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  1. mrtrench

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    I agree, I can't see the Lib Dems picking up the slack. It'll have to be a brand new party. Something similar to Macron in France (I know that hasn't panned out well for him in terms of popularity - but he still got elected).
  2. mrtrench

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    OK, I'll bite. This is for other people, not you Tony, as you'll continue arguing the toss no matter how indefensible your corner. 1. It is a fact that use of FB is growing in older age groups. 2. It is a fact that the majority of people on FB are younger. 3. Only one of those facts is...
  3. mrtrench

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    I used to follow some of the Corbyn outriders on Twitter... they'll vote for Lavery if given the chance over the others, with Burgon next best. Or Pidcock, who is also no longer an MP. What they really want is Corbyn back but I don't think that will happen. I'm no longer there so don't have...
  4. mrtrench

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    Who else is there? At the very least, during those Corbyn years, you could see that Starmer is intelligent - unlike anyone else in that shadow front bench. Look at the betting: the favourite isn't even an MP any more.
  5. mrtrench

    Overall thoughts on the season

    An incredible achievement considering: - How many key injuries we've suffered; - How many times we've conceded penalties or metaphorically gifted goals; - How infrequently we manage to miss the woodwork once in clear-cut scoring opportunities. If we weren't playing against ourselves we'd be...
  6. mrtrench

    Rangers friendly

    Yeah, lost big time on this market - and also shorted Man City (oops). Thank God for League 2, where every team that hit top then lost the next game - perfect for my strategy.
  7. mrtrench

    Kits for sale.

    I'm having a clear out too, have 7 or so shirts, mostly from the 90s, up on ebay. Getting rid of loads of stuff before we move. Here's a link to one, just look at other items for sale for other shirts. All on auction starting at £10 with free postage. Coventry City Football Home Shirt Season...
  8. mrtrench

    Do you want to discuss boring politics?

    Which Charm School did you attend?
  9. mrtrench

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    This may not be true this time... I think it may move to be later in life. Young people aren't getting married and having kids in their early 20s any more. Many are still living with their parents and playing computer games long after you and I were independent with responsibilities. I think...
  10. mrtrench

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    You are so funny. Such a stereotype.
  11. mrtrench

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    I remember thinking exactly like this in my late teens and early 20s. I was as puritanical and condemning as they are now. Time... Here's a joke I like. When I was 20, I was ashamed at the stupidity and ignorance of my father. When I was 35 I was amazed at how much he'd learned in just 15...
  12. mrtrench

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    He called Britain "this shit-hole of a country" earlier whilst he was telling me how dumb I am. It's a shame he deleted it.
  13. mrtrench

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    ... Say hi to the EU Supergirl for me.
  14. mrtrench

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    That is true. However the second point does not imply that more intelligent people vote Labour... indeed it's almost the same point as the first. This is why: In the 1950s, circa 3% of people had access to higher education. That had only risen to 10% by the 80s. These are your older...
  15. mrtrench

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    Not going to happen any time soon. Neither side wants to lose a brand that has in the near recent past held government, especially when there are only two parties which could feasibly win.
  16. mrtrench

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    I agree that Brexit was a big factor in the 2019 election. For most people, myself included, Brexit is over now... we move on. It may not seem like that, if you are one of the minority who cannot let go, but I think it's true for most of people we are discussing. So why are they continuing to...
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