To think Reform could be a little less smug?

[PersephonePistol]

Top of the polls, defections, no doubt do very well in the local elections in May.

But could they be a little less smug about it all? I’m not saying they shouldn’t big up the good stuff (from their perspective) that’s going on but they’re treating the next election like it’s in the bag.

I’m not sure it’s a terribly good look.

Have a read of my other posts you seem to follow them anyway going by this comment.

I don’t defend Reform particularly but I do think they’re the result of an electorate responding to Labour and will be hard to beat. But maybe the leader I want to will, let’s see.

Tbf, I've only ever seen the idea that we left Europe on the Remain-voting side.

I don't follow your posts particularly, no, but you pop up criticising Labour and defending Reform on just about every political thread so it's hard to miss them really.

It's fine if you don't want to say who you'll be voting for, that's your prerogative, but you can hardly blame people for assuming it's Reform given that you seem to be constantly fighting their corner.

Thing is, they have reason to be smug.

Personally I despise them, but the reality is that as things currently stand they’re going to be the next government and Farage is going to be the next prime minister.

It’s a terrifying thought, but that’s how it is unless something drastic happens.

And I used to be at the top of the “they might have won a couple of seats but won’t get in” school of thought.

Inflation rose in December...

(No I'm not a Reform voter, that's a very tedious thing to accuse anyone who faces reality)

I don’t actually. you probably need to read better or not at all. I’m interested in what’s fairly unprecedented for a British electorate, but have been clear on who I’m backing.

Obviously Labour isn’t for me but then that’s not out of kilter with the majority feeling atm. But the rest you have wrong.

I guess it comes down to a matter of perception.

Yes Labour voters do tend to do as you have. Even when posters are clear they’ll do this kind of skew.

I think they really do want change just not in the direction you do

It isn't a skew, it's an observation. You might think you're being clear, but others will have different perspectives on your posts. Given that we don't know you, we can only form conclusions based on the words that you write.

FWIW, I do believe your statement that you're not a Reform voter. I find it surprising, as much of your thinking seems to be closely aligned with Reform, but perhaps there is something in the party that you find offputting. I wouldn't blame you, of course. Or perhaps you're just a loyal Tory that doesn't want to abandon the party like so many people have.

As for me being a Labour voter, yes, I did vote Labour at the last election. Somewhat reluctantly, as I have felt politically homeless for a long time, but it was the best option for getting rid of my useless Tory MP. I don't know who I'll be voting for next time...it will be a tactical vote to keep Reform out but not sure yet who will have the best chance of that.

Honestly you haven’t got it at all. Given I’ve posted clearly who I’m voting for and you still asked below I think what you’re posting is more in your head than mine.

You’re not close to how I feel.

One thing that surprised me was the number of people who didn't even know what the UK or Britain was nevermind what the EU was.

So why not enlighten me? Who will you be voting for?

Let’s see if you can pick it up, it’s even posted on a thread you started. So you must be on it.

Thanks, but I have neither the time nor the inclination to go on a pointless treasure hunt through your prolific posting history in order to find this... I'm just not that interested.

If you want to be coy about your voting intentions, that's entirely your choice. I don't suppose anyone else will be bothered.

Great. I was hoping you’d give up the interest.

You’ve got it wrong below and it’s pointless.

I don’t care about them being smug. Breaking up a two party system is something to be smug about.

I am more concerned that when they get in, if they are a shit show, they and they voters will refuse to take accountability and instead blame the Left as we see in the US now.

Whatever.

That did make me laugh, you’ll have to do the below with other posters.

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You are assuming that the people voting for Farage give a shit about any of that. They voted for Brexit knowing it would fuck up the economy, and didn’t care. They don’t care if it tanks further because they don’t think it will affect them (of course it will, but they don’t see it)

Because people have forgotten what civic virtue looks like.

Agreed

You can say that for the 45% of Scots who voted for independence