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Post by TheIslander on Apr 22, 2010 22:10:28 GMT -5
Debate Video: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8638864.stmWhat are your views on the UK Elections? Who are you rooting for? It has occurred to me time after time again that the UK needs change, so I don't think Gordon Brown should get elected. On the other hand Clegg and Cameron offer very different flavors of change so there is much to be discussed. I agree with Cameron on the EU issue, a lot of countries under EU membership are being led to apply ideas which are not practical in certain countries, a typical downfall of federalism. Now the EU has a different type federalism which COULD be changed - and this is what makes me think that Clegg has a point with what he is saying. Could britain, with its heavy influence on the EU - change the EU for it to work both better for itself and for the better of Britain? I have to agree with Brown, Cameron on nuclear issues. With iran and n Korea making such advances in nuclear technology - would it be wise to pull out and not fund a new nuclear missile system? Discuss. |
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Post by Jake on Apr 23, 2010 1:39:07 GMT -5
I will respond to this in detail tomorrow, but I am about to leave for now.
But who are you planning on voting for, or who would you vote for if you could?
(I'm afraid I'm supporting Labour - and that's a very recent decision. I'm not, however, old enough to vote.)
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Post by PunchJunky on Apr 23, 2010 4:33:53 GMT -5
Until the first debate I was pretty much decided that I wouldn't vote. But after watching it, I think I'm going Lib Dem, mainly because they're finding more intelligent ways of getting money than 'cutting the public spending budget.'
I agree with Clegg on the Trident issue, it's just a bad memory from the Cold War. I think if we had the balls to let go of it, maybe some other countries could see downsizing their nuclear stockpiles as well. Although probably not for a while. It would also free up a lot of money which for the military to make the soldiers safer in the conflict.
He also supports a repeal of the Digital Economy bill, which is a hell of a scary bill.
Either way we need some big ass reform in Parliament, and I don't think Brown or Cameron will do it to the extent that is needed.
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Post by isobelsteaparty on Apr 23, 2010 13:34:29 GMT -5
Well, I'm not sure I can add much to this because I'm in a huge state of confusion over who would do the least damage...
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Post by TheIslander on Apr 23, 2010 14:13:39 GMT -5
I will respond to this in detail tomorrow, but I am about to leave for now. But who are you planning on voting for, or who would you vote for if you could? (I'm afraid I'm supporting Labour - and that's a very recent decision. I'm not, however, old enough to vote.) I'm not from the UK so I won't be voting. I have (for ever) been supporting Cameron because he fits my political liking very well. If I was a brit, I would vote for him - he has the best policies in terms of equality: if you are concerned about britain itself: To me, Cameron is the man. But I like what Clegg says in relation to Global politics and that leaves me puzzled. |
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Post by Jake on Apr 24, 2010 8:43:48 GMT -5
In my opinion, there's aspects from all parties that are great. I mean, on the whole I think Labour has got the best policies, but then LibDems probably have the best leader. And then bring in some of the better policies from Conservative and it'd be perfect!
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Post by stephen5000 on Apr 24, 2010 10:19:30 GMT -5
I'm not British, so I don't know much about this. However, I just watched Pat Condell's newest video on the matter. What do you Brits think of his views?
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Post by kadie on Apr 25, 2010 8:51:37 GMT -5
From what I've seen they all just appear to be acting like over grown children. Particularly the conservatives, highlighted in this video; www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qba6Yj6BJYMy personal opinon is that Nick Clegg is the lesser of three evils, however in a perfect world I would not want to see any of these men as prime minister. Kadie  |
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Post by Jake on Apr 25, 2010 15:40:56 GMT -5
From what I've seen they all just appear to be acting like over grown children. Particularly the conservatives, highlighted in this video; www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qba6Yj6BJYMy personal opinon is that Nick Clegg is the lesser of three evils, however in a perfect world I would not want to see any of these men as prime minister. Kadie Yes, this is very true! I wish Conservative would make it more clear about what their policies are rather than just saying it's different to Labour's. And I'm not sure what to make of Nick...I guess I'll have to wait and see once he gets more chance at being in power. |
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Post by kadie on Apr 25, 2010 16:35:36 GMT -5
And I'm not sure what to make of Nick...I guess I'll have to wait and see once he gets more chance at being in power. Yeah, well like I said I just view him as the lesser of three evils and that opinion is based pretty much on the first debate (I haven't seen the second one yet). Not that my opinion matters much as I can't vote because of where I live and my age. Which annoys me as the result of this election will inevitably effect my future. Oh well, that's life for you x |
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Post by Jake on Apr 25, 2010 16:38:28 GMT -5
Haha! The Channel Islands...I've never known anyone to come from there - what's it like?
But to fill you in, Nick Clegg did just as well in the second debate except Brown and Cameron were a bit better this time (they acted more like Clegg did). So it was more equal...
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Post by kadie on Apr 25, 2010 16:38:34 GMT -5
In my opinion, there's aspects from all parties that are great. I mean, on the whole I think Labour has got the best policies, but then LibDems probably have the best leader. And then bring in some of the better policies from Conservative and it'd be perfect! Take all the good qualitys from each party, put them in a blender and theres your perfect party. If only life worked that way  |
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Post by kadie on Apr 25, 2010 16:42:05 GMT -5
Haha! The Channel Islands...I've never known anyone to come from there - what's it like? But to fill you in, Nick Clegg did just as well in the second debate except Brown and Cameron were a bit better this time (they acted more like Clegg did). So it was more equal... Yeah thats the sort of vide I was getting from the opinon polls and news shows. Channel Islands are beautiful, at the moment. The states of jersey however have taken it upon themselves to screw up our Island as much as is humanly possible but buliding the uglisest, tallest bulidings all along our coastline and towers of flats and small houses in every field they can set their eyes on. And that is just the tip of the iceburg. In short great place to holiday but don't live here. (I'm not bitter at all, lol) |
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Post by kadie on Apr 26, 2010 11:51:22 GMT -5
Okay, I know this is like my third post in a row on this thread but I'm interested as to what people think about the possibility of a hung parliment?  |
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Post by PunchJunky on Apr 26, 2010 12:14:27 GMT -5
I'm kinda curious about it, maybe it could lead to reform, but more likely it would lead to big squabbles with nothing getting done.
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Post by Jake on Apr 26, 2010 14:50:56 GMT -5
I'm kinda curious about it, maybe it could lead to reform, but more likely it would lead to big squabbles with nothing getting done. Yeah. That's just about how I think - it probably wouldn't work out too well in theory. If perhaps they tried to make it work, then maybe, but that's not going to happen! |
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Post by TheIslander on Apr 26, 2010 16:50:49 GMT -5
Okay, I know this is like my third post in a row on this thread but I'm interested as to what people think about the possibility of a hung parliment? What Cameron is saying about a hung parliament is kinda right. It will result in coalition or dissolution. I can't really see any of the three in a coalition because their policies are all different. Clegg stated that he would be willing to form a coalition with Labour if Brown wasn't leading it.. which is smart because if labour come out third - I guess they are bound to remove brown. Italy have a hung parliament and they never really see out their 5 years. I want to learn more about Camerons policy on education and if it will affect university students and funding. |
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Post by TheIslander on Apr 27, 2010 13:15:58 GMT -5
I watched a feature today which said youths in the UK found that the politicians don't really 'connect' with them. How do you feel about this? How can this be fixed up?
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Post by MattGilb3rt on Apr 27, 2010 15:32:03 GMT -5
I'll be voting Lib Dems!
But I believe the end result will be a hung Parliment.
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Post by Jake on Apr 27, 2010 16:09:13 GMT -5
Anyone got any opinion on the BNP?
I watched a video interview with Nick Griffin - he's a surprisingly good and convincing public speaker! I mean, I still disagree with his policies but it at least convinced me he's not a madman!
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