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[PlayALLtheGames]

Trump's response:

"You know, it's a terrible thing what's happening there. Because how do you know? With some of these people, you can't tell. He could be a nice guy; he could be ISIS. You don't know. So to give him control of a London - great city, by the way; I have many properties there - is crazy. But that's what they're going to do. And they're going to hope and pray he isn't making phone calls every day to Syria to talk to the ISIS leaders and tell them the secrets. But maybe he'll be a nice guy. All I'm saying is it's a risk."

 

[Gordon Shumway]

This seems..extreme?

 

[Jackpot]

For reference, this was the Tories' campaign against him:

 

[Gordon Shumway]

That's fucked up..

 

[JonnyDBrit]

So what makes this curious for me is that not only will it mean there will be a Muslim mayor for London, but he's a Labour mayor as well, while the Conservatives are in government for the next four years.

Policy talks are gonna get amusing and frustrating, I suspect.

 

[dankir]

Drumpf's response:

"You know, it's a terrible thing what's happening there. Because how do you know? With some of these people, you can't tell. He could be a nice guy; he could be ISIS. You don't know. So to give him control of a London - great city, by the way; I have many properties there - is crazy. But that's what they're going to do. And they're going to hope and pray he isn't making phone calls every day to Syria to talk to the ISIS leaders and tell them the secrets. But maybe he'll be a nice guy. All I'm saying is it's a risk."

Did he actually say that???

 

[Paganmoon]

For reference, this was the Tories' campaign against him:

https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-s.../enhanced/webdr03/edit-10539-1462108241-8.jpg

Holy fucking shit is that real? holy fucking shit.... wow...

 

[Tenebrous]

For reference, this was the Tories' campaign against him:

JFC... Oh, the Mail on Sunday... Even still, what the fuck?

 

[Izuna]

I was at work and thus didn't get to vote... I am not happy about this.

 

[Zelias]

Good. Zac Goldsmith's campaign was disgusting.

Normally I'd want to hold people to their stupid claims. On this occasion I think we'll all be better off if she didn't, uh, have the courage of her convictions.

 

[JoeyJungle]

Are mayors in UK limited to a certain number of terms? I'm really surprised to see Boris Johnson being replaced, I didn't even realize that was a possibility given that it seems like everyone's always liked him.

 

[War Peaceman]

Are mayors in UK limited to a certain number of terms? I'm really surprised to see Boris Johnson being replaced, I didn't even realize that was a possibility given that it seems like everyone's always liked him.

There aren't term limits, Boris Johnson has been balancing being an MP with being Mayor for a while which is unsustainable long-term. He also has aspirations to become the PM, for which he must be an MP. Ergo, Mayor<MP. Even though I would say that being Mayor of London is a way better role than being an MP.

 

[FortuneFaded]

Are mayors in UK limited to a certain number of terms? I'm really surprised to see Boris Johnson being replaced, I didn't even realize that was a possibility given that it seems like everyone's always liked him.

He chose not to go for re-election. This will be Dodgy Dave's last term as Prime Minister so Boris is probably aiming to be the next Tory leader.

Edit: Beaten like Lib Dems in an election.

 

[Timbuktu]

Are mayors in UK limited to a certain number of terms? I'm really surprised to see Boris Johnson being replaced, I didn't even realize that was a possibility given that it seems like everyone's always liked him.

He wants Cameron's job.

 

[LiK]

hahaha, what a douche

 

[War Peaceman]

hahaha, what a douche

This is one of the least disgusting things that Katie Hopkins has done. She's toxic waste in human form.

 

[JoeyJungle]

There aren't term limits, Boris Johnson has been balancing being an MP with being Mayor for a while which is unsustainable long-term. He also has aspirations to become the PM, for which he must be an MP. Ergo, Mayor<MP. Even though I would say that being Mayor of London is a way better role than being an MP.

He chose not to go for re-election. This will be Dodgy Dave's last term as Prime Minister so Boris is probably aiming to be the next Tory leader.

Edit: Beaten like Lib Dems in an election.

He wants Cameron's job.

Ah thanks, I'm from the US and haven't been keeping up with the UK election cycles.

 

[mclem]

JFC... Oh, the Mail on Sunday... Even still, what the fuck?

It's The Mail On Sunday, but the author is Zac Goldsmith - the Tory candidate for the position.

 

[Memory]

It's The Mail On Sunday, but the author is Zac Goldsmith - the Tory candidate for the position.

I think he was shocked that the Mail allowed the article at all and/or the editor didn't think twice about it.

 

[SigSig]

 

[Zelias]

I think he was shocked that the Mail allowed the article at all and/or the editor didn't think twice about it.

This sort of rancid shit is pretty much the Mail's bread and butter. They thrive on hatred and prejudice, so hardly surprising they would publish this.

 

[GrizzleBoy]

For reference, this was the Tories' campaign against him:

What a prick....

The best part is how the Tories are so out of touch that they thought nobody would see through the type of BS campaigning the GOP tried against Obama in 2008.

People don't like that shit, unless they're scum.

 

[thelatestmodel]

Trump's response:

"You know, it's a terrible thing what's happening there. Because how do you know? With some of these people, you can't tell. He could be a nice guy; he could be ISIS. You don't know. So to give him control of a London - great city, by the way; I have many properties there - is crazy. But that's what they're going to do. And they're going to hope and pray he isn't making phone calls every day to Syria to talk to the ISIS leaders and tell them the secrets. But maybe he'll be a nice guy. All I'm saying is it's a risk."

Source?

 

[Breakage]

I was reading a piece on the Guardian by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown the other day and she thinks Sadiq Khan's election as mayor of London will "demolish" the anti-western narrative put out by Islamic extremists.

She's off her head.

 

[Dabanton]

For reference, this was the Tories' campaign against him:

I'm still baffled how Zac has basically demolished the years of goodwill and respect he had from people of different political persuasions and fell in with the poisonous politics of Lynton Crosby.

What a goof.

 

[Gnome Scat]

Congrats to him, glad he's able to rise above adversity.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

What a prick....

The best part is how the Tories are so out of touch that they thought nobody would see through the type of BS campaigning the GOP tried against Obama in 2008.

People don't like that shit, unless they're scum.

Except the piece is mainly about Jeremy Corbyn and he's not been invited to Sadiq's party tonight. You'd think he'd want to show unity in the party after a garbage piece like that, but he's actually just adding to the divide that the Tories are feasting on.

 

[Armaros]

First of all, the poster I was replying to said "First major muslim politician in the Western world, right?" So my response was correct. Secondly, it's not my fault his name is Barrack Hussein Obama. Hussein is the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammed. It's like me having name like Jesus McCoy, and then being surprised when people assume I'm Christian. Oh and, we don't get that news channel where I live, so your last point makes no sense.

Oh so you are just obviously trolling now.

 

[SlimySnake]

Thats nonsense. You'd have to be a genuine idiot to not know where Rotterdam is. Its a a famous city because of its port.

I dont know where Rotterdam is. I have heard of the name but before this thread i didnt know.

And I know more than the average person.

 

[danowat]

London gets a Muslim mayor, America could be heading towards a racist president.

What a weird world we're living in.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

KHAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!

congrats London

 

[PJV3]

I suppose his first move will be to officially name the city Londonistan.

Spoiler

joking, I voted for him

 

[Jackpot]

Almost forgot this gem.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ngeworthy-interview-watch-video-a7008896.html

Goldsmith said he was a huge fan of Bollywood and then couldn't name a single film or actor.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Rotterdam did first and yes, it is one of the most important cities in Europe.

Obviously London is a bigger deal but let's not undervalue the Dutch city.

 

[Breakage]

Almost forgot this gem.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ngeworthy-interview-watch-video-a7008896.html

Goldsmith said he was a huge fan of Bollywood and then couldn't name a single film or actor.

Just saw the interview of this on Channel 4 news.

 

[Orbis]

Good. I work in London but live outside it. I would've voted Khan.

I was at work and thus didn't get to vote... I am not happy about this.

You were at work for 15 hours? You still could've applied for a last minute proxy vote to allow someone else to vote for you. Alternatively register to vote by post in advance if there's a chance you can't vote.

 

[GrizzleBoy]

Almost forgot this gem.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ngeworthy-interview-watch-video-a7008896.html

Goldsmith said he was a huge fan of Bollywood and then couldn't name a single film or actor.

He's probably got LOOOAADS of Muslim friends.

 

[nelsonroyale]

I'm still baffled how Zac has basically demolished the years of goodwill and respect he had from people of different political persuasions and fell in with the poisonous politics of Lynton Crosby.

What a goof.

It would be good if this made this ended his career in politics to be honest. Shameful tactics.

 

[Valhelm]

London gets a Muslim mayor, America could be heading towards a racist president.

What a weird world we're living in.

Pretty much all of our presidents up until Obama have been racist, through action or through speech.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

London gets a Muslim mayor, America could be heading towards a racist president.

What a weird world we're living in.

4 out of the 6 Scottish Party leaders are LGBT. Britain coming along nicely.

 

[tolkir]

The average american couldn't tell you what country Rotherdam is in

Fixed.

 

[Mr. Giggles]

Excellent....

All the pieces are falling into place.

muahahahahahaah

Spoiler

just kidding, I'm happy he was able to win the post

 

[victreeb3l]

I dont know anything about British politics but congrats to Sadiq Khan. I hope he serves as an inspiration for Muslim youth in Europe.

 

[TsunamiOfSwagger]

Spoiler

Not really, but it would be funny to watch though.

 

[Sai-kun]

First of all, the poster I was replying to said "First major muslim politician in the Western world, right?" So my response was correct. Secondly, it's not my fault his name is Barrack Hussein Obama. Hussein is the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammed. It's like me having name like Jesus McCoy, and then being surprised when people assume I'm Christian. Oh and, we don't get that news channel where I live, so your last point makes no sense.

lmao too soon

 

[Skellig Gra]

Fixed.

Can you name all the major cities and their countries for all continents? I remember from the last World Cup thread that Europeans are very poor at geography outside of Europe.

 

[Regginator]

no thanks, I'll pass

 

[danowat]

Literally UP her bum? Or just between cheeks?

I need details.

 

[Stinkles]

So London gaf, do I stand on the right or left on the escalators under Sharia law?

 

[CharmingCharlie]

Don't really know anything about Khan or even the London Mayoral elections. As a Northerner I happily look at London with the same amount of contempt that London looks at the North. However at least Zac "privilege boy" Goldsmith finally has his answer to this pressing question :-

On Thursday, are we really going to hand the world's greatest city to a a labour party that thinks terrorists are its friends ?

So there you go Zacky boy you got your answer which is "Londoners prefer someone that apparently thinks terrorists are his friends, over YOU"