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Glinner’s Xmas Break

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tarziew · 15/12/2018 01:16

I just watched Graham’s video tonight where he says he’s taking a break from Twitter over Xmas and I realised that a) we are going to miss him hugely and b) he must be in need of some headspace. The guy is a fucking legend and has taken on this fight to much cost to his reputation, not to mention personal life. I feel such love for the man because he is the ONLY ‘celebrity’ who’s vocal on Twitter who seems to feel as aggrieved and as passionate as I do! It breaks my heart that it might be getting too much for him because if he bowed out I’d feel like they’d won.

Graham, I hope you have a peaceful break over Xmas because if anyone deserves some down time it’s you you bloody ledge.

Thank you so much for all that you do.

❤️

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Jasonmendoza · 15/12/2018 11:05

Merry Christmas @glinner - thank you for what you do.

Dragon3 · 15/12/2018 11:02

Wise to take a break before it gets too much.

Thank you Glinner (and your wife and family). Have a peaceful and happy Christmas.

Melamin · 15/12/2018 11:01

He and his family deserve a peaceful, restful Christmas away from the spite, malicious bile and madness of Twitter

Yes ^^

Melamin · 15/12/2018 10:59

Wine Happy Christmas Glinner Xmas Grin

WineGummyBear · 15/12/2018 10:52

Thank you so much Glinner and merry Christmas!

ShowOfHands · 15/12/2018 10:51

He and his family deserve a peaceful, restful Christmas away from the spite, malicious bile and madness of Twitter. I sincerely hope he knows of our gratitude.

ChewyLouie · 15/12/2018 10:48

Sending peace and light to you and your family.
Thanks for having the integrity and strength of character to be counted. 💐

PurpleCrowbar · 15/12/2018 10:31

Another Winefor Glinner.

Brave bloke, & so funny. Hope he has an amazing Xmas.

AnyFucker · 15/12/2018 10:28

Wine @glinner

OunceOfFlounce · 15/12/2018 10:25

It means so much to have a well known, well liked figure raise their voice about this.

I know it's cost you a lot but you've made a real difference and we're so grateful to you for that.

I hope you have the Most marvellous, merriest Christmas (you flipping well deserve it)! Xx

LangCleg · 15/12/2018 10:13

I felt for you, watching that video, Graham. You're where we've all been at one point or another - head so full you think it might explode and nobody seems to care.

Have a lovely Christmas and best wishes to your wife, too.

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tarziew · 15/12/2018 10:05

He’s been dealing with his cancer diagnosis and treatment too, I’m sure the stress of the onslaught of abuse he’s getting won’t be helping.

But I hope (I think) that he will be back. They might have got Alison Moyet but they haven’t got Glinner.

P.S. anyone else dying to see the list of high profile GC politicians, journalists etc. that James Kirkup has made, of people who’ve privately expressed dismay at the current state of affairs but are too scared to speak up?

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zen1 · 15/12/2018 09:44

Thank you Graham. Have a peaceful Christmas.

ChristmasWrappingTheWaitresses · 15/12/2018 09:15

Thanks to Glinner and hope you have a very merry Christmas with your family.

hazeyjane · 15/12/2018 09:14

Saw this too, and am glad he is taking a break from the Twitterverse, for the sake of his sanity.

Happy Christmas Glinner.

Procrastinator1 · 15/12/2018 09:08

Thank you Glinner and I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas.
I share your frustration. It is so difficult to explain what has been going on to someone who hasn't been following it. A Government Minister declaring trans women are women, police investigating people, men taking part in women's sport, the transing of children, men in women's prisons, all with the support of many of the great and good. It is unbelievable.

Raspberry88 · 15/12/2018 08:45

Merry Christmas Glinner! Hope you have a lovely time with your family. Xmas Smile

AwdBovril · 15/12/2018 08:31

Nolite te bastardes carborundum.

Also, happy Christmas. WineStar

TallulahWaitingInTheRain · 15/12/2018 08:28

Thanks Graham

littlecabbage · 15/12/2018 08:23

Happy Christmas Glinner, and thank you.

groundcontroltomontydon · 15/12/2018 08:21

Cheers GlinnerWine
Hope you know how important and powerful and inspiring and appreciated your support is
don't let the bastards grind you down
This - with (jingle) bells onXmas Smile

Saucery · 15/12/2018 08:15

I don’t know if he expected other right minded people in the media to stand up alongside him, but when they didn’t he took the flak, intrusion, lies and harassment without backtracking.
He’s admirable in his consistent stance against the lunacy and I hope he has a good break.

Cheers for Count Arthur Strong too! Grin

Rabidgingercat · 15/12/2018 08:09

Thank you so much Glinner. I’m so touched by your bravery around this issue. Many of us are trying to speak out about the impact upon existing safeguarding in the public sector. It’s a soul destroying process. Listening to you this week has motivated me to keep at it. Your recent video so well articulated how tackling this makes you feel. It was an immense relief to me to hear.
Thank you so much. Wishing you and your family a wonderful, Twitter-free Xmas ⛄️

Bienchen · 15/12/2018 08:08

Have a truly peaceful and relaxing Christmas glinner, appreciating what you are doing for women, hoping that more influential men and women line up behind you.

adultFemaleElf · 15/12/2018 08:04

And Twitter is not the real world.

No one I’ve ever met in RL believes that men can turn into women.