[ianch99]

Originally Posted by techguyone

It's called debating the other persons POV, it's a healthy thing, you wouldn't want a forum full of yes men would you.

And regardless of who you vote for, we have effectively a two party system here in the UK, if you bitch about someone in one of the parties, plus mention terms like 'tory' 'toffs' etc you do rather put yourself in the firing line as a Labourite or a leftie.
Like Osbourne or not, currently his party is the only credible one in British politics at the moment, regardless of whether you believe him to be Satan incarnate or if you believe the minority of people who voted the Conservatives in were delusional.
He & the Conservatives are in.
Deal with it.
Because until the *other* party sort their act out, we'll be stuck with them for a very long time and it won't matter how 'dangerous' you think any of them are, there are not any other alternatives around at this time.
Arguably you'd be better off campaigning for the <insert political party of your choice> to become a bit 'dangerous' instead, then maybe there will be some proper opposition (which would actually be a good thing)

I think this does highlight a point: I have never said this. Others has intimated that I have so this is what you what want to hear.

Also, why the simplistic assumption that if I criticise the Conservatives I support Labour?

You say "Deal with it" Do you mean don't question or debate their policies?

A lot of what is posted here is not 'debating" as most people would understand it.

---------- Post added at 11:09 ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 ----------

Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth

That's pretty much why I don't bother with this forum too much any more - some of the posters are so boringly monotonous but will be the first to complain when the egotistical megalomaniacs we have in power do something that impacts on them.

I did think about leaving all together but do still talk to some by Pm and would miss that.

One other thing to bear in mind is the forum does have a blue colour scheme!

BTW I do think you're talking sense.

Cheers

Grim

Thanks Grim. I am wondering whether my time is well spent here. It is the endless repetition of the same thing that does my head in. I am suprised the mods do not contribute more, even in a devil's advocate role, to try and make this part of the forum a more welcoming place

---------- Post added at 11:12 ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 ----------

Originally Posted by techguyone

Well emotive subjects get emotive responses, if people don't like the responses, maybe don't ask the question to begin with? or put their big boy pants on and debate.

Thank you, you have made my point for me ..