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"This is kind of my point. We all know what you think. But what makes you think that lots of other people think the same as you think? If that's not too much thinking?" I don't assume they think the same as I do, what I would like is a true democracy that allows us to see for ourselves. Stopping new labour supporters from voting for him, and charging ?25. Hardly democratic is it....

What exactly is 'full on corbynmania?' What you Want is in line with his policies. I fear you are being duped by the vile attacks that have been made against him via the media. Are we a nation unable to think for ourselves anymore. Do we really still believe the tripe that is presented to us and push for the same 'because it is for the best?'

miga Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think you're right DaveR - even though we're > probably at opposite ends of the political > spectrum. > > Labour (if it wants to stay Labour) is > unelectable, because the electorate has moved a > long way to the right. It's an unelectable > shambles, but if it was run in a more unified way > it would just be unelectable. After many years of thatcher and Blair, some have been indoctrinated to believe that a move to the right is the way forward. We have been duped into believing this, irrespective of whether it benefits us in the long term. Right now the rich are getting richer, and we have ascending numbers of food banks and homeless. Wages have been pushed down, employment rights decimated. The NHS is being dismantled, along with our education system. Wars for profit, and the displacement of millions of families. All a product of a move to the right. If that is what the centrist/Tory vote is about....not sure I want any part of it. Persuade me.

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Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > -----vv > > > > If we've learnt anything over the past few weeks, > it's that there is no one in the two main parties > that can be described as such (and yes, I most > definitely include Corbyn in that - he has proved > over the past few weeks to be as dishonest, > deceitful and manipulative as the rest of them). > > > > > How so? I really dont get the idea that he wont win an election, he represents the majority.......those living on ?25,000 a year or less which is the majority I believe. Those trying to get him out realise that, they just don't want politics to change in the way it would if he gets in. What do you mean by the centrist popular vote? Do you mean this? https://www.opendemocracy.net/ournhs/kailash-chand/moment-of-honesty-is-required-new-labour-began-dismantling-of-our-nhs

'Devastated that Nicky Morgan, so wise, eloquent, full of foresight, attentive, media-savvy, thoughtful, knowledgable, has left Education.' Michael Rosen I fear her replacement will be no better....

http://www.thecanary.co/2016/07/02/the-real-reason-the-permanent-political-class-is-trying-to-topple-jeremy-corbyn/ Maybe there are some willing to vote against him Otta, but that doesn't explain the fear and victimisation that is surrounding him. Nor the desperate attempts to stop him......

Where was this advertised? I knew nothing aboutIt

Yes you are right Uncleglen, New Labour was very much like the Tories.....that's why Corbyn is such a breath of fresh air, a far cry from the Blairitez that are trying to bring him down now

Do you wonder why they have sick days In High numbers? Could it be that their jobs are far more stressful than most others? Where will your children be on the strike day DaveR? I am self employed, I will be losing a days work. Luckily I can do that, though I can ill afford it. I am willing to support the teachers and the education of our children. If you don't want to support the teachers, that's your choice. I support a caring profession that raises the life chances of the next generation. We all know why they are striking, increased class sizes, the reduced funding, high and increasing workload, and pay that doesn't match what's expected of them. I think it's worth investing in. I wonder what profession you are in, both posts are 11am, are you in your tea break? It's highly likely that furious teacher is often working at home at the time of posting.....this isn't a suggestion that they work harder/ than you, not my place at all, just the importance of understanding their situation Incidentally if anyone is organising something else please let me know as it would be good to have a plan B.

Absolutely agree with you Saffron. I hope it all works out soon for you both Kalmaphile.

I hear you furious teacher, I fully support the strike. I was cycling somewhere at 7am the other morning, and was shocked to see so many of my childs teachers heading to school. You teachers work your socks off for our kids, and we absolutely need to support you. We need to put a spanner in the governments attempts to turn schools into profit making self serving academies. They are failing our children and the teachers. I am organising a trip to Brighton (weather permitted) for a few of the children in my childs class. As I am alone, I can't take many, but if any parents want to join us, we are heading for kemptown beach for the day.

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It's no surprise really....

Calling someone creepy is not an observation.

I find that talking to them whilst they are crying does work as they listen more and cry less. It allows them to identify their emotions, and soothes them. This develops their emotional intelligence, which is something they don't learn at school. It's up to us to teach it to them. i think they really want to feel that you understand how they feel, helping them identify those feelings shows them that you empathise, you are halfway there, and making them laugh is the icing on the cake, it's truly a bonding experience. That's what I have found anyway.

Jesus sorry I asked, a silly post I know, but harmless, yours on the other hand was an attack....

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Uncleglen, Perhaps your post belongs in the lounge as I think SB would like empathy and hope, not a political wrangle.....having avoided the lounge for that very reason....

Please don't believe the media when they say that the votes were all about immigration, it was publicly spun from that perspective, but is not the only reason why some voted out. Dreda Say Mitchell had an interesting perspective, as did Mark Blyth. http://watson.brown.edu/news/2016/mark-blyth-discusses-brexit. You won't see that perspective in the general media, it doesn't serve the angle that politicians thrive on, with the help of Murdock, ...divide and rule. We didn't hear This perspective during the campaigns, one man from Greece talked about what happened to the Greek economy as a result of EU tactics, and was shut down. They didn't want to inform us, and I totally share a feeling of sadness in many ways, but this is helping me to not lose complete faith in humanity. It's not quite what it seems.

Thanks WOD

How about helping her form friendships with other children in your neighbourhood? Maybe getting her into a club nearby, or introducing her to a neighbours child. Perhaps if she had a playmate at the initial stage of your time together, it might distract her in the way that her fathers 2 kids do?

The truth is, people in London do want immigration. If you wish to work in Any industry, you must have a good experience and/or a broad knowledge of the trade. How is it that people are allowed to vote with little understanding of the broader issues? Schools insist on science and maths and English, why not politics? How can people vote on really important issues that affect everyone so profoundly, with such little understand of the subject. This was evident when research on the implications of leaving was done AFTER the vote had closed. One thing that I hope comes from this is that everyone becomes more engaged in Politics, and stop treating it as a no go area. Too often it's seen as skeleton in the room, something you don't engage in when socialising in case you ruffle feathers. Seminars should be taking place in secondary schools rather than just at university, so that people learn how to discuss and engage without being rude, offensive and hostile. That way the vote could have been open to 16 year olds who are most affected by this result. I feel for families in this situation, you can Apply for dual citizenship if you have children of mixed heritage. That way they can move freely around the EU. I really feel for those teenagers, especially those who have their exams right now. These kids feel despondent about their Future, and this has heightened their despondency. If we engage and Unite, and build a United positive resistance, we can use it to resist regressive employment law and severe austerity that will inevitably be imposed upon us. Apparently, a referendum is not legally binding, so maybe the fight to reform the Eu can begin? We have the power, it's about time we recognised that.

A single parent and one child can often have a really close relationship. Particularly if the split is recent. It's a big adjustment. I am not saying firm is wrong. But Perhaps she is someone who would respond better to sympathy rather than firmness. How about trying something like this which helps her to identify her feelings, and distracts her. "are you feeling sad, do you feel lonely without mummy?, you miss mummy sometimes don't you? wouldn't it be great if you could close your eyes and Crinkle your nose, and when you open them again, there was mummy! I know how you feel, cos I feel a bit like that sometimes, and do you know what I do, I think of something I really like to do, and I do that, like put stickers on my face, or make a cake, put a dress on my head, and socks on my hands, anything to make me feel better," At some point,hopefully she will laugh and the two of you can dress up in this way. This sort of thing worked miraculously for me whenever my child got upset. A bit of silly goes a long way if you are that way inclined...... If not, then simply helping her to identify her feelings can help soothe her.

The schools are not taking action, the parents are, those that don't mind won't be keeping their kids away on that day. Some teachers don't like what's happening to the school education system, what they think of this particular course of action? I don't know. You would have to ask them.