Thread: PM Boris forms a government
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Old 28-07-2019, 00:48   #949
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Re: [Update 2] PM Boris forms a government
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Originally Posted by ianch99 View Post
OB, I salute you!

Regards your "circular arguments" argument, I feel this is a more an issue of moderation than content. If someone just posts to wind people up, the post should be called out. If someone feels they have to respond to an unjust or childish post, then this should be judged in context.

I feel that Johnson should be judged by the same standards that Corbyn is/was. When Labour proposed a number of spending initiatives, they were accused of having a magic money even though (and I may be wrong on this), their proposals were independently costed. So far, Johnson has waved his arms around and promised this, that and the other with no details on how they would be funded. You must apply the same rules here.

As to his plans, so far he has just said things (his) people want to hear. Easy to say but not to do. Let's get more flesh on the bones and see how he reconciles his populist aspirations with the real world
Well, thank you for your unexpected compliment. I shall treasure that, as I think this is a massive one-off!

I don't think the comparison between Johnson and Corbyn as you set out is fair. The reason people criticise Labour spending proposals is that in the past, they have been uncosted, and following criticism on these grounds, they now clarify that they will fund their expenditure by increased taxation and printing money.

When Conservatives have spending plans they always know how they will be funded, and that's why they are not questioned so closely on their spending proposals.Many on the socialist side do not understand that increasing taxes on the rich actually reduces our prosperity.
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