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Is it safe?
I ask myself that every time I dare to read in here.. 
They are lovely people though (I just can't stand the risk of being called a newbie
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ha ha ..Morning in here James 
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Well I go out last night and it all happens. Not sure about this whole coalition thing, but hope that it will curb the worse Tory excesses.
Gordon Brown was very dignified last night I feel when he announced his resignation as PM and I feel that had he not have followed Tony Blair and made that mistake during the campaign he may have stood more of a chance.
Mr Pink has said how strange is it that the man who basically finished third in the election is now the Deputy PM and if something happened with David Cameron would run the country, some of the cabinet selections are ok as well, glad to see Vince Cable involved.
I have loved reading and taking part in this thread BTW, although many of us have had opposing views, we have discussed them and not let it descend into arguments, it's been great. Wonder how long it will be before we are doing it all over again?
Well I go out last night and it all happens. Not sure about this whole coalition thing, but hope that it will curb the worse Tory excesses.
Gordon Brown was very dignified last night I feel when he announced his resignation as PM and I feel that had he not have followed Tony Blair and made that mistake during the campaign he may have stood more of a chance.
Mr Pink has said how strange is it that the man who basically finished third in the election is now the Deputy PM and if something happened with David Cameron would run the country, some of the cabinet selections are ok as well, glad to see Vince Cable involved.
I have loved reading and taking part in this thread BTW, although many of us have had opposing views, we have discussed them and not let it descend into arguments, it's been great. Wonder how long it will be before we are doing it all over again?
Morning PB - yes it has been an interesting thread and if they manage to stick to the fixed term parliament they have all agreed on then May 2015 ... but I guess a lot of the 'smart money' will no doubt revise their opinions after the coalition has been running for a bit
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Does not seem right Cameron got that very wrong IMO
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Does not seem right Cameron got that very wrong IMO
But maybe...just maybe..they can work together....forget all the school boy pettiness of old parlimants and actually do some good. This could be the best thing...it could be the worst...but I do think people should judge them once they have had a chance to govern!
The new government is shaping up very nicely indeed. I can see this being the start of a beautiful relationship between Conservatives and Liberals. At last, this country has a decent stable government, populated by politicians who actually care. Makes me proud to be British.
There will be some difficulties obviously.
They are new to coalition by and large.
But I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so."
I cannot believe it is beyond the wit of man to be creative, constructive and positive.
I wish them well.
They are new to coalition by and large.
But I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so."
I cannot believe it is beyond the wit of man to be creative, constructive and positive.
I wish them well.
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Makes me proud to be British.
What is the Daily Mail take on Clegg now?
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I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so.
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But I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so."
I don't think that's the case at all.
I have to accept they're in. But I don't have to join the gush-fest celebrating the fact, sorry.
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don't think that's the case at all
Maybe not worded right, Joe.. but I think there are those who are saying 'let 'em cock it up'... and I'd bet my last shilling in the event that the don't they won't be rushing to say 'I was wrong'Reference:MrsB
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but I think there are those who are saying 'let 'em cock it up'...
That's me. 
But I would never be smug about it. All this business about, "We are doing it all in the interest of the British interest!" Dingo's kidneys.
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Well, that goes without saying, but I'm trying not to panic just yet...
*joins the baited breath & optimism people*
Seriously though... half my problems with David Cameron & his party, even before the election was the pointing and criticism of what they felt GB was doing wrong... but without then saying how it should be done.
Stop the childish tit for tat stuff & work together for the good of the people!
& yeah... I know it'll never happen... but its how it should be!
Seriously though... half my problems with David Cameron & his party, even before the election was the pointing and criticism of what they felt GB was doing wrong... but without then saying how it should be done.
Stop the childish tit for tat stuff & work together for the good of the people!
& yeah... I know it'll never happen... but its how it should be!
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There will be some difficulties obviously. They are new to coalition by and large. But I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so." I cannot believe it is beyond the wit of man to be creative, constructive and positive. I wish them well.
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There will be some difficulties obviously. They are new to coalition by and large. But I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so." I cannot believe it is beyond the wit of man to be creative, constructive and positive. I wish them well.
In total agreement with you, Brisket.
Me too Brisket... in fact I've just posted the same in another thread.In total agreement with you, Brisket.
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There will be some difficulties obviously. They are new to coalition by and large. But I don,t much like the idea of people positively wanting failure so they can say "I told you so." I cannot believe it is beyond the wit of man to be creative, constructive and positive. I wish them well.
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Seriously though... half my problems with David Cameron & his party, even before the election was the pointing and criticism of what they felt GB was doing wrong... but without then saying how it should be done.
I asked on here many moons ago what exactly the Tories would have done differently-big decision wise.Still waiting....... **Looks at watch**
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Sorry, their at it again... on sky news "its clear that the public wanted the parties to try and work together".
Sorry, their at it again... on sky news "its clear that the public wanted the parties to try and work together".
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half my problems with David Cameron & his party, even before the election was the pointing and criticism of what they felt GB was doing wrong... but without then saying how it should be done.
Labour did the same when the Tories were in ......It's Their Job!!!!!!
Indeed it is!
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That's me. But I would never be smug about it. All this business about, "We are doing it all in the interest of the British interest!" Dingo's kidneys.
Exactly ............when they say 'British interest' what do they mean exactly? What about those working in the public sector who are hanging on to their seats not knowing whether they're gonna lose their jobs or not ..........it's pretty obvious a lot of them are ..........and those on a low income who rely on family/working tax credits for a living wage ...........who knows where the axe will fall there. Hey ho ........just as long as there is money for the 'Free Schools' .........everythings alright.Reference:
Labour did the same when the Tories were in ......It's Their Job!!!!!
I know Labour did the same. & I don't think that is their job.. they do, I don't.Constructive criticism, admission when the opposition gets something right... statements on how they would do something different & why, should be their job.
I don't agree. The Tory press set the agenda when they consistantly abused Brown and we must carry on the tradition by attacking the Tories at every opportunity, starting yesterday.
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I don't agree. The Tory press set the agenda when they consistantly abused Brown and we must carry on the tradition by attacking the Tories at every opportunity, starting yesterday.
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And I suppose the Labour Press just sat on their hands in the run up to the 1997 election? I don't think so........
No... you're right Baz! The Sun supported the Labour Party to win then! 
They sure did Xochi
it was interesting seeing our pal Judy's take on the body language between the "boys" today at their press call - "power patting"
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it was interesting seeing our pal Judy's take on the body language between the "boys" today at their press call - "power patting"
I saw that too hoochie. When I was watching it live I was thinking how much it looked like the body language battle that George Bush won over Tony Blair!