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EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 19:34

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:33

Right.

In which case, I now identify as ‘politically homeless’ until further notice.

I shall however reserve my criticism solely for Labour.

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Good idea.

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:33

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:29

I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.

I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.

Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

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Right.

In which case, I now identify as ‘politically homeless’ until further notice.

I shall however reserve my criticism solely for Labour.

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EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 19:32

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:29

I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.

I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.

Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

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Ok great. What you raised sounds irrelevant in that case.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 12/09/2026 19:29

EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 18:44

I look forward to similar criticism of Labour from the posters you feel you’ve identified. Given they don’t care for Labour either.

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I asked you if you were aware that some people feel politically homeless.

I didn't identify any individual posters so your statement makes no sense.

Those who identify as politically homeless are obviously free to criticise whoever they like whenever they like. They are not required to ensure that they apply equal criticism to all parties.

GeneralPeter · 12/09/2026 19:22

Warmlight1 · 12/09/2026 18:53

@GeneralPeter you may have said "crip toe'
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Yes I did!

My very first MN pump and dump scheme bites the dust : (

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:20

MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:14

But even if everything goes to poo, why would Burnham call an early GE? Brown didn't in 2008.

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2008 was a global financial crisis originating from the sub-prime US mortgage market/CDO’s.

I trust that you can see the distinction.

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MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:14

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:05

Genuine answer - I’m a natural Conservative, but I recognise the 14-year scar tissue may take some time to heal. Rather than risk my vote on them, currently, I would opt for Reform.

My base case is that Burnham will not last the next three years because of some crisis, probably fiscal/economic.

For the record, I am no fan of Farage and many of his policies.

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But even if everything goes to poo, why would Burnham call an early GE? Brown didn't in 2008.

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:11

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 19:05

Op doesn't care about that, they're rich

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Now, now - don’t be nasty.

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Warmlight1 · 12/09/2026 19:09

MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:02

Absolutely. There is a strong anti-abortion stance too.

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And if you consider the condition of Elon Musk and also Ben Delo- both neurodivergent- the black and white nature of the anti abortion argument is a lot easier than the grey area.
As is the idea that we support married couples with kids over non married.
It makes more sense now why Tice and co who are all divorced suddenly found marriage- for other people.
It no doubt appeals to the funders.

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 19:08

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:05

Genuine answer - I’m a natural Conservative, but I recognise the 14-year scar tissue may take some time to heal. Rather than risk my vote on them, currently, I would opt for Reform.

My base case is that Burnham will not last the next three years because of some crisis, probably fiscal/economic.

For the record, I am no fan of Farage and many of his policies.

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I appreciate your honest answer. Thank you. I think farage is dangerous so can't agree but I don't think we ever would 😂

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 19:05

mumumental · 12/09/2026 18:59

And, actually, the poorer you are to start with, the worse it will be. Look at the US, where they can’t even afford basic healthcare. Disgusting in a civilised society.

Op doesn't care about that, they're rich

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:05

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 18:58

I'm actually interested @Greyrock79 why you would support reform over conservatives? I get you don't like labour, but why reform?

Genuine answer - I’m a natural Conservative, but I recognise the 14-year scar tissue may take some time to heal. Rather than risk my vote on them, currently, I would opt for Reform.

My base case is that Burnham will not last the next three years because of some crisis, probably fiscal/economic.

For the record, I am no fan of Farage and many of his policies.

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MelissaLovedMantari · 12/09/2026 19:02

Warmlight1 · 12/09/2026 18:57

So anyway, the thing is that along with the power of all the deregulation Reform would being, these billionaires seem to share some very rigid and depressing ideas about women and rights. Basically as far As I can see it would all go down the swanney. Maternity, flexible working, women saying things which aren't convenient ( as we often have to do) disabled people's rights and children's rights.
Celebrating assault on women that sort of thing.
You know if they were just going to on long foreign holidays at least they'd be somewhere else. But they have plans......
That's the really chilling part

Absolutely. There is a strong anti-abortion stance too.

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 19:01

pointythings · 12/09/2026 18:55

@Greyrock79 Summer 2025. I'm an optimist, me. But the man was just no good at being a politician.

Meanwhile the only byelection your favourites have won was the self-inflicted one where your man Nige stood against a bin. Everywhere else, tactical voting saw them off.

So, 12 months in - because he wasn’t any good at being a politician. Nothing to do with his policies, back bench rebellions etc then?

What are your predictions for Burnham? Is he a ‘good’ politician? Will he last until the next GE?

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mumumental · 12/09/2026 18:59

And, actually, the poorer you are to start with, the worse it will be. Look at the US, where they can’t even afford basic healthcare. Disgusting in a civilised society.

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 18:59

That's a genuine question by the way, not being goady

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 18:58

I'm actually interested @Greyrock79 why you would support reform over conservatives? I get you don't like labour, but why reform?

mumumental · 12/09/2026 18:57

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 17:51

I can answer that as one.

Because I am fucked off being taxed to the nth degree by Labour. I rather suspect Reform will be more benevolent to me.

There’s one datapoint for you.

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Labour has low taxes, in fact. People are obsessed about tax. Believe me, if the far right gets in, you will need all the extra income you can get. To pay for health, education, you name it.

People will be in for a huge shock. If the rich get that much richer, then there is less for the rest, whether they are initially pretending to kiss your ass for votes or not.

Warmlight1 · 12/09/2026 18:57

So anyway, the thing is that along with the power of all the deregulation Reform would being, these billionaires seem to share some very rigid and depressing ideas about women and rights. Basically as far As I can see it would all go down the swanney. Maternity, flexible working, women saying things which aren't convenient ( as we often have to do) disabled people's rights and children's rights.
Celebrating assault on women that sort of thing.
You know if they were just going to on long foreign holidays at least they'd be somewhere else. But they have plans......
That's the really chilling part

pointythings · 12/09/2026 18:55

@Greyrock79 Summer 2025. I'm an optimist, me. But the man was just no good at being a politician.

Meanwhile the only byelection your favourites have won was the self-inflicted one where your man Nige stood against a bin. Everywhere else, tactical voting saw them off.

Warmlight1 · 12/09/2026 18:53

@GeneralPeter you may have said "crip toe'
It automatically filters

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Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 18:52

Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 18:51

No idea what you mean by previous name but thanks anyway...

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My mistake, then…

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EasternStandard · 12/09/2026 18:51

Auspiciousminds · 12/09/2026 18:49

You're not just wondering at all. You're hoping I'm going to be a 'leftie'. That's your M.O.

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You care that much about the story below but you’re not on the left, your party is on the right. Go for it.

GeneralPeter · 12/09/2026 18:51

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Buzzlightfear · 12/09/2026 18:51

Greyrock79 · 12/09/2026 18:48

Tory. Good for you Buzz, or previous name.

Good for you.

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No idea what you mean by previous name but thanks anyway...