Declan Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Darn I hoped Theo4mhk was Theo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just listened to the John Houghton interview. Wow! How unself-aware is he? It tales a special kind of person to respond to a question about whether they can be a bit high-handed by demanding the interviewer treats him with more respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Good luck Thwo...you are at a disadvantage because you have both ability and integrity which appear to have no place in that constituency. I'm simply unable to make up my mind which of the 2 existing horrors I'd like you to unseat. One thing you could do is to just chose for me and leave the second box blank :-) Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugger Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum I do not believe that the average Houghton or Henderson voter would even understand the point that you're making. Laurel and Hardy deserve to be not just left off the ballot but tarred and feathered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo4mhk Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Good luck Thwo...you are at a disadvantage because you have both ability and integrity which appear to have no place in that constituency. I'm simply unable to make up my mind which of the 2 existing horrors I'd like you to unseat. One thing you could do is to just chose for me and leave the second box blank :-) Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) can only do smileys, don't know how to do tongue in cheek... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman8180 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) It always amazes me when people not voting, or spoiling their papaer (or in this instance only picking one candidate) is classed as 'undemocratic'. Surely Democracy is about being able to make a free choice, based on your opinions / beliefs or witholding your vote, if you choose to do so. The alternative is that you are potentially forced to vote for someone, even though you could be vehemently opposed to their beliefs / ideas / past record. Now that would be undemocratic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo4mhk Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) It always amazes me when people not voting, or spoiling their papaer (or in this instance only picking one candidate) is classed as 'undemocratic'. Surely Democracy is about being able to make a free choice, based on your opinions / beliefs or witholding your vote, if you choose to do so. The alternative is that you are potentially forced to vote for someone, even though you could be vehemently opposed to their beliefs / ideas / past record. Now that would be undemocratic. I believe that voting should be mandatory although I admit that would be difficult to enforce and the number of spoilt votes could be significant. Still, with election turn outs of 50% or less and those votes shared by a number of candidates, the final winner, the one with the most votes, never has a proper mandate as it will always be a small percentage of the population that supports him/her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Just listened to the John Houghton interview. Wow! How unself-aware is he? It tales a special kind of person to respond to a question about whether they can be a bit high-handed by demanding the interviewer treats him with more respect. Along with his woodentop twin moron, Houghton isn't fit to hold public office....don't take my word for it, just listen to that interview. Arrogant, self-serving, bullying, ignorant, boorish....need I go on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugger Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I might be able to help you with leaflets and the like Theo if you're short of manpower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) It always amazes me when people not voting, or spoiling their papaer (or in this instance only picking one candidate) is classed as 'undemocratic'. Surely Democracy is about being able to make a free choice, based on your opinions / beliefs or witholding your vote, if you choose to do so. The alternative is that you are potentially forced to vote for someone, even though you could be vehemently opposed to their beliefs / ideas / past record. Now that would be undemocratic. North Douglas has TWO seats. How is voting for just one candidate democratic? Theo Whatshisname does not do himself any favours in my eyes firing off cheap lines like "just vote for me" even if it was tongue in cheek. That is no different to M, Beecroft parking her car ,covered in "vote for me" logos, on a public road and displaying doctored (illegal) reg. plates, or Lib Van attaching big posters to government owned railings. Don't these people think how their actions and words are percieved, or do they think voters are all thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fact is Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) It always amazes me when people not voting, or spoiling their papaer (or in this instance only picking one candidate) is classed as 'undemocratic'. Surely Democracy is about being able to make a free choice, based on your opinions / beliefs or witholding your vote, if you choose to do so. The alternative is that you are potentially forced to vote for someone, even though you could be vehemently opposed to their beliefs / ideas / past record. Now that would be undemocratic. North Douglas has TWO seats. How is voting for just one candidate democratic? Theo Whatshisname does not do himself any favours in my eyes firing off cheap lines like "just vote for me" even if it was tongue in cheek. That is no different to M, Beecroft parking her car ,covered in "vote for me" logos, on a public road and displaying doctored (illegal) reg. plates, or Lib Van attaching big posters to government owned railings. Don't these people think how their actions and words are percieved, or do they think voters are all thick. No but you obviously are, maybe when you learn how to spell I may take notice of what you have to say, you are Buster Lewin and I claim my £5. Why did you take the posters down, surely a word in the right place would have sufficed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not quite cricket, as they say. I find that quite undemocratic. I also wonder at the wisdom of that remark on a public forum. (Even though you added a smiley) It always amazes me when people not voting, or spoiling their papaer (or in this instance only picking one candidate) is classed as 'undemocratic'. Surely Democracy is about being able to make a free choice, based on your opinions / beliefs or witholding your vote, if you choose to do so. The alternative is that you are potentially forced to vote for someone, even though you could be vehemently opposed to their beliefs / ideas / past record. Now that would be undemocratic. North Douglas has TWO seats. How is voting for just one candidate democratic? Theo Whatshisname does not do himself any favours in my eyes firing off cheap lines like "just vote for me" even if it was tongue in cheek. That is no different to M, Beecroft parking her car ,covered in "vote for me" logos, on a public road and displaying doctored (illegal) reg. plates, or Lib Van attaching big posters to government owned railings. Don't these people think how their actions and words are percievedperceived or do they think voters are all thick. No but you obviously are, maybe when you learn how to spell I may take notice of what you have to say, you are Buster Lewin and I claim my £5. Why did you take the posters down, surely a word in the right place would have sufficed. What are you on about?. Take what posters down? (are you getting confused by what I said about the Fairy Bridge "posters") How many spelling mistakes are there and why does that matter to you? You are a knob and you can keep the £5 for some sweeties. Edited to add ; You should maybe check your punctuation before mocking my one (I think) spelling mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Lib Van attaching big posters to government owned railings I'm pretty sure there's some regulation in place in regards to posters, etc, during elections and it's allowed to stick them up in places where you wouldn't be allowed to during the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Lib Van attaching big posters to government owned railings I'm pretty sure there's some regulation in place in regards to posters, etc, during elections and it's allowed to stick them up in places where you wouldn't be allowed to during the year. Yes you're right, but I thought it allowed the placing of banners etc without restriction on walls,houses etc. where you would normally need planning consent. I did not think it applied to Government owned property. Apologies if I'm wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smealebeach Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Mr Hendersons reply when partner made redundant from Gov job - take the money! Enough said, he wont be getting our vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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