getting elected isn't really his job

his job is to represent the interests of the Labour party membership, who voted him in with a large majority.

If that gains enough popular support to get elected, then it's great. But he certainly shouldn't be shifting his ideolgy and views on the basis to win an election - even if it means disenfranchising the members of the party he represents. Particularly so when the consensus amongst the British public is so far to the right.

If the Blairite MPs and other new 'labour' voters don't agree with his policies; then perhaps they should find a party more aligned with their views. Rather than trying to oppose the wish for a more socialist altenative, that was adovacted by the majority of party members in choosing Corbyn.

Posted By: Mecagoenti on June 25th 2016 at 12:27:32

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Good speech from Corbyn a little while ago (n/m) (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 11:59:52
- If he had any decency he would resign. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 12:14:19
  - What a weird thing to say... cos Tories are split, PM just resigned and the UK voted to (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Jun 25, 12:30:05
    - Or all the disenfranchised traditional Labour voters who voted Leave (General Chat) - Ken Breadstick, Jun 25, 13:14:01
      - Corbyn wanted a reformed EU, not to just fuck off. (n/m) (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 13:21:39
    - No. He's an awful leader full stop. Nothing to do with Brexit. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 12:41:06
      - He has vastly increased the number of members in his party (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Jun 25, 13:17:27
  - getting elected isn't really his job (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 25, 12:27:32
    - Interesting view (General Chat) - CWC, Jun 25, 13:40:26
      - Very true, although I think it also depends on how long-term you are (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 25, 14:02:19
        
        Well that's certainly true (n/m) (General Chat) - CWC, Jun 25, 14:24:14
      - Think he needs to do both, garnish support from members and get elected (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 13:49:57
    - Agree. He represents something different in politics, bridging the gap bewteen (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 12:48:19
      - I think that is one of the key problems (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 25, 12:57:08
        
        It's about leadership, not necessarily charisma, although that helps. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 13:18:46
        
        The problems with his leadership are (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 25, 13:23:40
        
        See. Lack of leadership. I'm glad we agree! (n/m) (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 14:01:20
        
        He is leading the left wing element of his party (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 25, 14:03:47
        
        So he needs to sort them. That takes leadership. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 14:20:48
        
        Yesterday day you said you would be happy with Teresa May or Chuka Umunna (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 25, 14:28:53
        
        Rather than Boris Johnson. Which depressing looks like what we'll get. (n/m) (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 14:34:40
        
        Very depressing we give psychopathic charmer narcissists all the power to lead us :( (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 13:04:04
    - The vote was hijacked. Join for ?3 and vote. (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 12:43:50
      - Same can happen with the new tory leadership too can't it? (n/m) (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 12:48:57
        
        No idea to be honest. (n/m) (General Chat) - avenging canary, Jun 25, 12:56:55
        
        I think it might be the same. Tory members to vote for the next PM (General Chat) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 25, 13:04:45

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