I wonder which of us would win the running away race?
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I think Jo Cox's family asked that her death not be used for point scoring.
Anti EU sentiment long predates the Conservatives current stint in power. Much of the anti immigration feeling came from under Blair too.
I suppose Johnson was just joking about the 'letterbox'
The European issue has been tearing the the Tory party apart for the last, what, 50 years?
They pushed Cameron into promising them a referendum in the manifesto, and look where it has got them.
According to a Muslim poster on here that was quite funny.
It's been quite a big issue for British politics, not just the Tory's. Go back to the 80s and the likes of Corbyn and Benn were completely opposed to the EU and were as far to the left as anyone in UK politics outside the extremes.
It's an issue that for a variety not reasons transcends the normal political divide and always has.
1) They will obviously say that given the circumstances in attempting to protect her legacy
2) I'm not obligated to do as her husband says if I think that a sitting MP being murdered is a relevant fact in forming an opinion
3) The incident could be considered indicative of how the racist hate mob react so in my view it is relevant when identifying the threat of one side using violent rhetoric and threats
I hate that chap so much
Maybe they say it cos they don't want wankers twisting her memory for their own ends.
Clearly, some people who might have been offended thought it wasn't.
Not sure how it unleashed a wave of racism though.
Nothing more needs to be said.
seriously?
Its merely indicative of the mind set of the Conservative party and its leader.
Do you believe any PM can say such things and be considered responsible?
I'm not sure I buy that. Yes there has been a strain of labour Eurosceptism but it's not been significant - for years Labour presented themselves as a largely pro European party. Eurosceptism as a significant view has been a Tory preoccupation. It's leading voices have been Tory. It's the Tories who have been most split over Europe for the longest. And it is the Tories who birthed Brexit.
stop slitting hairs....and excusing him.
Johnson is pretty funny.
It's a pretty big hair to split...
I'm sure you are fine with racists comments.
So it shouldn't be brought up then? a sitting MP shot dead because of how rhetoric affects some people on one side of the argument. Seems like a biggie to just let slide.
Of course you should learn the lessons and act on tragic events. We shouldn't let people like Farage, Johnson and Francois forget what the consequences of their rhetoric can be.
Both sides have threatened actions, violence and more.
Wasn't there a Brexiter murdered by his remain voting neighbour over Brexit? In Manchester?
It's alright Mark we survived two world wars we can handle some racist pensioners.
I hadn't heard about that previously and that is properly terrible.
If there are lessons to be learnt there should be. That said, in my experience there has been no where close to the level of inflammatory rhetoric on the Remain side.
I'm from West Yorkshire, my facebook is full of leavers. All I see from them is 'EU is the 4th Reich', Immigration invasion, traitors, enemies of the people talk..
We should, but it needs to be done with sensitivity and not point-scoring, as the family said.
Both sides could do with toning down the rhetoric at times, but the last thing you want is a Johnson using her death for purely political ends.
Joke's on the both of you because I've been preemptively hiding in a bush for the last 17 years just in case something bad happens like a flood or the Dogs Trust salesperson turns up at my door.
Give me strength. Next you'll be telling us your best mate is black too.
You win again, El Pij. I tried hiding in a thicket but it laddered my tights.
Jo Swinson cant forgive Cameron for the EU referendum, but once wanted an EU referendum.
She's a stupid fruitcake.
https://www.lbc.co.uk/hot-topics/brexit/video-jo-swinson-calling-for-brexit-referendum/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-po...son-i-don-t-forgive-cameron-for-eu-referendum
She's a stupid fruitcake.
https://www.lbc.co.uk/hot-topics/brexit/video-jo-swinson-calling-for-brexit-referendum/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-po...son-i-don-t-forgive-cameron-for-eu-referendum
Christ, she ought to marry Gary Neville.
I just remembered he was the one who excused Trump for his treatment of Asylum seekers, putting people including children in cages by saying 'In China they treat people worse'.
Don't insult fruitcakes.
She is the perfect politician to point to for someone who gives 'lip service'.
Right... I wont go there.
Why not? I'm sure it would've been ever so witty.
I'll leave that to Lib/Dem supporters like you.
They're all in it for their careers.
Corbyn was once one of the most anti-EU politicians in parliament, but now holds his wet finger in the air, while also listening to his gullible Blairite party.
Corbyn once or twice spoke out about the euro and how it would divide north and south europe, how wrong He was.
I don't think the country will explode if we scrap leaving. Brexiteers deep down know they've winged it this far, they fear a second referendum and know they got a lot of people along for the ride. The last 3 years has been finding out what the EU is , the four freedoms and how it's setup/intertwined, for politicians let alone ordinary people.
To keep the democracy theme and lessen any blow, if there's an extension I'd cut to the chase and ask for a leave no deal - remain full member vote. Four months to get the info out there. I'm not sure kicking this WA tin can down the road again will lead to anything if EU members allow an extension.
To keep the democracy theme and lessen any blow, if there's an extension I'd cut to the chase and ask for a leave no deal - remain full member vote. Four months to get the info out there. I'm not sure kicking this WA tin can down the road again will lead to anything if EU members allow an extension.
problem is the low level understanding 'leavers' have been convinced or have convinced themselves that immigrants are the problem.
The bigger problem is things are going to get worse whatever happens. Its a matter of how quick. We are not in a position of strength to negotiate or tell the EU anything.
They are libertarians. We are at their mercy.
The bigger problem is things are going to get worse whatever happens. Its a matter of how quick. We are not in a position of strength to negotiate or tell the EU anything.
They are libertarians. We are at their mercy.