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Thread 29 Sunak: Borders, Barges and Bacteria

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DuncinToffee · 15/08/2023 20:33

Thanks pointythings

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JanieEyre · 11/09/2023 16:39

DuncinToffee · 11/09/2023 13:36

I've just been listening to an aged edition of The Rest is Politics where they were talking about this in relation to Truss and Kwarteng, who had similar ideas. That ended well, of course.

They were also talking about the problem the Tories have, namely that their followers love to support capitalist initiatives like fracking and more building until it turns up next door to them. Benefit cuts obviously don't come within the same categories, but it will not go down well in the Red Wall constituencies, nor will their core vote be so impressed when their relatives disability benefits get cut, or they have to pay yet more towards care home placements.

itsgettingweird · 11/09/2023 17:46

RafaistheKingofClay · 11/09/2023 15:20

Given the extent of defence cuts and that Shapps was made defence sec because he’s a yes man, I don’t think getting the army on side will be too much of an issue. Police shouldn’t be too much of an issue either.

I would imagine after the letter Braverman sent the police recently they'd quite happily join the country's side.

MrTiddlesTheCat · 11/09/2023 17:52

I have a tank you can have. I'm not kidding I really do. Well not me personally, a cousin who's a complete military nerd/battle re-enactor. It was scrap when he bought it but it's restored now. He also has a couple of other armoured vehicles but I don't know what they are.

Will he need an MOT to take it to the revolution starting point?

pointythings · 11/09/2023 18:03

I can't offer more than a bow and arrows, but I'm here if you need me.

RafaistheKingofClay · 11/09/2023 18:08

I don’t think anyone will query a tank not having an MOT.

InMySpareTime · 11/09/2023 19:06

I have access to throwing axes and know a few folk with gun licenses.
Where do I sign up for the coup?

pointythings · 11/09/2023 19:10

We're all going to get arrested, you know... Grin

RafaistheKingofClay · 11/09/2023 19:14

I’ve heard prisons are quite easy to escape from these days.

DuncinToffee · 11/09/2023 19:34

Don't walk too slow or bring cable ties and we will be fine

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MrTiddlesTheCat · 11/09/2023 19:48

pointythings · 11/09/2023 19:10

We're all going to get arrested, you know... Grin

Can the UK still issue European arrest warrants? Asking for a friend ...

jgw1 · 11/09/2023 20:11

I am a bit confused by this whole Chinese spying business.

Given that much of the UK's computer and security camera systems were made in China, including presumably those in parliament, I assumed that we had accepted letting the Chinese spy on us.

the80sweregreat · 11/09/2023 20:51

Panarama did a programme about Chinese cameras spying on us ages ago
Nothing in it surprised me as most are made there to start with

countrygirl99 · 11/09/2023 21:01

If there's a cavalry division I can bring my own horse.

jgw1 · 11/09/2023 21:12

countrygirl99 · 11/09/2023 21:01

If there's a cavalry division I can bring my own horse.

May I join you on my hobby horse?

countrygirl99 · 11/09/2023 21:39

@jgw1 the more the merrier

jgw1 · 11/09/2023 21:45

countrygirl99 · 11/09/2023 21:39

@jgw1 the more the merrier

The old nag doesn't move very fast and the rider is a little unsteady.

countrygirl99 · 11/09/2023 21:52

Sounds like me and my boy, more enthusiasm than ability and we creak a little 😆

Zonder · 11/09/2023 23:04

I have no weapons other than a few kitchen knives, and no horse, but I do have a cat with a very judgey face.

L1ttledrummergirl · 12/09/2023 00:07

Get the king onside and the army will follow.

Any friendlies in the house of Lords?

Cornettoninja · 12/09/2023 08:37

Zonder · 11/09/2023 23:04

I have no weapons other than a few kitchen knives, and no horse, but I do have a cat with a very judgey face.

They don’t stand a chance.

DuncinToffee · 12/09/2023 08:42

Just look at Sunak's body language

https://x.com/Haggis_UK/status/1701265323469500823?s=20

Keir Starmer - "Something was missing, where was Britain.... a new agreement has been reached .... to deliver economic security & Britain is not involved... the PM owes the House an explanation... "

(Sunak wouldn't stand a chance with Zonder's cat, or other posters cats Grin)

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JanieEyre · 12/09/2023 08:49

Sunak looking very much like a man who wishes there was a convenient fridge to hide in there.

Cornettoninja · 12/09/2023 08:49

Just look at Sunak's body language

the boy fucked up and doesn’t like it on show.

jgw1 · 12/09/2023 09:34

Cornettoninja · 12/09/2023 08:49

Just look at Sunak's body language

the boy fucked up and doesn’t like it on show.

I think probably he is confused because for the rest of his life he has never been told when he has got something wrong.

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