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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by If it be your will » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:11 am

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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by Pimlico_Claret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:16 am

Looking forward to hearing from Rowls and Claret Andy, come out come out wherever you are
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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by Imploding Turtle » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:18 am

If Boris Johnson replaces Theresa May it'll guarentee a win, and maybe even a landslide for Labour in September or whenever the next election will be. I hope that's what they do.

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:18 am

So the inevitable has happened and it's a huge Tory landslide, wait what!!

Hilarious to see them make such idiots of themselves.
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Post by Imploding Turtle » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:20 am

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Post by aggi » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:22 am

Looks like Northern Ireland has suddenly become a big issue for Brexit.

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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:24 am

What happened to right winger? Been booted?

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Post by Woodleyclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:31 am

Reading East kicked out our Toryboy Wilson now we have a Labour MP Can't believe fools in Pendle voted in the Tories though.

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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by HunterST_BFC » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:33 am

It's June.
May is over

Her contempt has cost her.

At 5.30 UK time
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Post by Dom » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:36 am

UKIP got zero votes in Pendle. Was a big majority that needed overturning. Near 70% turnout.
Andrew Stephenson is a knob.

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Post by tjgh25 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:52 am

Don't post on here very often but I have to say I am laughing my arse off at the thought of Ringo, right winger and claretAndy this morning.
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Post by kentonclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:59 am

Captain Theresa May and her hapless crew have steered the HMS Great Britain on to treacherous rocks just off the coast of Brexit. Far from looking strong and stable the ship is listing badly and nearly lost the Rudder. Some crew members survive but the Pound has sunk without trace. Cabin boy Boris Johnson seen running around aimlessly on deck.

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Post by ClaretDiver » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:30 am

Genuine question, where does this leave Nicola Sturgeon?? Given the massive swing away from the SNP??

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Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:41 am

The thought of Johnson as PM is frightening.

At least he'll make us all laugh with his made up words and silly behaviour though he's such a card.
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Post by Claretmatt4 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:45 am

Remarkable result.

Surely another referendum due this year?

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Post by Sidney1st » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:46 am

Just woke up, what have I missed?
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Post by Inchy » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:47 am

Corbyn has done fantastic but I think going forward labour need to replace him.

He has done as well as he could do, but there are still many people who will never vote for him because he's too left and because a lot of the sh*t thrown at him has stuck. A know a lot of people who said they will never vote for him. What labour need is a younger Corbyn. Someone with his honestly and ideas but without the **** stuck to his back. Unfortunately there are not many decent politicians in his ilk.
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Post by kentonclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:47 am

Boris Johnson was one of the principal campaigners promising this wonderful world for Britain after the Brexit vote so let him go and deliver on it.

Theresa May and Amber Rudd voted Remain.

"Just woke up what have I missed"

Theresa May has joined Sean Dyche on the brink.
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Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:48 am

kentonclaret wrote:Boris Johnson was one of the principal campaigners promising this wonderful world for Britain after the Brexit vote so let him go and deliver on it.

Theresa May and Amber Rudd voted Remain.
Boris was a remainer at first wasn't he. A man more opportunistic than strong and stable May.

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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by Sidney1st » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:52 am

After a quick catch up it appears the Tories are still in charge?.

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Post by ClaretMoffitt » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:56 am

Pound plummeted in value, wonder if all those lefties who were so upset over it plummeting when we voted Brexit will be equally and concerned upset now...

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Post by kentonclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:58 am

A very optimistic view if you consider a "Hung Parliament" being "still in charge" when the whole purpose of calling an election was to receive a strong mandate for Brexit talks. Now that really is clutching at straws.

If we hadn't voted Brexit the pound would not have plummeted as much as it has. Brexit has caused instability and uncertainty.

I wonder if those who voted Leave will now be xo keen on democracy and accepting the democratic vote?
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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by Sidney1st » Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:59 am

The pound drops in value when someone important farts it seems.

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Re: General Election 2017 Mega Thread

Post by Sidney1st » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:00 am

kentonclaret wrote:A very optimistic view if you consider a "Hung Parliament" being "still in charge" when the whole purpose of calling an election was to receive a strong mandate for Brexit talks. Now that really is clutching at straws.
I wasn't sure because all I see on here are people predicting the next PM.

I'll have a look on the news when I get to work.

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Post by Caballo » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:02 am

Claretmatt4 wrote:Remarkable result.

Surely another referendum due this year?

Another election would be a better bet.

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Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:06 am

Paul Nuttall has been seen celebrating the election result saying how honoured he is be the next PM.

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Post by kentonclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:07 am

Most frightening of all is the fact that Amber Rudd is only 7/1 to be next PM.

The list of candidates is worse than those who could possibly replace SD if the Palace job proves to be his next step.
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Post by ClaretMoffitt » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:10 am

kentonclaret wrote:A very optimistic view if you consider a "Hung Parliament" being "still in charge" when the whole purpose of calling an election was to receive a strong mandate for Brexit talks. Now that really is clutching at straws.

If we hadn't voted Brexit the pound would not have plummeted as much as it has. Brexit has caused instability and uncertainty.

I wonder if those who voted Leave will now be xo keen on democracy and accepting the democratic vote?
You wont see us in the streets protesting, spitting our dummy out and causing a general nuisance of ourselves like your lot do. We will hold our breath, and crack on.
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Post by Rick_Muller » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:12 am

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Paul Nuttall has been seen celebrating the election result saying how honoured he is be the next PM.
Is he John Terry in disguise :D
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Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:13 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:You wont see us in the streets protesting, spitting our dummy out and causing a general nuisance of ourselves like your lot do. We will hold our breath, and crack on.
Funny I imagine that's what many Labour voters would have done this morning should the Tories have got a majority. You really need to stop the polarising of society that seems to go on in your head. Do you have any friends who may possibly hold different political viewpoints to yourself?

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Post by Dom » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:16 am

Wonder what the DUP are going to be asking for in return for their support?

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Post by ClaretMoffitt » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:17 am

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Funny I imagine that's what many Labour voters would have done this morning should the Tories have got a majority. You really need to stop the polarising of society that seems to go on in your head. Do you have any friends who may possibly hold different political viewpoints to yourself?
Yes, loads. Got one literally laughing his head off at me in facebook messenger as we speak.


Won't be laughing in 12 months time though when he is on bare contract hours and his minimum wage of 10 pounds an hour is lost amongst the rate of inflation.

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Post by evensteadiereddie » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:18 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:You wont see us in the streets protesting, spitting our dummy out and causing a general nuisance of ourselves like your lot do. We will hold our breath, and crack on.

Bimey, Muffitt, is that all you've got this morning ? .............."Well, at least we'll be dignified in our humiliation."
:lol:
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Post by accy sue » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:21 am

Chester Perry wrote:875 votes - less than season ticket holders I think
Don't you just love a cherry on the icing!

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Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:24 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:Yes, loads. Got one literally laughing his head off at me in facebook messenger as we speak.


Won't be laughing in 12 months time though when he is on bare contract hours and his minimum wage of 10 pounds an hour is lost amongst the rate of inflation.
Is it so inconceivable to you that people vote on the issues important to them? I hope you've called your friend names like you do on here.

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:25 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:You wont see us in the streets protesting, spitting our dummy out and causing a general nuisance of ourselves like your lot do. We will hold our breath, and crack on.
Labour didn't win though so are you expecting riots?

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Post by DCWat » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:26 am

The Euro Leaders will be laughing their tits off and running their hands with glee. While they are busy putting together their Brexit demands, we are sat with a hung parliament and hugely divided vote.

This was possibly the worst result for Brexit.

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Post by accy sue » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:29 am

Sidney1st wrote:Just woke up, what have I missed?
I've learnt how to do quotes...
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Post by ClaretMoffitt » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:30 am

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Is it so inconceivable to you that people vote on the issues important to them? I hope you've called your friend names like you do on here.
I have done but I won't need too.

We have just committed economic and social suicide.

Brexit talks are ******.
****** on terror
Economically ******
Mass immigration incoming
Going to have massive skills shortages as all the teens flock to university for free courses of no real value.
All the work done on reducing the defecit is now going to be totally undone
Inflation at record highs


I'm just gonna put my feet up, and watch the chaos ensue.

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Post by Dom » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:32 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:I have done but I won't need too.

We have just committed economic and social suicide.

Brexit talks are ******.
****** on terror
Economically ******
Mass immigration incoming
Going to have massive skills shortages as all the teens flock to university for free courses of no real value.
All the work done on reducing the defecit is now going to be totally undone
Inflation at record highs


I'm just gonna put my feet up, and watch the chaos ensue.
Toys out of the pram :lol:
Tories will remain in power, why are you crying? They have enough seats with the DUP.
As for the above list, don't talk such rubbish.

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Post by martin_p » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:37 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:I have done but I won't need too.

We have just committed economic and social suicide.

Brexit talks are ******.
****** on terror
Economically ******
Mass immigration incoming
Going to have massive skills shortages as all the teens flock to university for free courses of no real value.
All the work done on reducing the defecit is now going to be totally undone
Inflation at record highs


I'm just gonna put my feet up, and watch the chaos ensue.
STOP TALKING BRITAIN DOWN!
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Post by Damo » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:37 am

You do realise that this election was only advisory?
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Post by MrTopTier » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:39 am

Well I didn't manage to vote yesterday....everytime I tried to put a cross in the box Ben Mee headed it out.
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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:39 am

Dry your eyes mate.
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Post by ClaretMoffitt » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:41 am

Well, at least the SNP got a kicking.


Ruth Davidson for PM.

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Post by Cubanclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:42 am

"We shot ourselves in thr head" MP Nigel Evans, Ribble valley - haha :)

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Post by Caballo » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:49 am

Worst possible outcome in my view, I would rather Tim Farron got in on a landside than the level of uncertainty this will bring!

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Post by Lancasterclaret » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:49 am

Awwww, are all the hard brexiteers a bit ****** off this morning?

Shame

Has anyone checked that Ringo is ok btw?

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Post by SonofPog » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:53 am

ClaretMoffitt wrote:Well, at least the SNP got a kicking.


Ruth Davidson for PM.
If she was an MP she would probably be favourite right now,

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Post by Paul Waine » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:05 am

Well done, everyone - looks like politics isn't going away any time soon.

Sorry, Brenda...
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