Conservative Parliamentary Selection - Page 10

Less · 27-02-2010, 09:58

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Originally Posted by Neil

Will they just bring in some more outsiders?

Scab Labour eh?

That'll teach 'em for not getting themselves Unionised and becoming a closed shop back in the 80's.

jaysay · 27-02-2010, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Neil

Will they just bring in some more outsiders?

Don't know don't care Neil, let he ******* get on with it

jaysay · 27-02-2010, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Less

Scab Labour eh?

That'll teach 'em for not getting themselves Unionised and becoming a closed shop back in the 80's.

I'll have you know Less its the Conservative and Unionist Party, but they've cut back on the union bit

MargaretR · 27-02-2010, 10:18

Votes count for nothing now.
Democracy is dead in the water.
Whichever form of government you prefer, it all boils down to enslavement and control of the masses for the benefit of a few.

jaysay · 27-02-2010, 10:21

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Votes count for nothing now.
Democracy is dead in the water.
Whichever form of government you prefer, it all boils down to enslavement and control of the masses for the benefit of a few.

If I didn't know you better I'd think you were a cynic Margaret

Eric · 27-02-2010, 19:06

So ... there are big problems in the tory camp ... and what is the status of Hyndburn? Is it a safe seat; or, is it considered a "swing riding"; to put it in other words: will it be a walkover for one party or a race too close to call?

garinda · 27-02-2010, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Eric

So ... there are big problems in the tory camp ... and what is the status of Hyndburn? Is it a safe seat; or, is it considered a "swing riding"; to put it in other words: will it be a walkover for one party or a race too close to call?

It's been Labour since 1992.
Since the war it was held by the Tories 1983-92.
At the 2005 General Election Labour had a majority of 5,587, though the Tories see it as a winnable seat. Something they need to do if they are to win an overall majority at Westmisnter.
It should be exciting...give how much general apathy there is to any politicans, and how most local Conservatives are livid, after not being able to chose their own candidate.

Tune in election night for the latest results.

Eric · 27-02-2010, 20:39

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Originally Posted by garinda

It's been Labour since 1992.
Since the war it was held by the Tories 1983-92.
At the 2005 General Election Labour had a majority of 5,587, though the Tories see it as a winnable seat. Something they need to do if they are to win an overall majority at Westmisnter.
It should be exciting...give how much general apathy there is to any politicans, and how most local Conservatives are livid, after not being able to chose their own candidate.

Tune in election night for the latest results.

Thanx ... so, if the conservatives are real po'd, and they seem to be, it could go Labour ... interesting. Are the tories doing the parachute thing in other ridings, I wonder? k tdftkk 900000000000yfddl; The last bit comes from my cat, Sadie; no doubt it is replete with the wisdom that comes from having lived 21 years as a cat.

Wynonie Harris · 27-02-2010, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Eric

k tdftkk 900000000000yfddl;

Thought you had some particularly good Afghan Black there for a moment, Eric.

garinda · 27-02-2010, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Eric

Thanx ... so, if the conservatives are real po'd, and they seem to be, it could go Labour ... interesting. Are the tories doing the parachute thing in other ridings, I wonder? k tdftkk 900000000000yfddl; The last bit comes from my cat, Sadie; no doubt it is replete with the wisdom that comes from having lived 21 years as a cat.

They're all up to tricks.

Labour have imposed many women-only candidate lists, except in seats where the leader of the House's husband decided to stand.

In theory Hyndburn hasn't been this vunerable to change for years, but with the Tories having a mainly non-local candidate list, their chances have been greatly reduced. Especially as Jaysay says, many local party activists are now unwilling to give any time and help to whoever they eventually decide on.

I'm just hoping the local Hell and damnation homophobic ex-Vicar doesn't retain his deposit, and that foolish people vote for the vile man, as a protest vote.

Perhaps your cat should stand.

It'd be in with a shot of winning.

Wynonie Harris · 27-02-2010, 20:55

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Originally Posted by garinda

Labour have imposed many women-only candidate lists, except in seats where the leader of the House's husband decided to stand.

Would that be Harriet the hypocrite, then? Brilliant! Do as I say not as I do...

garinda · 27-02-2010, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Would that be Harriet the hypocrite, then? Brilliant! Do as I say not as I do...

Yes, it's nice to see there's still an old boys network at Westminster, to allow a lucky few a leg up.

Just as long as the old boy's your old man.

Harriet Harman's husband Jack Dromey on shortlist for safe seat | Politics | guardian.co.uk

garinda · 27-02-2010, 21:10

I wonder if there are any direct descendents of Guy Fawkes standing in the forthcoming General Election?

They'd be very popular with the public.

Eric · 27-02-2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Thought you had some particularly good Afghan Black there for a moment, Eric.

Funny you should mention that ... I had just fired up my Yoda bong ... and it is real good, genuine Afghan Black .... the only thing to watch at the Olympics tonight is curling ... nice, slow, laid back .... just like I intend to be

Wynonie Harris · 27-02-2010, 21:25

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Originally Posted by Eric

Funny you should mention that ... I had just fired up my Yoda bong ... and it is real good, genuine Afghan Black .... the only thing to watch at the Olympics tonight is curling ... nice, slow, laid back .... just like I intend to be

Very nice, although I tend to stick to Joey Holt's best bitter these days.