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Old 25-10-2011, 19:05   #87
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Re: Today's EU question: how would you vote?

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Originally Posted by g jones View Post
Labour's promise at the last election was NO to an EU referendum. You may not like it, but I did what I promised. I hope you can concede that at the very least.

Whatever my own feelings I don't think knee jerk opportunistic u-turns are the answer. Besides there was no credible argument, just a disorganised incoherent ramble from the likes of Mr Nuttall, Mr Jackson and Co.

In the end it is about taking the tough and unpopular decisions but which are in the areas best interests. I believe without a shadow of doubt I did that. Some may disagree and they have their vote at future elections. I have said this many times, on these occasions, votes don't inform my decision. I expect to lose on the cross on belief and principle.
Now the tears have dried, and I'm able to read properly once more, that's a great speech.

A classic.

Some might even think it connects more to peoples' ideas about idealism and truth, than that 'I have a dream' yarn, by that American doctor bloke. (Dr. Luther Vandross?)

You should have it printed, and use it on things.

Christmas cards, election paphlets, tea towels.
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