Trains, Banks and Public/Private Ownership - Prev.Predict UK Gen.Election Result

Started by mongers, June 04, 2017, 05:18:02 PM

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What will be the size of Theresa May's majority in the Commons

150+ MPs
0 (0%)
101-149
0 (0%)
81-100
2 (5.9%)
51-80
4 (11.8%)
31-50
6 (17.6%)
16-30
5 (14.7%)
1-15
2 (5.9%)
Zero - (Even number of MPs)
1 (2.9%)
Minority conservative government
9 (26.5%)
Labour and other parties coalition
2 (5.9%)
Labour majority government
3 (8.8%)

Total Members Voted: 33

mongers

Quote from: Jacob on June 06, 2017, 06:10:09 PM
Okay, this is pretty funny (if ultimately meaningless):

Tory 'strong and stable' advertising van overturns in the wind


Yes we've known that for four weeks, though the van overturning is quite important.  :bowler:
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Josquius

I was optimistic before alas there's just too many stupid people in the UK and the media has really pushed the London Bridge thing hard.
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garbon

On the flipside, liberal outlets (like the Guardian), seem no longer interested in Corbyn bashing. All knives are directed at the Conservatives.
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Tamas

Quote from: garbon on June 07, 2017, 02:39:07 AM
On the flipside, liberal outlets (like the Guardian), seem no longer interested in Corbyn bashing. All knives are directed at the Conservatives.

The last time the UK tried to build Corbyn's dream society ended up with power failures and other success stories. He would be a disaster.

garbon

"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
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Duque de Bragança

Quote from: mongers on June 06, 2017, 06:44:08 PM
Quote from: Jacob on June 06, 2017, 06:10:09 PM
Okay, this is pretty funny (if ultimately meaningless):

Tory 'strong and stable' advertising van overturns in the wind


Yes we've known that for four weeks, though the van overturning is quite important.  :bowler:

White van man?  :hmm:

The Brain

Quote from: Duque de Bragança on June 07, 2017, 06:09:09 AM
Quote from: mongers on June 06, 2017, 06:44:08 PM
Quote from: Jacob on June 06, 2017, 06:10:09 PM
Okay, this is pretty funny (if ultimately meaningless):

Tory 'strong and stable' advertising van overturns in the wind


Yes we've known that for four weeks, though the van overturning is quite important.  :bowler:

White van man?  :hmm:

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Gups

Quote from: Tamas on June 07, 2017, 05:07:08 AM
Quote from: garbon on June 07, 2017, 02:39:07 AM
On the flipside, liberal outlets (like the Guardian), seem no longer interested in Corbyn bashing. All knives are directed at the Conservatives.

The last time the UK tried to build Corbyn's dream society ended up with power failures and other success stories. He would be a disaster.

When was this Tamas?

Would point out:

a) That the last government Corbyn would have approved of would be the 1945-51 Labour Govt under Attlee (and then only on domestic policy)
b) The power failures I think you are referring too, occurred under a Tory Government in 73/74 along with the 3 day week
c) You may also be thinking of the Winter of Discontent when there were lots of strikes (but the power stayed on IIRC). This was under a Labour Government but one run by moderates against whom Corbyn would have campaigned aggressively.

That's not to say Corbyn wouldn't be an unmitigated disaster.

mongers

Quote from: Gups on June 07, 2017, 07:16:34 AM
Quote from: Tamas on June 07, 2017, 05:07:08 AM
Quote from: garbon on June 07, 2017, 02:39:07 AM
On the flipside, liberal outlets (like the Guardian), seem no longer interested in Corbyn bashing. All knives are directed at the Conservatives.

The last time the UK tried to build Corbyn's dream society ended up with power failures and other success stories. He would be a disaster.

When was this Tamas?

Would point out:

a) That the last government Corbyn would have approved of would be the 1945-51 Labour Govt under Attlee (and then only on domestic policy)
b) The power failures I think you are referring too, occurred under a Tory Government in 73/74 along with the 3 day week
c) You may also be thinking of the Winter of Discontent when there were lots of strikes (but the power stayed on IIRC). This was under a Labour Government but one run by moderates against whom Corbyn would have campaigned aggressively.

That's not to say Corbyn wouldn't be an unmitigated disaster.

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People born during its era have swallowed them hook, line and sinker.
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Valmy

Pretty sure Thatcher saved Britain as it was about to collapse into a socialist wasteland after 10 seconds more of pinko Labour rule and communist union bosses stealing all the public's money for their fat cat coal miners.
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Josquius

I used to quite dislike Corbyn.
Then labour actually announced their manifesto.
Brexit is bad but otherwise nothing you wouldn't see elsewhere in Europe. Pretty sensible all round.
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Tamas

I have obtained my summary of british politics from the Tory mouthpiece that is The Economist

Valmy

Quote from: Tamas on June 07, 2017, 08:56:28 AM
I have obtained my summary of british politics from the Tory mouthpiece that is The Economist

The Economist :wub:
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Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

Eddie Teach

Quote from: Valmy on June 07, 2017, 08:57:17 AM
Quote from: Tamas on June 07, 2017, 08:56:28 AM
I have obtained my summary of british politics from the Tory mouthpiece that is The Economist

The Economist :wub:

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Valmy

Quote from: Eddie Teach on June 07, 2017, 09:46:32 AM
You cultists are weird.

There is nothing weird about waiting for Great Leader's weekly words of wisdom.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."