So. If you are not following the Nigel Farage vs. Count Binface showdown in British politics then I recommend you start doing so.
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The thing is, Farage is fucked either way. Sure, he will probably win the by-election, but he is standing against Count Binface, a satirical candidate who calls himself an “independent space warrior”. That’s hardly the resounding political victory he wanted. And if Binface gets any significant proportion of the votes, which he likely will, then that’s voters who would rather have a man with a bin on his head than Farage.
To be fair to Count Binface, he’s smart as hell and knows exactly what he is doing, and I (with Kemi fucking Badenoch, apparently) wish him all the luck in the world.
@astronomerritt Agreeing with and being on the same side as Kemi for this has left me shook.
I guess it shows just how farcical the whole thing is.
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@astronomerritt ah gotcha, thanks!
I hate when politicals or other public service members are able to get out of accountability by simply resigning.
Of course most don't then re-run. Farage is definitely raising the bar on being an asshole
@pixelpusher220 It’s amazing how these people weasel their way out of consequences, isn’t it?
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@astronomerritt Agreeing with and being on the same side as Kemi for this has left me shook.
I guess it shows just how farcical the whole thing is.
@ampersarnie Tbh Kemi is always a bloody troll, but for once she’s pointing her troll attitude in the right direction. Had to happen eventually, I suppose
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@hedders More than a few people admitted they didn't support Brexit, but voted for it anyway out of spite -- to "send a message" or the like. We have to assume there were MANY such people.
This is why I warn against excess cynicism. There is such a thing as being too snide for your own good.
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@LappenjammerDieZweite @astronomerritt I hope he loses his deposit, again.
That would be hilarious. Does that depend on the number of votes he gets?
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@woe2you @astronomerritt @bweller
I've said before that to be a successful comedian you must have a broad and deep knowledge of what’s going on in the world and the society you perform in. You also need to be very intelligent to see the connections that give a joke its “kick” that provokes the laugh reflex.#Binface has these qualities. #Farage has no sense of humour, he only punches down, and he only laughs when the little guy gets screwed.
@WenhamToo @woe2you @astronomerritt @bweller
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