Political stuff (both UK & US)

[elisi]

UK first...

Jeremy Corbyn & EU issues:

All of these nabbed from Facebook - probably indecipherable if you don't have the context, sorry:









And then the US... (Collected over many days)


It’s the charisma, stupid (Re. Trump.)

My Gen X Hillary problem: I know why we don’t “like” Clinton

Barack Obama's Heir

The Daily Show - Donald Trump's Fascist Week:

And finally:






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Comments

[endeni]

LOL were is that third gif from? <3
EDIT: Also LOL the fascist week... *shakes head*

[elisi]

LOL were is that third gif from? <3
The Bernie/Clinton one? Tumblr - follow the little x.

EDIT: Also LOL the fascist week... *shakes head*
We have to laugh so as not to cry.

[endeni]

No, sorry, I meant the third pic from the top, the one about what the EU has given in return. :)
/We have to laugh so as not to cry./ - Too true.

[elisi]

Oh I see. And, um... Facebook? Although this is the direct link:

https://giant.gfycat.com/SilkyBoringHorsechestnutleafminer.gif

[endeni]

Oh, thank you for the link, I tracked down the original source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foi342LXQE ;)

[elisi]

Oh, you were asking about the Monty Python connection! Sorry, didn't realise. *facepalm* (Love that movie.)

[endeni]

LOL, that's OK, we were talking at cross purposes... :D Yes, I hadn't realized it was from Monty Python. :)

[elisi]

It didn't occur to me that people wouldn't recognise it... /too stuck in own head

[endeni]

I definitely have to check out their work, I only got bits and pieces from youtube via fannish osmosis and I find them so hilarious... Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government! :D
They're not so popular in Italy as at home I guess.

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

That first article about Trump...I don't know Sylvester Stallone personally but I'm almost offended on his behalf for that comparison. He might be onto something about Trump ugly, boorish charisma, but I find it so sad that people would vote for someone because of that. I'd rather vote for the smart, boring person than the slightly charismatic, ugly, dumbass.

I'm nodding along with Hillary at that last GIF.

Stacey

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

Definitely nodding with Hilary in that second to last gif.

[double_dutchess]

The Life of Brian one is genius!!! That gif alone just made my day :-)

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

OMG. I can get that first one. It is disgusting how the current government/prime minister treats the poor, ailing and elderly. UGH.

OMG, yes!! Sanders and Clinton agree on more than a few things. Hell, Hillary retweeted one of his tweets a couple of days ago. Brought a smile to my face. If those two can agree (which, being the same party, they do in more ways than one), why can't we all get along? They set a good example that warms my heart.

*HUGS*

[elisi]

Well, there's the TV show, but I'd recommend either Life of Brian or Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Or both. <3

[elisi]

That first article about Trump...I don't know Sylvester Stallone personally but I'm almost offended on his behalf for that comparison.
I haven't seen any of the movies, but I don't think it's a nice comparison either. (Of course, Trump IS Biff Tannen from Back to the Future...)

I'd rather vote for the smart, boring person than the slightly charismatic, ugly, dumbass.
It's weird that so many people go for the other option.

I'm nodding along with Hillary at that last GIF.
It was the one thing that made me smile. :)

[elisi]

Good, isn't it? :)

[elisi]

My pleasure! *bows*

(had to use this icon...)

[elisi]

OMG. I can get that first one. It is disgusting how the current government/prime minister treats the poor, ailing and elderly. UGH.
Well, that's sort of a given. It's referring to a specific incidence where Cameron told Corbyn that if his [Cameron's] mother was there, she'd tell Corbyn to put on a proper suit and stop looking so scruffy. (Corbyn retaliated that HIS mother would tell Cameron to look after the NHS that she had devoted her life to...)

Hell, Hillary retweeted one of his tweets a couple of days ago. Brought a smile to my face. If those two can agree (which, being the same party, they do in more ways than one), why can't we all get along? They set a good example that warms my heart.
I hope it lasts. If he could be her vice-president it's be the best of both worlds.

[endeni]

Oh, thanks for the recs! <3

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

I remember reading about that and being disgusted that Cameron was basically ignoring the main issues at hand to behave like a bullying school-boy. What an ass. And it further enraged me, because I KNOW he spends more on one suit than a poor family makes in a year.

And yet, supposedly it is all about 'they need to work' Well, I have news for him. When you make less than they did in the 70's for triple the workload, hard work is not the issue. Pompous asshats who get everything paid for by the public, make a paycheck off said public, then spend their time cutting the throats of those who pay their paychecks by making sure they earn less than the 'public servant' pays for his suit-of-the-day is the issue. What an ass.

Corbyn makes me smile. That was a damned good comeback. And a good way to steer it back to the actual issues at hand. which happen to not be fashion in the Parliment. UGH.

Gosh, right?! Or even vice-versa. I don't always agree with HRC, but I'll vote for her if she is the main ticket. I just happen to prefer Bernie. And I look at it this way, even if he doesn't make it - the issues are out on the table, in broad daylight and can no longer be ignored. Which was his main goal to begin with.

Of course, getting anything past Congress (new Supreme Court Justice anyone?!?!) would be darned near impossible for either candidate. I like the idea of the 'loser' (no such thing, but there you go) continuing to fight the good fight in the Senate. Which both HRC and Bernie have been doing for years.

*HUGS*

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

And they wonder why the "youth" is so disenfranchised with the system and doesn't want to participate :(

Though neither Bernie or Hilary has brought up penises in their debates, thank goodness.

[double_dutchess]

Escaped from the comfy chair :-)

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

LOL I was just thinking of Drumpf as Biff the other day. It's scary people would vote for Biff - especially that version of him.

Stacey

[elisi]

And they wonder why the "youth" is so disenfranchised with the system and doesn't want to participate :(
My seventeen would take umbrage at this. She's VERY engaged! (Although of course we're in the UK...)

Though neither Bernie or Hilary has brought up penises in their debates, thank goodness.
I like to think they've both grown out of at that phase. Like, 50 years ago.

[elisi]

I remember reading about that and being disgusted that Cameron was basically ignoring the main issues at hand to behave like a bullying school-boy. What an ass.
He basically *is* a bullying schoolboy. A posh one, riding along on his privilege.

Pompous asshats who get everything paid for by the public, make a paycheck off said public, then spend their time cutting the throats of those who pay their paychecks by making sure they earn less than the 'public servant' pays for his suit-of-the-day is the issue. What an ass.
Hear, hear! Also love the repeat of 'What an ass!'. You are very correct.

Corbyn makes me smile. That was a damned good comeback. And a good way to steer it back to the actual issues at hand. which happen to not be fashion in the Parliment. UGH.
I like Corbyn so much. Sadly the press are continually out to get him.

And I look at it this way, even if he doesn't make it - the issues are out on the table, in broad daylight and can no longer be ignored. Which was his main goal to begin with.
Trump can ignore anything he likes, sadly.

I like the idea of the 'loser' (no such thing, but there you go) continuing to fight the good fight in the Senate. Which both HRC and Bernie have been doing for years.
*nods*

[elisi]

Spike <3

[elisi]

Imma gonna post this in a little while:

[elisi]

Enjoy!!! (No liquids near keyboard.)

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

That's great!

Stacey

[elisi]

Great, but terrible...

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

Yeah...:(

Stacey