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[garynortheast]

This is just effing relentless.

https://goodlawproject.org/news/paul-dacre-a-rigged-appointment/?utm_source=NB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dacre%20111121

[Seeker]

This is just effing relentless.

https://goodlawproject.org/news/paul-dacre-a-rigged-appointment/?utm_source=NB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dacre%20111121


Agreed.
What is frustrating is when you mention it to people they are unaware but then say they're not interested in politics. I then point out to (Tory voting) pensioners that their pension will be reduced because of the triple lock promise being broken, so maybe they should be interested.

[Bibio]

just goes to show its not what you know but who you know.. or is it.. does he even want the job or is he being forced to do it.. no matter, the media will blow it all out of proportion..

when people are in this high up in the game you do as you are told............ or else..........

[redtrummy]

Perfectly summed up in this song by Jez Lowe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWxfb8MikG4

the last verse is important

[embee]

... on the subject of pertinent songs, I always contemplate the words of the Who's song "Won't get fooled again". Whenever politicians start electioneering and making promises and committments, just play the song and consider.
The last line, "Meet the new Boss, same as the old Boss", and remember it was written 50yrs ago!!!!

https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/30883877/The+Who/Won%27t+Get+Fooled+Again

[Seeker]

Now, it's the Electoral Commission's turn to be nobbled.

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/anger-grows-tory-move-weaken-200013616.html

[embee]

Now, it's the Electoral Commission's turn to be nobbled.
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I'll just repeat what I put in a Gripe post .....

"It is standard practice for would-be dictatorships to gain power by identifying an "enemy" and using popularism to win votes on the basis of bigotry and prejudice, xenophobia, lies etc. Vote for us and we'll sort "them" out for you.

Once in power they take measures to control state media (e.g. BBC), and then take measures to restrict or neuter the state justice system, at least the bits they don't like which are usually the parts which can hold the government to account. Look at any despot or dictator and you'll find those measures in the power grabbing process. Once they get to the point where it is near impossible to actually challenge them, they grant themselves emergency powers or use statutory instruments (not requiring Parliamentary debate) to simply enact the laws they want.

Familiar?

Be careful, we get what we deserve."

This regime is beyond the pale.