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UK Elections
- Thread starter Laika
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Man, wish it was this simple in Israel. Here the biggest party has to assemble enough like-minded parties and form a coalition. That's why we're headed towards a third round of elections because no one has managed to form a majority coalition yet...
Erebus
Well-Known Member
Dogs do love a bit of gammon.
Okay, that was pretty juvenile but the setup was too perfect.
That's crazy. Who ever thought that would work?
Sounds like tye lead in to a Dr Who Christmas special. Dont vote for the Master again.
Well I wasn't on the ballot, so I had to vote for a lesser mortal. Not everyone gets to be the Master.
It's actually worked for some 70 years. One of the major problems are the weak majority governments that can easily be broken up by some hot-headed jerk party leader who quits the the coalition.
exchemist
Veteran Member
Yes. This party was started by Screaming Lord Sutch in the 1970s, I think and he used to stand regularly, nearly always losing his deposit. But he enjoyed being there at the count, standing next to the sober-looking serious candidates, while he was dressed to look as barking mad as possible. All part of the slightly dotty British political scene. He's dead now, I think. But evidently his spirit lives on.
Screaming Lord Sutch - Wikipedia
Official Monster Raving Loony Party - Wikipedia
Wow, this is real. And here I thought in the Israel we had some nutty parties. Good for you guys.
exchemist
Veteran Member
There you are. I was a bit off with my dates, but otherwise....well, yes. The Wiki article is actually hilarious. These guys were industrial strength loonies. But very likely inspired by this:Screaming Lord Sutch - Wikipedia
Official Monster Raving Loony Party - Wikipedia
Wow, this is real. And here I thought in the Israel we had some nutty parties. Good for you guys.
So the Python's "Election Night Special" skit was based on reality. I learned something today!
And it's too bad that the USA branch of the loony’s never took off.
exchemist
Veteran Member
No I think it was the other way round. See my post, just before yours. Monty Python was in the 1970s, but the Monster Raving Loony party got going in 1983, according to the Wiki article @Harel13 posted.
But Screaming Lord Sutch and his rock band might have partly inspired "This Is Spinal Tap", I should think.
Notanumber
A Free Man
Dogs are reputedly known for being good judges of character so if they were looking at a politician it could only be Nigel.
They will eat just about any meat, even if its not at its best and decidedly off
The first exit polls give his party no seats. Looks like you are backing another looser.
Notanumber
A Free Man
Nigel is a fighter and he won’t give up on his country or democracy.
He has already done more for the people of the UK than any recent politician has.
I'm glad to see the Brits rely on their four-legged advisors when it comes to voting:
U.K. Holds A Pivotal General Election, And Voters Bring Their Dogs To The Polls
So, is Britain going to the dogs?
Not while he can con money out of the system he wont.
No he hasn't, he has damaged the uk while lining his pockets with your backing
Errrr....Well, according to the exit poll...
UK general election 2019: exit poll predicts 86-seat Conservative majority – live news
Yup