Off Topic OLOF's political thread

The most horrifying thing is that this is not just a 'major political party' - this is our Government! I think they still think they're still in Eton playing pranks.

What happened to the days of gravitas in politics? Did Wilson & Heath et al rubbish each other, or bring it down to a personal level? Nope, they realised that they had a very serious job to do, and beliefs to uphold, which they executed professionally.

The old hands were respected, no matter their party, and it was fairly unanimous (although the wicked witch brought an end to that). I think it was the tories that started the personal abuse with Michael Foot (was there ever an easier target?), and it's gone on from there. It's most certainly not an improvement.

 

That said it's still very amusing when it's a bit of blue on blue for the dads

 

The unbiased BBC at it's best

 

It was taken from the biased Murcdoch Times as it's usual average

 

Latest news from No 10, new cabinet sworn in

 

Far too much charm, charisma and character on display to be the current cabinet

 

One of our past PMs was Churchilian in his rapier wit in the house. He once described the leader of the opposition as "a shiver looking for a spine to run up".

 

Lots of wind, quite hazy, seems like dust and no fire so all is good

 

A bit like Corbyn then.

 

No not really this is real life

 

Yes agreed and I wasn't belittling the real problems you have out there, but this is a football (and other things) chat forum.

I specifically "bolded" your "lots of wind and quite hazy" bit.

 

Looks like you've got the ashes you so wanted.

 

. All the fires in my area are now under control but I think it's safe to say we will retain the ashes for quite a while.

 

Very interesting,

Could Merkel and Germany come to the aid of Boris to save their own skins?...........and will other countries follow Merkel.

Going to be interesting to see what happens.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1...rticle-50-Boris-Johnson-no-deal-latest-update

 

That's why I was wondering what would happen if the EU didn't grant an extension post #10500

 

There's this too Eccers, which, if correct, verified that Parliament creating a law does not, and cannot overrule EU law.

As much as I hate the EU, Corbyn's / remainers blind obsession may well work against him, and them.

The longer the Brexit feud goes on, the more it hurts EU countries, especially Germany. I suspect even the EU will be glad to see the back of Britain now. They've agreed to listen to Boris's new proposal on the backstop.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1...al-brexit-commons-remain-alliance-eu-reaction

 

This is from 2nd of September.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1...raffic.outbrain&utm_campaign=traffic.outbrain

 

I think this is how the EU sees BREXIT

 

I don't remember having a democratic vote recently, when did the Lib Dums get elected?
oh, sorry I forgot, they don't do democracy