The Jeremy Corbyn thread

[JC Footy Genius]

I have no idea what you are talking about. Is this False News?

No it isn't. It is factually accurate to say that Corbyn shared a platform with and called friends rabid anti-Semites and voted against the good Friday agreement.

 

[Javeaseagull]

No it isn't. It is factually accurate to say that Corbyn shared a platform with and called friends rabid anti-Semites and voted against the good Friday agreement.

Why on earth have you introduced italics? Is that supposed to emphasise something? Corbyn is well known as a Socialist, as is Bernie Sanders. They support the UN borders agreed by everyone except Israel for which they have been criticised by the UN. How does that make him an anti-Semite? Are you saying that if you criticise the Israeli government you are automatically anti-semite? In that case, so am I along with the rest of the UN. Where do you stand?

 

[cheshunt seagull]

Why?, you and HT have been singing their praises for ages. When Corbyn got the leadership he was going straight to number 10, although Milliband and his 7 point lead was also a shoe in.
I thought the Labour party were getting thousands of new members, people turning to them in their droves....... i hope you are reneiwing your season ticket though.

Actually I don't think I have done much Corbyn praising on here. I had hoped he would bring in new talent and open up a debate about on new policies but I have seen little evidence of that. People in my local party seem to love him so there is still support for him but I don't see what they see in him; a good MP but largely out of his depth and stuck in a 1983 echo chamber. Yes, I am renewing my season ticket.

 

[Buzzer]

You're a little bit out of your comfort zone with all this - amusing tho

I'm sure it would be amusing if it were true but we both know that's not the case.

 

[beorhthelm]

No, you do know that as soon as you bring Hitler into an internet argument you have lost? You are aware of this rule? It is quite long standing for the very good reason that as soon as you quote him you have lost the argument.

I have no idea what you are talking about. Is this False News?

claiming Godwins law and "false news" is just trying to side step the issue. the claim isnt that Corbyn is anti-semitic, but that he supports and shares a platform with anti-semites. is that acceptable for a national party leader? personally, i'm ok with much of his voting record and rebellions, he done so on consistently on grounds that seem to make sense to him even if i wouldnt agree. however, those views are very objectionable to many, and can be called to account for them, not just dismissed away. outside the left of Labour he is quite a divisive figure, even within his own party.

 

[synavm]

Welcome aboard mate

You just have to ask yourself one question - if Corbyn is as weak as they say, why do they devote so much time trying to smear him?

Because we desperately, desperately need an effective opposition as the world shifts further and further to the right. Believe me, I'm to the left of the spectrum and do not see Corbyn as a threat to anyone accept the Labour Party itself.

I'd also add, the branches and PLPs are the least functional they've ever been. Discord is basically banned, everyone is basically there to echo Corbyn. That isn't healthy either. Reason I left? I was called a Tory after - get this - I championed Co-Operarives (which by the way have been affiliated with the Labour Party for the best part of a century).

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

i hope you are reneiwing your season ticket though.

As always. I fact I renewed for another 5 years last year.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Because we desperately, desperately need an effective opposition as the world shifts further and further to the right. Believe me, I'm to the left of the spectrum and do not see Corbyn as a threat to anyone accept the Labour Party itself.

Same thoughts as me.

 

[Southy]

Because we desperately, desperately need an effective opposition as the world shifts further and further to the right. Believe me, I'm to the left of the spectrum and do not see Corbyn as a threat to anyone accept the Labour Party itself.

I'd also add, the branches and PLPs are the least functional they've ever been. Discord is basically banned, everyone is basically there to echo Corbyn. That isn't healthy either. Reason I left? I was called a Tory after - get this - I championed Co-Operarives (which by the way have been affiliated with the Labour Party for the best part of a century).

Not true at mine. There's a big move to pass a motion asking MPs to vote against article 50 at my next branch meeting.


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[Bry Nylon]

Rumours are afoot of yet another challenge being planned to Corbyn's leadership, this time precipitated by the quite shambolic way that Labour is trying to deal with Brexit and this time the attack is from the hard-left rather than the right of the party. Clive Lewis is the name being touted as his challenger.

Breaking news. Clive Lewis has just resigned from Labour's front bench.

 

[Chicken Run]

Breaking news. Clive Lewis has just resigned from Labour's front bench.

TBH it's not that funny anymore, the massive unrest billowing through the heart of HM's Opposition is tbf embarrassing

 

[n1 gull]

Was Dianne well enough to vote?

 

[Ernest]

JC absolutely SMASHED May at PMQ's today, corruption at the heart of the government , the sooner they are SLUNG out the better

 

[ManOfSussex]

Was Dianne well enough to vote?

Apparently so, and she voted in favour of article 50.

 

[portslade seagull]

JC absolutely SMASHED May at PMQ's today, corruption at the heart of the government , the sooner they are SLUNG out the better

Maybe in 10yrs when Labour are fronted by a electable leader maybe

 

[wellquickwoody]

JC absolutely SMASHED May at PMQ's today, corruption at the heart of the government , the sooner they are SLUNG out the better

That will be Corbyn 3 and a half, May 32 now then, well done Jezza!

 

[Soulman]

Maybe in 10yrs when Labour are fronted by a electable leader
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Doubt it.

 

[Soulman]

JC absolutely SMASHED May at PMQ's today, corruption at the heart of the government , the sooner they are SLUNG out the better

The only thing JC "absolutely smashed" was Dianne, that was a while ago, if you think he has a chance of coming from behind again and getting elected, then you might be in for a long wait.

 

[Simster]

JC absolutely SMASHED May at PMQ's today, corruption at the heart of the government , the sooner they are SLUNG out the better

He did indeed and I agree with slinging out the Tories. Sadly none if this makes Corbyn any more electable to three quarters of the electorate.

 

[Surf's Up]

The only thing JC "absolutely smashed" was Dianne, that was a while ago, if you think he has a chance of coming from behind again and getting elected, then you might be in for a long wait.

The thought of JC coming from behind is, quite frankly, too disgusting to contemplate - sorry to lower the tone in such an enrest political debate!!