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Good man. Look forward to your perspective.

To talk to Brandan Rodgers/Pochettino?

Considering that the film focuses on the back and forth between Clooney and McElhone's characters does that surprise you? I couldn't get on with the first film because it was unfocused. This version of Solaris is slicker, very clearly a Steven Soderbergh feature, a film made for 2002, but still excellent in it's own right.

I was never able to get through the original. Didn't have that problem with the modern remake, which as far as I can tell thanks to my youth induced ADHD is faithful the the themes of the original and it's production. George Clooney does an exceptional job.

Solaris is on Syfy right now. Just wanted to share this information, love that film.

Now assume the opposite, that there will not be another crash (Not saying there will not be, just hypotheticals, as things can only be in this type of discussion) what is Labour's USP?

Away point and clean sheet to a side still carrying some promotional momentum while we are still not at full strength. My glass is half full.

If he can repeat Morgan's form from last year then we should be in a reasonable position.

My personal perspective (as someone who started cheering loudly and openly in Malta International Airport when I saw the Labour leadership result in September 2010...... It was clearly stupid at the time, both my understated reaction and the result) was that a focus on Union politics just highlights how marginalised Labour are becoming. Lost in themselves. So, is it simply natural for them to be a party of protest to try and moderate rather then be a party of power? That a parties most successful leader is a pariah is never going to be a positive or cement any credibility.

Critically now though, is that it 'was' the perceived establishment of the labour party. What is that now? Unfortunately (depending on your perspective) its the hundreds of thousands eligible to vote for the leadership. They are the Labour party..... Ed Milliband's party of the people.

New thinking. What do the Labour supporters here see as a viable future plan? Firstly, to make their party electable (A crucial difference to an idealistic view...) and then to make a beneficial difference to the United Kingdom of England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

A fair point, but they are in power, no chances are being blown by them. This is about Labour's own struggle for either political relevance or standing by their principles. There seems to be a fundamental clash. The Conservative Government on the other hand compromised by going into Coalition.... then scored a majority.

But it was due to the Prawn sandwich brigade who had something to gain from 'New' Labour that let them in during the 90's in the first place. How can you blow a chance if you had to betray your very principles to get it in the first place?

All political parties would do that if they felt it necessary "Something that all political parties has experienced moments of," that was my point and hence why I see this as a massive deal for democracy and the UK in general. And bless you CB Fry for the kit sarcasm. Just shows, you can fluke your way to a result..... there's hope for Liz Kendal yet!

Fundamentally this. But the labour leadership contest presents the first time where anyone can sign in and sway a party membership election. £3, step right up! It has opened things up massively and all of a sudden a party establishment is being torn apart by those who they previously relied on support for. Even allowing for interlopers and invaders it's...... just astonishing. So, is the 'will of the people' for a deeply left wing Labour party..... or for it's destruction through civil war? Labour opened itself up to the goodwill of the electorate. Ed Milliband may have done a better job of destroying Labour more then any Lord or right wing nutter could ever personally have dreamt of doing themselves. It's incredible.

I am Conservative (yeah, sure you havn't forgotten....) but I see Jeremy Corbyn's potential election as labour leader as hopefully a watershed moment in British democracy. It will highlight a critical hypocrisy in frontline politics and critically the Labour party.... an organisation that carries critical political influence but would happily ignore the will of the people if the powers that be feel they know better. Something that all parties have experienced moments of and something that deeply shaped my own political view during Tony Blair's premiership. What happens now is of massive importance to our country's future. It's rather exciting.

And that is why he will get in..... and that is also why he is damned. The political system in this country is made up of people who's own beliefs have been compromised in the search of influence and power. He will be the hipsters/idealists choice, and the lamb to the slaughter. Regardless of his intelligence, articulated manner and standing, he will be trying to reshape the system that doesn't want him, he will be the Tory trying to organise the NHS, the liberal in Thanet, the socialist in Winchester. He will open many cans of worms..... and he will clearly be delighted about that. Yet he will not be credible...... even in the eyes of his own party.

Unfortunately, a lot more really really are not. Take mindless popular culture as your start point and work from there.

I'm for it. As long is it is clear that a decision is made without external influence then I have no problem with it whatsoever. I fear nothing more then being a burden to my family and given the choice of a dignified chance to depart over a long, drawn out and painful process for all concerned then the former is an extremely easy choice.

This could be quite symptomatic of Labour's future. While the initial principles of the party were founded in Union activity there is a generation that has only known a Blairite Labour Party and that does not identify with a more traditional left wing ethos. While there has been a large ground swell of membership in Labour it doesn't necessarily indicate a wider spread validation of the shift to their roots that now seems inevitable.

As have extreme right wingers, Dune springs to mind. But no, they are being oppressed for their political standing..... it suits their modus operandi. Please Hockey-Saint, that kind of remark should be beneath you.

A heartening story. Thanks for sharing. When the time comes I'm hoping my daughter takes to the club in the same way.

Oi! We're not all stuck in the 1800's.......... Where did I leave my cane?

1. What is your opinion on your manager Ronald Koeman? What are his good points and what are his bad points? I think the bloke is bloody fantastic. I worried we had run out of steam a little at some points last year and that did make me question his man-management capability but on the whole excellent.... with the exception of his love of Mayonnaise, that sh*t is vile. 2. You have made 8 signings so far this summer, who are the ones to look out for? Soares at RB looks to be a good attacking threat, Juanmi also could be tricky going forward. There is a lot of focus on Clasie as a Schneiderlin replacement and he will be key to our midfield shape should he play. 3. Who will be the key threats to Everton at the weekend? Mané, our wonderfully rapid forward threat, he will be creating space for others to thrive whilst also being a massive threat in his own right. 4. Where will be your weak points? Defence. We really miss Alderweireld and Morgan, without their presence we have looked a little less then water-tight. 5. What are your season ambitions? I would bite your hands off for a cup final. I have no expectation on being top 7 again but would be disappointed to be outside of the top half. On to Everton 6. After a great first season under Martinez and disappointing second, how do you think Everton will do this season? I feel Everton are stagnating under Martinez, you will be in no danger but equally there will be little to shout about either. 7. What do you make of our manager Roberto Martinez? A principled man is a good thing, a naive one quite another. I admire how he tries to play football but he seems to have hit his glass ceiling, an inferior Arsene Wenger. 8. Who do you see as the biggest threat to the Saints in the Everton side? Barkley is obvious, Lukaku on form can bully Yoshida and Fonte. Also, Seamus Coleman for some reason seems to love playing against us. 9. Where do you see our weaknesses? Central defence. Stones will be distracted with the Chelsea interest, I hope to see Pelle capitalise on that. Score Prediction: Saints 2-1 Everton.

Reading between the lines, I am in a not dissimilar position myself. I have a lot of financial commitments that are taking resources away from areas that I would rather be paying for right now. However, should I weather the storm the financial future for myself and my family will be secure and there will be far greater options for us all. I would take short term pain to secure long term gain every time.