Lt Kije Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 The Labour Party today confirmed that its campaign in next year?s general election will be masterminded by current Afghan president Hamid Karzai. Aides say that Gordon Brown was extremely impressed by Mr Karzai?s ability to galvanise the vote in his country?s recent elections, particularly as the Afghan leader had initially proved to be an unpopular choice after being installed by Tony Blair against the will of the nation. However, the news has received a mixed reception in Afghanistan, with many warning Mr Karzai against involvement in an unwinnable conflict in which there are certain to be heavy casualties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I actually think that Karzai has more chance of winning in the UK than Brown does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 We used to call the WC - the Karzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 After polling 100% of the vote in some areas of Afghanistan, Mr Karzai is quite positive about labour's chances, even in the South East of England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Wouldn't put to much faith in current opinion polls: both Parties know there has to be some drastic cuts in services and/or increases in taxation after the next election - that's when we'll really feel the pain. Labour arn't cutting now, cos it will cost them the election, and the Tories are trying to sugar the pill with a promise to cut the political gravy train (good: but peanuts in the grand scheme of things). SO; the big question we should all be asking ourselves prior to casting our votes IS: which Party can I trust to give ME the least pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Very true Obs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 The best result would be a hung parliament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm with you on that Obs, It would force the politicians to listen to people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 It would force them to look for rational solutions to problems that nurtured common sense public opinion, rather than pursuing Party dogmas regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm certainly for voting for anybody but one of the big 3, but the important point is to use your vote. Abstention is no use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Abstention is no use Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm with you on that Obs, It would force the politicians to listen to people Ah but which people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The mob, as whipped up by the press!!! Or, perhaps because of the need for a more open debate on issues, arising from no one Party dominance; the public would actually begin to react to the issues themselves and develope an informed opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 We hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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