Separate Moan Thread About The Election

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by shiney, Jun 22, 2024.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Liriodendron

    Liriodendron Keen Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2024
    Messages:
    293
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    Retired gardener
    Location:
    East Clare, Ireland
    Ratings:
    +1,082
    The writers are merely reporting academic research, not necessarily their own views. It IS possible for somebody to write impartially, even if they hold strong views themselves. I liked this bit:

    "The BBC's right-leaning critics would doubtless dismiss these studies, saying the authors were metropolitan media academics and therefore, like everyone at the BBC, card-carrying - perhaps even tofu-eating - members of the left-liberal "anti-growth" coalition. Much more problematic for these right-leaning critics, who always claim to represent the silent majority, is that most of the public disagrees with them."
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Loofah

      Loofah Admin Staff Member

      Joined:
      Feb 20, 2008
      Messages:
      13,953
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Guildford
      Ratings:
      +24,405
      • Agree Agree x 5
      • BB3

        BB3 Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 13, 2024
        Messages:
        884
        Gender:
        Female
        Occupation:
        A bit of gardening
        Location:
        London
        Ratings:
        +1,637
        Well, I'm feeling just a little optimistic.
         
        • Agree Agree x 2
        • Like Like x 1
        • Loofah

          Loofah Admin Staff Member

          Joined:
          Feb 20, 2008
          Messages:
          13,953
          Gender:
          Male
          Location:
          Guildford
          Ratings:
          +24,405
          Frankly I'm jealous!
           
          • Like Like x 1
          • Funny Funny x 1
          • Dovefromabove

            Dovefromabove Head Gardener

            Joined:
            Mar 13, 2024
            Messages:
            1,030
            Gender:
            Female
            Location:
            Central Norfolk
            Ratings:
            +2,584
            Definitely hopeful here … after all, things really can only get better can’t they … or perhaps this is even more appropriate… ‘I figure whenever you’re down and out the only way is up’
            (click watch on Youtube)
             
            • Agree Agree x 1
            • Friendly Friendly x 1
            • BB3

              BB3 Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 13, 2024
              Messages:
              884
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              A bit of gardening
              Location:
              London
              Ratings:
              +1,637
              I'm just thinking of all the a***holes that I will never have to look at or listen to again. That has to be something to look forward to. No Gove. No Reesmog,Coffey, pink tie, Cleverly, Schnapps, Patel, Braverman, Johnson , Sunak ( soon), Cameron.
               
              • Agree Agree x 2
              • Loofah

                Loofah Admin Staff Member

                Joined:
                Feb 20, 2008
                Messages:
                13,953
                Gender:
                Male
                Location:
                Guildford
                Ratings:
                +24,405
                Is this your first election? :heehee:
                 
                • Funny Funny x 6
                • Banana Man

                  Banana Man You're Growing On Me ...

                  Joined:
                  May 14, 2006
                  Messages:
                  10,347
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  SuperHero...
                  Ratings:
                  +411
                  • Informative Informative x 2
                  • Creative Creative x 1
                  • KT53

                    KT53 Gardener

                    Joined:
                    Mar 13, 2024
                    Messages:
                    387
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Retired and clapped out.
                    Location:
                    Gloucestershire
                    Ratings:
                    +722
                    Never forget that Rayner is an out and out Corbynista and is only the Labour Deputy leader because the unions demanded it as the price of not ripping the Labour Party apart.
                     
                    • Agree Agree x 1
                    • Informative Informative x 1
                    • Fat Controller

                      Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

                      Joined:
                      May 5, 2012
                      Messages:
                      27,768
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Occupation:
                      Public Transport
                      Location:
                      At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
                      Ratings:
                      +52,209
                      • Funny Funny x 2
                      • Agree Agree x 1
                      • Dovefromabove

                        Dovefromabove Head Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Mar 13, 2024
                        Messages:
                        1,030
                        Gender:
                        Female
                        Location:
                        Central Norfolk
                        Ratings:
                        +2,584
                        :heehee: Ive voted in every election of every sort in the past 54 years … this is just the second general election where I’m likely to get the result I’ve voted for … I am an eternal optimist. There’s no point in being anything else.
                         
                        • Like Like x 2
                        • Funny Funny x 1
                        • Loofah

                          Loofah Admin Staff Member

                          Joined:
                          Feb 20, 2008
                          Messages:
                          13,953
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Location:
                          Guildford
                          Ratings:
                          +24,405
                          Then you're very lucky :) With politicians I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them
                           
                          • Agree Agree x 4
                          • Dovefromabove

                            Dovefromabove Head Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Mar 13, 2024
                            Messages:
                            1,030
                            Gender:
                            Female
                            Location:
                            Central Norfolk
                            Ratings:
                            +2,584
                            I’ve met several politicians including some well-known (in their time) cabinet ministers, and our small family business did regular work for a couple of them. One was exploitative, totally self serving and his moral compass was totally skewed … the others I believe to be fundamentally decent people even though I may disagree with them politically.
                             
                            • Like Like x 2
                            • Informative Informative x 2
                            • pete

                              pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                              Joined:
                              Jan 9, 2005
                              Messages:
                              51,122
                              Gender:
                              Male
                              Occupation:
                              Retired
                              Location:
                              Mid Kent
                              Ratings:
                              +94,029
                              Yes I think the unions will come to the fore with a labour win, I'm convinced the Doctors dispute will be settled fairly quickly and likewise any disputes still going on with the rail workers.
                              They have mostly been about government change IMO.
                               
                              • Like Like x 1
                              • Loofah

                                Loofah Admin Staff Member

                                Joined:
                                Feb 20, 2008
                                Messages:
                                13,953
                                Gender:
                                Male
                                Location:
                                Guildford
                                Ratings:
                                +24,405
                                Rail workers love nothing more than a good strike! Starmer will also need to sort Tata Steel out immediately
                                 
                                • Like Like x 1
                                • Agree Agree x 1
                                • Creative Creative x 1
                                Loading...
                                Thread Status:
                                Not open for further replies.

                                Share This Page

                                1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                                  By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                                  Dismiss Notice