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Just out of idle interest, what's the political opinion of people here? If I put this in Chat, I'd get "hurhur poltics x-bx" or something.
What party did you vote, if you can, and what party will you vote? Did you not vote? Why?
I take Politics AS Level. It interests me.
What party did you vote, if you can, and what party will you vote? Did you not vote? Why?
I take Politics AS Level. It interests me.
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Stryke wrote:
> Do you have any clue how it works, or are you
> just biased because you feel like you're one of the oppressed masses?
I don't feel oppressed at all - I just wish they'd stop trying to score points off each other and do what they know is right for the country and the people, rather than simply disagreeing with each other for what seems like the sake of it. The House of Commons is no better than a primary school playground some times.
People like Neil Pillock who was always against Europe, until he discovered that he could actually line his pockets by becoming an MEP.
But as much as I dislike politicians, I say bring back Maggie - she had more balls than anyone since, and that's the last time I remember this country having any real sense of national pride.
> Do you have any clue how it works, or are you
> just biased because you feel like you're one of the oppressed masses?
I don't feel oppressed at all - I just wish they'd stop trying to score points off each other and do what they know is right for the country and the people, rather than simply disagreeing with each other for what seems like the sake of it. The House of Commons is no better than a primary school playground some times.
People like Neil Pillock who was always against Europe, until he discovered that he could actually line his pockets by becoming an MEP.
But as much as I dislike politicians, I say bring back Maggie - she had more balls than anyone since, and that's the last time I remember this country having any real sense of national pride.
WòókieeMøn§??® wrote:
>
I'm sick of these
> so-called 'educated' politicians, because they're more interested in schoolboy
> points-scoring. If they actually worked together instead of jeering each other
> in Parliament and taking extended holidays, we might begin to make progress.
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Do you have any clue how it works, or are you just biased because you feel like you're one of the oppressed masses?
>
I'm sick of these
> so-called 'educated' politicians, because they're more interested in schoolboy
> points-scoring. If they actually worked together instead of jeering each other
> in Parliament and taking extended holidays, we might begin to make progress.
--
Do you have any clue how it works, or are you just biased because you feel like you're one of the oppressed masses?
Belldandy wrote:
"The economy is actually pretty high and consumer spending is at one of its highest levels"
True. But we're spending on credit.
Soon the credit will run out, people will have reached the limit on their cards, and consumer spending will drop like a lead balloon as we all try to pay back what we owe.
It WILL happen, it's just a case of how long until it does...
"The economy is actually pretty high and consumer spending is at one of its highest levels"
True. But we're spending on credit.
Soon the credit will run out, people will have reached the limit on their cards, and consumer spending will drop like a lead balloon as we all try to pay back what we owe.
It WILL happen, it's just a case of how long until it does...
Nobody voted for the Scottish Socialist Party? You dirty capitalists!
As long as things are run by human beings, things will always be bad.
i don't vote, they're all a bunch of greedy liars in my opinion.
"Man dominates man to his injury"
i don't vote, they're all a bunch of greedy liars in my opinion.
"Man dominates man to his injury"
Yes, I think it's our duty to vote as British citizens, but it is spectacular that more people simply did not vote than voted for Labour. Imagine if no-one had been elected...
I voted for Ivan Lewis, my local Labour MP, and is doing a good job even if his party aren't. He won by a landslide.
It really is hard to muster excitement about British politics, especially since in the context of the twentieth century, we are awaiting the Big Issue of our time. We had the Reform Act, the two world wars, the rise of the welfare monolith, the acceptance of capitalism and its spawn, globalisation, and the universalisation of political parties focussing on a centrist, 'middle way' agenda. The next big thing will be the single European currency.
So British politics is very insignificant compared to world events. But we have to care, if only for the children. Won't someone please think of the children!
I voted for Ivan Lewis, my local Labour MP, and is doing a good job even if his party aren't. He won by a landslide.
It really is hard to muster excitement about British politics, especially since in the context of the twentieth century, we are awaiting the Big Issue of our time. We had the Reform Act, the two world wars, the rise of the welfare monolith, the acceptance of capitalism and its spawn, globalisation, and the universalisation of political parties focussing on a centrist, 'middle way' agenda. The next big thing will be the single European currency.
So British politics is very insignificant compared to world events. But we have to care, if only for the children. Won't someone please think of the children!
As much as I hate to admit it, I'll go for Blair if he stands next time around because, in my eyes, he's done this country proud in the last year. Britain had become a major influence in world affairs and our long alliance with America has been strengthened. He's been one of the few national leaders since 9/11 to actually show enough resolve to do something to help in the war on terror. Our armed forces may be stretched but that's because - at last - we've started helping places like Sierra Leone. At home its been a mixed story. The railways are mostly private sector and it's not the governments job to prop them up, the NHS is supposed to be critical but to a degree thats the media having a panic attack. The economy is actually pretty high and consumer spending is at one of its highest levels - I doubt what one poster said about german economics student being taught about our economy because Germany is basically up the creek itself.
It's important to vote, whether you think its a waste of time or not because over 45 years ago thousands gave their lives to keep democracy in this country, and around the world.
Respect that even if you do not respect the politicians.
It's important to vote, whether you think its a waste of time or not because over 45 years ago thousands gave their lives to keep democracy in this country, and around the world.
Respect that even if you do not respect the politicians.
I did Politics AS-Level last year. In between the syllabus satisfying work, we managed to have a few interesting talks. Now my parents are politically minded, and in my opinion that is wrong. However it also means I haven't been influenced (or should I say corrupted) or indoctrinated with a certain perspective. As such, I have been left to form my own decisions.
From what I have seen and read in the papers (politics interest me too) there seems to be no options anymore. No one truly believes in a ideology anymore - with New Labour and Conservatives adopting a more 'Center' with less old fashioned right wing ideas, there reall seems to be no difference. I don't know who I will vot at the next election, I really don't. The problem is, in my opinion Labour haven't done enough to warrant another term - they've had long enough. Saying that, if the Tories get back in were back to square 1 and the old rebuilding Britain spiel. I don't want to sound apathetic but I haven't decided - but I will definitely vote, as politicla participation is low enough as it is.
From what I have seen and read in the papers (politics interest me too) there seems to be no options anymore. No one truly believes in a ideology anymore - with New Labour and Conservatives adopting a more 'Center' with less old fashioned right wing ideas, there reall seems to be no difference. I don't know who I will vot at the next election, I really don't. The problem is, in my opinion Labour haven't done enough to warrant another term - they've had long enough. Saying that, if the Tories get back in were back to square 1 and the old rebuilding Britain spiel. I don't want to sound apathetic but I haven't decided - but I will definitely vote, as politicla participation is low enough as it is.
None, because I didn't listen to any of them, and therefore remain with not a clue.
Next election I'll be old enough to vote, so maybe I'll take an interest. I have no interest in things that I cannot do anything about.
Next election I'll be old enough to vote, so maybe I'll take an interest. I have no interest in things that I cannot do anything about.
Mouldy Cheese wrote:
> If you don't vote, then you are saying things are fine as
> they stand.
Depends how you look at it, I suppose.
My view is that I'm saying "none of you are worthy".
Whether you vote or not, things pretty much trundle on unchanged because - as I said earlier - no-one has the best interests of the country or the people at heart.
I mean, if either Labour or the Tories gave a damn, the NHS wouldn't be in the state it's in, and nor would education, public transport etc.
I'm sick of these so-called 'educated' politicians, because they're more interested in schoolboy points-scoring. If they actually worked together instead of jeering each other in Parliament and taking extended holidays, we might begin to make progress.
> If you don't vote, then you are saying things are fine as
> they stand.
Depends how you look at it, I suppose.
My view is that I'm saying "none of you are worthy".
Whether you vote or not, things pretty much trundle on unchanged because - as I said earlier - no-one has the best interests of the country or the people at heart.
I mean, if either Labour or the Tories gave a damn, the NHS wouldn't be in the state it's in, and nor would education, public transport etc.
I'm sick of these so-called 'educated' politicians, because they're more interested in schoolboy points-scoring. If they actually worked together instead of jeering each other in Parliament and taking extended holidays, we might begin to make progress.
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