we're a democracy......because if you have a spare billion quid lying around you can set up your own political party.
and you could stand for MP as an independant (and of course not get voted in unless you are a minor celebrity with a white suit).
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Tue 11 Mar 2008, 9:40,
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and you could stand for MP as an independant (and of course not get voted in unless you are a minor celebrity with a white suit).
And thatAs I have already stated, as soon as you have voted for the biggest liar we have to wait for another 4-5 years for our next say on running the country.
Where was my vote on the war in Iraq? Where was my vote on throwing billions down the shitter over Northern Rock?
Outside of a local/general election I have no real say on anything... That sir is not a democracy, that is a dictatorship.
(Where was my vote on the war in Iraq? Where was my vote on throwing billions down the shitter over Northern Rock?
Outside of a local/general election I have no real say on anything... That sir is not a democracy, that is a dictatorship.
Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while,
Tue 11 Mar 2008, 9:52,
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I assume you contacted your local MP to make it clear that you had strong views on these issues?Or did you stay at home complaining?
Democracy does not mean you don't have to make an effort.
(Democracy does not mean you don't have to make an effort.
Mockingbird Practitioner of SCIENCE,
Tue 11 Mar 2008, 10:10,
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Indeed I doI regularly write to my MP, every time I get a premade letter back with the usual thank you for your concerns, the issues will be looked into etc.
( Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while,
Tue 11 Mar 2008, 10:28,
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