Comments by "robs2020" (@sbor2020) on "PoliticsJOE" channel.

  1. Looking forward to the next episode of Anywhere But Westminster'.
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  2. Just when the Sumerians invented the wheel, John from Dagenham came along and invented writing.
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  3. ... gone socialist, globalist, woke, freedom, small c conservatism, sovereignty! Just as well I am not playing bingo shots game!
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  4. The only flag that should be allowed to fly is the Union Flag, to symbolise the freedom people have to fly whatever flag they want!
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  5.  @jansoltes971  Can you give an example? If it is a constructive criticism based on a reading of the Q'ran then that one thing, but if it is based on tropes then that is quite another.
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  6.  @AndiWard  If only the previous government had better managed the post-Brexit calamity by negotiating a proper bilateral treaty with France to handle asylum claims or establishing processing centres for asylum seekers before they reach UK shores. Rather than addressing the situation they helped create, they did little to resolve it meaningfully, and left it to this government to pick up the mess.
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  7. For a start, it is Abrahamic religious traditions rather than Judaeo-Christian. I am not religious, but this gets my goat. It is a right-wing sleight of hand to exclude Islam, and Muslim history, in which the three religions were co-existing for many hundreds of years in the Middle East and elsewhere.
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  8.  @whatacruelchoice  Profits are privatised, losses are socialised.
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  9. Imagine living in a "no go" area where the average house price is £730,500, and you are paying rents of £2.500 per month. That's Tower Hamlets. Imagine the no-go areas have great book shops, cafes, and Indian restaurants, wonderful open-minded people, and diverse culture. Tower Hamlets.
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  10. That chap was seemingly doing well up to that point!
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  11. Yeah and don't even try to inform yourself by reading laws and stuff!
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  12. Eddie Mair: Mr Johnson, "You're a nasty piece of work aren't you?"
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  13. Lovely shaggy dog though.
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  14. For the "water companies" comment alone, yeah the ginger woman!
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  15.  @readthesmallprint  Everyone wears a Saville Row suit, don't they? Bonkers though it is, it's probably the least mad thing she said, since the designs were influential in the 18th century. Clearly she's been binging on Starkey, and the right-wing tw@tosphere.
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  16. Simply by perpetuating this myth!
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  17.  @AndiWard  You mean ignore the sovereignty of other nations, and use Royal Navy gunboats? Set up internment camps? Mass deportations? Is that doing what is necessary to deal with it ?
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  18. Perhaps he is more class conscious than you! I've never read a single informed or intelligent comment that contained "W.E.F.". Why might that be? There is more to capitalist exploitation than the endless banging on about Klaus Schwab.
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  19.  @AndiWard  Sadly, you are pushing the same "BRINO" narrative. So a couple of questions to challenge your understanding: If Brexit could have been a success with proper implementation, what specific policies, strategies, or negotiations would you consider essential for making it work, and what might have made those challenging to achieve in practice ? Given that the Brexit process was led by a government largely supportive of Brexit, and that negotiations were carried out by pro-Brexit leaders, what factors do you think still led to dissatisfaction with the outcome? Were there inherent limitations in the Brexit proposition itself, or was there a mismatch between promises and practical implementation ?
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  20. If Savile was alive now, who be the first to welcome him to 10 Downing Street?
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  21. A peerage for Boris's pretty young spad: what was it about her that made him want to give her one ? (Clive Myrie, HIGNFY)
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  22. Legend!
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  23.  @AndiWard  Another convenience - blame the EU, blame the Tories, blame "remaoners", blame youtube 🤣🤣
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  24. ​ @AndiWard  International law doesn't automatically "supersede" national laws; it typically applies when countries choose to ratify treaties. However, universal human rights norms, such as those in the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, establish baseline obligations that many nations voluntarily accept to protect fundamental rights. While I get your frustration, breaking international law and ignoring human rights isn’t a viable solution. International law, such as the Refugee Convention, doesn’t just override national laws; it sets crucial protections for those fleeing danger. Human rights apply to everyone, including migrants, and violating these principles can have severe consequences. Rather than focusing on punitive measures like mass deportations, we should seek comprehensive immigration reform and international cooperation. A humane approach that respects both our laws and international obligations will lead to better outcomes for all involved. How can nations balance their sovereignty and national laws with their obligations under international law and human rights norms, particularly when faced with complex issues like migration?
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  25.  @AndiWard  While it’s true that nations voluntarily accept international laws and norms, these agreements represent a commitment to shared values and standards that promote cooperation and stability. Ignoring these obligations when inconvenient can harm international relations and create long-term challenges. Russia, for instance, was suspended from the Council of Europe for disregarding human rights, like imprisoning journalists, which shows the dangers of abandoning these commitments. The UK can protect its borders while maintaining fair, humane immigration policies and upholding human rights. Calls to withdraw from the ECHR should raise concerns, as they often signal a move towards limiting citizens' rights. Balancing national interests with international responsibilities is crucial for sustainable solutions and a more just society.
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  26.  @AndiWard  It’s unrealistic to think a country wouldn’t change over time – immigration or not, countries are constantly evolving. Right-wing concerns about immigration often frame the issue as if only your side cares about national stability, but many of us care deeply about balance and fairness too. The solution to stopping the boats is what it has always been, a fair, humane migration policy that should offer safe, legal routes for asylum seekers, efficient processing, and a skills-based immigration system to help fill labour shortages. A balanced approach is the real answer to managing borders effectively and compassionately.
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  27.  @powderandpaint14  You expect reasoning from a faragist?
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  28. Where do I start ...? I just feel for her "woke" parents. She has turned her back on their values and is intent on supporting the capitalist class. "Tax poverty", I ask you! Someone once said that Truss has entitlement envy . She is looks at the Public School old boys. Cameron, Osborne, Sunak, and most of all kerkuffel-Johnson. and is envious of their entitlement. Explains a lot.
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  29. Clearly he's in the wrong party. Lib Demy?
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  30.  @AndiWard  The disappointing - if not ironic - thing is I'm not going to get to read an answer no one has been able to answer in the last eight years!!! But you are smarter than anyone that has tried before, but youtube denied you.
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  31.  @AndiWard  Ridiculous far-right guff.
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  32. Rayner's words should be seen not as a judgement but as a statement of fact.
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  33. Now that sounds like a plan. Open a processing office in France, as the French government has repeatedly suggested. But if you want to keep racists and bigots angry and voting for right-wing parties, easing the pressure of immigration is the last thing you want to be doing .
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  34.  @keepitsteel1993  I believe the longest serving minister in the governments of the previous three PMs.
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  35.  @AndiWard  Isn't it ironic for a Brexitist pushing BRINO to say I lack understanding?! 🤣🤣
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  36. Do I want to spend every Friday for the next five years in Clacton ? Mr Farage.
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  37. Siân Berry 💚❤
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  38.  @juliechurley2716  What you mean you can be arrested and thrown in jail for saying you are English? You mean actually arrested and thrown in jail for saying you are English?
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  39. Like Yvette said, he'll be bloody angry when he finds out who's been in charge of immigration for the last 13 years!
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  40.  @lateknight4754  At 57, me too!
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  41.  @iancollins4320  You don't know what class consciousness is? You spend too much time banging on about WEF!
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  42. Vicki Michelle this week, and Bobby Davro next week!
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  43. Brendan, what you're saying is not important because I've got baked beans to feed you! He has the audacity to say James O'Brien is impersonating a radio presenter! Lee has next to zero skills as a presenter.
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  44.  @Robert-catesby-1605  Soon to become Dame Susan Gray
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  45.  @AndiWard  When addressing illegal migrant crossings from France, what strategies could be effective in managing border security while respecting international law and human rights? How should governments balance the need for security with humanitarian obligations ?
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  46.  @AndiWard  Usual distract, divert, divide tactic!
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  47. Love Charlotte! Insightful and a right laff! Just the Joe thing!
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  48.  @theant9821  I sure this makes sense to you, but for the rest of us not in your world: In what ways are democratic states now totalitarian? Can you give examples? Can you also explain how human rights legislation does not act in the best interests of people? Maybe gives us examples of such a conflict. And governments wishing to strip people of their civil liberties often use the “less bureaucracy” reason to justify it. Isn’t that what Brexit was about?
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  49. Plenty of fruitcakes I see!
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  50. Defending British values involve puching horses, pissing in the street, calling for the deaths of asylum seekers, and burning down asylum hostels, libraries, and Citizens Advice Bureaus; that's if Robinson's supporters are anything to go by.
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