Jeremy Corbyn chanting at NY fireworks

Let’s hope this thread doesn’t descend into the mire like Tooting’s did and your beloved message remains untarnished GagaJo!

It won't, Pantglas2. Not bothered though.

It made me happy, hearing it. That's all that counts.

It's not really about JC anymore It's us left-wingers/socialists saying, "We're still here!"

I never thought you had all vanished Gaga ...but still being there doesn’t actually translate to power.
Things will have to change dramatically if the LP want to win the next GE or the one after that.
Why assume there will be ‘abuse hurled’? Most GNers simply put their point of view and leave insults to others.

What is the connection between fireworks in New York and
a ‘lovely message’, ? I haven’t seen anything on the news ,
was he applauding and cheering them?

That's OK then lg. There IS frequently abuse hurled but calm debate is fine. Ideal even.

'doesn't actually translate to power' - true enough. BUT socialism isn't about power, it is about sharing and equality. It was NEVER just a battle for dominance. It was a battle for the poor, the needy, the vulnerable. And the NY chanting showed that a LOT of people are still there and still want to help.

Nooo Anniebach, New Year in London, the firework display!

The crowd were chanting the 'Oh Jeremy Corbyn' tune.

Why was he chanting at the fireworks?

Did he not like them?

And I assumed it was New York as well

Maybe NYE would have been better

I think it was NYE celebrations in London Annie! Irrelevant really, but it's a free country! (shrug!)

Thank you GagaJo

It was the London New Year fireworks AnnieB.
There are articles about it in the online newspapers.

...but you do see that unless they are actually in power, there’s nothing they can do to implement their policies?
Fine words do nothing to change anything, neither does being ideologically pure.

I don’t see the connection sorry, are fireworks not linked to
Guy Fawkes and the saving of King James life

You're totally missing the point lg.

It isn't about politics with a capital P. It is about grassroots, helping each other.

Supporting the vulnerable in OUR communities. Saying that just because we don't have a socialist govt, we can still do what we can to help.

The battle for government is over. Really. EVERYONE has moved on.

They will maybe soon be chanting Oh Rebecca Long Bailey?
If so, the next GE may be the same result as this one.
I hope the LP gets it right with choice of leader.

In London ? That doesn’t represent the country though

Grassroots helping each other?
The church has always helped the poor and needy, so have charities and food banks and CAB volunteers.
What else did you have in mind?

We can and should all help where we can, ( and do). From all political views and walks of life.
Volunteering, donating etc.

Yes, lg, I agree. We should. Whatever our political allegiance.

Oh Jeremy Corbyn, oh Jeremy Corbyn Thought I'd give you another blast of it. It's great to hear he hasn't been forgotten. Poor man, smeared in the press and never given a proper chance to get his point across. He'll go down in history as the most vilified leader ever and he's such a gentleman and a true socialist.

That may be true, but if the Labour Party has ever to gain power, which is the only way they can influence our future, it is glaringly obvious that they must ditch Corbyn and Corbynism. Having a new leader in the Corbyn mould would mean many more years of Tory government.

I agree grannyrebel7. I admire him.

varian I totally agree, I am not a Labour voter, but can see that the party needs to move away from "momentum led" politics if it is ever to be electable.

Rachael Swindon #KeepLabourLeft
@Rachael_Swindon
I thought I heard someone say #OhJeremyCorbyn

twitter.com/Rachael_Swindon/status/1212376051986423809?s=20

The crowd were chanting the 'Oh Jeremy Corbyn' tune.

But not enough of the chanters were also voters; hence he lost.