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lancashirelove Posts: 1987 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 09:39 on 12th May 2010 A valid point as usual, Peter. My mother once said 'Be careful who you sleep with or you may catch something you dont want'. I think this could be the end of both Conservative and Liberal parties as future governments after the next election. The Liberals have 'burned their bridges' with the labour party and the Conservatives have now proved (or will) to be weak in government. |
| lancashirelove Posts: 1987 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 11:25 on 12th May 2010 Heres another 'valid point', how many 'ladies' are in this new 'government set-up' I can think of only one (May) but there may be a couple hiding. is this demoracy, oh sorry i forgot, there may be a couple in the kitchen making the tea lol. |
JauntyJane Posts: 63 Joined: 1st Sep 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 13:17 on 12th May 2010 Lancashire Love Whichever party got into power is going to have to make cuts - this country has a huge deficit that needs bringing under control. Women only shortlists are not particularly democratic either. If I was trying to become a Member of Parliament I would like to think that I could get there on merit. I did feel sympathy for Gordon Brown when he made his farewell speech - I really do not think he lost the election (as he believes he did) - Tony Blair was far from perfect himself. I think people were just ready for a change. Too long in power, whether it be the Conservatives or the Labour Party, can breed complacency.
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Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 13:47 on 12th May 2010 On 12th May 2010 13:17, JauntyJane wrote: Totally agree JJ....poor Michael. Lol
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David Seager Posts: 77 Joined: 22nd Feb 2010 Location: USA | quotePosted at 17:56 on 12th May 2010 I hope addressing the deficit will not result in substantial defunding of NHS. |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 17:59 on 12th May 2010 Hi David, nice to see you in the forums. I don't think the NHS will be affected in any way whatsoever. Of course, I hope I am right. |
| David Seager Posts: 77 Joined: 22nd Feb 2010 Location: USA | quotePosted at 18:04 on 12th May 2010 Thanks, Ron. I've been "lurking," not wanting to be too much a bother. But how about reducing the deficit by getting out of Afghanistan? That would save a lot. |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 18:10 on 12th May 2010 Totally agree David, and then get out of Europe and save £45 million A DAY! |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 18:11 on 12th May 2010 By the way 'lurking' is a POE offence (joking) so make sure you get involved more often David! Lol |
| David Seager Posts: 77 Joined: 22nd Feb 2010 Location: USA | quotePosted at 18:15 on 12th May 2010 Observing from afar, I was surprised that the Labour party and the Lib-Dems didn't combine. Why not? And is Labour going to remain as "New Labour," or is there any move to return to its roots as a real "liberal" party focused on the needs of labor? |
