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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 11:47:14 GMT -5
I've just seen a bizarre statement from the very first page of the BNP manifesto. "The hijab and burqa are threatening and offensive. Thay have no place in our free British society." Now, I'm not one to sympathise with any religion but that statement is fundamentally flawed. Surely in our 'free British society' people are 'free' to wear whatever clothes they choose. Surely it would be infringing upon their religious 'freedom' to ban clothes that are a symbol of their religion. I'm going to see if I can find any more paradoxes. EDIT: I've just realised they misspelled 'they' as well. If they can't get that right then how the hell can they be expected to govern a country? It would probably be easier to tell us which policies aren't ludicrous. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 11:51:55 GMT -5
I've just seen a bizarre statement from the very first page of the BNP manifesto. "The hijab and burqa are threatening and offensive. Thay have no place in our free British society." Now, I'm not one to sympathise with any religion but that statement is fundamentally flawed. Surely in our 'free British society' people are 'free' to wear whatever clothes they choose. Surely it would be infringing upon their religious 'freedom' to ban clothes that are a symbol of their religion. I'm going to see if I can find any more paradoxes. EDIT: I've just realised they misspelled 'they' as well. If they can't get that right then how the hell can they be expected to govern a country? It would probably be easier to tell us which policies aren't ludicrous. Their manifesto is eight pages long... eight! And that's including both the front cover and back cover. They've still managed to stuff it full of extreme right wing rhetoric. It's got plenty of pretty pictures as well for all their voters who can't read. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 11:55:22 GMT -5
It would probably be easier to tell us which policies aren't ludicrous. Their manifesto is eight pages long... eight! And that's including both the front cover and back cover. They've still managed to stuff it full of extreme right wing rhetoric. It's got plenty of pretty pictures as well for all their voters who can't read. It's not about the quantity of your racism, it's the quality. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 11:56:04 GMT -5
It would probably be easier to tell us which policies aren't ludicrous. Their manifesto is eight pages long... eight! And that's including both the front cover and back cover. They've still managed to stuff it full of extreme right wing rhetoric. It's got plenty of pretty pictures as well for all their voters who can't read. The labour manifesto in the 1940's that brought in the welfare state was about the same size. Modern manifestos are full of padding and bland statements. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 12:00:39 GMT -5
Their manifesto is eight pages long... eight! And that's including both the front cover and back cover. They've still managed to stuff it full of extreme right wing rhetoric. It's got plenty of pretty pictures as well for all their voters who can't read. The labour manifesto in the 1940's that brought in the welfare state was about the same size. Modern manifestos are full of padding and bland statements. And the BNP manage to condense all their meaningless statements down to a handy comic. Seriously though, Labour's manifesto is 85 pages long. UKIP's is 76. Realistically, who's going to sit and read through all of that? Even party members have been caught out having not read it. I haven't seen the Conservative one but I imagine it will be similar. Being only 16 pages, I take it you've read the Green manifesto in detail? |
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Post by globe on May 4, 2015 13:13:01 GMT -5
I dont take into account this food bank bullshit, like some people have said, you offer something out for free then theres going to be some people that will use it just because it is free, fair enough theres people out there that genuinely need it but theres likely people out there that also too lazy to work and therefore use it as a way of saving money so they dont have to work so hard. you have to vouchers from the job centre and apparently its limited to 3 boxes or something but this isnt enforced, people can basically take take take what Im saying is its hard to correlate that to the state of employment or whatever, its like saying X amount more are claiming benefits, chances are theres a group of people in there that are conning the system. just because its a higher amount doesnt necessarily mean its what it appears, its about making sure the right people get what they need and not allowing lazy grabbing people to live life as easy as they like. Hiya Nigel, hiya pal. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 13:47:44 GMT -5
I just found this video from the last general election thread. Time to dust it off again.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 15:59:10 GMT -5
I think we'll see voting reform within the next parliamentary term.
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Post by globe on May 5, 2015 2:51:41 GMT -5
I just found this video from the last general election thread. Time to dust it off again. He is a disgrace. A toffee-nosed prick. |
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on May 5, 2015 4:38:19 GMT -5
I dont take into account this food bank bullshit, like some people have said, you offer something out for free then theres going to be some people that will use it just because it is free, fair enough theres people out there that genuinely need it but theres likely people out there that also too lazy to work and therefore use it as a way of saving money so they dont have to work so hard. you have to vouchers from the job centre and apparently its limited to 3 boxes or something but this isnt enforced, people can basically take take take what Im saying is its hard to correlate that to the state of employment or whatever, its like saying X amount more are claiming benefits, chances are theres a group of people in there that are conning the system. just because its a higher amount doesnt necessarily mean its what it appears, its about making sure the right people get what they need and not allowing lazy grabbing people to live life as easy as they like. This post reminds me of that deplorable cretin, Katie Hopkins... That is a comparison you do not want... I'd suggest you do a little extra reading |
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Post by tomlivesforever on May 5, 2015 7:28:44 GMT -5
I dont take into account this food bank bullshit, like some people have said, you offer something out for free then theres going to be some people that will use it just because it is free, fair enough theres people out there that genuinely need it but theres likely people out there that also too lazy to work and therefore use it as a way of saving money so they dont have to work so hard. you have to vouchers from the job centre and apparently its limited to 3 boxes or something but this isnt enforced, people can basically take take take what Im saying is its hard to correlate that to the state of employment or whatever, its like saying X amount more are claiming benefits, chances are theres a group of people in there that are conning the system. just because its a higher amount doesnt necessarily mean its what it appears, its about making sure the right people get what they need and not allowing lazy grabbing people to live life as easy as they like. Why are you not more angered by the corporations that steal millions of pounds? The Tories support these people. |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 7:37:11 GMT -5
I just found this video from the last general election thread. Time to dust it off again. He is a disgrace. A toffee-nosed prick.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 7:37:44 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 15:32:01 GMT -5
Just slap on a Nigel Farage mask and you're home and dry.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 19:54:25 GMT -5
I dont take into account this food bank bullshit, like some people have said, you offer something out for free then theres going to be some people that will use it just because it is free, fair enough theres people out there that genuinely need it but theres likely people out there that also too lazy to work and therefore use it as a way of saving money so they dont have to work so hard. you have to vouchers from the job centre and apparently its limited to 3 boxes or something but this isnt enforced, people can basically take take take what Im saying is its hard to correlate that to the state of employment or whatever, its like saying X amount more are claiming benefits, chances are theres a group of people in there that are conning the system. just because its a higher amount doesnt necessarily mean its what it appears, its about making sure the right people get what they need and not allowing lazy grabbing people to live life as easy as they like. Hiya Nigel, hiya pal. Oh dear, he's deleted his account now. The UKIP campaign must be getting pretty serious. |
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on May 5, 2015 20:01:35 GMT -5
As a quasi-American, I actually find this British General Election farcical.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2015 20:03:53 GMT -5
As an American, I actually find this a farce. Which bit? |
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on May 5, 2015 20:22:19 GMT -5
As an American, I actually find this a farce. Which bit?  |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 2:12:36 GMT -5
Final Prediction:
Labour/SNP coalition.
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on May 6, 2015 7:28:43 GMT -5
Also is UKIP akin to the Tea Party in the U.S.? Is that a fair comparison?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 8:29:50 GMT -5
Also is UKIP akin to the Tea Party in the U.S.? Is that a fair comparison? Are the Tea Party right-wing, ignorant, fear-mongering and intrinsically racist? |
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on May 6, 2015 9:39:00 GMT -5
Also is UKIP akin to the Tea Party in the U.S.? Is that a fair comparison? Are the Tea Party right-wing, ignorant, fear-mongering and intrinsically racist? Yes. Lol Actually, I really don't think the Tea Party is as bad as the left wing media tries to portray. in actuality, it highlights democracy in action. But yes, as a splinter and more extreme group from the Republican Party, it's seems like UKIP is a perfect analogy. That being said, let's not ignore that the Democratic. Party is made up of its own factions, too. |
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on May 6, 2015 10:02:54 GMT -5
How different are Labour and the Lib Dems? Are there many major differences, and what are they?
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Post by matt on May 6, 2015 14:03:31 GMT -5
How different are Labour and the Lib Dems? Are there many major differences, and what are they? Very centrist - mainly centre left, but not as left wing as Labour. Lib Dems are more reformists in social matters, while wanting federalism introduced and First Past The Post scrapped. More pro business creation and pro EU too. |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 14:14:48 GMT -5
After canvasing and leafleting in Kirkcaldy all day, here are my final predictions for tomorrow:
UKIP - 3 seats with Farage not winning his.
Lib Dems - 31 seats
Green - They'll retain their seat in Brighton
SNP - 50 seats
Labour will only get six seats in Scotland but will be marginally larger than the Conservatives overall.
Whatever happens, no party will command a majority. I'm predicting a minority Labour government although I may change my mind after seeing the real result tomorrow.
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