[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Livia

How old is too old? Jeremy Corbyn is 69. I mean, is it only too old when you're opposed to their politics? Nelson Mandela was 77 when he first became president. Is that too old?

I have to smile at all the people who consider themselves to be young people, not understanding what experience is and the fact you can't buy it on Amazon.

I mean if I'm going to be totally honest, I'd have to say that retiring from full-time politics at 65 is probably sensible. That's not to say that older people can't be politically active and have strong political opinions but modern politics easily CAN become stuck in a rut when we have the same high profile politicians active for 30+ years and yes, Mr Corbyn is a prime example of that. A huge chunk of his politics should have been left back in the 70's / 80's where it belongs.

I don't think it's ageism. In fact, there are plenty of examples of older politically active people whose politics has moved with the times. Corbyn isn't one of them for the mostpart; and the fact that Ms Widdecombe has only now resurfaced to hammer on about Brexit doesn't give me much hope that she has anything new or fresh to add to the debate, either.

I wonder whether people's views will change when they get a few more years under their belts?

You're barely 5 minutes older than me Livia, no need to be patronising

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Back on topic, Ann is an intelligent lady, and her politics have always been with 100% conviction. That said, some to most of her opinions have been completely batty, and that was true even when she was a lot younger. Really, she has a lot in common with Corbyn in that regard.

I don't think anyone would argue Ann doesn't believe what she says. She's consistent there.

Btw, I read something not long ago that apparently Corbyn is thinking of retiring. I wonder how far the party is infiltrated with his people and how fast it could recover...?

[The Slim Reaper]

Reactionary ideas require reactionary politicians.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Reactionary ideas require reactionary politicians.

IS that the new strapline for the EU?

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

IS that the new strapline for the EU?

The EU is reactionary but isolationism is modern and forward looking? You should put yourself on the the list of comedians better than Mr. Lee.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

A trashy homophobe? What a good way to send a message that your party isn't going to fall victim to the wanton bigotry that UKIP attracts....

A trash person for a trash party.

But they are getting backing from the Public
that want to leave the EU
well above Conservatives and Nasty UKIP

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by arista

But they are getting backing from the Public
that want to leave the EU
well above Conservatives and Nasty UKIP

By supporting that party, people who are getting their knickers in a twist over it all will only ensure that they won't get what they want since this party will dillute the right wing vote more than it already was.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

By supporting that party, people who are getting their knickers in a twist over it all will only ensure that they won't get what they want since this party will dillute the right wing vote more than it already was.

But its the EU Elections on May 23rd
only, so far

Not the 2nd of May half UK local Elections

Many Conservatives are not doing the EU Elections

[arista]

[bitontheslide]

The brexit party is a protest party, because it has no meaning after brexit .... simple

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

The brexit party is a protest party, because it has no meaning after brexit .... simple

What are you talking about? After Brexit, we're going to Brexit again! Brexit is too good to only do it once. Double Brexit, Triple Brexit... the sky's the limit to be honest.

[Toy Soldier]

"The Brexit Party" is such a stupid name though .

[Toy Soldier]

"The Brexit Party" is such a stupid name though .

[Niamh.]

Oh ffs TS, that gif almost made me puke

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

What are you talking about? After Brexit, we're going to Brexit again! Brexit is too good to only do it once. Double Brexit, Triple Brexit... the sky's the limit to be honest.

since we left our senses we could also leave the UN, WTO, NATO, etc etc
the sky's the limit indeed

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

sad she can't just enjoy rest of her life in sweet relaxed retirement

at her age she shouldn't have to work in politics anymore, way too stressful (especially this brexit mess)

no, she shouldn't have work in politics because she's homophobic.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

since we left our senses we could also leave the UN, WTO, NATO, etc etc
the sky's the limit indeed

Forget the sky! We shall Brexit the planet entirely!

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Forget the sky! We shall Brexit the planet entirely!

Or the galaxy if they hear about it being run by a black hole

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Forget the sky! We shall Brexit the planet entirely!

funny this was exactly what my dad recently said about brexit, brexit them to the moon

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

funny this was exactly what my dad recently said about brexit, brexit them to the moon

Wow what a xenophobic comment about the British

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Wow what a xenophobic comment about the British

no not really, just something against brexit, what a chaotic unorganized mess it is

[Northern Monkey]

Right,They’ve got my vote!