An insightful piece that is a clear warning. Farrage is using hatred as a glue to bind worried people together to vent their frustrations on a minority. I’m 82, I was conceived when my father came home briefly on leave from the front in WW2, I then didn’t meet him until 1946. He was away for all that time fighting another demagogue who used the frustrations of good people to build support for his ambitions.
Brian - thank you for your comment - and for sharing your story! I agree entirely with your assessment of Farage - and how his actions and rhetoric mirror those of a much darker time. Still very sharp for 82 I see - bless you - and I hope to see you in my comments again!
My sister had the same beginning! Bet many were left to meet their father a few years later. 🥰 How our fathers would feel after their service to see this nazi sympathiser con the working class with hate for another minority, now using their sport to unite them further... ignoring that he's a wealthy grifter using them!
Your father and his compatriots fought that particular demagogue to ensure we would be free from tyranny. Some people paid the ultimate price, but nobody really escaped unscathed. My father was born and lived in the East End of London during the Blitz. He used to play in the ruins of bombed out buildings including his old house. Like you he is has a very poor impression of the people who seem likely to assume power next. My own views on Reform and any of the other groups with similar views are very disparaging and on a public forum like this, unprintable. It will be a travesty of British politics if Farage ever becomes PM. I cannot fathom why imbeciles follow imbeciles because they think they’ll benefit from Farage being in power. He’s a main that only died things if he is the major recipient of any benefit. Back to the imbeciles they seem to have forgotten what WWII was all about. They’re too stupid to realise what’s going on, despite losing relatives in the world war. I despair I really do
A good point, however when I speak about him I don’t use his given name. I tend to be a bit more, shall we say, less complimentary. I have zero respect for charlatans trying to hoodwink people. This dangerous idiot is not only trying to hoodwink the country but is doing so to benefit him and his other lying charlatan friends.
I tend to do the same, Rambo (or not Rambo). I actually have a list of such names which I use interchangeably - perhaps we can swap sometime?! P.S. - Your profile picture is terrific.
Ha, I’m glad I’m not the only one. I’m sure though, you probably use the list I use, especially the interchangeable words. I find it helps to use a random word in there too, something like tractor or anything really. He can end up being called an expletive riddled string of randomness but I’m OK with that. I used this particular naming convention for Nick Griffin and before him, John Tyndall. They’re all pretty much the same kind of people, arrogant, self serving, completely deluded and riddled with stupidity.
Profile picture is a picture of a badge I had back in the tail end of my militant era. Still militant, just more selective.
Spot on - I think Stephen Yaxley-Bellend could use the same treatment. And good story on the badge - my cousin still has a large red banner with a similar sentiment.
That particular former Lutonian who now has a mansion in a quiet village close to Bedford has always been an idiot. He’s just some football hooligan appealing to the thugs that attend football matches. Look at his criminal record, it shows what he is.
I had a leather jacket that had quite a few badges on both lapels, all showing my complete and utter contempt, nay hatred, for Tories, National Front and Bachman Turner Overdrive. I’ve since revised my feelings toward that particular band.
Agreed on SYL. I try to avoid using his pseudonym as often as I can as it allows him to play the tough little (5’6 little) English nationalist thug - conveniently allowing him to ditch the Irish part of his surname. Funny - considering he still uses his Paddy passport to swerve the Brexit queues when he flees to Spain (usually after thumping a civilian - allegedly). The badges sound superb. As for the music - a bit before my time!
What happened to decency in politics? With a few rare exceptions our MP's seem more concerned with furthering their own interests than working for the good of their communities or their country. The Government, lack ing the courage to raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy, stand up to Trump, or stop enabling Israel in its atrocities, is imitating Trump in targeting the poor , the sick and the immigrant population, to deflect the public's focus on their own cowardice. Incompetence and self-interest are rampant, they think the public are too stupid to notice, and this all leaves the field wide open for the likes of Farage, with his headlines, his gimmicks, his self-aggrandizement and his eye for a quick buck.
Thank you for your comment, Hilary - and I absolutely share your concerns. I think the quality of our MPs (across all colours) is a real concern - both in capability, but just as importantly, in character. Amongst Labour’s 400+ MPs, I see few (if any) able to go toe-to-toe with Farage on the issues upon which he capitalises. And in far too many cases, Labour are caving to his populist agenda (PM refusing to rule out a returns agreement with Afghanistan just this morning, case in point). We need guts and guile to triumph over the far-right - I fear the Commons is lacking in both at present.
Keep your bank bundle Nigel, no amount of money would induce me to walk down the street wearing one of your ridiculous shirts and I sincerely hope noblody is crass enough to buy one.
Thanks for the comment, William - and glad to hear it. When it comes to light blue footy shirts, I’d sooner wear a Manchester City one - and I can tell you that will not be happening any time soon!
Farage is dangerous and racist to the core. OK, I definitely am against illegal immigration but not people that legally come to this country. I voted against BREXIT and I remember saying at the time that Farage was 'a one trick pony'.
We definitely need 'Furst Past the Post'. I don't want this awful man in power.
Thanks for the comment, Alicia. I agree with your views on Farage - but I have to take issue with your final couple of sentences. Not only do I believe FPTP is responsible for the disenfranchisement of large parts of the country, and the breakdown in governing with due consideration to the will of the people (see some of our previous pieces here on Ugly Politix) - but FPTP now actually looks to be Farage’s best route to No 10. Most pollsters now have Reform’s current polling figures of 29-32% as enough for them to win a MAJORITY - possible with an even smaller percentage if the new party of the left takes some votes from Labour. So to keep this awful man out of power - I think PR is our best bet!
Not a problem Alicia - I’ve made that mistake myself before! Glad you’re onboard with PR! Check out the APPG for Fair Elections (for which Open Britain is the driving force) to hear more about what we’re doing to get it done!
Yes, Mark, once again: what you said, every blessed word! I note the MAGA hat has become a 'Trump Was Right About Everything' hat. He and Farage are two for a pair - but the new slogan is a long way from a trip-off-the-tongue acronym! I missed the not-football shirt launch, I'm happy to say; and I've been campaigning for PR since I was 21 - that's 55 years of disenfranchisement in a 'democratic' country! We're well-blessed at the moment, mind: Tories out at long, long last; but a righter-than-right-wing 'Labour' Party that must have Keir Hardie and Ramsay MacDonald spinning in their graves! The number of Tory policies Starmer hasn't reversed for something humane . . .
Thank you for your comment, Val - although I hasten to add this is my piece rather than the boss’! You have my utmost admiration for the over half century of your life you have dedicated towards campaigning for PR and for a more resilient democracy. As a 22-year-old myself - your story inspires me to do the same. And I absolutely agree on your assessment on the current party - the failure by No 10 to rule out a returns agreement to Afghanistan just this morning the latest example of many. Thanks again for the comment - it’s brought a smile to my face - and I hope to see you on the next one, Val!
A very perceptive article, but what do we do about this appalling man? Those who say they would vote for Reform don't seem to understnad what that would mean. It seems that electoral reform is the only way to go, but how do we persuade the current govenrnment to bring this about? All sugggestions welcome.
Thank you for your kind words, Susan - and I’m glad you ask such an important question (and one we are able to answer better than most)! You are, of course, absolutely spot on that electoral reform is the most obvious and necessary answer to repairing the fundamental failures in our democracy. This is our primary focus at Open Britain, and what we write about as often as we can on this Ugly Politix Substack. At Open Britain, we are the driving force behind the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. With 160 Parliamentarians signed up, we are the largest APPG in Parliament, despite only forming 9-10 months ago! We have are pushing MPs (and the government) to support a National Commission for Electoral Reform in the impending Elections Bill, which we believe would establish FPTP is not fit for use, and that a more proportional system is a necessity for 2029. I could go into much more detail here - but I will instead point you in the direction of a number of our other Substacks we have written about FPTP, PR, and our work with the APPG in pursuit of an NCER. Mark (the boss) and my colleagues (Rose and Matt) and I have all written about the need for electoral reform - so we would appreciate the views (and likes) on these pieces! Once again, thank you for your comment, Susan - and I hope you continue to tune into Ugly Politix for more on electoral reform!
It's typical of this twat. trying to be all things to all men. The way he promotes hate and division is sickening. I don't hate immigrants the way he and his gobshite pal Robinson do but it's common sense that we can't take them all.
I think that if he gets power, we will have the same sort of shite the US is putting up with. He must be stopped, doesn't matter how..
Any one with a brain cell or 2 will think we don't want that nonsense here. The trouble is most of Reform voters have the same social attitudes as Alf Garnett. The likes of the Daily Fail and the Express convince them they are right.
You’re absolutely right, missed that one. I guess I’m getting old. But yes, please all Farage dislikers, have your fun with FART and Fartage as long as we can before autocracy takes over here.
Farage has and always will be unfit for high office. I’d say the same about Richard Tice too. Their obvious flirtations with fascism should really scare the country and motivate the sensible democratic public into ensuring these charlatans never get elected to high office.
I see one stumbling block in peoples way, the increasingly bizarre Prime Minister who some suggest is pandering to the Reform supporter, not really sure which way to commit to. By adopting some of their idea, maybe watering them down a bit, he hopes he can replace the Labour voters who left after discovering that not only was Starmer a liar, but also an insipid little creature.
Thank you for the comment - agreed on all counts here. The PM’s unwillingness to rule out a returns agreement with Afghanistan this morning is the latest example of your latter point. Labour will not win in 2029 trying to out-flank Reform the right - and will also alienate the reasonable 70% of the country who are completely against Farage and his charlatans.
Labour will not win the next general election in any shape or form. They’ve ruined any continuity they may have had and will end up as popular as the Tories. It doesn’t matter who they replace him with, the likely candidates are all perceived similarly. Streeting, Rayner, whoever, I’m convinced they do not have the nation’s interests at heart. I can’t forgive them for that, I can’t forgive them for their attacks on the needy and vulnerable. If he wants to cull the people who he thinks are the problem, then at least have the balls to do it himself. God help us if Farage is ever in a position of power.
I fall into both the brackets I suppose, I’ve two or three years before I retire but due to illness I’m in a wheelchair and unlikely to ever work again. I’ve worked most of my adult life and he sees the elderly and disabled as fair targets to go for. What about taxing the rich more? He won’t do that and he’ll forfeit all his gratuities that he said he’d stop accepting. He’s as bad as Boris Johnson for taking the mick out of the country.
I’m sorry to hear about this, Rambo - and I find it very difficult to disagree with anything you say here - especially regarding targeting of the most vulnerable in our society ahead of a wealth tax. My colleague at Open Britain, Rose, wrote an excellent article on how FPTP prevents us from seeing the popular policies implemented - with a specific focus on a wealth tax. Well worth a read.
I’ll let you off this time, Steve, seeing as you’ve taken the time to leave a comment! By the way - I’m yet to hear back from you on who you think fills Madders’ boots this season. Especially after Woolwich pinched Eze - I can tell you Ugly Politix’s resident Spurs fan, Rose, was absolutely fuming last week!
Ha ha well given the way our dear Chairman operates nobody, but Pape Mata Sarr has started the season brilliantly so fingers crossed. But it's the hope that kills you with Levy; every you think THIS year will be different, you start to believe then come crashing back down in a depressed crumpled heap. And I've had 60 years of this - not all with Levy obviously 😊
Well it’s Levy no more! As a keen footy fan (with no bias either way towards Spurs) I think his legacy will be looked upon more kindly in years to come. Financially, few are in a better position than Spurs, and the stadium and training ground give the club a platform to challenge the top clubs for years to come. Two titles challenges and Champions League Final under Poch was magic, and he leaves you with another European trophy to rub in Gooners’ faces. I think he’s gone to pave the way for a sale - which could help the club to an even more competitive position - but we shall see. For now - I think Xavi Simons is a shrewd signing in lieu of Eze - and I anticipate you bounce back quickly from the Bournemouth defeat.
Farage is determined to "win at any cost" although he is unwilling to fund the cost himself. He is taking big money donations (some of these in untraceable crypto payments) in order to sow division, hatred and build a solid base among the disgruntled NP racists who have been without a home for so long.
Thank you for the comment, Dave - and you’re absolutely right. The crypto donations (another important into our politics from the Yanks) is becoming a real issue. It’s something we are actively campaigning against as part of our work with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections - as part of our ‘eliminating dark money from our politics’ objective (one of the three). We’re hoping the government will get serious on this issue in the upcoming Elections Bill (the mood music against dark money in the ’Elections Statement’ pre-recess was positive) - but we shall see. Thanks again for the comment - and I hope to see you on the next one!
You're welcome, James. I hate that this country seems to be following the United States down the rabbit hole of fascism led by idiots who are complete losers and back each other to the hilt. I can't help but wonder if the paedophile leading the USA is leading someone similar this side of the pond (maybe Farage is also on the Epstein list?) but as long as both major American political parties have names on it there is little chance it will ever see the light of day before the end of this century.
An insightful piece that is a clear warning. Farrage is using hatred as a glue to bind worried people together to vent their frustrations on a minority. I’m 82, I was conceived when my father came home briefly on leave from the front in WW2, I then didn’t meet him until 1946. He was away for all that time fighting another demagogue who used the frustrations of good people to build support for his ambitions.
Brian - thank you for your comment - and for sharing your story! I agree entirely with your assessment of Farage - and how his actions and rhetoric mirror those of a much darker time. Still very sharp for 82 I see - bless you - and I hope to see you in my comments again!
My sister had the same beginning! Bet many were left to meet their father a few years later. 🥰 How our fathers would feel after their service to see this nazi sympathiser con the working class with hate for another minority, now using their sport to unite them further... ignoring that he's a wealthy grifter using them!
Spot on, Christine.
Your father and his compatriots fought that particular demagogue to ensure we would be free from tyranny. Some people paid the ultimate price, but nobody really escaped unscathed. My father was born and lived in the East End of London during the Blitz. He used to play in the ruins of bombed out buildings including his old house. Like you he is has a very poor impression of the people who seem likely to assume power next. My own views on Reform and any of the other groups with similar views are very disparaging and on a public forum like this, unprintable. It will be a travesty of British politics if Farage ever becomes PM. I cannot fathom why imbeciles follow imbeciles because they think they’ll benefit from Farage being in power. He’s a main that only died things if he is the major recipient of any benefit. Back to the imbeciles they seem to have forgotten what WWII was all about. They’re too stupid to realise what’s going on, despite losing relatives in the world war. I despair I really do
Farage, co-incidentally, is a contraction of FAUX RAGE (False rage)
'By their names shall thee know them'.
A good point, however when I speak about him I don’t use his given name. I tend to be a bit more, shall we say, less complimentary. I have zero respect for charlatans trying to hoodwink people. This dangerous idiot is not only trying to hoodwink the country but is doing so to benefit him and his other lying charlatan friends.
I tend to do the same, Rambo (or not Rambo). I actually have a list of such names which I use interchangeably - perhaps we can swap sometime?! P.S. - Your profile picture is terrific.
Ha, I’m glad I’m not the only one. I’m sure though, you probably use the list I use, especially the interchangeable words. I find it helps to use a random word in there too, something like tractor or anything really. He can end up being called an expletive riddled string of randomness but I’m OK with that. I used this particular naming convention for Nick Griffin and before him, John Tyndall. They’re all pretty much the same kind of people, arrogant, self serving, completely deluded and riddled with stupidity.
Profile picture is a picture of a badge I had back in the tail end of my militant era. Still militant, just more selective.
Spot on - I think Stephen Yaxley-Bellend could use the same treatment. And good story on the badge - my cousin still has a large red banner with a similar sentiment.
That particular former Lutonian who now has a mansion in a quiet village close to Bedford has always been an idiot. He’s just some football hooligan appealing to the thugs that attend football matches. Look at his criminal record, it shows what he is.
I had a leather jacket that had quite a few badges on both lapels, all showing my complete and utter contempt, nay hatred, for Tories, National Front and Bachman Turner Overdrive. I’ve since revised my feelings toward that particular band.
Agreed on SYL. I try to avoid using his pseudonym as often as I can as it allows him to play the tough little (5’6 little) English nationalist thug - conveniently allowing him to ditch the Irish part of his surname. Funny - considering he still uses his Paddy passport to swerve the Brexit queues when he flees to Spain (usually after thumping a civilian - allegedly). The badges sound superb. As for the music - a bit before my time!
Me too. Johnson Truss and the Brexit crowd. They will say anything to get the people of this country to vote for their own slavery.
Yep I can’t argue with that. There are so many who buy into their bs though. I don’t understand how people can be so stupid.
Excellent point, Chris.
What happened to decency in politics? With a few rare exceptions our MP's seem more concerned with furthering their own interests than working for the good of their communities or their country. The Government, lack ing the courage to raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy, stand up to Trump, or stop enabling Israel in its atrocities, is imitating Trump in targeting the poor , the sick and the immigrant population, to deflect the public's focus on their own cowardice. Incompetence and self-interest are rampant, they think the public are too stupid to notice, and this all leaves the field wide open for the likes of Farage, with his headlines, his gimmicks, his self-aggrandizement and his eye for a quick buck.
Thank you for your comment, Hilary - and I absolutely share your concerns. I think the quality of our MPs (across all colours) is a real concern - both in capability, but just as importantly, in character. Amongst Labour’s 400+ MPs, I see few (if any) able to go toe-to-toe with Farage on the issues upon which he capitalises. And in far too many cases, Labour are caving to his populist agenda (PM refusing to rule out a returns agreement with Afghanistan just this morning, case in point). We need guts and guile to triumph over the far-right - I fear the Commons is lacking in both at present.
Keep your bank bundle Nigel, no amount of money would induce me to walk down the street wearing one of your ridiculous shirts and I sincerely hope noblody is crass enough to buy one.
Thanks for the comment, William - and glad to hear it. When it comes to light blue footy shirts, I’d sooner wear a Manchester City one - and I can tell you that will not be happening any time soon!
Farage is dangerous and racist to the core. OK, I definitely am against illegal immigration but not people that legally come to this country. I voted against BREXIT and I remember saying at the time that Farage was 'a one trick pony'.
We definitely need 'Furst Past the Post'. I don't want this awful man in power.
Thanks for the comment, Alicia. I agree with your views on Farage - but I have to take issue with your final couple of sentences. Not only do I believe FPTP is responsible for the disenfranchisement of large parts of the country, and the breakdown in governing with due consideration to the will of the people (see some of our previous pieces here on Ugly Politix) - but FPTP now actually looks to be Farage’s best route to No 10. Most pollsters now have Reform’s current polling figures of 29-32% as enough for them to win a MAJORITY - possible with an even smaller percentage if the new party of the left takes some votes from Labour. So to keep this awful man out of power - I think PR is our best bet!
Really sorry James but I meant Proportional Representation, not First Past the Post, I don't want Nigel Farage. My mistake.
Not a problem Alicia - I’ve made that mistake myself before! Glad you’re onboard with PR! Check out the APPG for Fair Elections (for which Open Britain is the driving force) to hear more about what we’re doing to get it done!
It's such an easy mistake to make. I certainly don't want that man in power, he's so immature. I will check that out and thank you.
Yes, Mark, once again: what you said, every blessed word! I note the MAGA hat has become a 'Trump Was Right About Everything' hat. He and Farage are two for a pair - but the new slogan is a long way from a trip-off-the-tongue acronym! I missed the not-football shirt launch, I'm happy to say; and I've been campaigning for PR since I was 21 - that's 55 years of disenfranchisement in a 'democratic' country! We're well-blessed at the moment, mind: Tories out at long, long last; but a righter-than-right-wing 'Labour' Party that must have Keir Hardie and Ramsay MacDonald spinning in their graves! The number of Tory policies Starmer hasn't reversed for something humane . . .
Thank you for your comment, Val - although I hasten to add this is my piece rather than the boss’! You have my utmost admiration for the over half century of your life you have dedicated towards campaigning for PR and for a more resilient democracy. As a 22-year-old myself - your story inspires me to do the same. And I absolutely agree on your assessment on the current party - the failure by No 10 to rule out a returns agreement to Afghanistan just this morning the latest example of many. Thanks again for the comment - it’s brought a smile to my face - and I hope to see you on the next one, Val!
A very perceptive article, but what do we do about this appalling man? Those who say they would vote for Reform don't seem to understnad what that would mean. It seems that electoral reform is the only way to go, but how do we persuade the current govenrnment to bring this about? All sugggestions welcome.
Thank you for your kind words, Susan - and I’m glad you ask such an important question (and one we are able to answer better than most)! You are, of course, absolutely spot on that electoral reform is the most obvious and necessary answer to repairing the fundamental failures in our democracy. This is our primary focus at Open Britain, and what we write about as often as we can on this Ugly Politix Substack. At Open Britain, we are the driving force behind the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. With 160 Parliamentarians signed up, we are the largest APPG in Parliament, despite only forming 9-10 months ago! We have are pushing MPs (and the government) to support a National Commission for Electoral Reform in the impending Elections Bill, which we believe would establish FPTP is not fit for use, and that a more proportional system is a necessity for 2029. I could go into much more detail here - but I will instead point you in the direction of a number of our other Substacks we have written about FPTP, PR, and our work with the APPG in pursuit of an NCER. Mark (the boss) and my colleagues (Rose and Matt) and I have all written about the need for electoral reform - so we would appreciate the views (and likes) on these pieces! Once again, thank you for your comment, Susan - and I hope you continue to tune into Ugly Politix for more on electoral reform!
It's typical of this twat. trying to be all things to all men. The way he promotes hate and division is sickening. I don't hate immigrants the way he and his gobshite pal Robinson do but it's common sense that we can't take them all.
I think that if he gets power, we will have the same sort of shite the US is putting up with. He must be stopped, doesn't matter how..
Well he's sort of promised that now - it's like he thinks the majority of the British public will support it which I fervently hope they don't.
Any one with a brain cell or 2 will think we don't want that nonsense here. The trouble is most of Reform voters have the same social attitudes as Alf Garnett. The likes of the Daily Fail and the Express convince them they are right.
Thank you for the comment, Colin - and I totally agree with your analysis here.
Remember to timely remaster Trump’s taco moniker for Farage; FACT. Farage Always Cruises Tangents.
I laud the sentiment, Peter - but I think you’ve missed an obvious trick here. Farage Always Rides Tangents - giving us the more apt ‘FART’!
You’re absolutely right, missed that one. I guess I’m getting old. But yes, please all Farage dislikers, have your fun with FART and Fartage as long as we can before autocracy takes over here.
I share your concerns, Peter - but let’s do everything we can to make sure that day never comes, eh? Starting with PR…
Farage has and always will be unfit for high office. I’d say the same about Richard Tice too. Their obvious flirtations with fascism should really scare the country and motivate the sensible democratic public into ensuring these charlatans never get elected to high office.
I see one stumbling block in peoples way, the increasingly bizarre Prime Minister who some suggest is pandering to the Reform supporter, not really sure which way to commit to. By adopting some of their idea, maybe watering them down a bit, he hopes he can replace the Labour voters who left after discovering that not only was Starmer a liar, but also an insipid little creature.
Thank you for the comment - agreed on all counts here. The PM’s unwillingness to rule out a returns agreement with Afghanistan this morning is the latest example of your latter point. Labour will not win in 2029 trying to out-flank Reform the right - and will also alienate the reasonable 70% of the country who are completely against Farage and his charlatans.
Labour will not win the next general election in any shape or form. They’ve ruined any continuity they may have had and will end up as popular as the Tories. It doesn’t matter who they replace him with, the likely candidates are all perceived similarly. Streeting, Rayner, whoever, I’m convinced they do not have the nation’s interests at heart. I can’t forgive them for that, I can’t forgive them for their attacks on the needy and vulnerable. If he wants to cull the people who he thinks are the problem, then at least have the balls to do it himself. God help us if Farage is ever in a position of power.
I fall into both the brackets I suppose, I’ve two or three years before I retire but due to illness I’m in a wheelchair and unlikely to ever work again. I’ve worked most of my adult life and he sees the elderly and disabled as fair targets to go for. What about taxing the rich more? He won’t do that and he’ll forfeit all his gratuities that he said he’d stop accepting. He’s as bad as Boris Johnson for taking the mick out of the country.
I’m sorry to hear about this, Rambo - and I find it very difficult to disagree with anything you say here - especially regarding targeting of the most vulnerable in our society ahead of a wealth tax. My colleague at Open Britain, Rose, wrote an excellent article on how FPTP prevents us from seeing the popular policies implemented - with a specific focus on a wealth tax. Well worth a read.
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I’ll let you off this time, Steve, seeing as you’ve taken the time to leave a comment! By the way - I’m yet to hear back from you on who you think fills Madders’ boots this season. Especially after Woolwich pinched Eze - I can tell you Ugly Politix’s resident Spurs fan, Rose, was absolutely fuming last week!
Ha ha well given the way our dear Chairman operates nobody, but Pape Mata Sarr has started the season brilliantly so fingers crossed. But it's the hope that kills you with Levy; every you think THIS year will be different, you start to believe then come crashing back down in a depressed crumpled heap. And I've had 60 years of this - not all with Levy obviously 😊
Well it’s Levy no more! As a keen footy fan (with no bias either way towards Spurs) I think his legacy will be looked upon more kindly in years to come. Financially, few are in a better position than Spurs, and the stadium and training ground give the club a platform to challenge the top clubs for years to come. Two titles challenges and Champions League Final under Poch was magic, and he leaves you with another European trophy to rub in Gooners’ faces. I think he’s gone to pave the way for a sale - which could help the club to an even more competitive position - but we shall see. For now - I think Xavi Simons is a shrewd signing in lieu of Eze - and I anticipate you bounce back quickly from the Bournemouth defeat.
yes, looking to see how the new signings integrate but surprisung news
Farage is determined to "win at any cost" although he is unwilling to fund the cost himself. He is taking big money donations (some of these in untraceable crypto payments) in order to sow division, hatred and build a solid base among the disgruntled NP racists who have been without a home for so long.
Thank you for the comment, Dave - and you’re absolutely right. The crypto donations (another important into our politics from the Yanks) is becoming a real issue. It’s something we are actively campaigning against as part of our work with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections - as part of our ‘eliminating dark money from our politics’ objective (one of the three). We’re hoping the government will get serious on this issue in the upcoming Elections Bill (the mood music against dark money in the ’Elections Statement’ pre-recess was positive) - but we shall see. Thanks again for the comment - and I hope to see you on the next one!
You're welcome, James. I hate that this country seems to be following the United States down the rabbit hole of fascism led by idiots who are complete losers and back each other to the hilt. I can't help but wonder if the paedophile leading the USA is leading someone similar this side of the pond (maybe Farage is also on the Epstein list?) but as long as both major American political parties have names on it there is little chance it will ever see the light of day before the end of this century.
I had forgotten to reply to this comment, Dave. It’s aged, well, interestingly…
Like his pal Trump, it's all fake, superficial nonsense. All about the surface and not about the reality underneath.
Absolutely right, Donald - let’s just hope enough people see it by 2029.
True, but also dangerous.
Dangerous indeed, Liz - especially when the far-right thugs resurface, as has been the case in recent weeks.