Things Noticeable this week - Page 2986

**Puhbear69** · June 6th, 2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rupertramjet

On Thursday we go to the polls, I already voted, via postal vote, I am convinced that Mrs May will not be Prime Minister on Friday Morning! Somehow they have turned a massive lead into a defeat. The campaign has been so useless that it reminds me of a 80s comedy, 'The New Statesman@. Where the lead character Alan Bastard, was appointed to lead the campaign, with the over rider that things were so bad, they would let Labour win, and take all the flak.

They have failed to attack Labour on anything that really matters, personal attacks on Corbyn, instead of attacking the last Labour Governments record.PATHETIC! The smelly bundle, who is now four, and less smelly, would have done a far better job, and it would have been more fun too!

One should not change one's opinion because of a single (or actual) incident; an opinion one has taken in a process of reflecting for longer period. Not without a good cause!

(Saying this as neutral as I can, although I'm feeling no sympathies for your actual government).

**CARLTON BROWN** · June 6th, 2017, 04:12 PM

May is in deep trouble. She has handled the EU situation badly and I don't see her getting this country a good deal over Brexit. Some people have decided to make Brexit into a hatred of other European countries campaign, but this is a colossal mistake as they will still be our neighbours and hopefully our friends in the future. The EU structure is bad and the leadership awful, but that's another matter and it requires good diplomacy, not some "bloody difficult woman!"

Unfortunately, the election was ill-considered, especially as she had a few years in the bag. May has handled all manner of things in this campaign badly, being evasive and arrogant. Not going to Cambridge was a serious mistake. Sticking it to UK pensioners, who have often made very big contributions to the tax man and society was amazingly stupid. Then we have fracking, HS2, fox hunting and does anyone vaguely remember promises to take on the greed driven energy companies who continue to rip us all off in the name of massive profits? Not much point in mentioning immigration, is there?

With the NHS, schools and police in real difficulty, it's no good saying there are no magic money trees when we are giving billions in aid to places that many members of the public have never even heard of and providing a very easy ride for big business.

Even if the Tories scrape in, they can expect a very rough ride and I would almost put money on her jacking in the job within another week or so, whatever the outcome. The way she has been handling things will not be going down well with the unseen major Tory supporters.

I suppose the real question is, who will take over? Hopefully not Amber Rudd as she really is the Tory answer to Diane Abbot and a fairly nasty piece of work. How about Boris? Has his time finally arrived?

**vinceprince** · June 6th, 2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CARLTON BROWN

I suppose the real question is, who will take over? Hopefully not Amber Rudd as she really is the Tory answer to Diane Abbot and a fairly nasty piece of work. How about Boris? Has his time finally arrived?

This is what freedom of speech will look like under Amber Rudd as PM
shutting down Independent Anti-Corruption Candidate at a local hustings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEcMW6RmC_w

**BondJmsBond** · June 6th, 2017, 05:26 PM

I know little of the upcoming election.

I just fervently hope my friends in Britain will choose not to live under the sword of Islam.

This may well be the pivotal moment.

**CARLTON BROWN** · June 6th, 2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vinceprince

This is what freedom of speech will look like under Amber Rudd as PM
shutting down Independent Anti-Corruption Candidate at a local hustings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEcMW6RmC_w

Thanks for the link. Very interesting, but maybe not surprising.

**Greenman** · June 6th, 2017, 06:17 PM

The irony is that when we go to vote on Thursday our polling station is at a Hindu Cultural Centre in a side hall. I should add that just two days ago I learned that a man was stabbed in a nearby road AND two days before that a helicopter that had been hovering pretty low over our area was in fact checking on a man who had been arrested holding two knives - it seems to be getting rather too close to home for my liking. It reminded me of when the IRA struck close to home - an Army Recruitment centre was blown up and in another incident in the high street a car was blown up outside a Jewish centre but close to an Irish bank. No-one is safe these days.

You really think puhbear that May will lose? I can't see it somehow but I am sure that Labour, Lib-Dems and the Greens will gain votes, maybe the Conservatives might oust the S.N.P. in some areas of Scotland too. I like Jeremy Corbyn but I cannot believe he will be PM Friday.

**Wendigo** · June 6th, 2017, 06:25 PM

Two days to go and all this will be so much chip paper.

At this time I have to admit I have no faith in that soft arse serial terrorist apologist Corbyn being able to lay his demons to rest and do what has to be done against Islam.

Nor do I trust someone who has already declared his hand to the EU to accept any deal they offer

The Conservative fumbled the ball recently but of the main parties they appear to be the only ones making the right noises, it remains to be seen how they will put that into practice if they get in.

The Lib Dems

EU puppets, not a chance I'd even consider them.

Of the other parties The Greens are the only ones I may consider.

**trailmaster** · June 6th, 2017, 06:30 PM

If the UK decides to arm their police, they can get all the extra ordinance they need at wholesale prices from the U.S. We have everything and anything!

**Puhbear69** · June 6th, 2017, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenman

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You really think puhbear that May will lose? I can't see it somehow but I am sure that Labour, Lib-Dems and the Greens will gain votes, maybe the Conservatives might oust the S.N.P. in some areas of Scotland too. I like Jeremy Corbyn but I cannot believe he will be PM Friday.

No, I meant it as I was saying it - it was neutral, not any interpretation.
The second half sentence (in brackets) I couldn't suppress.

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Originally Posted by trailmaster

If the UK decides to arm their police, they can get all the extra ordinance they need at wholesale prices from the U.S. We have everything and anything!

:LOL:

**haroldeye** · June 6th, 2017, 08:53 PM

I think we would prefer Glocks, Sig-Sauers or HK's thank you Trails.

June 6th, 2017, 06:17 PM	#29856
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,590 Times in 19,356 Posts	The irony is that when we go to vote on Thursday our polling station is at a Hindu Cultural Centre in a side hall. I should add that just two days ago I learned that a man was stabbed in a nearby road AND two days before that a helicopter that had been hovering pretty low over our area was in fact checking on a man who had been arrested holding two knives - it seems to be getting rather too close to home for my liking. It reminded me of when the IRA struck close to home - an Army Recruitment centre was blown up and in another incident in the high street a car was blown up outside a Jewish centre but close to an Irish bank. No-one is safe these days. You really think puhbear that May will lose? I can't see it somehow but I am sure that Labour, Lib-Dems and the Greens will gain votes, maybe the Conservatives might oust the S.N.P. in some areas of Scotland too. I like Jeremy Corbyn but I cannot believe he will be PM Friday. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

June 6th, 2017, 06:25 PM	#29857
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,904 Thanks: 259,999 Thanked 1,140,604 Times in 114,027 Posts	Two days to go and all this will be so much chip paper. At this time I have to admit I have no faith in that soft arse serial terrorist apologist Corbyn being able to lay his demons to rest and do what has to be done against Islam. Nor do I trust someone who has already declared his hand to the EU to accept any deal they offer The Conservative fumbled the ball recently but of the main parties they appear to be the only ones making the right noises, it remains to be seen how they will put that into practice if they get in. The Lib Dems EU puppets, not a chance I'd even consider them. Of the other parties The Greens are the only ones I may consider. __________________ RIP Doctor Who To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 23 November 1963 to 25 December 2017, sacrificed on the altar of identity politics. The show is dead to me, but my DVD's live on If you can re-up dead links please consider adding this to your signature. It helps when looking at reports of dead posts. Please PM me re any dead images although it is likely if it is outside Celebs I may no longer have the content

June 6th, 2017, 04:12 PM	#29852
CARLTON BROWN Grand Vizier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ruraltania Posts: 3,224 Thanks: 35,728 Thanked 35,661 Times in 3,216 Posts	May is in deep trouble. She has handled the EU situation badly and I don't see her getting this country a good deal over Brexit. Some people have decided to make Brexit into a hatred of other European countries campaign, but this is a colossal mistake as they will still be our neighbours and hopefully our friends in the future. The EU structure is bad and the leadership awful, but that's another matter and it requires good diplomacy, not some "bloody difficult woman!" Unfortunately, the election was ill-considered, especially as she had a few years in the bag. May has handled all manner of things in this campaign badly, being evasive and arrogant. Not going to Cambridge was a serious mistake. Sticking it to UK pensioners, who have often made very big contributions to the tax man and society was amazingly stupid. Then we have fracking, HS2, fox hunting and does anyone vaguely remember promises to take on the greed driven energy companies who continue to rip us all off in the name of massive profits? Not much point in mentioning immigration, is there? With the NHS, schools and police in real difficulty, it's no good saying there are no magic money trees when we are giving billions in aid to places that many members of the public have never even heard of and providing a very easy ride for big business. Even if the Tories scrape in, they can expect a very rough ride and I would almost put money on her jacking in the job within another week or so, whatever the outcome. The way she has been handling things will not be going down well with the unseen major Tory supporters. I suppose the real question is, who will take over? Hopefully not Amber Rudd as she really is the Tory answer to Diane Abbot and a fairly nasty piece of work. How about Boris? Has his time finally arrived?

June 6th, 2017, 05:26 PM	#29854
BondJmsBond Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,068 Thanks: 28,198 Thanked 27,323 Times in 3,014 Posts	I know little of the upcoming election. I just fervently hope my friends in Britain will choose not to live under the sword of Islam. This may well be the pivotal moment.

June 6th, 2017, 06:30 PM	#29858
trailmaster Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 59,936 Thanks: 1,329,480 Thanked 707,651 Times in 60,109 Posts	If the UK decides to arm their police, they can get all the extra ordinance they need at wholesale prices from the U.S. We have everything and anything!

June 6th, 2017, 08:53 PM	#29860
haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,717 Thanks: 113,617 Thanked 59,992 Times in 5,709 Posts	I think we would prefer Glocks, Sig-Sauers or HK's thank you Trails.