Jeremy Corbyn

[Foxholer]

Not confused finger trouble - the union block vault made sure DAVID lost.

Im presume you are basing your assumptions on Wiki not the relevant part of Corbyns speech specifically referring to all the support help and assistance that the various unions gave him.

Nothing to do with his speech!

You posted 'Union block vote' which no longer exists in Leadership Election process.

More finger trouble? Or simply the inability to admit to being wrong! Or (more sinister) knowingly misleading!

 

[c1973]

I think old skier might be alluding to union support influencing union/party members in their choice.

Might be wrong though.

 

[Old Skier]

I think old skier might be alluding to union support influencing union/party members in their choice.

Might be wrong though.

Correct, on labour issues it is my understanding that members can sign their vote over to the union (as they do in congress ) to use as the union exec sees fit.

 

[c1973]

Correct, on labour issues it is my understanding that members can sign their vote over to the union (as they do in congress ) to use as the union exec sees fit.

I'm not sure tbh.

Not paid any attention to union correspondence on this one, been too busy with other projects, that, coupled with no desire to see any of the 4 candidates leading the party has led to me switching off a little.

 

[Old Skier]

Nothing to do with his speech!

You posted 'Union block vote' which no longer exists in Leadership Election process.

More finger trouble? Or simply the inability to admit to being wrong! Or (more sinister) knowingly misleading!

If im wrong I'm wrong. It is my understanding that most on here are sensible adults with the ability to make up their own mind so I don't understand why I would be accused of misleading anyone.

 

[Foxholer]

Correct, on labour issues it is my understanding that members can sign their vote over to the union (as they do in congress ) to use as the union exec sees fit.

That would be a 'proxy vote', not a 'block' one.

Didn't exist for the Leadership Election. You are confused!

 

[c1973]

It's a sign of the times that the left wing Labour, man of the people, poster boy has never done a days work in his life outside of politics. Well, he done a wee bit of voluntary work for a year or two.......I'll give him that.


Point being. He is just another full time politician that is out of touch with the reality of working and struggling.
I'd rather Labour were led by a geezer that knew what it was like to choose between paying the 'leccy bill or eating for that week. One that had struggled but worked hard and got on in life, improving his station but still with a knowledge of hardship and what it's like.

What do we get? Another poncey, student and full time politico.

Like I say, sign of the times.

 

[Old Skier]

That would be a 'proxy vote', not a 'block' one.

Didn't exist for the Leadership Election. You are confused!

And it states that where. It's not in your Wiki doc, something that can be edited by anyone by the way.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

http://wingsoverscotland.com/the-experts/#more-75409

Rate the experts in the UK press.

 

[Old Skier]

http://wingsoverscotland.com/the-experts/#more-75409

Rate the experts in the UK press.

Good one they all add up with the "not in this generation" quote by a certain individual up amongst the greats. :lol:

 

[chrisd]

http://wingsoverscotland.com/the-experts/#more-75409

Rate the experts in the UK press.

Who gives a stuff - the best result since Michael Foot!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Good one they all add up with the "not in this generation" quote by a certain individual up amongst the greats. :lol:

You seem to be obsessed with Nicola Sturgeon.

BTW the post was about the intelligence level and foresight of some British journalists and politicians.

 

[Old Skier]

You seem to be obsessed with Nicola Sturgeon.

BTW the post was about the intelligence level and foresight of some British journalists and politicians.

I never mentioned her or even indicated it was her, which it wasn't.

 

[Foxholer]

And it states that where. It's not in your Wiki doc, something that can be edited by anyone by the way.

It doesn't state it because (just like all sorts of other things that it doesn't state) it doesn't exist! Same applies to any/all the other sources for the procedure!

And the fact that Wiki can be edited by anyone means that, at least after a short period, it's likely to be both spot on for accuracy (or with disclaimer/notes) and up-to-date. Lydia Ko's win from today is already on there; I'd bet the Wiki entry for the Walker Cup gets updated before midnight tonight!

While Unions have block votes at some arts of the Labour Party, there is no longer a 'Union block vote' for the Leadership!

 

[Old Skier]

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I never mentioned her or even indicated it was her, which it wasn't.

Perhaps you might want to comment on the post now rather than try to hijack it ?

 

[Old Skier]

Perhaps you might want to comment on the post now rather than try to hijack it ?

Your the expert.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Your the expert.

That's a no then.

 

[Old Skier]

That's a no then.

Not sure as I don't have a scoobie about what your point is.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Not sure as I don't have a scoobie about what your point is.

Shall I help you out.
Post 690
I asked to rate the accuracy of the British press/ politicians comments on Corbyn.

You replied, true to form, with your usual anti SNP thingy.
It was nothing to do with the post.
The Wings site probably confused you and set you on automatic pilot.