Jeremy Corbyn's time is up

[Wilf]

Not sure why I'm heaping more misery on the poor sod, but here's Corbyn having a go at being a populist centre lefty (probably just about the best line he could use tbh, though he desperately needs to rule out a second ref) - further down this page:
General election 2017: it's the establishment versus the people, says Jeremy Corbyn – politics live
All the stuff about Philip Green and Mike Ashley is fine, but he just hasn't got the personality to be an attack dog.

 

[RD2003]

Not sure why I'm heaping more misery on the poor sod, but here's Corbyn having a go at being a populist centre lefty (probably just about the best line he could use tbh, though he desperately needs to rule out a second ref) - further down this page:
General election 2017: it's the establishment versus the people, says Jeremy Corbyn – politics live
All the stuff about Philip Green and Mike Ashley is fine, but he just hasn't got the personality to be an attack dog.

The polls would be the same, if not worse, even it it was Scargill (pre-SLP) leading Labour.

I don't think there are any viable 'attack dogs' left now.

 

[Wilf]

The polls would be the same, if not worse, even it it was Scargill (pre-SLP) leading Labour.

I don't think there are any viable 'attack dogs' left now.

No neither do I. I was just making the point it doesn't really suit Corbyn's normal style. What's going to happen in this election will be somewhere between very bad and a genuine disaster for Labour. To keep it nearer to the former the party probably does have to try and - very quickly - construct a political persona that picks up on all the reasons people voted for brexit, felt abandoned etc. It wouldn't be entirely sincere/convincing and, most of all, the right would undermine it. But as mentioned on the gen election thread, it's entirely a non-runner if they can't even rule out a 2nd ref.

 

[rutabowa]

Can I make a heartfelt request that anyone supporting corbyn please not ever make a "meme" ever again

 

[Smokeandsteam]

No neither do I. I was just making the point it doesn't really suit Corbyn's normal style. What's going to happen in this election will be somewhere between very bad and a genuine disaster for Labour. To keep it nearer to the former the party probably does have to try and - very quickly - construct a political persona that picks up on all the reasons people voted for brexit, felt abandoned etc. It wouldn't be entirely sincere/convincing and, most of all, the right would undermine it. But as mentioned on the gen election thread, it's entirely a non-runner if they can't even rule out a 2nd ref.

Corbyn loves campaigning. I think he enjoyes being surrounded by supporters and emoting.

How successful a campaign - led by the MP for Islington North since 1983 - against an entrenched political establshment will be is a different point.

 

[bimble]

Corbyn loves campaigning. I think he enjoyes being surrounded by supporters and emoting.

How successful a campaign - led by the MP for Islington North since 1983 - against an entrenched political establshment will be is a different point.

Depends on how stuff like this goes down with the Nation. (This be a real meme they've put on twitter today)



is he sneezing?

 

[rutabowa]

That's it I've gone tory

 

[chilango]

Looks like he's been caught by the paparazzi pulling a Hitler salute and is trying pull out of it and hide his face at the same time.

No surprise there then.

 

[killer b]

I don't think JC4PM are an official Corbyn/Labour account. Hideous stuff anyway. He's 'Dabbing'.

 

[chilango]

I don't think JC4PM are an official Corbyn/Labour account. Hideous stuff anyway. He's 'Dabbing'.

Is dabbing this years' quenelle?

 

[killer b]

No, it's a dance move that's wildly popular with the youth. Tom Watson caused a minor sensation by executing one at the end of PMQs the other week IIRC

 

[bimble]

Looks like he's stumbling forwards bravely against a harsh wind. Or wiping some snot on his sleeve.

 

[chilango]

No, it's a dance move that's wildly popular with the youth. Tom Watson caused a minor sensation by executing one at the end of PMQs the other week IIRC

Good god. That's even worse.

 

[rutabowa]

Dabbing is 2016s latest trend.

I think some of these memes are false flags. Surely.

 

[Wilf]

Looks like he's stumbling forwards bravely against a harsh wind. Or wiping some snot on his sleeve.

Desertification on his allotment blew some dust in his eye. Plans to commit some time to it after the second week in June.

 

[Mr Moose]

Like he's passing a somewhat camp judgement over a dazzling new Hawaiian Shirt John McDonnell has pitched up in.

 

[gosub]

Depends on how stuff like this goes down with the Nation. (This be a real meme they've put on twitter today)

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is he sneezing?

he's just seen the latest opinion poll results

 

[gosub]

Not sure why I'm heaping more misery on the poor sod, but here's Corbyn having a go at being a populist centre lefty (probably just about the best line he could use tbh, though he desperately needs to rule out a second ref) - further down this page:
General election 2017: it's the establishment versus the people, says Jeremy Corbyn – politics live
All the stuff about Philip Green and Mike Ashley is fine, but he just hasn't got the personality to be an attack dog.

If his son Seb does get to contest a seat, and a safe one at that. "establishment vs the people" looks very wrong

 

[agricola]

Depends on how stuff like this goes down with the Nation. (This be a real meme they've put on twitter today)

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is he sneezing?

maybe he just walked in on Joe Anderson's cough test?

 

[bimble]

i think they might try to delete that effort. It's being laughed at all over the internet and has only been out for about an hour.

 

[Sprocket.]

i think they might try to delete that effort. It's being laughed at all over the internet and has only been out for about an hour.

If it was the most blistering political tirade ever he would still be laughed at. The media have made him and his delivery, polite and truthful as it maybe into a easy, cheap shot comedy.
He has as much chance as Miliband did in being foolish and allowing this tripe is just unbelievable.
Looking forward to the Jedstone!

 

[Sprocket.]

Oy, nowt t'do wi me!

The polls would be the same, if not worse, even it it was Scargill (pre-SLP) leading Labour

 

[Wilf]

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Oy, nowt t'do wi me!

After Brexit we all get a flat in the Barbican.

 

[hash tag]

Have you ever been to the Barbican? I get lost in there every time!

 

[Mr Moose]

If his son Seb does get to contest a seat, and a safe one at that. "establishment vs the people" looks very wrong

It would also help, when setting up an establishment vs the people face off, to actually have the people on your side.

 

[DotCommunist]

this should be his campaign song:

 

[Sprocket.]

After Brexit we all get a flat in the Barbican.

Which allegedly would be bought under right to buy, sold and the money given to the NUM. Allegedly again.

 

[gosub]

this should be his campaign song:

God's still gonna cut him down.

 

[brogdale]

This is all going well...

 

[Sprocket.]

This is all going well...

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Oh, if only, I've had some real run ins with him over the years he's from the same village and tbh we have never liked each other. Especially when he was policy officer for the AUEW.
Will he join the liberals?
How much will his weekly column in the Barnsley 'Chronic' be missed?
I remember him standing against Ed Miliband for selection for Doncaster North also.
Plenty of folk will step up for that.
Will Dan Jarvis be next?