UK Politics

The Batlord · 06-09-2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Ooh okay. NI equals Northern Ireland right?

**Frownland** · 06-09-2017, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I don't get it.

Lisnaholic · 06-09-2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Therasa May lost and is refusing to step down and asking the queen for help.

Wow. Glad we're not the only country ****ed out of its skull.

^ Not really asking the Queen for help. It's just a tradition that every new Prime Minister goes through; asking for permission to form a government. These days the monarch's only option is to rubber-stamp the election winner, then everyone goes home happy.

(Yes, big chunks of Holy Grail are not that funny.)

OccultHawk · 06-09-2017, 08:29 AM

Why is it controversial?

LoathsomePete · 06-09-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Why is it controversial?

Do you mean why is it controversial that May hasn't stepped down as Prime Minister?

Usually it happens when your party has a loss, especially when the loss is something you've caused by calling for a snap election.

OccultHawk · 06-09-2017, 09:44 AM

So instead of following the social contract she leaned on the tradition of asking the queen for permission to carry on (in an alliance with another political party)...

Sounds a little ****ed.

**Frownland** · 06-09-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

(Yes, big chunks of Holy Grail are not that funny.)

I think you've crossed a line, man.

Akai · 06-09-2017, 11:48 AM

Nigel Farage hints at return to politics after a disastrous night for Ukip

Even though UKIP held no seats, I'm glad they held their own against some of the other party's with smaller voter-ship than CON or LAB

Zer0 · 06-09-2017, 12:07 PM

Where's the poll option for The Dirty Orange Bastards?

~~Cuthbert~~ · 06-09-2017, 03:14 PM

For anyone wanting to know more about the DUP:

Ruth Davidson given DUP gay rights assurance - BBC News

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The DUP are pro-union (not Europe but UK), pro-Brexit and socially conservative.

The party, which returned 10 MPs to Westminster, has garnered a reputation for its strong, sometimes controversial views.

It opposes same-sex marriage and is anti-abortion - abortion remains illegal in Northern Ireland, except in specific medical cases.

One MP is a devout climate change denier, while a former MP once called for creationism - the belief that human life did not evolve over millions of years but was created by God - to be taught alongside evolution in science classes.

During the election campaign, the DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly was endorsed by the three biggest loyalist paramilitary organisations.

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06-09-2017, 11:48 AM	#268 (permalink)
Akai Godless Ape Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Britannia Posts: 1,255	Nigel Farage hints at return to politics after a disastrous night for Ukip Even though UKIP held no seats, I'm glad they held their own against some of the other party's with smaller voter-ship than CON or LAB __________________ ''To be honest, in my opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter from a different perspective and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I do believe that I forgot what I was going to say.'' S p o t i f y

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06-09-2017, 08:29 AM	#264 (permalink)
OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,033	Why is it controversial?

06-09-2017, 09:44 AM	#266 (permalink)
OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,033	So instead of following the social contract she leaned on the tradition of asking the queen for permission to carry on (in an alliance with another political party)... Sounds a little ****ed.