French presidential elections. Post your prediction.

May 7, 2017 -- 2:07PM, edy wrote:

You want me to link you to a gay tube video for some great study material?

yes, PM

Macron being a president without a parliamentary majority could be interesting

It would've been even worse with Le Pen. Front National would've never come anywhere near a majority and working together with other parties would've been much harder for her.

but of course she could've gone to the old crybaby song of "everybody against us, THE PEOPLE"

now she disassociated herself with FN and might make them mad

The latest updates as exit polls suggest Emmanuel Macron has won 65.5% of the vote, with Marine Le Pen trailing behind on 34.5%.

Did you see how old hardcore Le Pen said in the Times that Marine doesn't have what it takes to be president? Still doesn't take too kindly to how she kicked him out of his own party it seems.

He bigged up Marion and his great grand daughter as coming up presidents however. What a wonderful family.

It is going to be difficult not to tell the french 'I told you so' in a few years time.  What is a banker going to do for the majority of people. Did anyone see Sky's programmes on the french problems.  Particularly the economy and the desperate youth unemployment.  This all happened under hollande. So how is one of hollande's finance guys(and rothschild banker) going to change anything to help.  They are tied to the euro for one thing.

A banker gave us Brexit. Show some friggin' respect. They can be decent people too

France in particular always wanted to reign in the banks in the EU, regularly blocked in their plans by the UK.

Just saying

May 7, 2017 -- 2:20PM, moisok wrote:

It is going to be difficult not to tell the french 'I told you so' in a few years time.

In general, what's considered ultra liberal economic policies in France, is what the UK has long gone past already. France will still be a vastly more social place than the UK has been in a long time.

should have voted for Melenchon imo

left decided to split itself instead

yes, shame Melenchon didn't make the final round.

It's all the fault of the Le Pen voters. They have a true socialist alternative and yet don't vote for it.

left economic policy seems to be being rejected everywhere but when you listen to people's complaints, sounds like it's what these people want but is being stomped over by social issues instead

Macron is a shoe-in, Le Pen like her dad are nothing more than an itch as time will prove.

The Frogs are in the soup pot now. Temperature setting was just adjusted to boil.

The alt right and breitbart will have to accept the result , they have been defeated because the French looked at Le Pen  and said no thanks

Vladimir and Donny will be crying tonight

Grab your ankles and kiss your ass's goodbye. Or should I say Grab your ankles and make room for your Muslim take over.

I bet they can't wait for an alleged gay chappie to take over their adopted homeland..

INNNCCCCOOOOMMMIIINNNGGGGG

Your xzylophone and **** erectus, sexual deviant, anti cultist, appalling sniping are very offensive

I am seriously concerned for French people and you make jokes about it.

I am so offensived !!!

When we have sharia all will be calm

can't say H0m0 any more  we are already on the slippery slide   -

ps sorry about the homophobic slippery werdz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Seems to work just fine for people who have proven to the betfair moderation team that they are mature enough enough to keep a certain etiquette.

I simply lurve the gruniad  - blazing away and opening up comments on the election of a banker

however - see the brave defence of muslim women's individuality and rights by a muslim woman NOT OPEN FOR COMMENT !!!

I wonder why  ho ho

free speech available for those who tow the line

I simply love it

welcome to the new 1984 ish!!  ho ho

Not towing the line. Merely being responsible with that great power of free speech.

Never having been banned for being abusive might be one of the requirements to acquire that status, not entirely sure.

I  was banned recently I am claiming that I am a political prisoner , and im defintley not a tory fan boy

Once the islamist supporters detect you, one becomes toast ho ho.

and don't mention being pre moderated on the guardian

or the editorial decisions which decide on what you can and cannot say on sky news

as admitted today of all days (actually by a sky presenter)

amazing scenes

Niall paterson

Why is islamist not a banned term?

Macron the youngest French President ever at 39

Le Pen on economics

"she promises earlier retirement, bigger pensions, a short working week, tax cuts and a top-notch hospital on your doorstep. In her belief that French people can prosper by working less and consuming more public services (although government already spends 56% of GDP), she has much in common with Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the far-left candidate.
she promises protection. Against the possibility of being laid off, if they have jobs. Against foreign competition"

She's a deluded leftieand I cant believe she got the votes she did. Hopefully some sensible 'Frexit' candidates will come forward for the legislature and move France toward an EU split without her 'Diane Abbot without the braincell' polices..

You reckon that would've been hard to finance, gilbzy?

What Macron on the other hand wants to implement, emphasis on wants because in France really getting them in place seems an even bigger problem than elsewhere, is a French social market economy. Something that leans on what some of the other European countries like Germany, Netherlands and the Scandinavians do. A bit of middle way and it's working reasonably well I'd say in those countries. It's not socialism, but it's nowhere near as capitalistic and big business loving as practiced in the UK and especially the USA.

Which is why I find it a bit silly if people like moisok come and talk as if Macron wants to introduce radical neoliberal ideas in France. He doesn't. Not at all. In fact, I'd say most labour voters right now in the UK would kill for economic politics that are as far centre-left as Macron's are because nothing like that is anywhere near in sight for them. It's just somewhat controversial in France because they really are still that far on the socialist and protectionist side economically right now.

I think you are sadly confused edy.  I am no where near what your are implying.

talk about putting werdz in my mouth  -

who on the forum has had a hissy fit on Twitter please

https://twitter.com/ryxnf/status/861299791099174912

Bad night for Brexit.

Great speech I thought.  Then I thought of Jeremy Corbyn.

BBC in a better mood than when Trump was elected ...why is this?

I fear the french have elected their very own Tony Blair, listened to a summary of his speech by one of the BBC's girls in Paris and it was all cliches but with little substance. We fell for that in 1997 and it will be interesting to see how Macron performs when his honeymoon spell is over. I hope he is better for that because we need good government in France to go forward either within or without the EU.

I do hope you realise he is most certainly the product of the french establishment.  I don't see how he is breaking any mould. He is very close to Hollande. 
ps
when do the demos and riots start??   We have had this with brexit and trump.  Shirley the Le pen opposition will be on the streets.

Not just Le Pen supporters. The far left unwashed Corbyn types will at it too.

Add to that the mussie outrage and the coming months could well be volatile..

Indeed g2d.He's due a very short honeymoon.I can't see this ending well.

65 per cent beats 35 per cent that's what you call a landslide

A third of French voters either spoiled their ballot papers or abstained. Throw that into the mix and you have a very divided country.

Most countries are divided you only have to look at Britain and America

Amazing isn't it?
48.1% v 51.9% = The nation has spoken, a decisive victory.
66.1% v 33.9% = A divided country

Apples and Oranges Haven.

wouldn't it be wonderful if he could really re generate the economy though

one biggy is the working week hours

think the unions etc are going to be back on the streets again over this just for starters

the other is getting seats in the two houses isn't it

without parliamentary support it is going to be extremely difficult

but there is also the problems of the eu which may hold the economy back and of course the euro

one other issue outside of the economy will be the terrorism problem

good luck with that one

He has an almost impossible task, because the expectations of the public, cannot possibly be met.  That said I thought he was by far the best candidate.  The most dynamic, the most charismatic, the most positive and most importantly, sensible policies.  I suspect he was also by the most genuine.

whatever happened to brexitears espousing democracy and the will of the people

Resurrected at the request of Scandinavian Haven (AKA STUDYFORM).

He had his most embarrassing posts removed in a desperate bid to save face, but enough evidence remains to get the general idea.

the most charismatic


Charisma is something to be avoided in a leader. 

Yes, I know it's a 2-year-old post.

So there is no post here to prove whatsover what you said?

So on this basis, I can now say anything I like, put two posters together, say you slipped up on another thread, post a few laugh emoticons to make it look convincing, then say actually you got the posts deleted, I can't actually prove anything

hope you don't ever end up in court, whatever evidence you put forward you'd be laughed straight out of it with the first minute.

Very much like how SF responds. Interesting.

Pretty damming evidence. Memo to SF, must be more careful and double check which account you are using.

grow up.

In trying to determine the likelihood of innocence or guilt, Criminal Psychologists analyse speech patterns of suspects. Genuinely innocent people say `I didn`t do it. I didn`t do it. I didn`t do it.` Those guilty, however spew braggadocious self-justifications; which category do we think sh is in?

scandanavian_haven 31 Mar 19 17:58 
So there is no post here to prove whatsover what you said?
So on this basis, I can now say anything I like, put two posters together, say you slipped up on another thread, post a few laugh emoticons to make it look convincing, then say actually you got the posts deleted, I can't actually prove anything
hope you don't ever end up in court, whatever evidence you put forward you'd be laughed straight out of it with the first minute.


A most chortle-worthy `GUILTY!!!`

braggadocious, that's a big word for you

Another SF like response.

are you stalking me now aka? you seemed to be on the warpath ever since Crippen was banned, very upset indeed, don't blame me I didn't report him.

Not stalking you SF/SH. Torqu directed me to this thread.
As regards being upset about DrC being banned and on the warpath then I don't know where you get that from.
Don't like to see anyone banned but que sera sera as they say.
I have my suspicions of a character on the politics forum btw.

Ok thanks akabula/Dr Crippen.

LMAO.

There is still enough evidence to show EXACTLY what happened, even though SF/SH had the most embarrassing and incriminating posts removed. Some of the backpedaling afterwards was hilarious. It was obvious SF had forgotten what account he was using and, should any doubt remain, the subsequent responses laid them to rest.

Just to remind everyone: I called Scandinavian Haven a troll who lived under a bridge scaring billy goats. Later on STUDYFORM comes on and writes "you accusing ME of being a troll living under a bridge is a joke etc etc etc" And, yes, he did write "ME" in capitals.

Did SF/SH produce a letter from his chef?
Reminds me of that scene in Fawlty Towers.

Even when I'm not on the forum, or posting anything, or being in any way involved, you can't resist a bit of stalking, can you akabula?

Fishing on forums is very poor form.

I'll help you out

Torquemada 06 May 17 23:50
Sorry about Studyform and Scandinavian Haven by the way, they follow me about like lost souls looking for leadership and discipline.

Torquemada 07 May 17 00:11 Joined: 27 Apr 12 | Topic/replies: 3,594 | Blogger: Torquemada's blog
That other troll was Scandinavian too, wasn't he?


Now think about what you posted nearly 2 years ago that you've been running wild with ever since, first you highlighed us both as following you about (trolls), you then say the other troll was scandinavian (me) - which clearly infers the first troll you were referring to was studyform....well no wonder he thought you were calling him a troll, because as above, you clearly were

All that excitment you had for nothing

You appear to have conveniently forgotten about the direct quote in STUDYFORM'S / YOUR reply. Nice try, but not good enough. It was bleedin obvious what happened, and all the more hilarious for it.

If it wasn't you wouldn't have gone to such lengths to get the most incriminating posts removed. It was quick work on that score, I'll give you that.

And as for "running wild with since", I haven't mentioned it more than once in nearly two years!

Largely because you went on the missing list after that embarrassment. Nobody could blame you for that, of course.

where are those posts because I don't remember them? Back up what you say otherwise it's meaningless.

I stopped posting in December 2018 and started posted in March 2019 as well as many know, is that because of a thread 19 months in May 2017 previous as well?

Asking to see posts that you had deleted? Yep, good one. You do understand that trying to cast doubt in such an amateurish manner merely makes you look even more guilty, right?

The posts that DO remain clearly indicate the truth of what occurred.

Take a deep breath and try that last post again, SH/SF.

You're not good at this, you can't highlight a post that doesn't exist and expect to be taken remotely seriously, otherwise anyone could say anything about anyone at any point, couldn't they, whereas the quotes at 22.49 are real, you insinuated we were both trolls indirectly, clear as daylight to see...sorry but that is the end, night.

BTW SH/SF, thank you for reprinting my "other troll was Scandinavian too, wasn't he?" quote.

Alas, for you, I am pleased to inform readers that before you had the posts removed it was quite obvious that I was referring to the Three Billy Goats Gruff from the famous Norwegian fairy tale. You know, the one with a troll living under a bridge.

Next.

Er, I am rather good at this actually! You really should have worked that out by now.

Mind you, giving up when you're behind at least shows you might be learning.

Nice try, but no cigar, you were as excited as a kid at christmas thinking you stumbled apon something interesting, keep going though, God loves a trier.

study; all attempts at whitewashing this are futile. We`re not CNN or BBC, the forum knows Fake news when it`s presented so cack-handedly, you`re RUMBLED!!!

As before, I'm quite happy for 'either' or 'both' of you to feel free to apologise at any time and we'll leave it at that.

Can't believe you tried to bring up that "other troll was Scandinavian" quote. You do know the Billy Goats Gruff fairy tale, right? You know, the one with a Scandinavian troll living under a bridge!

My oh my, this has just got funnier all over again.

The funniest thing is that I had talked about the Nowegian troll in one of the posts you had deleted, which you had obviously forgotten.

Could you up your games a bit SH/SF? It's all a bit too easy for me at the moment.

BTW writing "That is the end. Night." and then coming back on to post some more nonsense is not only embarrassing, it's also quite a recognisable trait now we all know the truth.

I think we've just witnessed SH/SF's second "oh ****" moment on this thread.

A brief example of some recent exchanges between SF and SH.


"Excellent post Scandinavian Haven, you really are a great asset to Betfair"

"Oh, thank you very much Studyform. And may I say how clever you are this morning"

"Yes, I am very clever SH, very clever indeed. Much cleverer than that fascist Torquemada don't you think?"

"Oh yes SF, you always write so beautifully and are definitely much cleverer than that oik Torquemada, he's very thick. I think he's probably a Nazi"

"Yes SH, excellent point. You do also shine out on this forum as one of the best"

"Thank you Studyform, did I mention how clever you were?"

Etc

Cheers for now!

Nearly everyone on here is much cleverer than that fascist Torquemada...
Trolling and fishing in the same few puerile posts pretty much proves the levels of brightness.

You actually think it reads like a chain of something that's funny too!

Is it because Crippen's banned you want to take on his mantle, Torquemada?
tbf, I think you are a natural successor.

Not something to be proud of.

I'm proud to say I've never reported anyone.

Scandalous Name Calling and Accusations  , Said 70 % of the forum were Bigots the Other night

Yeah, scandalous.
I never used the word "bigots", nor any other come to think of it.

You seem deeply affected.

Mar 31, 2019 -- 8:19PM, STUDYFORM wrote:

Nearly everyone on here is much cleverer than that fascist Torquemada...Trolling and fishing in the same few puerile posts pretty much proves the levels of brightness.You actually think it reads like a chain of something that's funny too! Is it because Crippen's banned you want to take on his mantle, Torquemada?tbf, I think you are a natural successor.Not something to be proud of.

Dr Crippen always said using any emoticons at all was for the mentally really, really left behind. He was old school like that.

I miss my lil funny buddy.

I see my post was deleted in order to have me banned, it was either akabula or torquemada

Nearly everyone on here is much cleverer than that fascist Torquemada...

nearly everyone? I don't know anyone that is'nt brighter than torquemadder, he makes energy saving lightbulbs seem like powerful torchlights.


What a snowflake to have something so fairly tame removed

Sad lot these lefties.

lefties, lol

theres only one of us