Blimey, it's like the Spanish Inquisition!
I've actually got friends here tonight, and am only supposed to be popping on here when I have to go in the kitchen!
Happy to be a not very good host, for once, and I'll try and answer youir question.
I probably don't understand what you mean, but as for doing a search on the oppposition, I honestly don't see things as being so straightforward.
I try to keep informed with information about lots of issues, from as many different sources as possible, and then make my own mind up.
Like I say, I haven't always voted for the same particular party, so personally I don't see anyone as 'opposition'. It could be anyone I see as doing the right or wrong thing, regardles of which party they represent.
As I said way back in this thread. My criticism of our council leader isn't personal, or party political.
I'd happily keep my gob firmly shut, regardless as to the colour of his rosette, if I thought he was doing a good job for the borough.
If I haven't answered the question you asked, I apologise, but this bottle of wine is needed elsewhere now, and I'd better go and pour it.