Reform UK - A symptom of all that is wrong?

[President Merkin]

Mr Penguin said:

I've never heard of the song but given how subcultures can pick up specific songs/films/photos etc so easily you'd think someone using it for PR would at least check the Wiki article for any negative connotations.

You're assuming they didn't. You're also assuming the connotations are negative in Reform world. I see we're still not at the stage of connecting the dots with these chuckle heads but it's starting to look like much more than a trickle.

[JagLover]

Castrol for a knave said:

I think it is bit rum to make special pleading about the media, wealth and power when kingmakers like Murdoch can influence democracy.

......whose Sunday Times newspaper is backing Labour

[Mr Penguin]

President Merkin said:

You're assuming they didn't. You're also assuming the connotations are negative in Reform world. I see we're still not at the stage of connecting the dots with these chuckle heads but it's starting to look like much more than a trickle.

Either that or they were just extremely unlucky AND extremely incompetent at exactly the same time.

[Harry Flashman]

Bill said:

bhstewie said:

Another unfortunate misunderstanding.

Farage says posting far-right song was ‘mistake’

Of all the songs in all the world. What are the chances...

Exactly. Posted it up as a nod to the racists "we are your party" and then took it down/claimed ignorance as a sop to everyone else.

These people are not stupid. Hate-filled, bigoted and dangerous, but not stupid.

[valiant]

don'tbesilly said:

It seems someone did realise the error of their ways and deleted the offending tweet.

I’m surprised no one was outraged nearly a month ago when the tweet was originally put up.

I wonder why it’s a story on the 1st July? Is there anything happening this week?

It’s all a conspiracy!

No doubt Nige will claim foul play on Friday and claim the establishment is against him.

[smn159]

don'tbesilly said:

Mr Penguin said:

bhstewie said:

Another unfortunate misunderstanding.

Farage says posting far-right song was ‘mistake’

I've never heard of the song but given how subcultures can pick up specific songs/films/photos etc so easily you'd think someone using it for PR would at least check the Wiki article for any negative connotations.

It seems someone did realise the error of their ways and deleted the offending tweet.

I’m surprised no one was outraged nearly a month ago when the tweet was originally put up.

I wonder why it’s a story on the 1st July? Is there anything happening this week?

Yep, Reform are the real victims here. Can't even post songs with a nod to the far right without the media pointing it out.
Poor Nigel

[Jinx]

Harry Flashman said:

Bill said:

bhstewie said:

Another unfortunate misunderstanding.

Farage says posting far-right song was ‘mistake’

Of all the songs in all the world. What are the chances...

Exactly. Posted it up as a nod to the racists "we are your party" and then took it down/claimed ignorance as a sop to everyone else.

These people are not stupid. Hate-filled, bigoted and dangerous, but not stupid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L'amour_toujours
Only fairly recent links with the Far Right and only in Germany. Did anyone in the UK even know of the connection for the brief time it was on X?
Sounds like conspiracy theory to me........

[Mr Penguin]

Jinx said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L'amour_toujours
Only fairly recent links with the Far Right and only in Germany. Did anyone in the UK even know of the connection for the brief time it was on X?
Sounds like conspiracy theory to me........

If they did not know why did they not Google it and see what bad links come up? They must know that their opponents are going to do the same so best to get a head start.

[Countdown]

Harry Flashman said:

Bill said:

bhstewie said:

Another unfortunate misunderstanding.

Farage says posting far-right song was ‘mistake’

Of all the songs in all the world. What are the chances...

Exactly. Posted it up as a nod to the racists "we are your party" and then took it down/claimed ignorance as a sop to everyone else.

These people are not stupid. Hate-filled, bigoted and dangerous, but not stupid.

[S600BSB]

JagLover said:

Castrol for a knave said:

I think it is bit rum to make special pleading about the media, wealth and power when kingmakers like Murdoch can influence democracy.

......whose Sunday Times newspaper is backing Labour

Have the Sunday Times actually come out for Labour? I was up to other stuff yesterday so haven’t seen it. Fab if they have though!

[smn159]

Jinx said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L'amour_toujours
Only fairly recent links with the Far Right and only in Germany. Did anyone in the UK even know of the connection for the brief time it was on X?
Sounds like conspiracy theory to me........

Yeah, Nigel clearly doesn't have anything to do with the far right in Germany so how would he know? Maybe he simply heard a load of Reform candidates singing it at a get together and liked the tune?

[Mr Penguin]

S600BSB said:

Have the Sunday Times actually come out for Labour? I was up to other stuff yesterday so haven’t seen it. Fab if they have though!

Technically yes, but it wasn't enthusiastic. Along the lines of Conservatives aren't up to it and it's only going to be them or Labour, so it must mean Labour. They also said that Labour must be better in government than they have been in opposition.

[911hope]

Vasco said:

Hint.....

Many people actually voted for Brexit simply to get away from having to comply with laws made in foreign countries.

And if asked ..."which laws". They didn't know, did they?

[S600BSB]

Mr Penguin said:

S600BSB said:

Have the Sunday Times actually come out for Labour? I was up to other stuff yesterday so haven’t seen it. Fab if they have though!

Technically yes, but it wasn't enthusiastic. Along the lines of Conservatives aren't up to it and it's only going to be them or Labour, so it must mean Labour. They also said that Labour must be better in government than they have been in opposition.

That’s great news - thanks Penguin.

[bitchstewie]

Financial Times too.

[oyster]

turbobloke said:

bhstewie said:

Vanden Saab said:

There are all sorts of nasty people connected to every party for different reasons and if the same scrutiny was shone on all parties you would see it but it seems only Reform gets this treatment.

Keep telling yourself that.

Always the victim.

Reform are under the microscope they all should be under.
Without similar levels of scrutiny elsewhere there's no evidence available to say VS is wrong. Hence the waffle ^

Shouldn't the scrutiny be intelligence-led?

Isn't this the argument used as to why we shouldn't 'stop n' search' white grannies?

[Wills2]

911hope said:

Vasco said:

Hint.....

Many people actually voted for Brexit simply to get away from having to comply with laws made in foreign countries.

And if asked ..."which laws". They didn't know, did they?

And the vast majority remain unchanged and for good reason.

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Mr Penguin said:

If they did not know why did they not Google it and see what bad links come up? They must know that their opponents are going to do the same so best to get a head start.

Maybe they did?

Looks like he was using it to batter the Tories with but seems to have backfired somewhat..

[119]

bhstewie said:

Another unfortunate misunderstanding.

Farage says posting far-right song was ‘mistake’

Is that the same article you spaffed yourself over earlier?

Do you just like posting the same link disguised with different descriptions?

[WyrleyD]

bhstewie said:

Financial Times too.

FT has always been a lefty/pro-remain rag so no surprise there, an old ex-editor before is an acquaintance of mine.