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Woos By Election

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by wiseowl, Nov 18, 2014.

  1. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Boycotts always were controversial,:)

    What has she got against the Israelis, Woo?
     
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    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    Tweeting that sort of thing is not very politically literate. :nonofinger:

    When people are trying to get votes they should be discussing what they, and their party, can do for the local electorate. Spouting out personal prejudices may, or may not, get them extra votes, but it tends to show an ignorance as to how to conduct themselves leading up to an election.

    They may be passionate about what they think but tweeting is a very poor medium in which to say these things. You only have to look at the trouble politicians, and others, have been in recently.

    If they feel strongly about such things they should give an opportunity for it to be discussed within their prospective constituency. I would be very wary of any candidate that asked me to do something like that, even if there are good reasons for it, without having explained their reasons. It shows a predisposition to be condescending and didactic - not something I want in my local candidate.

    Sorry!! The dictionary fell on my head earlier this afternoon and I'm still recovering! :heehee:
     
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    • ARMANDII

      ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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      Personally, I thought that the Official Monster Raving Loony Party candidate was the best choice.:rolleyespink::doh::snork:
       
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        I just liked the way his face twitched and he drooled from the mouth........Oh, no, sorry,that was Mr Reckless:wallbanging::snork:
         
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        Kelly Tolhurst is campaigning for the West Bank to be free.

        During the Gaza conflict in July and August [Kelly Tolhurst's] Twitter account regularly posted messages calling on supporters to boycott Israeli companies. She also re-posted messages from the "Free Gaza Movement".

        She does support the BDS
         
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        • Trunky

          Trunky ...who nose about gardening

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          The scary thing is, some policies which were first suggested by the Official Monster Raving Loony Party many years ago, have actually become reality.

          Votes for under 21s, pet passports and all-day drinking in pubs were policies of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, long before they became law by those who were elected to Parliament.

          Makes you wonder which Loony policy will be next: :rolleyespink:

          http://www.loonyparty.com/history-4/loony-archive/2010-general-election-manifesto/
           
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          • ARMANDII

            ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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            So is there Madness in their Method........or Method in their Madness:doh::scratch::dunno::heehee:
             
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            Trunky just couldn't resist this Manifesto "TMRavingLoonyParty

            On the eve of the dissolution, we take the liberty of recalling to your minds the considerations which, in our judgement, should weigh with you in the exercise of your rights as voters during the next few weeks.

            We firstly intend to sack anyone who writes such nonsense as the opening statement, and pledge to fight the general election on an invisible platform so that people cannot see the floors in our policies.

            We are pleased that the Government has stolen our loony policy of discouraging binge drinking by proposing to open pubs for 24 hours and now feel that the public see that a vote for the Official Monster Raving Loony Party is no longer a wasted vote. We are preparing for Government.

            Our team of experts has decided that Income Tax has not proved popular with the public and will therefore be abolished. It was started in order to finance the Napoleonic war in 1799 and we now believe that the time is right to announce the cessation of hostilities with Napoleon. Some of the money left in the coffers will be used to fill in our part of the Channel Tunnel in case no one has mentioned it to the French. Any remaining money will be strategically placed on a horse at the 3-30 at Haydock Park at odds of at least 12/1 in order to see us through until the next election. Income Tax will be officially replaced by people lending the government a bob or two at the end of the week when we’re a bit skint.

            Other policies:

            We will issue a 99p coin to save on change.

            The Official Monster Raving Loony Party will not join the single European currency. We will invite all Europeans countries to JOIN THE POUND.

            Rich people should be taxed to pay for the printing of money, as they use most of it.

            Tax credits will be paid to nice people. There will be a “total illegitimate child” tax for everyone else.
             
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            • shiney

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              Why does she support the British Deer Society? :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
               
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              • wiseowl

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                Well it all started when she watched Bambi:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                 
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                • Jenny namaste

                  Jenny namaste Total Gardener

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                  The Telegraph today - good old Matt
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