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Old 29-09-2019, 10:31   #668
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Re: Brexit Development(s) Discussion

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
Theresa May was elected unopposed in the third ballot (which, I think, also counts as "overwhelming) as Leadsom withdrew, but 39 Tory MPs voted against her (including Patel, Raab, BJ, JRM) - should they be branded ”Tory traitors"?

Using words like "traitor" inflames the easily provoked, and can lead to threats and violence - I believe that phrase is inappropriate. Some colleagues of mine in the RAF worked with Geoffrey Prime - he was a traitor.

Words can have consequences, so I wish people would use them more carefully.
I understand the point you've made about the word "traitor".
But I feel so strongly about this - notwithstanding that Boris is not my choice of leader; yet I haven't left the Party nor was I a traitor for not supporting his candidacy. The May selection was an internal matter; the "traitorous" actions of the 21 were a whipped Parliamentary matter, a huge difference.
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