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Originally Posted by danielf
What basic PR principle says that a minority party should side with the biggest party? The basic PR principle is that a minority party will try to form a coalition with whatever party allows them to put into action the largest part of their manifesto. It's their duty to their voters.
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If that's what they believe then why not just be be unequivocal about it?
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Originally Posted by Angua
As you are a clear Tory supporter and they are known for wanting to keep the outdated FPTP system, how can anyone say what they will negotiate on until they know WHO they will be dealing with. Different tactics are required for different situations. Who is to say that in a hung parliament that the Tories may offer more concessions on other Lib Dem policies but only by sacrificing PR. Given the Labour promises on PR would you trust them? So being rigid on one thing may end up with nothing, where flexibility will gain more. Would someone constantly ask DC this question - NO!
A long term goal of the Lib Dems is to WIN under the current system & then change it.
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Can you find me a single post in these forums in which I've urged anyone to vote Tory or even singled out one of their policies as being a vote winner? If not, I can't be much of a Tory can I?
I've made this point a number of times in this forum and will repeat it just for you - I'm no Tory and find the notion of being 'stuck' to the ideaology of one party a nonsense in this day and age. I am, however, very much a New Labour hater, having been badly let down ever since I voted for them in 1997. I've voted for all 3 parties over the years and the Lib Dems would be more likely to get my vote this time around if they were just clear and open about this.