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[orchard]

Which leader is most likely to adopt an aggressive foreign policy and antagonise another country?

 

[zzr45]

Which leader is most likely to adopt an aggressive foreign policy and antagonise another country?

Nicola Sturgeon.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Which leader is most likely to adopt an aggressive foreign policy and antagonise another country?

Nigel Farage PM (shudders)

 

[tsubaki]

Which leader is most likely to adopt an aggressive foreign policy and antagonise another country?

TBF it is more about making the right call rather than antagonising other countries. Take the post-Skirpal policy for instance; what Corbyn proposed doing (going after the money controlled by the oligarchs around Putin, much of which is laundered through the City) would have antagonised the Russian leadership far more than punting a set number of diplomats out did, but it would have been better than doing nothing (which is effectively what we've done).

As an aside, if anyone hasn't yet read the latest Private Eye there is a fantastic bit in it about why it is the People's Vote crowd haven't backed Carole Cadwalladr's reporting since she started pointing to Russian involvement in the referendum.

 

[Methuselah]

TBF it is more about making the right call rather than antagonising other countries. Take the post-Skirpal policy for instance; what Corbyn proposed doing (going after the money controlled by the oligarchs around Putin, much of which is laundered through the City) would have antagonised the Russian leadership far more than punting a set number of diplomats out did, but it would have been better than doing nothing (which is effectively what we've done).

As an aside, if anyone hasn't yet read the latest Private Eye there is a fantastic bit in it about why it is the People's Vote crowd haven't backed Carole Cadwalladr's reporting since she started pointing to Russian involvement in the referendum.

I have been a regular subscriber to Private Eye since the early 1980's. I recently wrote to the editor telling him why I was cancelling my subscription. Sadly, the Eye has morphed from a satirical publication into an anti-Brexit publication. The editor did respond and sent me a complimentary copy of the latest edition - but to no avail. Sounds like the anti-Brexit agenda is still alive and kicking.

 

[Number_25]

I have been a regular subscriber to Private Eye since the early 1980's. I recently wrote to the editor telling him why I was cancelling my subscription. Sadly, the Eye has morphed from a satirical publication into an anti-Brexit publication. The editor did respond and sent me a complimentary copy of the latest edition - but to no avail. Sounds like the anti-Brexit agenda is still alive and kicking.

Probably has something to do with the fact that PE prides itself on sensibilities, and Brexit isn't exactly the most sensible thing we've ever done.

 

[Number_25]

I happen to know a family that were killed by a nuclear missle because the person that held the counter derrerent signalled his intent not to use it. How does that make you feel?

This is the problem with the Socialist Mind Control Ivory Tower Dwellers. Very happy to ignore nuclear holocausts when then they aren’t happening to them.

Also I was at a conference the other day and someone noted that in porn the Male phallus in fact looks like a missle. Therefore when socialists watch porn they are in fact worshipping nuclear war. QED.

What?

 

[peteblue]

I always think a central point to the pro/anti nukes discussion is missed when the question of if a PM would or wouldnt order their use.

Whatever private conviction a person has on the issue, when they become PM that must fly out of the window. Upon taking office, they assume the position as being responsible, first and foremost, for the protection of the UK population. That trumps any private concerns or convictions on their use I am afraid.

Now, voting for their removal from our defence is completely different; thats a private matter. But if we have them when someone takes office, any PM has to put the safety of the UK above their own views.

Indeed....any anyone who would refuse to do it should be barred from office.....

 

[catcherintherye]

I always think a central point to the pro/anti nukes discussion is missed when the question of if a PM would or wouldnt order their use.

Whatever private conviction a person has on the issue, when they become PM that must fly out of the window. Upon taking office, they assume the position as being responsible, first and foremost, for the protection of the UK population. That trumps any private concerns or convictions on their use I am afraid.

Now, voting for their removal from our defence is completely different; thats a private matter. But if we have them when someone takes office, any PM has to put the safety of the UK above their own views.

The reality is, any use of that bomb will not make people safe. It would trigger a reaction that would likely destroy the world including the UK. A trigger happy leader should make us all nervous.

 

[Walken]

I have been a regular subscriber to Private Eye since the early 1980's. I recently wrote to the editor telling him why I was cancelling my subscription. Sadly, the Eye has morphed from a satirical publication into an anti-Brexit publication. The editor did respond and sent me a complimentary copy of the latest edition - but to no avail. Sounds like the anti-Brexit agenda is still alive and kicking.

I hope so, brexit should absolutely be fought against

 

[edge]

Corbyn was on the Andrew Marr show today thought he did well myself, don't suppose it will be spun that way in the media.

 

[PhilM]

Corbyn was on the Andrew Marr show today thought he did well myself, don't suppose it will be spun that way in the media.

Well, it depends on which media outlet that you peruse.

 

[edge]

Well, it depends on which media outlet that you peruse.

do any of them like him?

 

[PhilM]

do any of them like him?

The Guardian is relatively fond of him.

 

[Number_25]

The Guardian is relatively fond of him.

Corbyn?