en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/16141407 Comments by Simon_D_J https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/12/cchq-is-printing-thousands-of-postcards-to-promote-the-brexit-deal.html#IDComment1067074074 I'm so glad I resisted every call to make an additional donation to the Conservative Party. I won't be making any more in the future. Sat, 1 Dec 2018 14:21:29 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/12/cchq-is-printing-thousands-of-postcards-to-promote-the-brexit-deal.html#IDComment1067074074 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/12/the-house-of-commons-renders-the-proposed-television-debate-on-brexit-utterly-superfluous.html#IDComment1067070622 The Maybot, like Brown, thinks DETAIL is a winner. It isn't .... an ability to "talk human" is the winner and Corbyn will win that hands-down. Sat, 1 Dec 2018 10:40:30 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/12/the-house-of-commons-renders-the-proposed-television-debate-on-brexit-utterly-superfluous.html#IDComment1067070622 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/12/the-house-of-commons-renders-the-proposed-television-debate-on-brexit-utterly-superfluous.html#IDComment1067070599 The "debate" is pointless. In the red corner, we have: Treason May - advocating "leaving" the EU but staying in the Customs Union until the EU graciously permits us to leave .... ie never, or when they have milked us for every penny and every trade advantage they can. In the blue corner, we have: Commie Corbyn - advocating "leaving" the EU but staying in the Customs Union in perpetuity so the EU can milk us for every penny and every trade advantage they can. Sat, 1 Dec 2018 10:39:10 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/12/the-house-of-commons-renders-the-proposed-television-debate-on-brexit-utterly-superfluous.html#IDComment1067070599 https://www.conservativehome.com/highlights/2018/12/a-cry-of-rage-against-the-bbc.html#IDComment1067070533 The BBC won't lose its institutional left-wing bias until it is forced to compete on a level playing field with other broadcasters. That means removing the Licence Fee Poll Tax which cushions it from any accountability to its viewers/listeners. Cameron had the opportunity to do that, but Lib-Con that he was, instead he feather-bedded the Corporation for another decade and put in place "Wet" Lord Patten to ensure the "liberal" bias continued. Sat, 1 Dec 2018 10:34:57 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/highlights/2018/12/a-cry-of-rage-against-the-bbc.html#IDComment1067070533 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2018/11/we-have-had-some-tough-choices-to-make-foxs-speech-at-royal-portbury-dock-full-text.html#IDComment1067058300 Sad to see Liam Fox supporting Treason May's Surrender Agreement. As he knows very well - since Trump spelled it out for him - keeping us in the/a Customs Union will prevent an ambitious Trade Treaty with the USA, and other major economies. I'm sick of being lied to by the mendacious, self-serving members of the Government. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:20:35 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/parliament/2018/11/we-have-had-some-tough-choices-to-make-foxs-speech-at-royal-portbury-dock-full-text.html#IDComment1067058300 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/here-we-go-again-the-government-is-spending-taxpayers-money-promoting-its-eu-deal-online.html#IDComment1067053882 It isn't really. It's a Liberal-Conservative one. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:56:56 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/here-we-go-again-the-government-is-spending-taxpayers-money-promoting-its-eu-deal-online.html#IDComment1067053882 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/here-we-go-again-the-government-is-spending-taxpayers-money-promoting-its-eu-deal-online.html#IDComment1067052287 The Remainers don't seem to have any concern about the long-term consequences for our Shamocracy. Their imperative is to BREMAIN and as far as they're concerned, the ends justifies the means. They are creating the conditions for what will basically be a (non-violent) civil war. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:19:56 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/here-we-go-again-the-government-is-spending-taxpayers-money-promoting-its-eu-deal-online.html#IDComment1067052287 https://www.conservativehome.com/video/2018/11/watch-stewart-this-deal-protects-market-access-and-delivers-the-referendum-result.html#IDComment1067049479 As a former Diplomat in the FCO, Stewart is a fully-signed-up Remoaner. Sadly disappointed with him; he had the ability to go far in the Conservative Party, but he's wrecked his chances with his support for this disgraceful Surrender Document. He should have a chat with Johnny Mercer on the subject of respecting Democracy and REPRESENTING your Constituents. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:36:09 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/video/2018/11/watch-stewart-this-deal-protects-market-access-and-delivers-the-referendum-result.html#IDComment1067049479 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2018/11/iain-dale-why-is-the-may-making-her-case-to-35-million-people-wont-vote-on-her-deal-and-not-to-300-or-so-who-will.html#IDComment1067049388 As far as the debate is concerned: In the red corner, we have Treason May proposing: BREMAIN .... giving the EU the ability to keep us in the Customs Union and probably the Single Market (following Lidington's contribution yesterday) in perpetuity; In the blue corner, we have Commie Corbyn proposing: BREMAIN .... telling the EU we will voluntarily stay in the Customs Union and Single Market in perpetuity. Yes .... a "debate" is vital. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:31:47 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2018/11/iain-dale-why-is-the-may-making-her-case-to-35-million-people-wont-vote-on-her-deal-and-not-to-300-or-so-who-will.html#IDComment1067049388 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/over-100-conservative-mps-will-rebel-over-mays-deal-are-we-being-played.html#IDComment1067031254 Yes, I don't doubt we are being played. The dire threats that will be coming our way in the next couple of weeks aren't intended to persuade the population: they're aimed at Parliament and intended to scare the bejesus out of rebellious MPs and give them a way out to explain their volte face to their furious constituents: "I know the EU have forced a bad deal onto our gallant Prime Minister, but the consequences of voting against this deal are so appalling I cannot, in all conscience, do it. Reluctantly, I must accept that this is the best deal we can get which respects the result of the Referendum." We must make it clear to our MPs that backing down and supporting this disgraceful Surrender will result in them being an ex-MP at the first opportunity. The Establishment won't dare allow the British people another vote because they strongly suspect we'd vote LEAVE again. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:35:30 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/over-100-conservative-mps-will-rebel-over-mays-deal-are-we-being-played.html#IDComment1067031254 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2018/11/alex-morton-like-her-deal-or-not-may-is-right-to-prioritise-immigration-over-everything-else.html#IDComment1067031035 No she isn't. Uncontrollable immigration is just a visible example of the power that was transferred to the EU with no mandate from the British people. Despite the British people voting for a party that promised to reduce immigration to the tens of thousands, the Government could not deliver because EU Rules forbade it. The issues are SOVEREIGNTY and DEMOCRACY. And that is why the Remain Campaign failed, and so will Treason May's Surrender Document. We want to TAKE BACK CONTROL of our own country. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:23:26 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2018/11/alex-morton-like-her-deal-or-not-may-is-right-to-prioritise-immigration-over-everything-else.html#IDComment1067031035 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067008910 If the word fits, I use it. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:29:20 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067008910 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067008877 I realise that. I was quoting William Hagues rather pathetic article. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:27:20 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067008877 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/hath-not-a-muslim-eyes.html#IDComment1067008797 We know where he'd be. The glorious Dave Allen would be branded a bigot and racist; excoriated by all the "liberal" virtue-signallers and banned from the BBC. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:22:27 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/hath-not-a-muslim-eyes.html#IDComment1067008797 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/hath-not-a-muslim-eyes.html#IDComment1067007816 The problem with Islam is that as well as a religion, it is effectively a political doctrine which appears to be incompatible with "liberal" democracy and (unlike fundamentalist Jews or Christians, who have similar beliefs) many Muslims refuse to accept that British law is superior to their religious belief. Whilst they are free to practice their religious belief, they are not free to impose it on others; to operate a separate legal system or attempt to change our laws to comply with their faith. We only have to see the double-standard at work in the media: where Christians and, to a lesser extent, Jews, are considered fair game for comedy and criticism and the "hands-off" policy towards Islam and Muslims. I don't believe I am prejudiced against Muslims because they are Muslims. But I am certainly prejudiced against a minority being appeased by the Establishment and treated differently from the rest of us. Which they are. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:27:56 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thetorydiary/2018/11/hath-not-a-muslim-eyes.html#IDComment1067007816 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007608 The Prime Minister - indeed the entire Establishment - have never accepted that we voted LEAVE because we want to be INDEPENDENT of the EU. We want our Sovereignty restored and democracy made meaningful again. Her treacherous Surrender Document delivers the precise opposite. They are destroying what little faith people had that this country is a democracy where their vote counts. It won't end well ..... for the country or the Conservative Party. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:17:22 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007608 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007567 Precisely. In a game of Poker, she's given them a Royal Flush. Surprised she didn't throw in the Crown Jewels as well. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:15:34 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007567 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007475 I already loathe May more than Blair and I never thought that was possible. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:11:22 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007475 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007369 In the DT yesterday, William Hague explained to the peasants that 7.5% of our GDP is generated by goods trade with the EU. Treason May is desperate to protect that ..... despite the fact that leaving the EU without a deal won't STOP that trade, although it might reduce it or make it a little more difficult. So, for 7.5% of GDP, she's prepared to: 1. make us a vassal state of the EU; 2. give them the power to set laws and regulations which may not be in our interests; 3. give them control over taxes. According to Mark Garnier, MP, the "risk of the EU imposing a Financial Transactions Tax on our Financial Industry to fund their corrupt Empire is worth it." Really? The Americans fought a war over the principle of No Taxation without Representation. 4. promise to mirror their rules on Energy, Environment, Social Policy and State Aid - so we can't compete with them (unbelievable for a so-called Conservative who supposedly believes in Capitalism) 5. acquire more power over Northern Ireland, putting the union at severe risk; 6. give them leverage over the Sovereignty of Gibraltar; 7. give the French and Spanish the power to keep us indefinitely in the "backstop" unless we also surrender over their ability to fish our territorial waters; 8. completely scupper any hope of a Trade Deal with the USA and other major trading nations. 9. Bung them £39 billion (and the rest) of OUR money, without any guarantee of an acceptable Trade Treaty 10, Ignore the Referendum result and your own General Election manifesto, destroying any faith in our democratic processes No amount of lipstick on this pig of a Withdrawal Agreement will make it anything BUT a pig. We voted to LEAVE the EU. Not for an Association Treaty, which is what she's really trying to do. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:06:16 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2018/11/nick-herbert-if-brexiteers-vote-down-this-deal-they-risk-the-very-outcome-they-abhor-namely-brexit-delayed-diluted-or-even-ditched-completely.html#IDComment1067007369 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2018/11/james-frayne-five-factors-which-give-may-a-chance-of-moving-public-opinion-in-her-favour.html#IDComment1066992997 England! Wash your mouth out. The British Establishment doesn't recognise that England exists. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:05:33 +0000 https://www.conservativehome.com/thecolumnists/2018/11/james-frayne-five-factors-which-give-may-a-chance-of-moving-public-opinion-in-her-favour.html#IDComment1066992997