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YOU turn if you want, @Prevenger17 is not for turning.
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Donald Twain
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The lads been on the turn for a while now .
magicjuan
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Seems there is a media informed impression of the reality of this country. Bizarrely, and unbizarrely, bizarrely enough, there is a pro government bias in the BBC reporting of events. The papers, save for individual snatches, will always be pro tory.
The recent character assassination of Corbyn was and is disgusting, stifling debate. The non reporting of demonstrations, the mis reporting of demonstrations, the sympathetic slant on goals aimed for by 'austerity' and the alleged benefits to society and the economy, all turn people away from the real suffering achieved by this government.
Statistics and spin are just an ego massaging pundits wet dream that do nothing to inform.
The truth is more and more people are pi$$ed off as they struggle, use food banks (obviously because they're too lazy to go the Aldi lid) and watch those responsible display hypocrisy on a biblical scale. Something has to give and it's better that it's a channelled response.
The recent character assassination of Corbyn was and is disgusting, stifling debate. The non reporting of demonstrations, the mis reporting of demonstrations, the sympathetic slant on goals aimed for by 'austerity' and the alleged benefits to society and the economy, all turn people away from the real suffering achieved by this government.
Statistics and spin are just an ego massaging pundits wet dream that do nothing to inform.
The truth is more and more people are pi$$ed off as they struggle, use food banks (obviously because they're too lazy to go the Aldi lid) and watch those responsible display hypocrisy on a biblical scale. Something has to give and it's better that it's a channelled response.
Donald Twain
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The BBC is part of the establishment , always will be.
daylightrobber
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Indeed. The media have failed to acknowledge what has been a victory for Corbyn over the response to the budget and the subsequent resignation of IDS. Tactically he and McDonnell have played a blinder, announcing their own fiscal rule and consistently denouncing benefit cuts in favour of tax breaks. If IDS is to be taken on his word, then the Labour leadership have (in any non partisan media reality) contributed to a big hit on the cabinet.
I was being glib with my original comment, but Google obviously have a limit on how far ahead they can look. For instance, only this week there were rumours that they were thinking of offloading Boston Dynamics because they weren't making good enough progress with a revenue generating product.
You'll note that I didn't say they were doing anything particularly well, merely that a government that is spending a lot in absolute terms, and a decent chunk in terms relative to other developed nations cannot be accused of some kind of Nazi like attempt to exterminate a portion of society. That's rather silly.
Is he, indeed? Let's look at the 'facts' and 'figures' that dear old Brucey's brought, shall we, and let's see if you're right...?
Hmmm....
As above, I didn't pass comment on whether the Tories were doing a good job or not, merely that a government spending such huge sums on welfare cannot be accused of purposefully crapping on sections of society. The data I provided was from the OECD btw. I'm clearly in some kind of 'pro-Tory' camp so you will naturally try and disprove whatever I say, such is your perogative
I'm not sure I agree that it's as sinister as all that. In the past few weeks for instance, a couple of reports have been released revealing that Britain does exceptionally well (compared to other countries) in providing an environment for innovation, and that London in particular is the finest city in the world for all manner of things. Neither received widespread coverage, and you could easily suggest that the media were deliberately avoiding publishing any 'good news' stories about the government, but I somehow doubt that's the case, and it's more a case of avoiding good news in general.
I mean I go on Reddit quite a bit, and to pidgeon hole a very large community, they are big fans of Bernie Saunders. There is certainly no shortage of media coverage that supports such a disposition, at least judging by what is posted there each day.
jal123
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Yes and everyone online hates the tories, too. What I'm saying is people lie.
What's the equivalent of a shy Tory in America? An SBD?
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Yep. I'm all in. Got any details?
jal123
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It's funny isn't it? I remember not that long ago Ron Paul used to get huge following online, and if you took that as any indicator then he'd have walked into the White House. Suffice to say, he got nowhere near.
There was a nice piece in the Economist this week showing how few Republicans actually voted in the primaries in each state, and therefore how few actually voted for Trump. It brings to mind the situation that saw Corbyn elected Labour leader as a hardcore minority of the party vote someone in that scares the beejeezus out of the party staff. It's kind of what's happening all around the world at the moment, as populism is thriving in pretty much every developed country.
magicjuan
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Generalise much?
dandydan
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Previous form would suggest I'm right, kind of like Predicting a spineless showing at the Anfield derby.
McBain
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True. Ok Sidebar concluded.
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