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Discussion in 'Charlton' started by lardiman, Mar 15, 2025.

  1. The Penguin

    The Penguin Well-Known Member

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    Am I safe here in sunny Orpington?
     
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    ElfsborgAddick Well-Known Member

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    A bit too near the Crays, stay safe.
     
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  3. Watameire

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    Not reached me, my family or friends yet - where are these war torn streets?

    it strikes me that this is a closer description of the US than the UK where they appear to be really leaning into fascism
     
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  4. ElfsborgAddick

    ElfsborgAddick Well-Known Member

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    <laugh><laugh><laugh><laugh><laugh><laugh><laugh>
    You obviously see the fighting on the streets.
     
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  5. ElfsborgAddick

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    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_2j2MSlQD9M
     
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  6. Watameire

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    Posted by a Pan-African channel with a focus on Africa and Kenyan topics….?
     
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  7. Watameire

    Watameire Well-Known Member

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    What am I missing?
     
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  8. ElfsborgAddick

    ElfsborgAddick Well-Known Member

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    dear oh dear.

    If you are not taking the p*** you need to click on the various news channels.
     
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  9. ElfsborgAddick

    ElfsborgAddick Well-Known Member

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    Are you a supporter of the current Government?
     
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  10. Watameire

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    I feel they are doing an average job.
    I’d vote for them to remain vs the apparent alternative led by Farage
     
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  11. ElfsborgAddick

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    I guessed right then.

    Have a nice day.
     
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  12. Watameire

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    You too - enjoy the sun in South America
     
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  13. Watameire

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    Just thinking some more about this - our political system is seriously broken.

    Using me as an example:
    last election I voted labour for the first time in my life. This was 100% in support of removal of the local conservative and the conservatives overall. I failed locally with conservatives holding but was pleased to see the back of the tories from government

    fast forward to the next election where I suspect the fight locally will be between labour or conservatives vs reform. That is likely to lead to me tactically voting against Reform.

    so that will have left me ~15 years since I felt able to vote the way I would have liked to have done.

    surely time for proportional representation?
     
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  14. ElfsborgAddick

    ElfsborgAddick Well-Known Member

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    Whoever is in Government I daresay we will be overun by immigrants on the ponce and not wanting to integrate.

    Having said that, some of them might have more manners and respect than the current leaders, and mayor.
     
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  15. lardiman

    lardiman We can rebuild him Forum Moderator

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    I voted Labour in the 2024 GE, for the first time since 1987 - to get rid of Sunak, not because I like Starmer.
    Used to pride myself that I'd never voted for Tony Blair :emoticon-0131-angel
    I did vote Referendum Party though, and several times for the Brexit Party under Snake oil Nigel. More fool me <doh>

    Seriously thinking about voting Lib Dem in the future, and maybe even joining that Party (I've never been a party member before).
    Since Starmer has begun aping Reform's Nationalism I have gone right off Labour.
    Taking away the old folks' Winter fuel payments turned my stomach as well.
    But I would never vote for Corbyn and his Lefty terrorist loving losers.

    The Lib Dems may have little chance of power, but they seem to align most closely to my beliefs.
     
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  16. The Penguin

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    Are you an Influencer?
     
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  17. ElfsborgAddick

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    No mate, I take tablets as a precaution.
     
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    <laugh>
     
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  20. lardiman

    lardiman We can rebuild him Forum Moderator

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    I'm on the case. Will get back to you soon <ok>
     
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