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MargaretR 10-02-2008 04:04
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Labour report backs all-black shortlists | Politics | The Observer

What planet was that Harriet Harman born on !!!!!

The labour party are guaranteening defeat at the next election.
A parliamentary candidate should be selected on merit only.
Why should we be expected to accept less? :mad:

No.9 Dream 10-02-2008 07:01
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Is that the Harriet Harman who was lecturing us in the House of Commons the other day about how dare we question the fundemental honesty of MPs and their "legitimate" use of expenses. Nothing to do of course that she has been inbroiled in a few dodgy financial deals herself and could be anxious to move the public gaze elsewhere.

As Oscar Wilde said the more they talk about their honour the faster we counted our spoons.

You may like to do a search on here

Guy Fawkes' blog of parliamentary plots, rumours and conspiracy

yerself 10-02-2008 08:36
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Why should we be expected to accept less? :mad:
Don't you think less would make a good MP?

Gayle 10-02-2008 09:20
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As I've said before on other subjects. The right candidate for the job is the right candidate for the job and creating women only, black only short lists etc is wrong.

I do however agree with encouraging more women and more black people to come forward and stand so that there are more options for people to vote on. But when it comes down to final selection it should be done on merit only.

andrewb 10-02-2008 10:09
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Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 529206)
As I've said before on other subjects. The right candidate for the job is the right candidate for the job and creating women only, black only short lists etc is wrong.

I do however agree with encouraging more women and more black people to come forward and stand so that there are more options for people to vote on. But when it comes down to final selection it should be done on merit only.
Wholly agree.

Obama has a good chance of becoming the next US president and you can put a bet on him being incredibly offended if he was to get there because they only allowed black candidates!

jaysay 10-02-2008 10:11
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Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 529206)
As I've said before on other subjects. The right candidate for the job is the right candidate for the job and creating women only, black only short lists etc is wrong.

I do however agree with encouraging more women and more black people to come forward and stand so that there are more options for people to vote on. But when it comes down to final selection it should be done on merit only.
This is the second time in a fortnight I've agreed with Gayle, must be something in the water:D

Neil 10-02-2008 10:34
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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 529219)
This is the second time in a fortnight I've agreed with Gayle, must be something in the water:D

It must be catching ;)

jaysay 10-02-2008 11:55
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 529227)
It must be catching ;)
Lets hope its doesn't reach epidemic proportions:D

cashman 10-02-2008 14:17
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Originally Posted by Cyfr (Post 529217)
Wholly agree.

Obama has a good chance of becoming the next US president and you can put a bet on him being incredibly offended if he was to get there because they only allowed black candidates!
totally agree, harman is a very silly woman,as for obama, wouldn't mind a little sidebet that it dont happen, perhaps its my cynical view, but from my limited experiance in the us of a it aint gonna happen in my lifetime.:)

Neil 10-02-2008 15:46
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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 529259)
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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 529227)
It must be catching ;)
Lets hope its doesn't reach epidemic proportions:D
Don't worry it was not a joke you would get, Gayle will though ;)

WillowTheWhisp 10-02-2008 20:37
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What an incredibly racist idea.

West Ender 10-02-2008 21:50
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Can a political party openly advocate "white only" short-lists or would that be racist? Is racism a one-sided concept?

Bonnyboy 10-02-2008 21:59
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Originally Posted by West Ender (Post 529508)
Can a political party openly advocate "white only" short-lists or would that be racist? Is racism a one-sided concept?
If the coppers can have a National Black Police Association why should politics differ, racism certainly seems to be a one way street at times

jaysay 11-02-2008 08:45
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Originally Posted by Bonnyboy (Post 529511)
If the coppers can have a National Black Police Association why should politics differ, racism certainly seems to be a one way street at times
On the same lines what about a music of white origin award we o have the MOBO awards or there again white trade unions.:confused:


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