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To think that everyone is getting far too excited about this Green win?

309 replies

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 28/02/2026 07:18

All this fuss about one Green win - I really don't think it's massively significant given the local demographic and the upcoming local elections will be the real test.

As if the Greens are going to get anywhere near power! Not going to happen.

OP posts:
ForQuirkyFawn · 01/03/2026 12:53

Reform are the return of Thatcherism...for the 21st century...

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 01/03/2026 12:56

ForQuirkyFawn · 01/03/2026 12:53

Reform are the return of Thatcherism...for the 21st century...

Honestly if that's the case, bring it on! Sounds incredibly refreshing tbh.

OP posts:
ilovesooty · 01/03/2026 12:59

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 11:06

I see you are implying I have far right views. What would they be out of interest? Do answer with due regard that the Overton Window may have shifted.

Oh come on. You always defend the government. Why are you turning now? The cock is about to crow three times...

Are you able to debate without getting personal? FWIW I've seen the views you've expressed and I see nothing untoward in what's been said to you.

Labelledelune · 01/03/2026 14:08

People aren’t seeing a couple of things. This area has a high demographic of Muslim voters, it’s also been said that whole families went into the booths together which is against the law. The Green Party is all for the rights of trans etc but also put out an add in Urdu. This just doesn’t make sense to me. They also want to legalise ‘A’ class drugs, but they don’t yet even seem to have a mandate.

Locutus2000 · 01/03/2026 14:22

Labelledelune · 01/03/2026 14:08

People aren’t seeing a couple of things. This area has a high demographic of Muslim voters, it’s also been said that whole families went into the booths together which is against the law. The Green Party is all for the rights of trans etc but also put out an add in Urdu. This just doesn’t make sense to me. They also want to legalise ‘A’ class drugs, but they don’t yet even seem to have a mandate.

The Green Party is all for the rights of trans etc but also put out an add in Urdu.

Why do you think muslims don't deserve a vote like anyone else?

Labelledelune · 01/03/2026 14:25

Locutus2000 · 01/03/2026 14:22

The Green Party is all for the rights of trans etc but also put out an add in Urdu.

Why do you think muslims don't deserve a vote like anyone else?

You obviously don’t understand what I’ve written. It’s a party with many conflictions, we all know that Islam forbids these things and often cry for the death penalty. I said nothing about anyone not deserving a vote. I just don’t understand them courting to completely different mindsets.

Allseeingallknowing · 01/03/2026 14:25

Locutus2000 · 01/03/2026 14:22

The Green Party is all for the rights of trans etc but also put out an add in Urdu.

Why do you think muslims don't deserve a vote like anyone else?

They are pandering to the Muslim vote

BIossomtoes · 01/03/2026 14:27

Allseeingallknowing · 01/03/2026 14:25

They are pandering to the Muslim vote

A bit like Reform pandering to the racist vote. 🤷‍♀️

ilovesooty · 01/03/2026 14:30

It' would be helpful if people learned how to distinguish between legalisation and decriminalisation.

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 15:05

ilovesooty · 01/03/2026 12:59

Are you able to debate without getting personal? FWIW I've seen the views you've expressed and I see nothing untoward in what's been said to you.

The slur wasn't aimed at you though? So as we all know, even if the person (or persons looking at your post) didnt MEAN to call someone names, its my lived experience, and how it made me feel being called (however subtly) far right is the important thing.

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 15:07

ilovesooty · 01/03/2026 14:30

It' would be helpful if people learned how to distinguish between legalisation and decriminalisation.

It would help if people learned to listen to what people have said. I repeat:-

"Speaking to BBC South East ahead of his party conference, Zack Polanski said he agreed with a Kent Green councillor, who earlier this year called for the legalisation of all drugs, including class A drugs like heroin and crack cocaine."

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 15:09

BIossomtoes · 01/03/2026 14:27

A bit like Reform pandering to the racist vote. 🤷‍♀️

How do you define a vote that is "racist" versus a vote that wants a border in the UK to be enforced?

Wakethefuckup · 01/03/2026 15:45

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 15:09

How do you define a vote that is "racist" versus a vote that wants a border in the UK to be enforced?

Edited

They just like to misrepresent Reform wherever they can. It has been repeated by the left so often that unless you accept Mass immigration, you are a racist. Brainwashed.

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:03

BIossomtoes · 01/03/2026 11:04

Still not correct. I’ve criticised this government plenty. There’s no need to put a label on me, I have views that are left of yours - which, to be fair, isn’t difficult.

Funny how we're left wing now hey @BIossomtoes. When actually I am fairly middle ground. I could see some good things that the Tories have done, but many stupid things. It was time for the pendulum to swing the other way for a bit. Although they arent doing great esp with the comms...

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:05

Wakethefuckup · 01/03/2026 15:45

They just like to misrepresent Reform wherever they can. It has been repeated by the left so often that unless you accept Mass immigration, you are a racist. Brainwashed.

Your user name kind of gives you away. And the use of the phrase Mass immigration" even with a capital M....

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:06

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 15:09

How do you define a vote that is "racist" versus a vote that wants a border in the UK to be enforced?

Edited

The language they use to accompany their actions
Hth

Wakethefuckup · 01/03/2026 16:17

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:05

Your user name kind of gives you away. And the use of the phrase Mass immigration" even with a capital M....

Gives me away.....as does Yours

Boomer55 · 01/03/2026 16:20

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 28/02/2026 07:18

All this fuss about one Green win - I really don't think it's massively significant given the local demographic and the upcoming local elections will be the real test.

As if the Greens are going to get anywhere near power! Not going to happen.

No it’s not.. It’s all overblown and now they’re investigating male family coercion with voting. 🙄

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 16:23

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:06

The language they use to accompany their actions
Hth

Not really. Bit vague. Try and specify what "language they use" so we can understand what you are trying to say?

BIossomtoes · 01/03/2026 16:25

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:03

Funny how we're left wing now hey @BIossomtoes. When actually I am fairly middle ground. I could see some good things that the Tories have done, but many stupid things. It was time for the pendulum to swing the other way for a bit. Although they arent doing great esp with the comms...

To be fair I’ve always been left leaning. The closest I ever came to the centre was voting for Blair. That’s why I’m so disappointed in this government, I waited 14 long years for this and I wanted better.

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 16:27

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:03

Funny how we're left wing now hey @BIossomtoes. When actually I am fairly middle ground. I could see some good things that the Tories have done, but many stupid things. It was time for the pendulum to swing the other way for a bit. Although they arent doing great esp with the comms...

Blossom admits to being left wing. I don't think anyone was commenting on whether you personally are left wing?

BIossomtoes · 01/03/2026 16:29

Admits to?! It’s pretty fucking obvious from my posts I am!

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 16:31

BIossomtoes · 01/03/2026 16:29

Admits to?! It’s pretty fucking obvious from my posts I am!

No need for foul language Blossom. I know it's embarrassing to admit your leftist tendency but we need to maintain some semblance of standards.

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:35

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 16:23

Not really. Bit vague. Try and specify what "language they use" so we can understand what you are trying to say?

Oh you know... illegals, open boarders, (sp), uncontrolled immigration, blame everything on immigration instead of acknowledging any positives...its quite easy really. Gb news script stands out a mile if you're not indoctrinated by it
Hth

sleepwouldbenice · 01/03/2026 16:35

Pineneedlesincarpet · 01/03/2026 16:27

Blossom admits to being left wing. I don't think anyone was commenting on whether you personally are left wing?

They have previously. You probably just don't remember