A Political Thread pt. 2

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

In terms of right wing voters there is a pretty obvious reason why Sunak is far from the norm…

 

[Welsh Exile]

In terms of right wing voters there is a pretty obvious reason why Sunak is far from the norm…

This is true, but I think more true of the membership (which is probably why he won't win) and less so of normal Tory voters.

Politics is pretty unpredictable now though so who knows.

 

[Gavin]

I'm sure the reason why Truss got through and is supported by so many on the right of the Tory party is that they think they can control her more than Sunak

 

[ncurd]

I'm sure the reason why Truss got through and is supported by so many on the right of the Tory party is that they think they can control her more than Sunak

Also promising slashing things like Corp Tax which he's not.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Looking forward to both of them answering questions about "The Deep State". I imagine Truss will be on it like a fly on **** and Sunak will say there's no such thing.

 

[Amiga500]

In terms of right wing voters there is a pretty obvious reason why Sunak is far from the norm…

Indeed.

Rowing upstream to try and win over either of the racist vote or stupid vote....

... and Brexit showed just how significant the racist and stupid votes can be.

 

[General Melchett]

Not sure if my favourite is Irish Tea Sock or her glee at the prospect of opening pork markets.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Not sure if my favourite is Irish Tea Sock or her glee at the prospect of opening pork markets.

You mean the Irish don't brew their tea by putting loose leaves into a sock and sticking it in the nearest puddle on a moderately warm day?

 

[Which Tyler]

You mean the Irish don't brew their tea by putting loose leaves into a sock and sticking it in the nearest puddle on a moderately warm day?

That's American Tea you're thinking of.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

moderately warm day?

Huh?

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

That's American Tea you're thinking of.

only if you charge $10 a cup for it, unless this is a two americas thing

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

That's American Tea you're thinking of.

I thought they brewed theirs by throwing it in the nearest harbour? Absolute savages.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

They're all Trump babies. Or is it Fararge babies as I think Trump took a lot from Fararge and Brexit. Either way, what a time to be alive.

it's weird. growing up you think history is made by people who work hard and have plans. Now you realize institutions change by either those people or those that just do what the hell they want and hope not to get called out on it. High school never ends does it.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

The January 6 hearings are a brilliant spectacle. That’s also their danger | Stephen Marche

If the hearings end without consequences for Trump, the main takeaway will be: this is how much you can get away with in 2020s America

www.theguardian.com

 

[Reiser99]

Government's plan for teachers' pay risks funding crisis, say unions

Education unions say a proposed 5% pay rise would put pressure on budgets and worsen staff shortages.

www.bbc.co.uk

This is why people need to look at more than the rhetoric. The government says "it is giving the most generous pay rise in years"

This ignores the fact that it's the most generous because of pay freezes under a tory government that has failed economically.
Ignores the fact that it is below inflation so teachers will be worse off.
Finally the government has not said they will provide any extra funding for this so underfunded schools will have to make more cuts.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Not sure if my favourite is Irish Tea Sock or her glee at the prospect of opening pork markets.

lol I had to google what she was referring to.

Irish posters - how do you pronounce Taoiseach?

 

[ncurd]

lol I had to google what she was referring to.

Irish posters - how do you pronounce Taoiseach?

I've just looked up several, all I can say is the first part she's fine with (although pronouncing both syllables as words is pretty bad) the second part I've seen a couple of suggestions. None sounded anything like sock though.

Its not like she's the Secretary of State for Foreign Trade has to talk to these people having access to diplomats who can teach you some rudimentary pronunciation..oh

 

[Amiga500]

lol I had to google what she was referring to.

Irish posters - how do you pronounce Taoiseach?

Thee-Shock would be the closest phonetics I'd think. Often, non-Irish news go with Tee-Shock. But never heard Tee-Sock before.

Bit of a slow video, but he gets there in the end. Literally first hit on youtube so Professor Truss wouldn't have had to go far.

 

[General Melchett]

Boris and his cronies keep bragging that they got Brexit done and this is what it looks like in reality.

Dover traffic: Eurotunnel rejects French explanation for Dover delays

Eurotunnel rejects French explanation after Port declares "critical incident".

www.bbc.co.uk

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary wants 'practical' immigration approach

A "common sense" approach to UK visa policy is needed to fill vacancies, says Michael O'Leary.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Thee-Shock would be the closest phonetics I'd think. Often, non-Irish news go with Tee-Shock. But never heard Tee-Sock before.

Bit of a slow video, but he gets there in the end. Literally first hit on youtube so Professor Truss wouldn't have had to go far.

It was her pause as well. Had she said Teasock as one word she'd have gotten away with it.

Is it possible she'll be worse than Boris, seems so uninspiring.