Should Gordon call an election this year?
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Of course she did. But you've quoted one thing I said out of context, when I was merely listing a few points in a GD thread.
That isn't what he's advocating.
But what you are advocating is a complete overhaul to our political system. Whilst I don't necessarily disagree with you on this, it's an entirely different kettle of fish.
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Spain, they are doing terrible, what with the europe level with the pound, I can see a lot of business going bust as most of costal spain relies on tourism and Brits and Germans aint traveling.
Are you sure about that? Especially as you are ranting at people for not knowing how it works?
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Are you sure about that? Especially as you are ranting at people for not knowing how it works?
Unless you can tell me differently. What PM has been voted in by the electorate?
Thats not true, you vote for your local MP, have a look on the paper next time it won't say gordon brown or labour next to the box it will say Candidates name (Party Representing) if only people would look at the local issues and make there decisions based on this we might not have quite such a ridiculous state of affairs at Westminster. Nothing annoys me more than someone who always votes by party and always for the same one for no rason other than thats what they are!
Yes sorry, I wasn't clear; this is not the mentality of the voting public.
At large, I would say the British public vote for their party, which is why local issues often lose out in a general election. A growing element vote for the leader, as can be evidenced by Tony Blairs landslide.
Would we really want a move to the American system where they vote for a person, based largely on a ridiculously lavish budget akin to films and theatre?
At large, I would say the British public vote for their party, which is why local issues often lose out in a general election. A growing element vote for the leader, as can be evidenced by Tony Blairs landslide.
Would we really want a move to the American system where they vote for a person, based largely on a ridiculously lavish budget akin to films and theatre?
What's wrong with private schools?
And isn't it the case that many labour ministers send there children to private/selective schools?
None, but it doesn't have to be the leader of the winning party. It is by tradition, but the PM is an appointed position.
Nothing is wrong with them, that's my point.
Labour and Blair policies however were were anti-private school.
Brown knows if he calls an election he'll probably lose so he's holding out for either a miracle or that the public will dissasociate him with the credit crunch by next year.
He's a complete ****** and NWO puppet.
Strange how keeps banging on about the economic downturn being a global problem and something out of his control yet the when the same global forces where in his favour for 10 years of economic boom he had everyone believe it was all solely down to him as chanceller.
No, I would rather us move to a more representative system, something like AV or STV
Yes, but only because of good old British cynicism and a sense of apathy to advertising. If one candidate was on TV constantly, or you had canvassers constantly ringing you, I think the Average joe in this country would end up voting for someone else. In Blair and Thatcher we had two very Presidential style leaders anyway. Yes they had their ministers, but they were the ones who set the agenda. Could most people name 5 members of the cabinet or shadow cabinet. I know I could because I take an interest in it but your average member of the public would get 3 if they were lucky.
Anyways, if we did have presidential elections, Boris would win. He's the only politician in this country that people truly love (apart from the residents of portsmouth and liverpool, obviously).
Do you actually think Cameron would be any different? I'm no labour supporter by the way, just curious what people make of the alternatives and lets face it unless there is a miracle I can't see the Lib Dems challenging
How do you know he was talking about the economy? Labours ruined everything, not just the economy.
They’ve even sold the family silver.
I'm sure Jonah's taking that under consideration.
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