Politics, politics, politics (so long and thanks for all the fish)

[ricky2tricky4city]

I was thinking more crashing the car 7 times and ending up in jail. But I guess he got a redemption arc later on.

I think it's more that he lives in Toad Hall having got what he wants. HE lives happily ever after.

 

[thfcsteff]

People are not interested in depth though. You can't lambast Farage for not rambling on about detail then say my posts on this forum are too long to read (which many of you do). People want to vote for people that clearly articulate the direction of travel. People are not interested in understanding the detail as they feel that detail is for civil servants, government lawyers and experts to resolve. Farage therefore only needs to make it clear to people that his number one priority is to stop and even reverse net migration and illegal migration and give them a reaaonable confidence he'll find a way to make that happen or have a better chance of moving in that direction than anyone else.

Therefore lack of depth is not a weakness in politics coherence and strength of messaging is what is key.

Coherence is not a requirement IMV. Staying the course with one's public personna/personality-driven self-image is the key ingredient.

 

[thfcsteff]

precisely the point being made. You want short sharp facts. Farage is brilliant at this. 2 million in last 2 years and you wonder why you can't get a job, a house, why food is going up. Its short. Its sharp. Its a fact. You don't need the detail.

Ahhhh...our old friend 'context' just never gets invited to these parties anymore...

 

[thfcsteff]

He was asked his evidence on a statement and he mentioned 2 taxi drivers. Whatever you might fanboy over re: his overall persona, it was an idiotic response.

In the current climate (indeed, a climate he helped set a decade ago) he continues to sing the lyrics and play the notes that many people respond to. It is a trick the opposition don't have an answer to. They need to figure out the language barrier fast IMO. Simply writing off people who deliver messages like this -or who respond to them 'positively'- is social and political suicide. Yes, challenge them but also listen to them carefully and don't alienate.

 

[LutonSpurs]

Reform are the only party endorsing a low tax, low spend form of government. I'd expect them to win the vote of everyone with at least a vague understanding of economics.

It makes sense for very few people, you are probably one of them. But the majority who support them are in for a big surprise when they see what is to come with Reform. They will ravage the working classes