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CheshireCatalyst · 36-40, M
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
CheshireCatalyst · 36-40, M
That's the problem the left wing parties are facing in the modern world. They put fairness above everything, whereas their opponents are more likely to cheat or lie or manipulate because they probably do believe that it's worth it for the greater good.
We need a left winger who knows how to be a nasty fucker.
We need a left winger who knows how to be a nasty fucker.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@ChasingBrainBros: LOL. Corbyn is indeed too nice. Don't think we want nastiness but a bit more decisive would help. See Podemos and Bernie Sanders.
I agree with you but for me (and you I think) its a secondary issue when it comes to who to vote for. Its about the policies and what they will do. I asked this question because most people don't know or think about policies, they go with stories and personality, which is a shame.
I agree with you but for me (and you I think) its a secondary issue when it comes to who to vote for. Its about the policies and what they will do. I asked this question because most people don't know or think about policies, they go with stories and personality, which is a shame.
CheshireCatalyst · 36-40, M
Exactly, but knowing this, we need someone who is happy to work to this mandate.
You can't complain about losing the game when you know the rules and refuse to play. Elections have been won by charisma and bravado for a century.
Policies are so important, but what good are they in opposition?
You can't complain about losing the game when you know the rules and refuse to play. Elections have been won by charisma and bravado for a century.
Policies are so important, but what good are they in opposition?
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@ChasingBrainBros: Well yeah. The game is rigged but you still have to play it.
I am obsessed with political strategy actually and there is a lot to criticise about Corbyn. My own ideas on this are influenced by Laclau and George Lakoff. The former has written about constructing a populist narrative against the establishment. The latter about framing and effective use of language. The entire left of this country could really up its game by using those ideas without losing a single principle.
The one good thing about Corbyn personally is his honesty. He was never a natural leader and never expected to lead the party. Lets not forget also that he won because the Labour Party (including its 'soft-left') had collapsed intellectually, strategically and morally.
I think what you are saying is that if you had Corbyn's policies but with a better 'salesman' then it could work. I completely agree but for various reasons Corbyn is the best we have for now and at least you can trust his integrity.
I am obsessed with political strategy actually and there is a lot to criticise about Corbyn. My own ideas on this are influenced by Laclau and George Lakoff. The former has written about constructing a populist narrative against the establishment. The latter about framing and effective use of language. The entire left of this country could really up its game by using those ideas without losing a single principle.
The one good thing about Corbyn personally is his honesty. He was never a natural leader and never expected to lead the party. Lets not forget also that he won because the Labour Party (including its 'soft-left') had collapsed intellectually, strategically and morally.
I think what you are saying is that if you had Corbyn's policies but with a better 'salesman' then it could work. I completely agree but for various reasons Corbyn is the best we have for now and at least you can trust his integrity.