observer Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Seems Phil Woolas has been stripped of his Parliamentary seat - apparently the law is opposed to politicians playing the man instead of the ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 He told some fibs about his oppositions candidate didn't he..... seems to be the norm around here though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Yes Diz, some can't play the ball, so they play the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 ooh I get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hopefully this will clean up our politics, unlike the Yanks, who spend $millions rubbishing their opponents with TV ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 The trouble with that Obs, is our system seems to be going the same way as the American system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 That's why, this court decision, is a good one - notice how the good old LP have washed their hands of him - comrades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I honestly don't think this court decision will make a difference in the long run, as the other parties pointed out the Liberals are not known for having a clean campaign's, Its like the pot calling the kettle black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Errm yep; if a candidate attempts to discredit opponents (personally) using untrue and misleading material, it would seem they are in danger of breaching the rules. It's about playing the ball, rather than the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 We will have no political parties left, as they all say they will save the world if elected, Are prisons will be full, we will have to start letting them out early due to over crowding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 they all say they will save the world if elected, Â Gordon Brooon said he had saved the world after he wasn't elected!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Mrs Thatcher, Robbed from the Poor and gave to the rich, when she was elected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Lying about what you will do if elected, will remain legal, after all, there's not really much for them to do nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Interesting that on the day of the by-election Manchester's (Labour) City Council announced 2,000 redundancies - pure coincidence OR more political skullduggery?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I would say so.... The leader didn't announce a reduction in his salary though which by last word was over ?100,000 more than the prime minister.... Â These council leaders really are a breed apart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Not quite, check the CEO's salary while your at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 What happened to the Tory vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Went to the LibDems, as in safe Labour areas the Labour vote will go to them too - so it appears tactical voting may save the LibDems after all - and coalitions are here to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Though news today said Lib Dim votes were now starting to swing over to Labour as the Libs are not at all happy with the coalition and the way it's all going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Basically folk are as indecisive as the Governments they vote in - so I can't see anyone getting a grip for the forseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Sadly you might be right Obs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 You should be pleased, as it will mean continuing liberal fudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 This is no Liberal regime, This is a Tory one, with the added advantage for them, They don't have to take all the blame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 They are all clearly as bad as each other ... end of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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