looks and acts so Prime Ministerial. Hope you all got on at 100/1 and 66/1.0 -
Agreed. Do you often disagree with me? Each to their own anyway.Elliot said:
For once I agree with you. Such a shame a similar decline didn't happen to the clown Corbyn's candidacy.Anazina said:Unsurprising. The bigger mystery is how this utter clown was ever anywhere near the Tory leadership in the first place.
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Was he ever? or just a banner for the loony right?Anazina said:Unsurprising. The bigger mystery is how this utter clown was ever anywhere near the Tory leadership in the first place.
The same was true for corbyn, of course.
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O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
I've played this strictly as a laying game, and Mogg, Miliband (D) and Farage are my full reds on this market.
I have Boris at zero profit or loss, as he could make it but his odds are too short.
Best of luck to all those playing a backing game.
I think Corbyn has a genuine chance of becoming next PM as by hook or crook May may well hang on to the next election. Obviously if that is the case he should be no greater than about 6-4.0 -
He already does doesn’t he?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?
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Either leave the house, or stand as independent I would guess.Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
Ooh someone seems to have matched my Leadsom bet at 25.00, I doubt she'll be running again after last time.0
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Because he is a) beloved of the tory grassroots (allegedly) and b) in an age of anti-politics and populism, his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.Andrew said:I was always fairly perplexed how someone with no ministerial experience and ridiculously large negatives could be considered a contender for the leadership, let alone the favourite.
There is a great piece about him in this month's Prospect.
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No mystery at all - the madness that is the current Labour party is bound to impact on the rest. The only difference being the Tories are unlikely to be quite so stupid. Probably ....Anazina said:Unsurprising. The bigger mystery is how this utter clown was ever anywhere near the Tory leadership in the first place.
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I don't think it's 'if', now.Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?
When the Speaker starts to abuse the procedures and structures of the House, whatever one might think of him, his time is up.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/may/14/speaker-john-bercow-bullying-allegations-commons-staff0 -
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
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Jesus had very little to say about modern politics.Scott_P said:
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
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Mr. B, is it? What mechanism is there to pry out Bercow if he doesn't want to go?0
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Up until now he has enjoyed the support of a majority in the House. That might well now change.Morris_Dancer said:Mr. B, is it? What mechanism is there to pry out Bercow if he doesn't want to go?
I don't think his ego could bear carrying on regardless in the manner of (for example) May....0 -
I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....0
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He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
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Convention is they sit as a Crossbencher in the Lords.logical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
Labour's new general secretary: antisemitism is one of the "themes the right use to attack the left”.https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/labour-general-secretary-suggested-antisemitism-was-a-theme-used-to-attack-the-left-1.464114 …
As yue were Labour.0 -
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
The Tories would not be stupid enough to put in the man most associated with the Tories' biggest exposure to Corbyn: an underfunded NHS.TheScreamingEagles said:More crucially Jeremy Hunt has publicly denounced and bitch slapped the antics of Bonking Boris.
Like JRM we’ve seen peak Boris.
Hunt looks and acts so Prime Ministerial. Hope you all got on at 100/1 and 66/1.0 -
Another example of how we all turn to the right as we get older. Oh...Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
I’m sure he still believes in his Monday Club policies of forced repatriation of non whites.Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
He’s certainly been on a journey.TheScreamingEagles said:
I’m sure he still believes in his Monday Club policies of forced repatriation of non whites.Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
No. Your ability to miss the point never fails to amaze and amuse.Roger said:
Do you approve of the slaughter of Palestinians?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
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He is certainly a freak of nature in so many ways..Benpointer said:
Another example of how we all turn to the right as we get older. Oh...Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?0 -
Would that entitle those previously convicted and fined/imprisoned to compensation ?Scott_P said:0 -
Just like Jakey boy then.Sean_F said:
Jesus had very little to say about modern politics.Scott_P said:
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
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Only in comparison to the ridiculous Johnson.TheScreamingEagles said:More crucially Jeremy Hunt has publicly denounced and bitch slapped the antics of Bonking Boris.
Like JRM we’ve seen peak Boris.
Hunt looks and acts so Prime Ministerial...
I'm not convinced that will be enough.0 -
He's on record as disapproving of tax dodging...Sean_F said:
Jesus had very little to say about modern politics.Scott_P said:
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
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Bercow used to get tumescent at the very mention of Enoch Powell.RobD said:
He’s certainly been on a journey.TheScreamingEagles said:
I’m sure he still believes in his Monday Club policies of forced repatriation of non whites.Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?
He used to sing anti Catholic songs too.0 -
I think Giuseppe Conte will be the next Italian PM, just added him to Betfair runners and riders.0
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Being anti-war isn't a bad thing. Being selectivly anti-war.....Roger said:
Do you approve of the slaughter of Palestinians?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
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Is she hoping one of them might have a cunning plan ?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/05/14/theresa-may-meeting-every-tory-backbencher-today-find-way-brexit/0 -
That is true. Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's.Nigelb said:
He's on record as disapproving of tax dodging...Sean_F said:
Jesus had very little to say about modern politics.Scott_P said:
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
https://twitter.com/JamesMelville/status/995037243470426112
And marched alongside various "community leaders" in Northern Ireland, during protests against the Anglo Irish Agreement.TheScreamingEagles said:
Bercow used to get tumescent at the very mention of Enoch Powell.RobD said:
He’s certainly been on a journey.TheScreamingEagles said:
I’m sure he still believes in his Monday Club policies of forced repatriation of non whites.Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?
He used to sing anti Catholic songs too.0 -
For a moment I read that as Antonio Conte.Pulpstar said:I think Giuseppe Conte will be the next Italian PM, just added him to Betfair runners and riders.
Would be one hell of a career change but if George Weah can manage it.0 -
I think you are being very unfair there. SPAM is authentic canned processed meat.Scott_P said:
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
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Don’t blame him, Margaret Thatcher was an IRA stooge.Sean_F said:
That is true. Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's.Nigelb said:
He's on record as disapproving of tax dodging...Sean_F said:
Jesus had very little to say about modern politics.Scott_P said:
He's about as authentic as SPAMrottenborough said:his supposed "authenticity" is a winner.
https://twitter.com/JamesMelville/status/995037243470426112
And marched alongside various "community leaders" in Northern Ireland, during protests against the Anglo Irish Agreement.TheScreamingEagles said:
Bercow used to get tumescent at the very mention of Enoch Powell.RobD said:
He’s certainly been on a journey.TheScreamingEagles said:
I’m sure he still believes in his Monday Club policies of forced repatriation of non whites.Sean_F said:
His views have altered radicallylogical_song said:
He was a Tory MP was he not?Sean_F said:
O/T if Bercow does step down as Speaker, will he take the Labour whip?
He used to sing anti Catholic songs too.0 -
http://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-pineapple-fried-riceBenpointer said:I think you are being very unfair there. SPAM is authentic canned processed meat.
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After alot of huffing and puffing Di Maio basically agreed he won't be PM to break the deadlock.TheScreamingEagles said:
For a moment I read that as Antonio Conte.Pulpstar said:I think Giuseppe Conte will be the next Italian PM, just added him to Betfair runners and riders.
Would be one hell of a career change but if George Weah can manage it.
So two names have been put forward, Giulio Sapelli and Giuseppe Conte with Sapelli being ruled out by M5S.
Which leaves Conte to take the role just as he finishes the season at Chelsea.0 -
Only 3/5 stars?Scott_P said:
http://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-pineapple-fried-riceBenpointer said:I think you are being very unfair there. SPAM is authentic canned processed meat.
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It's a very tasty light meal.RobD said:
Only 3/5 stars?Scott_P said:
http://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-pineapple-fried-riceBenpointer said:I think you are being very unfair there. SPAM is authentic canned processed meat.
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Though meaning, I believe, was 'nonsense' - as in "gammon and spinach".Scott_P said:
QV Miss Flite's pet birds in Bleak House- named “Hope, Joy, Youth, Peace, Rest, Life, Dust, Ashes, Waste, Want, Ruin, Despair, Madness, Death, Cunning, Folly, Words, Wigs, Rags, Sheepskin, Plunder, Precedent, Jargon, Gammon, and Spinach.”
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Urban Dictionary on gammon.
Gammon
(Noun/mass noun): A term used to describe a particular type of Brexit-voting, middle-aged white male, whose meat-faced complexion suggests they are perilously close to a stroke.
The term 'gammon' is linked to the unhealthy pink skin tone of such stout yeomen, probably because of high blood pressure caused by decades of 'PC gone mad', being defeated in arguments about the non-existent merits of Brexit and women getting the vote.
Gammon often make their appearance on BBC's Question Time jabbing their porcine fingers at the camera while demanding immediate nuclear strikes against Remain-voting areas, people who eat vegetables and/or cyclists.
When gammon appears en masse it is often referred to as a "wall of gammon".0 -
Violent protest should be met by force. Israel is entirely within its rights to do what is has done.Roger said:
Do you approve of the slaughter of Palestinians?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
"Slaughter", by the way, is typically excessive. If Israel had wanted to slaughter the protesters, there'd be thousands dead; there aren't.0 -
OED agrees. Gammon means nonsense (dated term). Also 'to hoax'. First used as criminal slang in 18th century.Nigelb said:
Though meaning, I believe, was 'nonsense' - as in "gammon and spinach".Scott_P said:
QV Miss Flite's pet birds in Bleak House- named “Hope, Joy, Youth, Peace, Rest, Life, Dust, Ashes, Waste, Want, Ruin, Despair, Madness, Death, Cunning, Folly, Words, Wigs, Rags, Sheepskin, Plunder, Precedent, Jargon, Gammon, and Spinach.”0 -
Massive decision....could change the face of gambling in the US.Scott_P said:0 -
Tha'ts a truly terrible recipe; it uses "SPAM® Less Sodium", not authentic SPAM.Scott_P said:
http://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-pineapple-fried-riceBenpointer said:I think you are being very unfair there. SPAM is authentic canned processed meat.
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Collins says the origin of that meaning may have been the backgammon one (a double victory in backgammon in which one player throws off all his or her pieces before his or her opponent throws any)rottenborough said:
OED agrees. Gammon means nonsense (dated term). Also 'to hoax'. First used as criminal slang in 18th century.Nigelb said:
Though meaning, I believe, was 'nonsense' - as in "gammon and spinach".Scott_P said:
QV Miss Flite's pet birds in Bleak House- named “Hope, Joy, Youth, Peace, Rest, Life, Dust, Ashes, Waste, Want, Ruin, Despair, Madness, Death, Cunning, Folly, Words, Wigs, Rags, Sheepskin, Plunder, Precedent, Jargon, Gammon, and Spinach.”0 -
Yeah, it's amount of salt that makes it a terrible recipe...Benpointer said:Tha'ts a truly terrible recipe; it uses "SPAM® Less Sodium", not authentic SPAM.
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If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.0 -
Vegas benefits from people coming from anti-gambling states for thr weekend to bet on football in the winter and baseball in the summer. The sports betting areas in every hotel are jammed on Saturdays with betting on College Football as well.FrancisUrquhart said:
Massive decision....could change the face of gambling in the US.Scott_P said:
The notion of "betting shops" across the USA is something to consider...
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The judgment is interesting - and points to a significant difference between the US and the EU:FrancisUrquhart said:
Massive decision....could change the face of gambling in the US.Scott_P said:
As to what this structure means with regard to Con gress’s authority to control state legislatures, New York was clear and emphatic. The opinion recalled that “no Member of the Court ha[d] ever suggested” that even “a particularly strong federal interest” “would enable Con gress to command a state government to enact state regu lation.” Id., at 178 (emphasis in original). “We have always understood that even where Congress has the authority under the Constitution to pass laws requiring or prohibiting certain acts, it lacks the power directly to compel the States to require or prohibit those acts.” Id., at 166. “Congress may not simply ‘commandee[r] the legisla tive processes of the States by directly compelling them to enact and enforce a federal regulatory program.’” Id., at 161 (quoting Hodel v. Virginia Surface Mining & Recla- mation Assn., Inc., 452 U. S. 264, 288 (1981)). “Where a federal interest is sufficiently strong to cause Congress to legislate, it must do so directly; it may not conscript state governments as its agents.” 505 U. S., at 178....0 -
Surely it could change the face of gambling in Europe if it leads to more online bookmakers? More bookies = better odds as we had at the 2015 GE before Ladbrokes merged with Coral and PP with Betfair (lesson for the competition authorities there surely, who seem content for Sainsbury's and Asda to merge and acquire 31% of the food market...)FrancisUrquhart said:
Massive decision....could change the face of gambling in the US.Scott_P said:
BTW I read that Ladbrokes opened a betting exchange but I couldn't find it on their website and occasionally it's definitely useful to lay a bet, e.g. Peak Mogg.0 -
https://twitter.com/MichaelLCrick/status/996040852446334977
Explanatory sessions, outlining in detail the two customs options that the EU have rejected.
Just in case any MP was unsure what had been turned down.0 -
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.0 -
Indeed. The two comments on the recipe are even battier than the the recipe itself!Scott_P said:
Yeah, it's amount of salt that makes it a terrible recipe...Benpointer said:Tha'ts a truly terrible recipe; it uses "SPAM® Less Sodium", not authentic SPAM.
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Perfect.TheScreamingEagles said:
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
And if he turned it down, it'd demonstrate that he's a chancer who doesn't really want/know how to make Brexit happen.0 -
Things may look very different on that score in a few weeks after the 70th birthday celebrations for the NHS...Elliot said:The Tories would not be stupid enough to put in the man most associated with the Tories' biggest exposure to Corbyn: an underfunded NHS.
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George Osborne raises an eyebrow in your general direction. Maybe he's holding out to replace Arsene Wenger though.TheScreamingEagles said:
For a moment I read that as Antonio Conte.Pulpstar said:I think Giuseppe Conte will be the next Italian PM, just added him to Betfair runners and riders.
Would be one hell of a career change but if George Weah can manage it.0 -
DWP?Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
He'd attempt to have disabled welfare claimants scrubbing the decks of hulk ships in preparation for holding illegal migrants.0 -
Probably go quite brilliantly for a year or so and then trend downhill.TheScreamingEagles said:
For a moment I read that as Antonio Conte.Pulpstar said:I think Giuseppe Conte will be the next Italian PM, just added him to Betfair runners and riders.
Would be one hell of a career change but if George Weah can manage it.0 -
I bet The PokerStars Group can't believe their luck. As well as having their own betting, casino and poker offering, they have just bought Sky Bet...rural_voter said:
Surely it could change the face of gambling in Europe if it leads to more online bookmakers? More bookies = better odds as we had at the 2015 GE before Ladbrokes merged with Coral and PP with Betfair (lesson for the competition authorities there surely, who seem content for Sainsbury's and Asda to merge and acquire 31% of the food market...)FrancisUrquhart said:
Massive decision....could change the face of gambling in the US.Scott_P said:
BTW I read that Ladbrokes opened a betting exchange but I couldn't find it on their website and occasionally it's definitely useful to lay a bet, e.g. Peak Mogg.0 -
And furthermore, when she offers him, she should leak that he's getting offered it. A bit like Tim Farron in coalition who was ever so careful to keep his hands clean, and never offered a job. So JRM should either have to get his hands dirty or be seen to be a coward / not willing to support the PM when asked.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.0 -
One reason for the protests is surely the supine attitude of our government with regard to Israel's behaviour. Atrocities carried out by the Russian and Syrian governments are rightly met with sanctions and, in the latter case, threats of military intervention. Israel, on the hand, appears able to commit atrocities with impunity. Why does Israel get a green light to do as it pleases, while other countries attract punishment for their evil-doing?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
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Or maybe he could replace Penny Mordaunt as Minister for Women and Equalities to let her concentrate on International Development?TheScreamingEagles said:
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.0 -
It’s ok, he knows I’m one of the party’s top political strategists and I wasn’t doing it to humiliate a Leaver.tpfkar said:
George Osborne raises an eyebrow in your general direction. Maybe he's holding out to replace Arsene Wenger though.TheScreamingEagles said:
For a moment I read that as Antonio Conte.Pulpstar said:I think Giuseppe Conte will be the next Italian PM, just added him to Betfair runners and riders.
Would be one hell of a career change but if George Weah can manage it.0 -
Nah, has to be a Leaver for Northern Ireland, they keep on telling us sorting out the border issue is easy.Benpointer said:
Or maybe he could replace Penny Mordaunt as Minister for Women and Equalities to let her concentrate on International Development?TheScreamingEagles said:
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.0 -
We really are channelling Dickens this afternoon...rottenborough said:
DWP?Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
He'd attempt to have disabled welfare claimants scrubbing the decks of hulk ships in preparation for holding illegal migrants.0 -
Yes, good point. Plus, the DUP will no doubt enjoy working with someone who is a committed Christian. Oh, um...TheScreamingEagles said:
Nah, has to be a Leaver for Northern Ireland, they keep on telling us sorting out the border issue is easy.Benpointer said:
Or maybe he could replace Penny Mordaunt as Minister for Women and Equalities to let her concentrate on International Development?TheScreamingEagles said:
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.0 -
Too late for now unless there's another scandal soon but Home Secretary or Minister of State would prepare him for a high-flying career.Benpointer said:
Or maybe he could replace Penny Mordaunt as Minister for Women and Equalities to let her concentrate on International Development?TheScreamingEagles said:
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
He's already about 47. At that age Harold Wilson was PM.0 -
Define 'violent'?david_herdson said:
Violent protest should be met by force. Israel is entirely within its rights to do what is has done.Roger said:
Do you approve of the slaughter of Palestinians?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
"Slaughter", by the way, is typically excessive. If Israel had wanted to slaughter the protesters, there'd be thousands dead; there aren't.0 -
Mrs May is doing FIVE sessions on the same material one after the other? IMHO (and I’ve been there) a recipe for disaster. One get’s bored, forgets important points and even the place where the jokes go.rottenborough said:https://twitter.com/MichaelLCrick/status/996040852446334977
Explanatory sessions, outlining in detail the two customs options that the EU have rejected.
Just in case any MP was unsure what had been turned down.
Pity the guys and gals in the fourth and fifth sessions!0 -
Blimey, he's only 47! I thought he was born in 1850.rural_voter said:
Too late for now unless there's another scandal soon but Home Secretary or Minister of State would prepare him for a high-flying career.Benpointer said:
Or maybe he could replace Penny Mordaunt as Minister for Women and Equalities to let her concentrate on International Development?TheScreamingEagles said:
I nearly published a thread late last year suggesting Mrs May made JRM Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
He's already about 47. At that age Harold Wilson was PM.0 -
Agreed if the delivery was by any mere mortal (been there myself), but with the Maybot delivering I am sure the first session will be every bit as tedious as the fifth.OldKingCole said:
Mrs May is doing FIVE sessions on the same material one after the other? IMHO (and I’ve been there) a recipe for disaster. One get’s bored, forgets important points and even the place where the jokes go.rottenborough said:https://twitter.com/MichaelLCrick/status/996040852446334977
Explanatory sessions, outlining in detail the two customs options that the EU have rejected.
Just in case any MP was unsure what had been turned down.
Pity the guys and gals in the fourth and fifth sessions!
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Mr. Voter, last season the Ladbrokes Exchange sometimes had interesting specials on F1. I've used it sometimes to hedge bets.
https://ex.ladbrokes.com0 -
In the case of Israel the atrocities you refer to are unproven. Note I do not offer an opinion on them and accept there is much amiss in the current Israeli government. However, they have free and fair elections so the government is legitimate which is more than can be said for the two you mention. My actual point which you ignore relates to the STW organisation and their selectivity in which 'wars' they choose to protest. with regard to the UK I think they take a fair line on Israel and remain wedded to the 2 state solution. I'm not convinced that Hamas and Hezbollah support that. Indeed they are committed to the destruction of the state of Israel which in part explains the Israeli attitudes to threats on their borders.FeersumEnjineeya said:
One reason for the protests is surely the supine attitude of our government with regard to Israel's behaviour. Atrocities carried out by the Russian and Syrian governments are rightly met with sanctions and, in the latter case, threats of military intervention. Israel, on the hand, appears able to commit atrocities with impunity. Why does Israel get a green light to do as it pleases, while other countries attract punishment for their evil-doing?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
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Clearly attempting to gauge her support across Tory MPsrottenborough said:https://twitter.com/MichaelLCrick/status/996040852446334977
Explanatory sessions, outlining in detail the two customs options that the EU have rejected.
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Brings a new Twist to the PB discourse.Nigelb said:
We really are channelling Dickens this afternoon...rottenborough said:
DWP?Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
He'd attempt to have disabled welfare claimants scrubbing the decks of hulk ships in preparation for holding illegal migrants.0 -
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Lost your dictionary? Try google.Theuniondivvie said:
Define 'violent'?david_herdson said:
Violent protest should be met by force. Israel is entirely within its rights to do what is has done.Roger said:
Do you approve of the slaughter of Palestinians?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
"Slaughter", by the way, is typically excessive. If Israel had wanted to slaughter the protesters, there'd be thousands dead; there aren't.0 -
Careful, people will start accusing you of being a closet alt-right supporter and worshipper of the stupid man's idea of an intelligent individual...nunuone said:Hear, hear!
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Yep. And moped theft.JonnyJimmy said:fpt
Isn't a high crime rate quite a good indicator for Remainia?
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I have a hard time believing you can't do better than that; so much for my great expectations...felix said:
Brings a new Twist to the PB discourse.Nigelb said:
We really are channelling Dickens this afternoon...rottenborough said:
DWP?Freggles said:If Theresa May really, REALLY wants to tank JRM's chances of getting power, she should give him a big, serious job in the Cabinet and watch as he crumbles just like Boris.
It's easy to be an ideological purist when it's all theoretical.
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I did not ignore your point. My post directly addressed your point. To repeat: one reason that Israel's actions arouse such ire is the fact that the response of our own and other western governments to them is so half-hearted. When Arab countries defy UN resolutions, they get invaded; Israel gets a finger-wagging at most. This kind of favouritism makes people angry.felix said:
In the case of Israel the atrocities you refer to are unproven. Note I do not offer an opinion on them and accept there is much amiss in the current Israeli government. However, they have free and fair elections so the government is legitimate which is more than can be said for the two you mention. My actual point which you ignore relates to the STW organisation and their selectivity in which 'wars' they choose to protest. with regard to the UK I think they take a fair line on Israel and remain wedded to the 2 state solution. I'm not convinced that Hamas and Hezbollah support that. Indeed they are committed to the destruction of the state of Israel which in part explains the Israeli attitudes to threats on their borders.FeersumEnjineeya said:
One reason for the protests is surely the supine attitude of our government with regard to Israel's behaviour. Atrocities carried out by the Russian and Syrian governments are rightly met with sanctions and, in the latter case, threats of military intervention. Israel, on the hand, appears able to commit atrocities with impunity. Why does Israel get a green light to do as it pleases, while other countries attract punishment for their evil-doing?felix said:I see that Stop the War are to protest against the Palestinian deaths - it's good to see such a quick response as with their protests against Russia and Syria....
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