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7 minutes ago, tyldesley_white said:

Were these not in the key points Mounts was on about, or did they get missed off that list ???.

 

Or was this part of the evidence that Mounts has not seen ... i guess this will be the correct answer

 

Anyway, its Labours fault

Not in the key points as per bbc link.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65339102

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6 hours ago, Winchester White said:

Absolutely. Funny how these so called hard men moan like fuckery when found out.

 

The usual bollocks.

Just like your lot have been 'highlighting' oft imagined injustices for a decade or so, true injustices need to be aired and not shut down as you are attempting to do here using the usual tactics of ridicule etc.

7 hours ago, globaldiver said:

When you put on your normal specs.

He wouldn't be able to see it if it was laid out in front of him on a newly hewn green oak table.

The fuckers need identifying and rooting out. Governments should govern not unelected backroom types a la EU.

4 hours ago, bolty58 said:

He wouldn't be able to see it if it was laid out in front of him on a newly hewn green oak table.

The fuckers need identifying and rooting out. Governments should govern not unelected backroom types a la EU.

It’s gone too deep into our “public” services, mate. They know it and are looking forward to a day they can take their opportunity, paid for by the private sector, of course. As you’ve said before, perhaps each generation needs to learn for themselves that socialism cannot work. It’ll be interesting to see what they try.

Raising taxes will be hard, as pips are already squeaking. Might there be a wealth tax? And once they’ve spunked that? Will they try to sell us that they can manage the public services better? Well, they might get them onside better, but it would need a diagnosis that the public services might not get behind.

31 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

It’s gone too deep into our “public” services, mate. They know it and are looking forward to a day they can take their opportunity, paid for by the private sector, of course. As you’ve said before, perhaps each generation needs to learn for themselves that socialism cannot work. It’ll be interesting to see what they try.

Raising taxes will be hard, as pips are already squeaking. Might there be a wealth tax? And once they’ve spunked that? Will they try to sell us that they can manage the public services better? Well, they might get them onside better, but it would need a diagnosis that the public services might not get behind.

Absolutely puddled.

Hmmmmm

As a manager of people myself, I understand that there are times when you have to bollock people. That can come in many guises and I’ve always found a bollocking can differ depending on the individual to whom it is delivered.

Some people react better to the threat of unemployment. And it’s not a nasty threat, it’s a fact. Do the job i pay you to do or you’re out. This tends to be boneidle fuckers who’ve simply lost interest. Tough.

Some people need a more passive bollocking. These are usually people who’ve lost their way and it’s up to the employer to get them back on track. But, it still needs pointing out that they need to perform. It’s fair that, we’re paying them.

But I’ve also worked with managers who only know one way - bullying. That’s when a line is crossed. Actively seeking to ridicule, constantly threaten and demean is not only pathetic, it’s also completely counterproductive.

I can imagine that running a government department is very stressful - especially when it’s a job you’re basicallly given despite the fact you’ve not got the best background for it.

@Mounts Kipper keeps referring to unelected folk - but tell me this: in theory any of the 350 Tory MP’s could get the dep PM job. Yet not a single one of them is qualified.

The whole system is flawed. So dont just back Raab because you like Brexit, explain why he’s the best man for a job he’s clearly struggled to manage.

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2 hours ago, globaldiver said:

It’s gone too deep into our “public” services, mate. They know it and are looking forward to a day they can take their opportunity, paid for by the private sector, of course. As you’ve said before, perhaps each generation needs to learn for themselves that socialism cannot work. It’ll be interesting to see what they try.

Raising taxes will be hard, as pips are already squeaking. Might there be a wealth tax? And once they’ve spunked that? Will they try to sell us that they can manage the public services better? Well, they might get them onside better, but it would need a diagnosis that the public services might not get behind.

Can't argue with any of that. Learning the hard way is the only way. Hoping that one term will be enough for most to see the folly of ever electing socialists.

9 minutes ago, Spider said:

Hmmmmm

As a manager of people myself, I understand that there are times when you have to bollock people. That can come in many guises and I’ve always found a bollocking can differ depending on the individual to whom it is delivered.

Some people react better to the threat of unemployment. And it’s not a nasty threat, it’s a fact. Do the job i pay you to do or you’re out. This tends to be boneidle fuckers who’ve simply lost interest. Tough.

Some people need a more passive bollocking. These are usually people who’ve lost their way and it’s up to the employer to get them back on track. But, it still needs pointing out that they need to perform. It’s fair that, we’re paying them.

But I’ve also worked with managers who only know one way - bullying. That’s when a line is crossed. Actively seeking to ridicule, constantly threaten and demean is not only pathetic, it’s also completely counterproductive.

I can imagine that running a government department is very stressful - especially when it’s a job you’re basicallly given despite the fact you’ve not got the best background for it.

@Mounts Kipper keeps referring to unelected folk - but tell me this: in theory any of the 350 Tory MP’s could get the dep PM job. Yet not a single one of them is qualified.

The whole system is flawed. So dont just back Raab because you like Brexit, explain why he’s the best man for a job he’s clearly struggled to manage.

Struggled? Why? Because some mardy twats with a hidden agenda step up and say "Oooh, he spoke to me really nastily. I am very upset and need counselling and time off to recover"?

They need either fucking off or a month at the French Foreign legion barracks in North Africa or similar for some 'acclimatisation' therapy.

If you want a fluffy marshmallow existence get into the arts or some other airy fairy line of work where your sensitive nature won't face any unnerving challenges.

8 minutes ago, bolty58 said:

Struggled? Why? Because some mardy twats with a hidden agenda step up and say "Oooh, he spoke to me really nastily. I am very upset and need counselling and time off to recover"?

They need either fucking off or a month at the French Foreign legion barracks in North Africa or similar for some 'acclimatisation' therapy.

If you want a fluffy marshmallow existence get into the arts or some other airy fairy line of work where your sensitive nature won't face any unnerving challenges.

I don’t think anyone here expects a fluffy existence.

As I say, bollockings are there to be used and should be when needed.

But the civil servants are all qualified and deserving of their positions.

Just because Raab got a few thousand people on the Home Counties to vote for him because he has a blue rosette on and says nice things, that somehow qualified him for one of the most important jobs in the country.

It’s bound to go wrong. It almost always does for all political hues

Fuck me, they've found somebody else to blame for the last 13 year shitshow 

Add it to the list boys😃

Embarrassing.

 

6 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

Fuck me, they've found somebody else to blame for the last 13 year shitshow 

Add it to the list boys😃

Embarrassing.

 

We need a list making.

Check there’s enough space on the internet

Anyone of us on here could create thread filled to the brim with stories of government incompetence from the past 13 years. Wasted money, terrible leadership, terrible management - from the top to the bottom of the party. Even the staunchest Tories on here have held their hands up at the worst moments. Even the most biased would have to admit that they'll go down in history as one of the most unstable and incompetent governments we've ever had. And that's not to say we can't have and haven't had stable Conservative governments. It's just the reality the recent shitshow. 

Funny how with all that people still can't recognise that it's likely been an absolute nightmare working for them at times. 

"Commie activists that need rooting out" (still no evidence)

"People need to learn that socialism doesn't work" - the fuck has that got to do with it ? 

Deflection at it's finest. He might be a bit of a twat to work for but he's a clever guy is that Raab and he's got the Gammons raging at the prospect of a commie coup at the heart of Westminster. 

Let's just remind ourselves that there is - still no evidence - and he used the words "very small minority". Who knows, that probably means 1 person. 

4 minutes ago, London Wanderer said:

Anyone of us on here could create thread filled to the brim with stories of government incompetence from the past 13 years. Wasted money, terrible leadership, terrible management - from the top to the bottom of the party. Even the staunchest Tories on here have held their hands up at the worst moments. Even the most biased would have to admit that they'll go down in history as one of the most unstable and incompetent governments we've ever had. And that's not to say we can't have and haven't had stable Conservative governments. It's just the reality the recent shitshow. 

Funny how with all that people still can't recognise that it's likely been an absolute nightmare working for them at times. 

"Commie activists that need rooting out" (still no evidence)

"People need to learn that socialism doesn't work" - the fuck has that got to do with it ? 

Deflection at it's finest. He might be a bit of a twat to work for but he's a clever guy is that Raab and he's got the Gammons raging at the prospect of a commie coup at the heart of Westminster. 

Let's just remind ourselves that there is - still no evidence - and he used the words "very small minority". Who knows, that probably means 1 person. 

Dominic Cummings innit

We need a better Tory party than this one. It’s been taken over by incompetence, narcissism and extreme elements.

Id fucking love a better Tory party. No more patience and willingness to “see what happens” every time another bumbling administration takes the seat.

 

33 minutes ago, mickbrown said:

Fuck me, they've found somebody else to blame for the last 13 year shitshow 

Add it to the list boys😃

Embarrassing.

 

 

4 hours ago, globaldiver said:

It’s gone too deep into our “public” services, mate. They know it and are looking forward to a day they can take their opportunity, paid for by the private sector, of course. As you’ve said before, perhaps each generation needs to learn for themselves that socialism cannot work. It’ll be interesting to see what they try.

Raising taxes will be hard, as pips are already squeaking. Might there be a wealth tax? And once they’ve spunked that? Will they try to sell us that they can manage the public services better? Well, they might get them onside better, but it would need a diagnosis that the public services might not get behind.

I expected better from you GD, that is unsubstantiated drivel. This is the worst government of my lifetime. Previous Tory governments managed to work with the civil service fine.  Yet more of everyone's fault but the shower running the country.

48 minutes ago, Winchester White said:

I expected better from you GD, that is unsubstantiated drivel. This is the worst government of my lifetime. Previous Tory governments managed to work with the civil service fine.  Yet more of everyone's fault but the shower running the country.

Not quite as bad as Labour dress like chavs.

Diane Abbott suspended as a Labour MP

19 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

Diane Abbott suspended as a Labour MP

why what's she done now

The Thick Fuck 

32 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

Diane Abbott suspended as a Labour MP

So she should too

2 hours ago, Winchester White said:

I expected better from you GD, that is unsubstantiated drivel. This is the worst government of my lifetime. Previous Tory governments managed to work with the civil service fine.  Yet more of everyone's fault but the shower running the country.

You must be 14 years old then?

40 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

Diane Abbott suspended as a Labour MP

What did she erroneously count now?

Her statement is even better
 
 
 

 

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25 minutes ago, bolty58 said:

What did she erroneously count now?

Your brain cells. She overestimated with five.

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