The Tory "dirty tricks brigade" and the media

[garinda]

Originally Posted by jaysay

You've a lot to learn about politics Ken, like canvasing and leafleting 8 to 10 weeks before an election is a waste of time and energy

It was probably that sort of negativity that resulted in the local Conservative Association not being trusted to pick their own candidates.

Perhaps there is some appeal to the new look Conservatives, at least nationally, after all.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Stumped

I'll have my bucket of urine ready for the first canvasser to knock on my door.

What, so they can take it with them ?? They don't need yours mate, they've been taking it from Joe Public for years !!

[Less]

I've just re-read the whole of this thread again, (absolutely right andrewb, I have too much time on my hands),

But in amongst the variety of to-ing and fro-ing that has gone on, not one, nil, zero, of the Tory few on here has looked aghast at this thread and proclaimed in a loud voice,

The Tory Party is too principled and honest to have a "dirty tricks brigade"

Perhaps because of such an omission we can all conclude that...

Oh yes, they have a "dirty tricks brigade" and they don't care who knows it!

[Wynonie Harris]

"The Tory few" is surely down to "the Tory one" now that Jaysay has jumped ship?

[Less]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

"The Tory few" is surely down to "the Tory one" now that Jaysay has jumped ship?

That reminds me of a phrase I remember from somewhere, something about sinking ships and what happens to rats when this happens.

For the life of me though I can't remember what it was, but I think it was the catchphrase for one of the Conservative Annual Conferences, still it's not that important is it?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Less

That reminds me of a phrase I remember from somewhere

Didn't remind me of that.

[Stumped]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

What, so they can take it with them ?? They don't need yours mate, they've been taking it from Joe Public for years !!

Personally, I couldn't give a toss for any of them. They've all been peeing in the Westminster pot for so long, a little extra wouldn't do any harm!

[Less]

Originally Posted by Stumped

I couldn't give a toss.

Is this an age thing?

[Stumped]

Originally Posted by Less

Is this an age thing?

Things have been a little limp, lately -but I do enjoy a stiff whisky!.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Stumped

Things have been a little limp, lately -but I do enjoy a stiff whisky!.

Yeah well........Thanks to Mr.Eyebrows, that stiff Whisky is going to come with an even stiffer price !!

[Stumped]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Yeah well........Thanks to Mr.Eyebrows, that stiff Whisky is going to come with an even stiffer price !!

Surely you don't resent having to pay an exhorbitant amount of tax on everything but the air that we breath in order to subsidise our grossly overburdened benefits for all (except the worker) system!

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Stumped

benefits for all (except the worker) system!

Though of course a worker may benefit from some of the following benefits.

Benefits and tax credits for people in work

Statutory Sick Pay : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits

NI17A - A guide to Maternity Benefits (April 2009) - DWP

HM Revenue & Customs: Child Benefit: Introduction

[Stumped]

Originally Posted by garinda

Though of course a worker may benefit from some of the following benefits.

Benefits and tax credits for people in work

Statutory Sick Pay : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits

NI17A - A guide to Maternity Benefits (April 2009) - DWP

HM Revenue & Customs: Child Benefit: Introduction

Hmmph!

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Stumped

Hmmph!

Is that code, for thank you?

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

The Tories haven't figured out how to start canvassing, let alone what to do when they get to the door.

I will wee myself laughing if she does get in after all the moaning about her selection and no canvassing etc.