The Politics Thread

[Worthy4England]

There you go its down to personal preference and shouldnt be dictated by a one size fits all policy.

But it already is being dictated to by "custom and practise". Any legislation to clarify the situation would surely be most welcome

[superjohnmcginlay]

There you go its down to personal preference and shouldnt be dictated by a one size fits all policy.

But it already is being dictated to by "custom and practise". Any legislation to clarify the situation would surely be most welcome

I wouldnt call it dictated. Youre too soft Worthy, letting em force you to work all them hours for nowt.

[Montreal Wanderer]

WTF? Canada's leader dissolves parliament to delay a no-confidence vote. WUT!

Harper had a minority government and went to the polls this Fall. He ended up with a stronger minority. He proposed some fiscal legislation that irritated all other parties (with some justice). The remaining parties stated that they would defeat this legislation and form a coalition (though they were strange bedfellows). The Governor General (Queen's representative) had three choices - i) let the government be defeated and ask the coalition to form a government, ii) let the government be defeated and call for another election or iii) prorogue (not dissolve) parliament until January. Harper, having backed off his proposal, urged the third alternative to allow him time to present a more sensible budget in January. No one in the country wanted another election so soon and not many wanted a coalition that would include the Bloc Quebecois whose raison d'etre is to break up the country. The GG went for prorogation and there we stand, awaiting what the new year will bring.

[seanworth]

Thailand went the other way and opted for a coalition with the 2nd largest party in charge. Actually it was a bit more complicated than that, but the ex Man City owner must have had an aneurysm. More fireworks expected in the new year.

[mihj]

I reccon that is way too much for a player....more than one billion for a player not tested in the premier league....who would take that risk. Manu or Chelsea can buy economy instead..

[superjohnmcginlay]

errr. what?

[jimbo]

errr. what?

I'm with you on this one..........................

[Verbal]

Cameron wants to cut the number of MPs by more than 60. Thoughts...?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009 ... nstitution

[Hoboh]

Cameron wants to cut the number of MPs by more than 60. Thoughts...?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009 ... nstitution

Talk 160 then he means business!!! and cut the Euro MP's too for all they are worth.

In fact come to think of it cut Europe all together!

Bloody Frenchies.

[superjohnmcginlay]

Cameron wants to cut the number of MPs by more than 60. Thoughts...?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009 ... nstitution

Talk 160 then he means business!!! and cut the Euro MP's too for all they are worth.

In fact come to think of it cut Europe all together!

Bloody Frenchies.

Rules is rules. If we didnt have any rules where would we be?

[Verbal]

Cameron wants to cut the number of MPs by more than 60. Thoughts...?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009 ... nstitution

Talk 160 then he means business!!! and cut the Euro MP's too for all they are worth.

In fact come to think of it cut Europe all together!

Bloody Frenchies.

Democracy FAIL.

[Hoboh]

Cameron wants to cut the number of MPs by more than 60. Thoughts...?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009 ... nstitution

Talk 160 then he means business!!! and cut the Euro MP's too for all they are worth.

In fact come to think of it cut Europe all together!

Bloody Frenchies.

Democracy FAIL.

If they all didn't follow like sheep I'd agree! and the Euro MP's don't make any "important descions" the ministers do.

[Lord Kangana]

Perhaps we could reserve the vote purely for the landowner, whilst he mercifully allows us to lease land from him, doff of the cap m'lud. And whilst he's at it, I've never understood why Women get the vote, they only vote as their husbands and they'd all vote Tory anyway. Feck it, in fact the Reigning Monarch is Appointed by God, so why not just leave it up to them, they'd know best for us.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Perhaps we could reserve the vote purely for the landowner, whilst he mercifully allows us to lease land from him, doff of the cap m'lud. And whilst he's at it, I've never understood why Women get the vote, they only vote as their husbands and they'd all vote Tory anyway. Feck it, in fact the Reigning Monarch is Appointed by God, so why not just leave it up to them, they'd know best for us.

The logic of the proposal is impeccable - the system as it stands is unfairly biased.

[lovethesmellofnapalm]

Perhaps we could reserve the vote purely for the landowner, whilst he mercifully allows us to lease land from him, doff of the cap m'lud. And whilst he's at it, I've never understood why Women get the vote, they only vote as their husbands and they'd all vote Tory anyway. Feck it, in fact the Reigning Monarch is Appointed by God, so why not just leave it up to them, they'd know best for us.

The logic of the proposal is impeccable - the system as it stands is unfairly biased.

Alternatively- shoot all of the above. Appoint those willing to rule in the interests of the disadvantaged working class. Shoot the work shy. Put all those who havent done a decent days work in their lives in labour camps (bankers, profiteers and landowners and the privately educated). Abolish private wealth. Invest in adult literacy, the Arts and sport (for propaganda purposes as well as intrinsic value). Its the coming thing folks!!!

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Perhaps we could reserve the vote purely for the landowner, whilst he mercifully allows us to lease land from him, doff of the cap m'lud. And whilst he's at it, I've never understood why Women get the vote, they only vote as their husbands and they'd all vote Tory anyway. Feck it, in fact the Reigning Monarch is Appointed by God, so why not just leave it up to them, they'd know best for us.

The logic of the proposal is impeccable - the system as it stands is unfairly biased.

Alternatively- shoot all of the above. Appoint those willing to rule in the interests of the disadvantaged working class. Shoot the work shy. Put all those who havent done a decent days work in their lives in labour camps (bankers, profiteers and landowners and the privately educated). Abolish private wealth. Invest in adult literacy, the Arts and sport (for propaganda purposes as well as intrinsic value). Its the coming thing folks!!!

The 'coming thing' where you're concerned is, I suspect, a group of men in white coats.

[lovethesmellofnapalm]

Perhaps we could reserve the vote purely for the landowner, whilst he mercifully allows us to lease land from him, doff of the cap m'lud. And whilst he's at it, I've never understood why Women get the vote, they only vote as their husbands and they'd all vote Tory anyway. Feck it, in fact the Reigning Monarch is Appointed by God, so why not just leave it up to them, they'd know best for us.

The logic of the proposal is impeccable - the system as it stands is unfairly biased.

Alternatively- shoot all of the above. Appoint those willing to rule in the interests of the disadvantaged working class. Shoot the work shy. Put all those who havent done a decent days work in their lives in labour camps (bankers, profiteers and landowners and the privately educated). Abolish private wealth. Invest in adult literacy, the Arts and sport (for propaganda purposes as well as intrinsic value). Its the coming thing folks!!!

The 'coming thing' where you're concerned is, I suspect, a group of men in white coats.

Shame.No good my pretending to be mad, dear boy. Who would notice another lunatic around here?

[TANGODANCER]

Threads about religion and politics almost always end in tears....or locked. I know...

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Shame.No good my pretending to be mad, dear boy. Who would notice another lunatic around here?

Hmmmm, fortunately they have not yet taken over the asylum... though we do have our concerns about CrazyHorse, from time to time.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Threads about religion and politics almost always end in tears....or locked. I know...

Tears of laughter at random outbursts of passionate class hatred?!