Janjan

In my 70's, becoming grumpy old woman ! Love KISS, Pink Floyd, Johnny Depp and my son & daughter; not necessarily in that order. Ruby wedd. ann. coming up soon.

[✨Grumps✨#FBPE ✝️🇬🇧🇪🇺🇿🇦🇮🇱🇺🇦👩‍🦽‍➡️ @Grumpy_Steff]

@Tzenh Personally I’d prefer to vote for a candidate that was interested in standing up for the concerns of all the citizens in the area I lived in, instead of only being interested in the concerns & welfare of people living 1,000s of miles away! Why’s he standing 4 election in the UK?

[Jennifer Gray @Tzenh]

Birmingham, the night of the count.
Labour’s Jess Phillips is announced the winner on stage for Yardley. In an attempt to get a photo of the candidates on stage, am standing among a throng of men on the counting hall floor supporting the workers party candidate.
They boo Jess, cat-call and chant the candidate’s name over and over as if it is a boxing match. They try to drown out her voice. It is ugly and it is shameful.
As I extricate myself from the pack I shake my head in anger. There is nothing elegant in this brazen show of misogyny and bullishness.
Shabana Mahmood gets the same treatment. Both women show defiance yet overall, it is an unpleasant, unnecessary and degrading experience.
Elsewhere in Britain, post-election speeches were demonstrations of grace in defeat, and humility in success.
As it should be.
We aren’t tribal like America. We aren’t quick to protest like France. Sometimes we might admire the more direct approach of other countries.
Yet I love our restraint. The passion is there. Reservoirs of it. But the speeches often follow unwritten protocols that show honour and valour almost to the point that the victor becomes indiscernible.
Democracy is something to value and treasure. As Brits, I think we value it, although the disappointing turnout gives cause for concern.
Isn’t it a prize that our individual vote counts every bit as much as the Prime Minister? Isn’t that fantastic?
The workers party claimed to stand for Palestine. A cause I sympathise with, and one that deserves the attentions of the media. Hyped up and militant at 5am, it was clear that the main aim of the male group was to disabuse others of a respectful election. Particularly the female candidates.
Jess shook hands with all candidates after the announcement. All except one. The workers party candidate refused her, which was received with cheers for him and jeers for Jess from his swarm of supporters.
Surely a candidate standing on a single-issue platform, to improve conditions for Palestinian people, would appreciate the opportunity to build a bridge with his local MP. He could have used that opportunity to progress the cause.
Suffragists fought hard for voting rights just over a hundred years ago. Anyone who values women’s rights should be concerned by activities that seek to block their access to democratic choice.
There was overt and covert misogyny in this election. It needs investigating and fixing. If women don’t have voting rights, then we don’t have a democracy.
@jessphillips @JaneRockHouse @5050Parliament @fawcettsociety @ShabanaMahmood @birminghamlive

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@fred_fotch @jessphillips It's certainly true in my home but I've been in accountancy all my working life so it was an obvious choice.

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@GregsonLeigh @IntuitiveLulu @AngelaRayner Sorry. I misremembered.

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@IntuitiveLulu @AngelaRayner Wasn't that about the same for the brexit vote. What can you do about apathy ?

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

Thank you. ♥️

[Kevin Maguire @Kevin_Maguire]

“Who put that up there?”

So, soo, sooooo funny 👏 👏 👏

[Gina Miller @thatginamiller]

Please share widely - Mr Farage is tricking the public, again!

[Minerva @Politcalmind]

Every time Penny lies , the hair gets bigger #BBCDebate

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@PaulStanleyLive She is sooo like you Paul, in looks and her kind heart. xx

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

At his trial yesterday, Donald Trump listened to witness testimony by "sitting back, closing his eyes and waiting for it to be over", a trick he picked up from Melania

[James Dreyfus @DreyfusJames]

Unless you’ve followed or paid close attention to what @jk_rowling has been saying, extremely courteously & politely for 10 long years now, & witnessed the decade-long, non-stop onslaught of the worst possible abuse, threats, lies & slander…

UNLESS you’re 100% aware of how civilly & calmly she has conducted herself in the face of such vitriol, hatred & aggression & actively involving family members…

UNLESS you’ve watched, time & time again, men telling her to “sit down & shut up”, “control yourself, woman” or “I don’t think that’s very nice. Why can’t you just be kind & accept what we are telling you?”,
I’m really NOT convinced that it’s your f***ing place to pop up NOW & instruct her to exercise ‘basic common decency’…

SHE’S BEEN DOING THAT FOR 10 YEARS.

So, I’m sure all you bleating, barking men, out there, who’ve suddenly decided she’s “crossed a line”, you, embarrassingly, HAVEN’T BEEN PAYING ATTENTION, have you?

She’s done the whole “being kind” schtick. (For many more years than most of us would, to be honest).

Where has that got her?

TRA’s don’t CARE about that. They are going to hate her regardless. They want the hate. They crave it. Nevertheless, she continued to debate with grace & courtesy, whilst others raged at her from basements etc, worldwide.

But, to you, watching from the sidelines, now popping up like f***ing whack-a-moles, you might have failed to notice that she is out of fucks to give & has said so. Clearly.

And believe it or not, she has the unwavering gratitude & support of a HUGE (& ever-growing) number of women, girls, gay people, transsexuals, detransitioners, parents & children.

Why?

Because she took the fall for those who felt they had no voices nor a chance to say “No”.

Well, they do now. And if that bugs the heck out of you, you’ll have to find a better coping strategy. Because our voices, loudly & given strength because of her, will NEVER deny the truth & always speak up for those who are TRULY vulnerable & marginalised.

And shame on all the Q+ organisations for turning your backs on her, after all the help & financial support she gave to those with HIV. Shame on you.

Thank you again @jk_rowling for standing tall & for NOT “staying in your goddamn’d place!” ❤️

(Please RT. Account restricted. As per.)

[Benonwine @benonwine]

@jk_rowling Who agrees with J.K

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@Patrici59479317 @PaulStanleyLive I think Em's lovely. So like her dad. xx

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

Rishi Sunak told Beth Rigby "That's not what the Public wants." When asked about a General Election.

Like if you want a General Election
RT if you really want one.

Plunderer Rishi Sunak has to go.

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

I am right in thinking everyone wants to Rejoin the EU aren't I?

Like if you do
RT if you really do

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@PaulStanleyLive You and me both, Paul, but you do way more exercise than I do. Go genes !! xx

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

I am right in thinking everyone wants to Rejoin the EU aren't I?

Like if you do
RT if you really do

[Janjan @janjanlf]

@andycloquet @sharrond62 He s just as bad on his TV show. His lack of research is deplorable and he tries to hide it by making stupid jokes that aren't funny. Bring back Matthew Wright ! - PLEEEASE bring Matt back !

[Protect the Wild @ProtectTheWild_]

This coward thinks it's ok to chase a terrified young stag for miles on end, causing him to collapse from exhaustion before shooting him dead.

This isn't 'sport'.

Please RT - expose this sick excuse for a pastime and get his face everywhere.

@ChrisGPackham @domdyer70