RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: There was a time when people like this would have been laughed out of the building. Now they're appointed cabinet ministers... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 24, 2023 OK, so it is now becoming clear that absolutely NOBODY is capable of winning a vote to be the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Republicans have today held a series of votes to reduce the 9 candidates who put their names forward to be the new Speaker down to a single nominee to put to the floor vote. 2 hours ago, that nominee was the Majority Whip Tom Emmer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67209841 Less than an hour ago, Tom Emmer withdrew his name from consideration, after 20 Republicans and President fraud defendant Donald Trump said they wouldn't support him. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67212260 The Republicans can only afford to lose 4 votes to still hold a majority. There are more than 4 nutjobs who will only vote for a nutjob and enough moderates to stop that from happening. Anybody who does a deal with the Democrats is looking at career suicide in the current Republican party, so there is absolutely no way forward at present. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted October 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: A pretty poor spell in office! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,402 Posted October 25, 2023 Just 10 minutes of Carol Vorderman being amazing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Possible vote today that'd could Bone's seat into By-Election Bingo action, all the excuse the BBC need to share their exclusive interview with a former aide who got PTSD for his pains: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67203602 Tories turning on the BBC over it. Edited October 25, 2023 by The Old Crem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 25, 2023 The Disgraced Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 25, 2023 Looks like the UN is going to end up splitting in two with Israel fast heading towards withdrawal. Feels like the start of withdrawing from the UN becoming a debating point in many countries politics. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, The Old Crem said: Looks like the UN is going to end up splitting in two with Israel fast heading towards withdrawal. Feels like the start of withdrawing from the UN becoming a debating point in many countries politics. So...tell me...if I could be bothered to scroll back through the archives, would I find any instances of you predicting a tidal wave of countries leaving the EU after the Brexit referendum in 2016? Israel's pissed off because Guterres had the audacity to call out their actions whilst also condemning Hamas. Israel will not leave the UN, because the USA will tell them not to leave the UN. Anyway, isn't the whole Middle East supposed to be on fire by now according to your predictions last week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,402 Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, RoverAndOut said: Anyway, isn't the whole Middle East supposed to be on fire by now according to your predictions last week? It's okay, the world got plastered with Russian nukes last year so nobody will notice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, TQR said: It's okay, the world got plastered with Russian nukes last year so nobody will notice. Surprising there's anybody left given how many died in the pandemic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 25, 2023 19 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: OK, so it is now becoming clear that absolutely NOBODY is capable of winning a vote to be the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Republicans have today held a series of votes to reduce the 9 candidates who put their names forward to be the new Speaker down to a single nominee to put to the floor vote. 2 hours ago, that nominee was the Majority Whip Tom Emmer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67209841 Less than an hour ago, Tom Emmer withdrew his name from consideration, after 20 Republicans and President fraud defendant Donald Trump said they wouldn't support him. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67212260 The Republicans can only afford to lose 4 votes to still hold a majority. There are more than 4 nutjobs who will only vote for a nutjob and enough moderates to stop that from happening. Anybody who does a deal with the Democrats is looking at career suicide in the current Republican party, so there is absolutely no way forward at present. Silly me. Turns out I underestimated the resolve of the moderates. Apparently, a moderate pick for the Speakership is Jim Jordan's right hand man - a man who less than 3 years ago voted not to certify the result of the last Presidential election. An election denier is about to be third in line to the Presidency. Oh, and Donald Trump's delighted, which tells you all you need to know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: So...tell me...if I could be bothered to scroll back through the archives, would I find any instances of you predicting a tidal wave of countries leaving the EU after the Brexit referendum in 2016? Israel's pissed off because Guterres had the audacity to call out their actions whilst also condemning Hamas. Israel will not leave the UN, because the USA will tell them not to leave the UN. Anyway, isn't the whole Middle East supposed to be on fire by now according to your predictions last week? I’m not sure Isreal will listen to the USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Silly me. Turns out I underestimated the resolve of the moderates. Apparently, a moderate pick for the Speakership is Jim Jordan's right hand man - a man who less than 3 years ago voted not to certify the result of the last Presidential election. An election denier is about to be third in line to the Presidency. Oh, and Donald Trump's delighted, which tells you all you need to know... It means in January 2025 only Trump will be able to be President. If Biden wins re election he won’t be certified Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,629 Posted October 25, 2023 God. You are a tiring gigantic moron. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tango854 278 Posted October 25, 2023 51 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: It means in January 2025 only Trump will be able to be President. If Biden wins re election he won’t be certified this is my response to that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, The Old Crem said: It means in January 2025 only Trump will be able to be President. If Biden wins re election he won’t be certified How do you square that? We've already established the Republicans have an 9 seat majority in the chamber, meaning only 5 votes against the party would be required to defeat the motion. Add to that the law change Tango has mentioned above OR consider the fact there is at least an even-money chance that the Republicans lose control of the House again next November and the new Congress is in session before the certification of the Electoral College, so the Democrats would control the process. Your reading of any significant event is just sensationalist bullshit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 25, 2023 Oooooofffff Not even the Disgraced Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox called a nay it would appear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted October 26, 2023 Therese Coffey the Enviorment Sec. Sweet Jesus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 26, 2023 I think it will might well suit Keir Starmer if some shadow minsters resign over Gaza. He needs to hold firm with the sensible position he has or the Corbynista viewpoint wins and that would be very damaging for him, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,402 Posted October 26, 2023 58 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: I think it will might well suit Keir Starmer if some shadow minsters resign over Gaza. He needs to hold firm with the sensible position he has or the Corbynista viewpoint wins and that would be very damaging for him, Which shadow ministers are holding what "Corbynista" viewpoint? In your own words, not just a link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted October 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, TQR said: Which shadow ministers are holding what "Corbynista" viewpoint? In your own words, not just a link. Calling for a total ceasefire is quite a non mainstream view in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,402 Posted October 26, 2023 33 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Calling for a total ceasefire is quite a non mainstream view in the UK. Okay, I’ll rephrase my question, which shadow ministers are holding what “Corbynista” viewpoint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
