UKMT General Elextravaganza 2017: Lord Buckethead would have won

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What is the best flav... you all know what this question is: This poll is closed.
Labour	907	49.92%
Theresa May Team (Conservative)	48	2.64%
Liberal Democrats	31	1.71%
UKIP	13	0.72%
Plaid Cymru	25	1.38%
Green	22	1.21%
Scottish Socialist Party	12	0.66%
Scottish Conservative Party	1	0.06%
Scottish National Party	59	3.25%
Some Kind of Irish Unionist	4	0.22%
Alliance / Irish Nonsectarian	3	0.17%
Some Kind of Irish Nationalist	36	1.98%
Misc. Far Left Trots	35	1.93%
Misc. Far Right Fash	8	0.44%
Monster Raving Loony	49	2.70%
Space Navies Party	39	2.15%
Independent / Single Issue	2	0.11%
Can't Vote	188	10.35%
Won't Vote	8	0.44%
Spoiled Ballot	15	0.83%
Pissflaps	312	17.17%
Total:	1817 votes

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hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Matinee posted:

How fast does it take an MI5 Land Rover to drive over with a box of 'found' ballots?

Like 4 hours or some poo poo apparently. Maybe the first trip wasn't enough.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 05:13

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# ¿ May 16, 2024 19:37

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Say it is Tory-Ulster to prop up the government, and say the Northern Irish remain unable to form a local government and rule goes back to Westminster.

Does this give the Unionists humongous leverage to get Westminster to run NI the way they want it run?

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 05:15

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

I think I've collected the big takeaways from this election:

1) Jeremy Corbyn is... good.
2) Theresa May is... hosed.
3) Nick Clegg is... a highlander.
4) Scotland is... bad.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 05:37

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

When May resigns or gets forced out the thread title should prob change to "Made June The End Of May"

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 05:38

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

I busted out my Glenfarclas 17 yr but man scotland why you have to be so bad.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 06:00

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Julio Cruz posted:

They're dead as a political force. Even Are Nige couldn't dig them out of the hole they've just fallen into.

"Victory over ukip" isn't really much of a thing at this point.

After a prize fight the winning boxer goes home and isn't in the ring anymore but he still won. The brexit is still on

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 06:02

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Coohoolin posted:

I want to love everyone but I can't and i hate it. gently caress this poo poo island that I somehow love so much and won't ever leave, you fuckers are making my life a living Sophies choice.

For real go pretend to be welsh or cornish or something they seem pretty cool.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 06:22

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

coffeetable posted:

I was totally wrong about the electability of Jeremy Corbyn and you were all right

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 06:26

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Coohoolin posted:

I'm just coming to terms that I might never see Scottish independence and it's killing me. I know the yadda yadda but I loving believed, goddamm, and I still do. John McLean is turning in his grave and I can loving feel it.

Spend a few years in Pais Vasco you can get in on their thing. Or Catalonia.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 06:26

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Coohoolin posted:

I own a handmade Irish bouzouki and there's not many other places where I can actually play the drat thing.

Hey there's Ireland, you could go become an Irish Republican!

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 06:30

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

What even is a dinner egg anyway?

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 09:37

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 09:42

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Night10194 posted:

Again, as an American, what's the deal with Sein Finn not taking their seats? Why do they do that?

Everyone in northern ireland is crazy.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 21:54

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Shibawanko posted:

I just found out there's a constituency called Braintree.

There's a Braintree in Massachusetts too.

# ¿ Jun 9, 2017 21:57

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Zero Gravitas posted:

Wait what

didnt blair excoriate corbyn not too long ago

You guys really gotta let go of the hate for Blair.

# ¿ Jun 10, 2017 00:19

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Snipee posted:

It's not just that I personally hate Blair though and would like to see him along with George W. Bush be tried for causing an entirely unnecessary war with disastrous consequences. I also hate a lot of what he stands for. The latter was still of questionable relevance to the Labour Party up until the election results.

Ya but you guys won, even Blair voted for Corbyn, let it go.

# ¿ Jun 10, 2017 00:26

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

"However, they were all desirous to see and hear Crassus, though they were sensible that he was the cause of all their mischief.

But he wrapped his cloak around him, and hid himself, where he lay as an example, to ordinary minds, of the caprice of fortune, but to the wise, of inconsiderateness and ambition; who, not content to be superior to so many millions of men, being inferior to two, esteemed himself as the lowest of all."

# ¿ Jun 10, 2017 01:57

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Someone linked to this earlier but it should be posted in full
http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-book-of-jeremy-corbyn

Anthony Lane in the New Yorker posted:

THE BOOK OF JEREMY CORBYN

And it came to pass, in the land of Britain, that the High Priestess went unto the people and said, Behold, I bring ye tidings of great joy. For on the eighth day of the sixth month there shall be a general election.

And the people said, Not another one.

And they waxed wroth against the High Priestess and said, Didst thou not sware, even unto seven times, that thou wouldst not call a snap election?

And the High Priestess said, I know, I know. But Brexit is come upon us, and I must go into battle against the tribes of France, Germany, and sundry other holiday destinations. And I must put on the armor of a strong majority in the people�s house. Therefore go ye out and vote.

And there came from the temple pollsters, who said, Surely this woman will flourish. For her enemy is as grass; she cutteth him down. He is as straw in the wind, and he will blow away. And the trumpet of her triumph shall sound in all the land.

And the High Priestess said, Piece of cake.

And there came from the same country a prophet, whose name was Jeremy. His beard was as the pelt of beasts, and his raiments were not of the finest. And he cried aloud in the wilderness and said, Behold, I bring you hope.

And suddenly there was with him a host of young people. And he said unto them, Ye shall study and grow wise in all things, and I shall not ask ye for gold. And the sick shall be made well, and they also will heal freely. And he promised unto them all manner of goodly things.

And the young people said unto him, How shall these things be rendered, seeing that thou hast no money in thy purse?

And he spake unto them in a voice of sounding brass and said, Soak the rich. And again, Pull down the mighty from their seats.

And the young people went absolutely nuts.

And they hearkened unto the word of Jeremy, and believed. For they said unto themselves, Lo, he bringeth unto us the desire of our hearts. He cometh by bicycle, with a helmet upon his head. And he eateth neither flesh nor fowl, according to the Scriptures. For man cannot live by bread alone, but hummus is quite another matter.

And the High Priestess saw all these things and was sore. And she gathered unto her the chief scribes and the Pharisees and said unto them, What the hell is going on?

And they said unto her, It is a blip, as if it were a rough place upon the road.

But they said unto themselves, When the government was upon her shoulders, this woman was mighty. But now that she has gone abroad unto every corner of the land, she stumbleth. For surely it is written that ruling and campaigning are as oil and water, and there shall be no concord betwixt them.

And the chief scribes wrote upon tablets, saying, Jeremy is false of tongue. He hideth wickedness in his heart. And his sums do not add up.

And nobody paid any attention.

And the elders rose up and said to the young people, If ye choose Jeremy, he will bring distress in your toils and wailing upon your streets. Do ye not remember the nineteen-seventies?

And the young people said, The what?

And the elders spake again, and said to the young people, Beware, for he gave succor in days of yore to the I.R.A.

And the young people said, The what?

And the young people said, Jeremy shall bring peace unto all nations, for he hateth the engines of war that take wing across the heavens. And he showeth respect for all peoples, even unto the transgender community.

And the elders said, The what?

And it came to pass that the heathen of this land came among the people, with fire and sword, and slew many among the faithful. And great was the lamentation.

And the High Priestess waxed exceeding wroth and said to the people, Fear not. For I shall bind your wounds and give ye shelter from the heathen, and shall take up the sword against them.

And there came again pollsters from the temple, who said, Will the people not vote for her in this hour of need?

And nobody paid any attention.

And it came to the vote.

And the elders went up to vote, and the young people. And the young people were as a multitude. And in the hours of darkness there was much counting. And the young people watched by night, and the elders went to bed.

And there came in the morning news that the High Priestess had vanquished the prophet Jeremy. But the triumph of the High Priestess was as the width of a nail. And she was vexed.

And the elders and the chief scribes and the Pharisees spoke among themselves, yea, even in the corners of their houses.

And there was great rejoicing amidst the multitude of the young. And they took strong wine, and did feast among themselves. And there were twelve baskets left over.

And of the pollsters there was no sign.

And the people saw Jeremy and said, Surely this man has won? Doth he not skip in gladness like a young hart upon the hills?

And there was great murmuring among the elders. And they said unto themselves, Weep not. For the High Priestess doth but prepare the way. Cometh there not one who is greater than she?

And they said, Behold, for the hour of the redeemer is upon us. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Prince of Peace. And they cried in one voice, Boris.

And the young people said, Oh, poo poo.

And the people gave tongue, and made supplication unto the Lord, saying, Lord, let our cry come unto thee.

And the Lord thought the whole thing was absolutely hilarious.

And then the people said, Lord, what shall we do regarding Brexit? For henceforth the High Priestess shall be as weak as a newborn lamb. How shall we hope for continued access to the single market?

And the Lord said, The what?

# ¿ Jun 10, 2017 07:16

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

TheRat posted:

https://twitter.com/NCPoliticsUK/status/873676671295123458

Corbyn is...

Jeremy Corbyn is......

Cor... byn is...

Corbyn is ..........................

.......... good.

# ¿ Jun 11, 2017 02:20

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

I didn't like Corbyn because I thought he was going to get creamed, but I was wrong!

# ¿ Jun 11, 2017 03:41

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

thehappyprince posted:

the youth turned out because they had something to vote for. they'll do it again, especially with all the cases where 20 odd votes was the decider.

labour should definitely have student loan debt relief in the next manifesto too imo

Yup. I didn't believe it would happen, I thought the lefty stuff was just pie in the sky self-indulgence, but I was wrong.

It was when the manifestos came out that things started to turn around, his ideas are much more popular than I figured they would be.

I don't agree with him on everything but he did so well that he deserves to have the warts overlooked, he's the man.

And Britain isn't the worst anglo country anymore, australia is again.

# ¿ Jun 11, 2017 04:33

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Crazycryodude posted:

The US isn't included in that ranking, right?

The American people were wise, millions more of us voted for Hillary than for Orange Judas.

# ¿ Jun 11, 2017 04:42

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

BobTheJanitor posted:

And now the peoples of both nations get to fear the rise of the regressive orangeman.

It's a sign from Crazy Irish Protestant God.

# ¿ Jun 11, 2017 05:10

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Ghetto Prince posted:

Is that some kind of Irish nazi flag on his shoulder? How did this kid grow up so terrified of the world that he thought going out in public in a jumpsuit and metal armor with a fascist flag would make him safe?

He looks like he is afraid that the camera is going to kill him.

# ¿ Jun 11, 2017 08:55

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

oath2order posted:

Stupid American Question: Is there a practical/formal distinction between front and back benchers or is it basically just a term to identity those who strongly support the party leadership and those who cause trouble (such as the american Freedom Caucus for the GOP)

The front bench is ministers or shadow ministers.

The back benchers are just random MPs with no special responsibilities.

# ¿ Jun 12, 2017 05:32

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Corbyn should promise that if he becomes PM he will make Lord Buckethead an actual lord.

# ¿ Jun 12, 2017 22:27

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Someone made a pornographic film about the brexit and it's got "Jizza Cwoarbyn"

# ¿ Jun 13, 2017 04:49

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

IceG posted:

Sectarian antics of momentum that actually won votes for labour...those bastards.

I am still confused as to why Sinn Fein won't take up their seats if they are so opposed to the DUP having any power in UK government. Surely that is enough?

Stark raving madness.

# ¿ Jun 13, 2017 11:26

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

That's horrific, the ultimate nightmare of living in a highrise.

# ¿ Jun 14, 2017 05:26

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Thanks Ants posted:

Why is "I'll take the flammable foam and aluminium cladding, please" even an option that companies produce?

It's called the Zhonghua Renmin Gonghe Guo

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# ¿ Jun 14, 2017 11:06

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Watching videos of """youtube rationalists""" is like eating from your toilet.

# ¿ Jun 16, 2017 03:57

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

LemonyTang posted:

https://twitter.com/labourlewis/status/875763438491971585

Clive CANNOT be stopped. He's on the booze tonight. Who can blame him? It's past five. Love it.

I hope that guy is PM some day. Hearing his name I imagined him as a fat white dude for some reason, but he's awesome.

# ¿ Jun 16, 2017 21:35

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Angepain posted:

Surely the Lib Dems can't be that stupid.

Surely even the lib dems can't be that stupid.

surely even the liberal democrat party of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland cannot be that utterly moronic

Maybe this is why Tim Farron quit, he can't be a christian and also partner with the tories.

# ¿ Jun 16, 2017 22:54

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

dispatch_async posted:

Apparently one of the Kensington & Chelsea Councillors in charge of housing is Rock Hugo Basil Feilding-Mellen https://twitter.com/rhbfm

His mother is a countess who is big into psychedelic drug research and drilled a hole in her head in the 70s. His dad is also into drilling holes into his head.

Moms ran for parliament twice on the platform 'Trepanation for the National Health.'

You can't make this poo poo up.

# ¿ Jun 17, 2017 11:36

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Angepain posted:

Rock Fielding-Mellen.

https://twitter.com/AliceAvizandum/status/875825582419959808

# ¿ Jun 18, 2017 02:05

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Verizian posted:

Jesus christ that twitter link leads to wikipedia articles about his father "Joey Mellen" Brother "Cosmo Birdie" and mother "Countess Amanda Feilding". His parents loving performed self-trepanation surgery on themselves!

Edit because I keep reading Mellen as Melon.

# ¿ Jun 18, 2017 22:48

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Pershing posted:

Trivia: this apparently is the favorite film of Trace Beaulieu of MST3K fame, he even has a copy of the soundtrack signed by Peter O'Toole.

It's a good movie.

# ¿ Jun 19, 2017 03:48

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

Kurtofan posted:

the british only wear tweed

Thats how I like to imagine it yes.

# ¿ Jun 19, 2017 23:25

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

TheKingofSprings posted:

Crepes with smoked salmon cream cheese and capers among other things are very good

The first time I went to britain that was the very first thing I ate once we got into london from the airport actually.

# ¿ Jun 19, 2017 23:26

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# ¿ May 16, 2024 19:37

hakimashou: Jul 15, 2002; Upset Trowel

WhiskeyWhiskers posted:

Jam and cheese? jfc.

Maybe it might work with whatever abomination Americans call cheese.

Fruit and cheese are a classic pairing.

# ¿ Jun 21, 2017 07:38

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