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Originally Posted by Eric
There's a fine line between stubborness and loyalty  ... and I don't think I would brag about not changing my mind in 46 years .... I just can't believe that, in those 46 years, you have not questioned your political commitment; I don't mean in fundamentals but in details of the day to day behaviour of the politicians, particularly the leaders, of the party you choose to support. I also direct this comment to those who have supported Labour, perhaps more so than those who are commited to the Conservative party. The Labour Party I read about is certainly not the Labour Party I remember, the one that my grandparents supported and voted for. |
Perhaps Jaysay hasn't changed in forty odd years, but the party he supports certainly has.
Can't see many of Macmillan's cabinet throwing confetti at one of their own number's same sex union, nevermind hugging a hoodie, or I suppose the then equivalent, a duffle coat wearing Aldermaston marcher.