Which of the following people understand the Brexit process better? Poll (11) See Poll Options Lord Buckethead or Thereasa May...
Is this the point at which reality bites for Brexit?Its the Northern Ireland Question which has caused the latest huge controversy because of it just cannot be reconciled within the contradictions of what Brexit is supposed to be. Basically, a 'hard-Brexit' (which is our Government's preferred...See More »
Did Trump tweet about Britain First to distract people from his tax plan?The Dead Cat strategy strikes again. The tax plan is good for plutocrats and bad for a lot of people in his base. Best rile up people on Twitter by re-tweeting anti-Muslim videos by a British far-right group in the hope that 'populist' voters don't...See More »
Are Burnley FC better than Real Madrid?Spurs are above Real Madrid in the Champions League. Burnley are above Spurs in the Premership. My case is watertight. 😇
Does Donald Trump have far-right tendencies?I keep getting accused of breaking Godwin's law but I can only call it as I see it. He recently re-tweeted stuff by Britain First, which is a far-right organisation. Trump is not Hitler, he just has common ground with some people who secretly like...See More »
I Like Politics Jacobin vrs Reason So many of the politics videos on Youtube are polemic and preaching to the choir and really dumbed down; 'owning' the other by taking opposition views out of context and then taking the p***. Good intelligent debate videos are...See More »
Should West Ham fans stop calling the emergency services?Essex policeand and ambulance services are not amused but I find it funny. 😂 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/20/west-ham-fans-stop-calling-999
I've just read 'Kill all Normies'.The book is a critique of modern internet political culture and its really interesting. It looks at the origins of the alt right and its toxicity, whilst also being critical of Tumblr style identity politics. Interesting stuff.
Are there too many posts about Trump?Obviously he can't be ignored completely because he is the actual President of the actual United States and IMO he is abysmal for multiple reasons. Really though? He wants the oxygen of the publicity and he is a troll. He uses the dead cat strategy...See More »
Why do people attribute economic indicators to a sitting politician.Figures such as unemployment rate, wages, the price of goods and GDP are affected by many things: The global economy, federal Bank policy on interest rates, decisions by local politicians and constraints within a long existing political consensus....See More »
Are EPL teams the best in European football?Spurs beating Real Madrid and Man City beating Napoli away. English teams are now getting good results against European super-powers for the first time in years. Athletico, Napoli and Dortmund are set for the Europa League because of English...See More »
I went to a Halloween party as a vampire and people said I looked creepy.Is that a good thing or a bad thing? 😜
Is violence ever defensible in politics.I think it can be as long as two provisions are met: 1) There is no viable alternative strategy. 2) The recipients are themselves violent. I just don't think pacifism can work unless there is a peaceful democratic route to change.
What is globalism and what do you think of it?I hear 'globalism' being used as a term from Trump supporters who see the fight within the Republicans as being between the 'globalists' (mainstream Republicans) and the 'nationalists' (Steve Bannon fans). This always seemed strange to me because to...See More »
Is Bladerunner 2049 a sexist movie?I love this movie but someone suggested this to me and it got me thinking.