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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
Just what would it take to make you happy from a political perspective that can be realistically achieved ? You weren’t happy with the tories and now you’re not happy with Labour
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I'm unsure this is the thread but equally unsure people should hold their longer term political ideology within the parameters of what can be realistically achieved between general elections. We saw the lowest turnout since the extension of the franchise over a hundred years ago with 40% of the electorate staying home partially for the same reason politics has devolved into a chattering class spectator sport.
Can you honestly hand on heart watch that video linked above and say you are happy with Labour politicians blowing the same anti-migrant dog whistles as the Tories, Farage, etc. because some polling and some focus groups told them it would improve their chances of winning? Was selling out a price worth paying so someone you liked a bit more with a different colour tie said the same things?
Britain has many problems and if the people that caused them can't admit their role too then it'll never be solved or addressed. We will only be waiting for the next set of riots. It could be five, ten, fifteen years. Who knows. But it's out there and everyone has to ask whether they want to keep adding more fuel to the fire.