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Why not just vote for Jeremy Corbyn then?

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LadyGlitterSparklesSeriously · 05/05/2017 22:19

All I see are people running around clucking about how unelectable Jeremy Corbyn is. Some even wailing on Facebook about how they're staunch Labour voters but will have to vote Conservative because there's just 'no opposition' and it's 'breaking their hearts'. "Nobody will vote for him, so I possibly couldn't vote for him!" seems to be the attitude.

I'm probably thick... but why don't they just vote for him? His policies are 'lovely' but he's 'weak', he's this and that, so obviously vote for his complete opposite then Hmm - how does that help, exactly?

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CurlieSue · 05/05/2017 23:19

A genuine question - why can't we get any decent politicians?

Figaro2017 · 05/05/2017 23:32

CurlieSue

Michael Portillo last night on This Week was bemoaning the lack of political talent in all the parties including the Tories. I think he's right.

SeaWitchly · 06/05/2017 00:17

Because he's dim and rigid and self-righteous and hates his own country and loves the IRA, who were never anything more than a bunch of psychopaths.

Hmm Okay... fair enough you don't think much of Jeremy Corbyn as a politician or leader of the Labour party but this is just hysterical ranting.

I will be voting for Labour in the GE and think JC will make a fine PM.

raspberrysuicide · 09/05/2017 20:22

Yes I agree with you seawitchly

LadyDeadpool · 09/05/2017 20:37

According to Facebook and other websites JC will get plenty of votes, it's honestly only here I see this much criticism of him well here and the mail and other Tory owned newspapers.
Plus if you dare start a thread about liking him then you get accused of being a campaigner or some other dastardly sort. Hive mind indeed.

Lionking1981 · 09/05/2017 20:46

I had a wobble. I like Corbyn but hated that the party has been plunged into chaos. For that, I blame the other members more than Corbyn. But I'm fully back on board now. This is our chance to get someone into power who is actually a decent person and will work for a fairer society.

wasonthelist · 09/05/2017 20:52

I don't think he's a genuine and nice person.
I would struggle to name any politician who I think is both of those - it's not really that likely, is it?

wasonthelist · 09/05/2017 20:52

I will be voting Labour this time BTW.

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