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Originally Posted by Xaccers
Ok, now you've scared me!
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I never thought you'd be one to be scared so easily. lol.
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
Recently the lords have appeared more in touch with the people than the goverment or parliment.
They've done their job and kept the goverment in check, hence why Tony Bliar has tried so hard to change them into a house of his cronies so he can get anything he likes through.
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And within the present system of government they are essential to ensure that Parliament is kept in check.
But IF we had a PR system, then they'd be no longer required, or indeed desired.
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Originally Posted by Xaccers
As for impeaching him, I'm all for it, if it will get him out of westminster any quicker
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Government isn't a popularity contest - this is one of those things that makes me despair of politics (and sport too, as it happens) in the UK. At the first sign of any trouble the call goes out for the 'manager' to get the sack.
Blair is not solely responsible - the rest of the government is just as much to blame, as is the apathetic electorate.