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Ken Livingstone

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Ana Sat 30-Apr-16 22:08:03

What a prat!

I can't believe no one's started a thread about this, and the effect his ill-considered words are having on the Labour Party.

durhamjen Wed 04-May-16 19:18:21

Roses, why are you not criticising Goldsmith for sharing a platform with the same man?

Anniebach Wed 04-May-16 20:08:54

Because Goldsmith is a Tory he is above criticism , yes rosesarered ?

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 20:20:41

I am not criticising Goldsmith and am not criticising Khan for sharing a platform with somebody ( read my post) was merely saying what Cameron said at PMQ's today.
There is a lot of jumping to conclusions on this forum.

durhamjen Wed 04-May-16 20:38:09

So did you agree with what Cameron said?

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 20:43:21

About what exactly?
Did you agree with what Corbyn said, or would you have liked him to say ' Hamas and Hezbollah are certainly not my friends' ?

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 20:46:08

It is becoming increasingly clear that some Labour supporters will never ever say or think anything remotely critical about their Party, that they have blinkered loyalty is the kindest way of explaining it.

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 20:48:42

I was disappointed that Corbyn would not say the words, I had expected better of him.

durhamjen Wed 04-May-16 20:51:36

" He said that he did not approve of either organisation, adding: “Anyone who commits racist acts or is antisemitic is not a friend of mine.” "

Why is this not good enough for you?

durhamjen Wed 04-May-16 20:52:47

"I had expected better of him."

Why don't I believe you, roses?

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 21:00:01

Because whatever else he is, he has always come over as sincere.Now I am not so sure.

whitewave Wed 04-May-16 21:03:04

roses!!!! Honestly I can hear you saying " and I mean that most sincerely"

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 21:03:53

We seem to be wandering away from the OP again, anyone want to get back to Ken?grin

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 21:05:13

sincerity is my middle name ww smile

whitewave Wed 04-May-16 21:05:29

No?

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 21:07:17

Actually, Isobel is my middle name.

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 21:09:04

Tbh I think this Ken thread is done isn't it? unless anybody has fresh info.

whitewave Wed 04-May-16 21:09:09

Not telling you mine as I hate it

rosesarered Wed 04-May-16 21:10:58

Now we all want to know what it is....pleeeaaase tell us?

whitewave Wed 04-May-16 21:11:47

Agree! Actually just going to have a ?

durhamjen Wed 04-May-16 21:16:10

Why is what Corbyn said not sincere?

durhamjen Wed 04-May-16 21:17:32

By the way, that's one of my granddaughters middle name; same spelling, too.

granjura Wed 04-May-16 21:19:24

well my maiden initials were

OMG

always makes me laugh now when I come across this on t'internet.

granjura Wed 04-May-16 21:29:07

Just received this from a friend-

watch his eyes, listen to him...

imagine your granchildren having to live through this

www.facebook.com/431256660252368/videos/1029517463759615/

and tell me I am antisemitic for posting it.

granjura Wed 04-May-16 22:01:48

A very interesting article- such a shame so many do not read links:

presstv.com/Detail/2016/05/03/463695/Zionist-corruption--UK-politics-/

Anniebach Wed 04-May-16 22:13:57

Corbyn is a good man , honest and caring . Sadly lacking in so many politicians