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Old 13-09-2008, 22:09   #140
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Re: Brown on the ropes? [Update - Labour loses Glasgow East By Election]

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To be honest, Alistair Darling tried a more "honest" approach the other week when he admitted the economical was in serious trouble (although I disagree with his dire assessment). Look where that got him.

I thinking the spin is not unique to Labour, Britain, or even politics. I think its a symptom of a society which is too tolerant of lies and not tolerant enough about mistakes.
It may have got him in hot water with brown but at least nobody could accuse him of spinning.

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Both, I think we get the leaders we deserve.
So politicians/leaders can't mould society, they just reflect it?
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