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To love Count Binface

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 13/07/2024 20:41

I take democracy quite seriously - or I thought I did. I disapprove strongly of spoilt ballot papers. I’ve never liked any joke candidates before but somehow Count Binface is just so intelligent and has such childlike enthusiasm, I just can’t help it.

YABU - He’s one of the good guys
YANBU - He’s a pain/bad for democracy

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XDownwiththissortofthingX · 18/07/2024 18:35

MRLP pledged to ban white wall tyres in the Blackwall tunnel.

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 18/07/2024 18:17

MeridianB · 18/07/2024 17:14

I loved his mayoral election pledge to raise the speed limit in central London from 20mph to 70mph.

Surely not a Binface pledge! Was that the raving loonies?

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guinnessguzzler · 18/07/2024 17:29

Thanks so much for sharing this, what an absolutely beautiful article. Agree, he's a good 'un and it was nice to hear Sadiq Khan's comments about him when he was most recently re-elected.

Illbehistrash · 18/07/2024 17:18

I think he’s great !

MeridianB · 18/07/2024 17:14

I loved his mayoral election pledge to raise the speed limit in central London from 20mph to 70mph.

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 18/07/2024 17:12

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 18/07/2024 12:36

I used to love the Monster Raving Loony candidate (when we had one) too. Alas no Loony for the last couple of elections.

I love this daft aspect of our elections - and the fact that it’s still a pencil and paper X, not to mention no police with guns outside polling stations. I would never trust electronic voting - hackers can get into anything.

Yes. If ballot papers went there’d no longer be the declaration and then the victory and concession speeches in the sports hall or wherever in the middle of the night. It would just ruin everything. It wouldn’t necessarily boost participation either, and our system is difficult to hack as you say.
I believe at least three of Lord Sutch’s demands were met eventually: votes for teenagers, commercial radio and passports for pets. He seemed a bit old hat by the time I had the opportunity to vote for him in a by-election though. I don’t think he used to research the local area the way Count Binface does.
If you had a genuine local loony then I can see why you might miss him.

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 18/07/2024 12:36

I used to love the Monster Raving Loony candidate (when we had one) too. Alas no Loony for the last couple of elections.

I love this daft aspect of our elections - and the fact that it’s still a pencil and paper X, not to mention no police with guns outside polling stations. I would never trust electronic voting - hackers can get into anything.

Needhelp101 · 18/07/2024 12:25

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 18/07/2024 04:10

I like Piers Morgan to be zero emissions by 2030 - assuming it’s done legally.

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😁

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 18/07/2024 04:10

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 17/07/2024 23:02

I'd vote for him purely because of his manifesto pledge to Nationalise Adele.

I like Piers Morgan to be zero emissions by 2030 - assuming it’s done legally.

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 18/07/2024 04:06

Needhelp101 · 17/07/2024 22:30

I think it would be absolutely brilliant if he did stand as a 'serious' candidate, as an MP or as London mayor.

After all, wasn't Zelensky once a comedian?

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Yes. He could be our Zelensky. I hope he does it seriously one day and before we get invaded.

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GingersOwner26 · 18/07/2024 01:15

I like him.

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 17/07/2024 23:02

I'd vote for him purely because of his manifesto pledge to Nationalise Adele.

Needhelp101 · 17/07/2024 22:30

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 14/07/2024 22:26

I think you’re right. The trouble is I don’t think the mayor has the authority to price fix croissants, and one MP wouldn’t be able to build a space bridge in North Allerton High Street, would he? Is a space bridge a real thing?
I sort of worry he’s just too good to be a joke candidate.
Maybe one day he’ll do it seriously. He’s building a lot of experience.

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I think it would be absolutely brilliant if he did stand as a 'serious' candidate, as an MP or as London mayor.

After all, wasn't Zelensky once a comedian?

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 14/07/2024 22:26

GreenClock · 14/07/2024 21:47

If by some fluke he were elected I am sure he’d step up to the plate and fight for his constituents.

I think you’re right. The trouble is I don’t think the mayor has the authority to price fix croissants, and one MP wouldn’t be able to build a space bridge in North Allerton High Street, would he? Is a space bridge a real thing?
I sort of worry he’s just too good to be a joke candidate.
Maybe one day he’ll do it seriously. He’s building a lot of experience.

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GreenClock · 14/07/2024 21:47

If by some fluke he were elected I am sure he’d step up to the plate and fight for his constituents.

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 14/07/2024 21:40

I think he’s fab. Very witty on X-itter too. I find it reassuring that, despite all the difficulties we have faced as a country in recent years, we still have a sense of humour. It’s perhaps my favourite thing about being British/ one of the few things I’m proud of. Count Binface epitomises this.

AceofPentacles · 14/07/2024 21:25

I also voted for him for London mayor

jay55 · 14/07/2024 21:18

I voted for him for London mayor as I didn't want to vote for any of the main candidates and cheap croissants seemed a reasonable pledge.

Needhelp101 · 14/07/2024 20:54

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 14/07/2024 20:39

Thanks for that @Needhelp101 - very touching.

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You're welcome 🙂

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 14/07/2024 20:39

Needhelp101 · 13/07/2024 21:01

https://www.thetimes.com/article/09efc141-68d7-48b7-b500-39b7c8977b7f?shareToken=c840fb712842bde5cc1117cd403c816b for those who have a subscription

Thanks for that @Needhelp101 - very touching.

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eurochick · 13/07/2024 22:39

I liked the Monster Raving Looney manifesto. It included replacing border force agents with GP receptionists to reduce immigration. I think they are on to something there.

BlueAnd · 13/07/2024 22:38

He’s a good guy, based on that article. So thoughtful and intelligent.

I liked a fair few of his policies, particularly the one requiring water company bosses to swim in their own water.

Nitgel · 13/07/2024 22:35

I was looking forward to him building one affordable home if he won.

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 13/07/2024 22:30

Oh well! Forget the poll!
Sorry!

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WhatWouldJeevesDo · 13/07/2024 22:27

AllPrincessAnneshorses · 13/07/2024 20:49

I think you have your poll the wrong way round

That’s embarrassing.

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