Theresa May hopes to bring back fox hunting

burnee54 · May 10, 2017

I don't really care, I don't live in the countryside and they don't affect my livelihood in anyway. So I don't see what it has to do with me.

Questions · May 10, 2017

The British National Party in 2005 advocated:

– Severe cuts in immigration
– Leaving the EU
– Bringing back grammar schools
– Increased military spending
– More “security” and “strong leadership”
– Foreign policy driven by “British national interest” not human rights
– Reduce development aid

Apparently......

clapham_gull · May 10, 2017

Bridcutt said:
Are you vegan mate?

As stated above, it's a far more complicated subject than simply asking that question. Bit of a cliché to be honest.

If you support fox hunting I wouldn't necessarily think you:

1) Support dog fighting.
2) Defend those who slaughter animals as a religious ceremony in public.
3) Play football with cats.

The reality is most people eat meat in this country and don't support fox hunting.

You've got to come up within something better than you can't have an opinion if you like a burger.

clapham_gull · May 10, 2017

Questions said:
The British National Party in 2005 advocated:

– Severe cuts in immigration
– Leaving the EU
– Bringing back grammar schools
– Increased military spending
– More “security” and “strong leadership”
– Foreign policy driven by “British national interest” not human rights
– Reduce development aid

Apparently......

To be fair they did go a bit "green" at one point :lolol:

clapham_gull · May 10, 2017

burnee54 said:
I don't really care, I don't live in the countryside and they don't affect my livelihood in anyway. So I don't see what it has to do with me.

Doesn't affect mine either, but the debate rarely reflects the truth.

I struggled to get accurate statistics when I did think around at the time of the ban, But let's say before the ban 21,000 foxes were killed a year by the hunt. 3,000 fox hounds were put down because they came to the end of their working life, they are not pets after all.

So for every 7 foxes you kill you need to put down a dog.

Seems an awful lot of hassle to me over a gun, especially with the fancy dress etc..

Questions · May 10, 2017

clapham_gull said:
To be fair they did go a bit "green" at one point

I think that's what blew it for them Clapham.

clapham_gull · May 10, 2017

It's fascinating politics at the moment. You've got an opposition that will never get in, but a Tory party who are quite obviously preparing to get utterly blown away in the future after a large majority.

Like the 80s/90s sped up with the use of that double speed record button you used to copy cassettes.

BadFish · May 10, 2017

lawros left foot said:
Aren't about 80%of the population against blood sports? So, it will prove just how democratic thos country really is.

Or how little a Tory government represents the people.

BadFish · May 10, 2017

franks brother said:
I've said it before and I'll keep saying it. If you vote Tory, you vote for cruelty and abuse of our wildlife. They WILL repeal the Hunting Act and if you vote for them, it will be YOUR fault. Make no mistake, if you are against hunting with dogs, you have to vote against the Tories or you will be responsible for bringing back one of the worst acts of violence and cruelty against animals that this country takes part in. Don't then try to tell other countries about their cruelties; don't tell Spain about bull-fighting; don't tell Korea about farming dogs and boiling them to death; in fact, don't tell anyone about any cruelty because you are the same as them.

Yes but jeremy corbyn looks a bit scraggly.

CAPTAIN GREALISH · May 10, 2017

portslade seagull said:
No thanks, the 18th century no longer exists

pm you cheers

lawros left foot · May 10, 2017

burnee54 said:
I don't really care, I don't live in the countryside and they don't affect my livelihood in anyway. So I don't see what it has to do with me.

First, they came for the foxes,but I didn't speak out, because I wasn't a fox.

daveybgtt · May 10, 2017

Maybe the hounds could hunt the anti hunt protestors, who would be given rudimentary weapons?

Stream it via pay per view and use the money raised for the UK border force.

Win win.

spring hall convert · May 10, 2017

Herr Tubthumper said:
Of course it will use government resources. We can debate how much, but to say it's zero is incorrect.

What about the police resources being used when/if it were to get passed? I'd imagine like for football the hunts would have to cover the cost, right? :laugh:

spring hall convert · May 10, 2017

burnee54 said:
I don't really care, I don't live in the countryside and they don't affect my livelihood in anyway. So I don't see what it has to do with me.

You're happy to pay to police the invetiable carnage should it pass so a few toffs can get their kicks?

lawros left foot · May 10, 2017

I love the paradox in the fox hunting argument, " We don't kill many foxes,it's all about the chase"
Then it's" If you ban fox hunting, the countryside will be overrun by foxes"

So, The bloodthirsty wankers only kill really virile foxes, apparently.

Soulman · May 10, 2017

I do not agree with Fox hunting. I hope the ban is upheld.

Albumen · May 10, 2017

The rich prey on the vulnerable. Now they want to kill wild animals too.

Triggaaar · May 10, 2017

Buzzer said:
It's a sign that her Government feel confident enough to put forward all sorts of weird and wonderful legislation because there's no credible opposition.

So this is Corbyn's fault.

Triggaaar · May 10, 2017

lawros left foot said:
I love the paradox in the fox hunting argument, " We don't kill many foxes,it's all about the chase"
Then it's" If you ban fox hunting, the countryside will be overrun by foxes"

It's not a paradox, their argument is that chasing foxes around stops them settling and having a family.

How much truth there is in that I don't know, I'm anti blood-sport regardless.

JC Footy Genius · May 10, 2017

Great thread comedy gold, well-done everyone :bowdown:

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