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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris
I'm merely pointing out that, in my opinion, there are striking parallels between the changes the Tories are going through and the transformation of the Labour party a few years ago. Ian Duncan-Smith was the Tories' Michael Foot figure; he embodied many of their most cherished beliefs - a right-wing approach, middle class respectability etc. However, they realised that they'd never get into power with him, so now they have a leader who has a fighting chance. However, just as many rank-and-file Labour members still retain the socialist values of old Labour, so many ordinary Tories are still right wingers at heart.
And, yes, you are deluded, Cyfr. Hopefully as you grow older, you will become a little less naive and see things as they really are.
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Back any of this up as fact, please. If you can give me a recent poll or something that says that the majroity of the Conservative membership are far right rather than moderate right, then i'll happily retract my statement about them. But so far, i've provided reasons as to why you might have this perception of the membership, and everything holds up, the fact that they havn't had a chance to vote for a moderate Tory in 5 years, and even then he was pro europe where as many Conservative members don't want that, so your perception could go back decades.
I am not deluded, i'm perfectly able to make rational decisions. Please, if theres one thing I dislike, it's patronising me because im younger than you. I don't put my age and picture on here so it can be used as an excuse to try and get the upper hand in a debate.