Starmer's vision quest

[icowden]

Starmer, let me remind you, campaigned on a platform of how he was above the sheer greed of the Tories. He specifically talked about how important it was to improve the standing of politicians, and regain the respect of the electorate. Now, after a mere eight weeks in office, questions are already been raised about donations.

By the Conservative party. And answered satisfactorily (ish).

 

[C R]

By the Conservative party. And answered satisfactorily (ish).

The ish is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Continuing along like this only helps Farage and the like.

 

[The Crofted Crest]

The absolute state

Is that the fringe on the top showing?

 

[theclaud]

If you want to be seen as above corruption

On the other hand, if you don't give a monkeys what ordinary people think, but want to be seen by billionaires as someone who is open to offers, you can't really fault the messaging.

 

[theclaud]

If he really wants to regain the trust of the people

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he's that's not what gets him out of bed in the mornings.

 

[theclaud]

There is no reason why he cannot be given some time

Well, there's stuff like present genocide, imminent winter, and everything already falling apart. Other than that I hope you and he are having a nice honeymoon.

 

[icowden]

Well, there's stuff like present genocide, imminent winter, and everything already falling apart. Other than that I hope you and he are having a nice honeymoon.

yes, but you have to allow for political cause and effect. What we see now is the result of what the Conservative Government did over 6 months ago. If a policy change is made it takes time to see and measure the effect.

 

[theclaud]

What we see now is the result of what the Conservative Government did over 6 months ago

Starmer's government is doubling down on austerity, authoritarianism and genocide support.

 

[winjim]

Starmer's government is doubling down on austerity, authoritarianism and genocide support.

They're gonna pivot left any day now...

Any day now...

Any day...

Any...

 

[Rusty Nails]

Well, there's stuff like present genocide, imminent winter, and everything already falling apart. Other than that I hope you and he are having a nice honeymoon.

I’m not sure he has much influence on the genocide, assuming you mean Gaza and not the winter cull of boomers. And even he has no influence on the seasons falling when they do. But I’m not happy he hasn’t stopped the war in Ukraine.
I’m happily married so there was no chance of a honeymoon, although I do admit to a bit of a bromance at the start of his leadership, now sadly passed, when I was taken in by his youth and charm compared to the crusty boomer before him.

 

[winjim]

Lammy again. 'I am a Zionist'

https://www.gov.uk/government/speec...n-uk-policy-on-arms-export-licenses-to-israel

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I’m not sure he has much influence on the genocide,

He could stop arming Israel tomorrow.

 

[Rusty Nails]

He could stop arming Israel tomorrow.

He could, but I'm not sure he has much influence on the genocide. Nor on any other country's supplies to Israel.

Edit: I believe that he should, because of Israel's actions, but the riders above still stand and Gazans will be killed in the same numbers...unless the US follows suit and there is no chance of that.

 

[winjim]

Abstention


View: https://x.com/declassifiedUK/status/1836434673280458775?t=FHl3KQ5mRq1pJ3-b8rrCyA&s=19

 

[Rusty Nails]

Abstention


View: https://x.com/declassifiedUK/status/1836434673280458775?t=FHl3KQ5mRq1pJ3-b8rrCyA&s=19

The irony of Russia voting in favour of ending an "unlawful presence"!