Is it just me that thinks the so called government 'rebellion' was a good thing for democracy? Are the political hacks all too far up their own backsides, in saying how damaging it is that MPs should stand up and state their view and vote by it, rather than following what the party has dictated.
The whole european gravy train is just a larger example of the corruption of politics we have at home.. Imagine the financial corruption that goes on in europe where the light of "transparency" does not shine, must be like bonus day every day.
I think the real story is in the way politics has been twisted to ensure that the majority do not get a say just the few in politics and their chums.
Is this the brand of democracy we are supposedly exporting to the corrupt areas of the world?
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011
Political Novice?
I don't find the Lib Dem position surprising. I do find it surprising how their leader has "played such a bad hand".
For the first time, at the last election, I voted Lib Dem. I did not agree with one of their main manifesto pledges, tuition fees, but which of the parties have I ever agreed on everything - None.
So I put my cross by the party who had, for years, put themselves forwards as an alternative to the cynical politics of the other two main parties.
I have no problem that they went into a coalition, that is the way of politics. I have no problem that they pushed forwards with the cuts, had to be done (speed of cuts is a different point)
I did have a big problem though that they reneged on one of their main manifesto pledges (whether I agree with it or not).
They should have brought down the government over it. Strong maybe, but outside of the Westminster bubble many people would have had a lot more respect for the Lib Dems - "A party of principle".
Instead they have shown themselves to be as cynical as the other lot and why should you vote for the Monkey if you can get the Organ Grinder?
If Westminster cared about voter apathy this would be the biggest issue, because many are saying why change the voting system if one party is as **** as the next?
Lib Dem? What's the point?
For the first time, at the last election, I voted Lib Dem. I did not agree with one of their main manifesto pledges, tuition fees, but which of the parties have I ever agreed on everything - None.
So I put my cross by the party who had, for years, put themselves forwards as an alternative to the cynical politics of the other two main parties.
I have no problem that they went into a coalition, that is the way of politics. I have no problem that they pushed forwards with the cuts, had to be done (speed of cuts is a different point)
I did have a big problem though that they reneged on one of their main manifesto pledges (whether I agree with it or not).
They should have brought down the government over it. Strong maybe, but outside of the Westminster bubble many people would have had a lot more respect for the Lib Dems - "A party of principle".
Instead they have shown themselves to be as cynical as the other lot and why should you vote for the Monkey if you can get the Organ Grinder?
If Westminster cared about voter apathy this would be the biggest issue, because many are saying why change the voting system if one party is as **** as the next?
Lib Dem? What's the point?
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