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Originally Posted by andrewb
Yep, pedantic. You're not interested in discussing the issue
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Oh I'm very interested in discussing local politics, and in this case the reported fight between the local Conservative party, and the national one.
Since I'm not a member of the Conservative party, or any other party, and therefore have no sway as to who makes the selected candidate list, I have to follow the reported power struggle in the press, and can offer no greater insight.
As for my views on the Conservative party's decision to impose all-women short-lists on some constituencies, I think it stinks.
Positive discrimination is patronising, divisive, and ultimately achieves nothing.
The Conservative party's policy on this issue is redolent of the loony-left councils of the early eighties, who grandly decided black disabled lesbians should always be promoted, even when they weren't the best person for the job.
Such patronage only brings resentment.
The best candidate should be selected for a seat because of their abilities, and not because of their gender.