Do you want to discuss boring politics? (31 Viewers)

[shmmeee]

I've signed it!
It's pointless like you say but its a good alternative to voicing opinion in a singular non combative way. It might only be the beginning of Labour's term but working in a small private company I'm feeling well and truely shafted at the moment. Honestly we're being treated as idiots, did they really we're that stupid to think a penny off a pint would appease us, not getting the fact that min wage, NI and rising energy costs would have us paying more for everything whilst paying more for shoddy public services.
The next step will be petition to the king which may make Starmer take a look at how he's doing things.

Genuine question: is this the first election you’ve voted in?

 

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[ccfcno9]

Genuine question: is this the first election you’ve voted in?

No ! Actually I'm 64 years of age, worked 41 years without one day off, now I'm struggling with cancer short term life prognosis and can't get 1 penny of my contributions in NI over that time other that stat. sick pay.The small amount of private pension they will tax a way more than the rebate I've received. I've seen a lot in my time, voted for all party's at different elections. I was involved in the anti apartheid movement in the 80's and welcomed immigration back then.
I was optimistic at the change, not expecting to much to quick but.....
Free speech is on the way out
Immigration out of control
Failing public services rewarded with pay awards and increased costs
I could go on and on......
Opps a bit more than you asked for

 

[fatso]

No ! Actually I'm 64 years of age, worked 41 years without one day off, now I'm struggling with cancer short term life prognosis and can't get 1 penny of my contributions in NI over that time other that stat. sick pay.The small amount of private pension they will tax a way more than the rebate I've received. I've seen a lot in my time, voted for all party's at different elections. I was involved in the anti apartheid movement in the 80's and welcomed immigration back then.
I was optimistic at the change, not expecting to much to quick but.....
Free speech is on the way out
Immigration out of control
Failing public services rewarded with pay awards and increased costs
I could go on and on......
Opps a bit more than you asked for

Sorry to hear of your condition mate, thoughts are with you, and I wish you the best of British.

 

[Grendel]

Genuine question: is this the first election you’ve voted in?

Christ

 

[fernandopartridge]

Up to 875,000 signatories now, over 100,000 in the last hour.

I don't like this Labour government so far as much as the next man, but I know you like statistics about the popular mandate.

The petition has been signed by 1.66% of voters, it's an irrelevance

 

[ccfcno9]

I don't like this Labour government so far as much as the next man, but I know you like statistics about the popular mandate.

The petition has been signed by 1.66% of voters, it's an irrelevance

over 1.5 million now without a single mention on BBC news yet. Up to 200k for Palestine, Tommy Robinson and LGBT+ etc demo's(for fairness and reference)= Headline news

 

[PVA]

The revoke Brexit petition got like 7m signatures so presumably you lads think we should still be in the EU if petitions hold such weight.

 

[MalcSB]

No ! Actually I'm 64 years of age, worked 41 years without one day off, now I'm struggling with cancer short term life prognosis and can't get 1 penny of my contributions in NI over that time other that stat. sick pay.The small amount of private pension they will tax a way more than the rebate I've received. I've seen a lot in my time, voted for all party's at different elections. I was involved in the anti apartheid movement in the 80's and welcomed immigration back then.
I was optimistic at the change, not expecting to much to quick but.....
Free speech is on the way out
Immigration out of control
Failing public services rewarded with pay awards and increased costs
I could go on and on......
Opps a bit more than you asked for

Really sorry about your health problems.
Totally agree with the three government issues you have identified.

 

[MalcSB]

Genuine question: is this the first election you’ve voted in?

That’s a really condescending and patronising post,

Im just watching a Channel 5 documentary about the winter of discontent. Good god Callaghan was an arsehole and Starmer is shaping up to be as bad.

 

[fernandopartridge]

over 1.5 million now without a single mention on BBC news yet. Up to 200k for Palestine, Tommy Robinson and LGBT+ etc demo's(for fairness and reference)= Headline news

To be fair somebody spending 30 seconds pressing a few buttons online is much less of a protest than travelling to somewhere to take part in a demo

 

[fernandopartridge]

It is quite hilarious mind that all the types of people this hapless berk and his band of idiots try to appease with this sort of distraction rubbish are no doubt signing and sharing that petition

Starmer wrote: “In the coming months, Mail on Sunday readers will see even more sweeping changes. Because make no mistake, we will get to grips with the bulging benefits bill blighting our society.

“Don’t get me wrong – we will crack down hard on anyone who tries to game the system, to tackle fraud so we can take cash straight from the banks of fraudsters.

“There will be a zero-tolerance approach to these criminals. My pledge to Mail on Sunday readers is this: I will grip this problem once and for all.”

 

[MalcSB]

It is quite hilarious mind that all the types of people this hapless berk and his band of idiots try to appease with this sort of distraction rubbish are no doubt signing and sharing that petition

Believe it to be gripped when I see it. Won’t be holding my breath.

 

[MalcSB]

To be fair somebody spending 30 seconds pressing a few buttons online is much less of a protest than travelling to somewhere to take part in a demo

But more climate friendly.

They should at least reference a growing objection to this government, the freebies accepted and the lies they have told.

 

[ccfcno9]

Really sorry about your health problems.
Totally agree with the three government issues you have identified.

Thanks,
I shouldn't have but my health in the post but to ask if I'd ever voted before came across as a little condescending so felt it necessary to put a few personal things about me and why I might voice an opinion with my vote.
I've received fantastic service at UHCW by the doctors and nurses treating me and they deserve all the rewards they get. However they are of the same opinion as me in that areas are failing miserably and by instantly throwing money because of pressure from unions isn't going to fix issues.I share this opinion with other public sector costs.
I support a black family in central Africa a little( I call them black because they call themselves Black ) they call me white because I happen to be white. If I could afford to support them here I would but I wouldn't want them here for others to pay for them. Its my choice. They earn £50 per month and I top that up. They are safe,happy and greatful for the little I do. It would cost taxpayers ££££ to have them here at our cost of living.
My issues are pretty much clarified in the above regards my thoughts on free speech and immigration.
As well as this not being my 1st election I was educated and gained a degree in mechanical engineering and currently have no mental health issues ie. alzheimers etc.