We will vote Conservative because we deserve to be punished, says Britain

[jamesbrown]

Really? I take it then that you approve of their policies? I hope you'll be able to enjoy living in the UK if they get in again although this might just backfire on them...https://inews.co.uk/essentials/news/...register-vote/

Not particularly, but that isn't the point. If there were a decent opposition, I'd almost certainly vote for it. But to describe the current Tory gov't as "right wing" is lazy and not borne out by a majority of policies they've adopted. Their policy platform is schizophrenic, with some deviating far from the centre-ground in either direction. I predict that the Tory manifesto will share more than a passing resemblance with Labour's manifesto from 2015. It's just that Labour has exited stage left.

[NotAllThere]

Go easy on him Shaun, nobody's told him The Mash is satire, he thinks it's actual news. Now, say sorry to Scooty Shauny, there's a good lad...

Makes more sense in context.

[darmstadt]

Not particularly, but that isn't the point. If there were a decent opposition, I'd almost certainly vote for it. But to describe the current Tory gov't as "right wing" is lazy and not borne out by a majority of policies they've adopted. Their policy platform is schizophrenic, with some deviating far from the centre-ground in either direction. I predict that the Tory manifesto will share more than a passing resemblance with Labour's manifesto from 2015. It's just that Labour has exited stage left.

In 2005 the BNP manifesto promoted the following actions:

– Severe cuts in immigration
– Leaving the EU
– Bringing back grammar schools
– Increased military spending
– More “security” and “strong leadership”
– Foreign policy driven by “British national interest” not human rights
– Reduce development aid

Which are exactly what the Tories are currently promoting although the Tory policy on the NHS is even worse than the BNP

[jamesbrown]

In 2005 the BNP manifesto promoted the following actions:

– Severe cuts in immigration
– Leaving the EU
– Bringing back grammar schools
– Increased military spending
– More “security” and “strong leadership”
– Foreign policy driven by “British national interest” not human rights
– Reduce development aid

Which are exactly what the Tories are currently promoting although the Tory policy on the NHS is even worse than the BNP

Yeah, it's around the time you equate the Tories with the BNP that I stop taking you seriously. Have a nice evening.

[shaunbhoy]

Makes more sense in context.

But only if you inhabit the lowly rung of the intellectual ladder that you have made your own.

[Mordac]

Makes more sense in context.

A pint of whatever you're smoking please barman...

[Mordac]

Makes more sense in context.

A pint of whatever you're smoking please barman...

[NotAllThere]

A pint of whatever you're smoking please barman...

You've had enough sir. You're already posting double.

[WordIsBond]

In 2005 the BNP manifesto promoted the following actions:

– Severe cuts in immigration
– Leaving the EU
– Bringing back grammar schools
– Increased military spending
– More “security” and “strong leadership”
– Foreign policy driven by “British national interest” not human rights
– Reduce development aid

Which are exactly what the Tories are currently promoting although the Tory policy on the NHS is even worse than the BNP

Oh, the logic of this is compelling. Let me apply that logic further.

The BNP also committed to a "free fully funded NHS", an emphasis on basics in education, qualified teachers, and they opposed adopting the euro. These were all policies of the Labour government of the day, and presumably are things Corbyn would commit to today. Though I can't actually prove it, I'd guess both the BNP of 2005 AND today's Labour party are against terrorists driving cars into people, child molestation, throwing acid in people's eyes at a club, and eating puppies live.

Therefore, LABOUR == BNP!!!!

Logic. It's inescapable.

Disclaimer: I hate the Tories, whose only guiding political principle is to do whatever they think might help them hold onto power. But I also hate the abuse of logic that is represented by the above comment.

[shaunbhoy]

Disclaimer: I hate the Tories, whose only guiding political principle is to do whatever they think might help them hold onto power. But I also hate the abuse of logic that is represented by the above comment.

You might want to put Darmstadt onto your ignore list then.

HTH