Meant that in the sort of friendly way one might view there ideological enemies. I disagree completely with Powell’s views on Immigration, and the rivers of blood speech was alarmist in the extreme, but I don’t think that he was a racist like some people do. (at least, not from what I have read, if there is something I have missed that makes it obvious he was a racist I would like to see it, and then adjust my views accordingly) It was just the image of this odd man (and Enoch Powel was indeed odd) teaching small children how to use a pogo stick is endearing to me.
Amusing photos of historical figures
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Meant that in the sort of friendly way one might view there ideological enemies. I disagree completely with Powell’s views on Immigration, and the rivers of blood speech was alarmist in the extreme, but I don’t think that he was a racist like some people do. (at least, not from what I have read, if there is something I have missed that makes it obvious he was a racist I would like to see it, and then adjust my views accordingly) It was just the image of this odd man (and Enoch Powel was indeed odd) teaching small children how to use a pogo stick is endearing to me.
shiftygiant
Gone Fishin'
The strong indication was that Powell was more opposed to Immigration (on a tangent, his views on the Empire are fascinating) then race, however he was a demagogue who used people's racism and fear of 'others' to stir them up.
Nazi Space Spy
Banned
All I'll say is that, while there are some less than savory aspects of the speech, I don't think (nor do must of Powell's contemporaries in the Labor Party) he was a racist. Now, onto the topic at hand, I offer this recent historical example:
All I'll say is that, while there are some less than savory aspects of the speech, I don't think (nor do must of Powell's contemporaries in the Labor Party) he was a racist. Now, onto the topic at hand, I offer this recent historical example:
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shiftygiant
Gone Fishin'
Of course we can't forget that Ed Miliband has difficulties eating Bacon Sarnies;
And hey, how do you smear your opponent Labour circa 2010? Indicate his polices will take us back to the 1980's? Brilliant! Yes, but how do we convey that? By using one of the most popular characters on Television as the short hand? Genius!
And hey, how do you smear your opponent Labour circa 2010? Indicate his polices will take us back to the 1980's? Brilliant! Yes, but how do we convey that? By using one of the most popular characters on Television as the short hand? Genius!
Tallest Skil
Banned
Speaking of whom, the more I look at this image, the more terrified I become. It’s so inhuman.
Very, very disturbing Photoshoped Richard Nixon
And laid back Nixon
Apparently, during his Wartime Naval service he was actually popular with his men!?
And laid back Nixon
Apparently, during his Wartime Naval service he was actually popular with his men!?
shiftygiant
Gone Fishin'
He did run a gambling cable.And laid back Nixon
Apparently, during his Wartime Naval service he was actually popular with his men!?
Some more Nixon:
I love when the turkeys vote for Thanksgiving!
Airline food, I hate airline food
"Hey Nikita! How About an Iowa enema!
