Quote Originally Posted by Burney View Post
I used to spend time arguing with Corbyn supporters about the fact that he's blatantly unelectable and have realised that it's a complete waste of time.
They split into several groups:
There's the deluded ones who think he's actually vastly popular, will win an election and that 'the establishment' are terrified of him and the media are conspiring to keep his popularity a secret.
Then there are the ideological purists who know he won't win, but regard that as unimportant next to the reality of having 'a real socialist' back in charge of Labour.
Then there are the well-meaning ones who say things like 'he's an honest politician' and 'he's not playing the Westminster game'. I think this lot are a sub-section of the ideological purists in that I don't think they think he can win an election either, but like the idea of having a 'nice chap' to vote for.
Yes - very much the former I can't get my head around. For the latter, if he was actually making a difference as an opposition leader, it is understandable. Unfortunately, he's just rubbish