Whilst I am more than happy to offensive regarding Tory behaviour in all its predictably offensive forms, I do try to be polite to those who are, or seem to be, of a similar persuasion to myself.
However, perhaps I should try to be a little more forceful in my request to consider the effect of your words, both spoken and written.
To illustrate my point I will take two examples from recent history.
- Brexit. Although now widely acknowledged as a referendum based on misinformation, because the bullshit was repeated so often, and not argued against and denied in equal measure, cow poo became the reality.
- Donald Trump. The perfect example that continuous repetition of any vague blather, as long as it appeals to a base instinct, will become truth.
And my point?
Jeremy Corbyn has been painted as a leader unable to lead. Dismissed because some Labour MPs found his democratic election unpalatable. Interesting, by the way, that they can’t back that, but are happy to go along with an undemocratic referendum.
Because he doesn’t fit the mould that is expected by the media, and doesn’t play the game by the rules they wrote, the inference, even in what should be unbiased media coverage, is edged and coloured by the shade of incompetence.
And, on so many occasions, the ‘honourable, honest but …..’ seems to be the standard description.
As has been proved, if you say it often enough, anything becomes the truth.
So, if you do want to get rid of the Tories, if you do want a government that has the interest of the majority at its core, then support, be positive.
Or shut up. Please. Politely.
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