US Politics

[Stirlingsays]

Why I thought is Elon Musk bothered with the UK.

Elon Musk told to 'focus on issues on the other side of Atlantic' instead of UK​

Funny how the left didn't tell Obama to 'focus on issues on the other side of the Atlantic' when he weighed in on Brexit and how we would be 'at the back of the queue'. Or that they didn't say this when Biden opined on how the British government should behave on Northern Ireland.

 

[ASCPFC]

Funny how the left didn't tell Obama to 'focus on issues on the other side of the Atlantic' when he weighed in on Brexit and how we would be 'at the back of the queue. Or that they didn't say this when Biden opined on how the British government should behave on Northern Ireland.

And Labour paid no attention to Trump. Khan didn't tweet about it, Lammy was silent and The Labour party didn't intervene at all. Just some unaffiliated aides went over for free as volunteers. Really nothing to see.

 

[Stirlingsays]

And Labour paid no attention to Trump. Khan didn't tweet about it, Lammy was silent and The Labour party didn't intervene at all. Just some unaffiliated sides went over for free as volunteers. Really nothing to see.

Yep, we have all seen since the Starmer administration took over just how horribly dishonest they are.

 

[eaglesdare]

Yep, we have all seen since the Starmer administration took over just how horribly dishonest they are.

At least the Tories were able to hide their dishonesty better 😅 they are all the same in my book that's why we need reform. But that's for another topic 😃

 

[Stirlingsays]

At least the Tories were able to hide their dishonesty better 😅 they are all the same in my book that's why we need reform. But that's for another topic 😃

I agree with you while also acknowledging that Reform under Farage are purely Thatcherites who are possibly compromised with their Islamic money chairman.....who is quite impressive but I have doubts about.

Reform are like Trump....not the answer but just better than the current order.

 

[Stirlingsays]

When you hear the left or social liberals moan about Musk and how he interferes or funds things they don't like never forget that....while most of them rarely know what they are talking about.....those of them that aren't ignorant are pure hypocrites.

For example, today Biden awards Soros the Medal of Freedom.

Soros has been interfering in politics for the left for decades and massively funding their projects all over the world via either NGOs or left wing politicians and officials.

As a mode of obfuscation the left always accuse their opposition of what they themselves are guilty of.

 

[Badger11]

When you hear the left or social liberals moan about Musk and how he interferes or funds things they don't like never forget that....while most of them rarely know what they are talking about.....those of them that aren't ignorant are pure hypocrites.

For example, today Biden awards Soros the Medal of Freedom.

Soros has been interfering in politics for the left for decades and massively funding their projects all over the world via either NGOs or left wing politicians and officials.

As a mode of obfuscation the left always accuse their opposition of what they themselves are guilty of.

Yup. Musk is Republican so what, the rest of the Tech Billionaires have been funding the democrats for years I didn't here any complaints then. Harris had a war chest 3 times the size of Trump where di that money come from?

Political funding in the USA is a joke, both side complain about it but anytime a senator tries to reform it, it gets shot down.

Same over here.

Musk should not be interfering in the UK but both Tories and Labour have had foreign donors for years and were fine with it. I bet if Musk suddenly came out for Starmer they'd soon shut up.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

And Labour paid no attention to Trump. Khan didn't tweet about it, Lammy was silent and The Labour party didn't intervene at all. Just some unaffiliated aides went over for free as volunteers. Really nothing to see.

Labour have bit their tongue and accepted the reality that we have to cope in some way with four more years of Trump. That a few Labour activists chose to volunteer to help the Harris campaign, paying their own expenses to do so, is a million miles away from a foreign multi billionaire involving himself directly in our politics and threatening major financial support for a party he approves of.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Yup. Musk is Republican so what, the rest of the Tech Billionaires have been funding the democrats for years I didn't here any complaints then. Harris had a war chest 3 times the size of Trump where di that money come from?

Political funding in the USA is a joke, both side complain about it but anytime a senator tries to reform it, it gets shot down.

Same over here.

Musk should not be interfering in the UK but both Tories and Labour have had foreign donors for years and were fine with it. I bet if Musk suddenly came out for Starmer they'd soon shut up.

Is that true?

I thought only the British can donate.

Most non-UK citizens can’t donate to UK political parties - Full Fact

UK political parties can only accept donations from “permissible donors”. Individuals must be on the electoral register to donate.

fullfact.org

 

[Stirlingsays]

Just to emphasise the double standards a little more:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1875542369690644754

And some more commentary on these double standards.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1875558354291966002

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Just to emphasise the double standards a little more:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1875542369690644754

And some more commentary on these double standards.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1875558354291966002

George Soros maintains an arms length relationship with his Foundations. He funds, they decide how best to invest his money into projects he agrees with. They support campaigns who require funding to get their voice heard. Soros does not fund parties or get directly involved. Unlike Musk.

Nevertheless both should be stopped.

Taking the knee was a response to a much wider social issue than that of just one man. That many showed solidarity with the sentiments is hardly something they should be condemned for.