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Jeremy Corbyn's comparitively mild and sensible policies are a threat to the British Establishment because they are afraid of the people.
I would be afraid of the Establishment and the fascist state.
‘Threat to national security’: Cameron leads Tory onslaught on Corbyn
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September, 2015
Conservative UK Prime Minister David Cameron has joined several other senior party figures in what appears to be a coordinated attack on newly-elected Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, casting him as a ‘danger’ to the country.
“Labour
are now a serious risk to our nation’s security, our economy’s
security and your family’s security,” Cameron
said in a speech. He repeated the claim in a Twitter message, which
he asked others to share.
The
Labour Party is now a threat to our national security, our economic
security and your family's security.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) September 13, 2015
“Whether
it’s weakening our defences, raising taxes on jobs and earnings,
racking up more debt and welfare or driving up the cost of living by
printing money – Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party will hurt working
people,” Cameron
claimed.
In
contrast to Corbyn, who he characterized as a loose cannon, Cameron
promised the Tories would “deliver
stability, security and opportunity for working people.”
The message was an almost verbatim repetition of soundbites given to the media by UK Defense Secretary Michael Fallon and employment minister Priti Patel, as well as dozens of other MPs.
The message was an almost verbatim repetition of soundbites given to the media by UK Defense Secretary Michael Fallon and employment minister Priti Patel, as well as dozens of other MPs.
Labour
has taken leave of its senses putting our economy, national security
and future of ordinary working folk in peril.
— Anna Soubry MP (@Anna_Soubry) September 12, 2015
Corbyn's
election a key moment in British politics. He poses a far greater
risk to our security than any other Labour leader in my lifetime
— Gavin Barwell MP (@GavinBarwellMP) September 12, 2015
After
spending over three decades as a marginalized left-wing backbencher,
Corbyn catapulted to the leadership of the Labour Party on Saturday,
winning nearly 60 percent of the votes of party and union members, as
well as of those who paid £3 ($4.60) to vote in the
election.
Corbyn’s initial policy proposals, which include not renewing the Trident nuclear deterrent, potentially exiting NATO, and nationalizing key public services, have not been countenanced by mainstream politicians of any stripe for more than a generation. These, combined with his scruffy, sincere and ascetic demeanor, have presented Conservatives with an unusual political opponent.
Corbyn’s initial policy proposals, which include not renewing the Trident nuclear deterrent, potentially exiting NATO, and nationalizing key public services, have not been countenanced by mainstream politicians of any stripe for more than a generation. These, combined with his scruffy, sincere and ascetic demeanor, have presented Conservatives with an unusual political opponent.
“We
are entering uncharted waters,” one
unnamed Cabinet minister told the Telegraph. “We
can’t just take him for granted, laugh at his extreme policies and
assume we’ll win. Voters won’t like that.”
In the first few hours following his coronation, Tories attempted a delineated approach – painting him as a friendly front for a misguided and menacing political force.
In the first few hours following his coronation, Tories attempted a delineated approach – painting him as a friendly front for a misguided and menacing political force.
Britain's
Prime Minister David Cameron © John Giles / Reuters
“Jeremy
Corbyn, in his manner, is one of the most polite, straightforward,
indeed charming of people,” justice
minister Michael Gove said on a BBC discussion program on
Sunday. “But
there are some people behind him who do have a tradition in politics
which is very different to Jeremy Corbyn’s own humane tradition.
And I do worry, as we saw even in the last parliament with
organisations like UK Uncut, that there are some people who want to
bring protest on to the street.”
To reinforce the message, Conservatives have produced a poster bearing the label ‘Threat to National Security,’ reminding their supporters of Corbyn’s reference to Osama bin Laden’s assassination as a “tragedy” on Iranian TV, as well as his offer to provide a platform for Hamas and Hezbollah, to whom he has allegedly referred as “friends.”
To reinforce the message, Conservatives have produced a poster bearing the label ‘Threat to National Security,’ reminding their supporters of Corbyn’s reference to Osama bin Laden’s assassination as a “tragedy” on Iranian TV, as well as his offer to provide a platform for Hamas and Hezbollah, to whom he has allegedly referred as “friends.”
Labour are now a serious risk to our national security. Please RT to let everyone know.pic.twitter.com/pH3c2S7RYa
— Conservatives (@Conservatives) September 12, 2015
Labour
has been quick to strike back, with one MP, Chi Onwurah, claiming the
Tories are “weaponising
the politics of defence while cutting our actual defence.” Another
deputy, Graham Allen, alleged the Conservatives are “devaluing
every future occasion they use this phrase.”
Actually I'll think you'll find @David_Cameron is the biggest threat to Britain's security, economy and your family. pic.twitter.com/sJHmWweWYb
— George Aylett (@GeorgeAylett) September 13, 2015
Meanwhile,
UK Twitter users overwhelmingly responded to Cameron’s post and
other similar Conservative tweets with disgust and irritation,
lashing out at the Prime Minister and Tories in replies, pointing out
their failed social policies. Some wondered if the wave
of “scaremongering” was
due to the Conservatives being “in
panic mode” after
Corbyn’s election.
After seeing this list of your carryon this summer @David_Cameron, forgive me if I am more scared of you than Jeremy pic.twitter.com/3InB3wqKL4
— Éoin (@LabourEoin) September 13, 2015
Can't
get over Cameron's tweet. Really does sound like the stuff the
Ministry of Truth was coming out with in 1984.
— Cait (@CaitTweddle) September 13, 2015
@toby_regbo@gardenerj668@David_Cameron He's in panic mode and rightly so.Corbyn can see right through him...
— mummikins (@mummikins) September 13, 2015
@David_Cameronpic.twitter.com/fTjy0lsQhf
— Jill Rowe (@J1llyR) September 13, 2015
Others
simply trolled Cameron; a number of people asked if he was in fact
drunk-tweeting, while a rare, rather polite, reply suggested the Tory
leader should have instead posted congratulations to his opponents.
@David_Cameron Do you have enough to sanction a drone strike on Labour Party HQ?pic.twitter.com/3RJVR4QBR3
— Безумные босс (@sasbullet) September 13, 2015
@David_Cameron Help me Dave,does defamation have one f or two. ?
— Andrew James (@badbrainAJ) September 13, 2015
David mate, never tweet when drunk @David_Cameronhttps://t.co/eU1H3jFROF
— KevinBayliss (@KevinBayliss) September 13, 2015
@David_Cameron how about a tweet to congratulate Corbyn and Watson and wishing them all the best rather than scaremongering Brian, Exeter
— Brian Pilton (@BrianPilton) September 13, 2015
As
for Corbyn, his strategy has been to ignore the jibes and continue as
if he is still campaigning, giving well-received speeches at a rally
in support of refugees and a mental health clinic. He is next
expected to appear alongside former Greek finance minister Yannis
Varoufakis at a demonstration on Monday.
Here's your chance to learn The Red Flag lyrics, the anthem Blair dropped, from Corbynhttp://t.co/62GXlMmpa7pic.twitter.com/bcVtPZTjDc
— RT UK (@RTUKnews) September 13, 2015
From the Daily Mail
Corbyn shows some leg: Leftwinger plots his first days as Labour leader on eve of poll result (and let's hope it includes a new wardrobe)
- Corbyn expected to be named new Labour leader at noon on Saturday
- Left his own in bizarre outfit of bagging blue shorts, t-shirt and trainers
- Senior Conservatives say they are 'going to go after him on security'
- Labour MP could not 'see the point' of drone attack on British jihadi
The Russians trolled Cameron's 'Labour is a threat to national security' scam.
ReplyDelete"Just imagine UK media headlines if Russian President called a leading opposition party threat to national security"
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The Tory attack had has been pulled from YouTube. They are so pathetic they don't even have the courage of their non-convictions.