Question Time for party leaders - Page 2

***dinp*** · April 28th, 2005, 08:45 PM

What channel is supersize me on?

AndrewC · April 28th, 2005, 08:45 PM

channel 4 - i wanted to watch it too but i've got too much work so i'm in the library

***dinp*** · April 28th, 2005, 08:47 PM

I should've done loads of work today but it just aint happenin. Did my 500 word one, but am neglecting the main two....

Zim Flyer · April 28th, 2005, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pricemazda

Its not about candidates, its about your message. THe thing that made thatcher successful is she gave the image across that she was including everyone in the changes, so buying your council house, or buying shares (even though the poor were definately not included) but she gave that illusion.

The Tories have not seen the country has really changed since then, people don't care about gay people, or MPs who are HIV+. They need to get across the message that they are not the nasty party anymore. So going on immigration and gypsies or anti-europe won't get them elected. They need to be nice.

But if we can get some new faces, or people of a different colour who have the ability talking about policy than that will give the right impression.

AndrewC · April 28th, 2005, 08:49 PM

IT and research Development?

Don't forget Careers and your PDR.

Oh and i have a presentation tomorrow and a follow up individual report for the 27th of may.

***dinp*** · April 28th, 2005, 08:50 PM

PDR???? I've done the careers one...

AndrewC · April 28th, 2005, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zim Flyer

But if we can get some new faces, or people of a different colour who have the ability talking about policy than that will give the right impression.

Whilst promoting racial tolerance etc is great, I don't want to see image and presentation put above policy any more than it is now.

Zim Flyer · April 28th, 2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewC

Whilst promoting racial tolerance etc is great, I don't want to see image and presentation put above policy any more than it is now.

Totally agree AndrewC, one of the reasons people are turned off politics is that our politicians are obsessed with focus groups and all the spin that goes with it.

I should have added, apart from getting some Tory MP's who are black and Asian some good solid policies along side them are a must.

Has anyone heard the politicians talking about transport in this election, I think if the Tories were offering a vision of public transport, of new trains, new trams and more support for green non fuel cars they would be getting votes etc.

pricemazda · April 28th, 2005, 09:18 PM

Its not about what skin colour the candidates have that is important, but whether the party is offering an inclusive vision for the country, and not one for just the rich, or white, or native born, or straight, but they should be offering something for everyone in the country.

Rigadon · April 28th, 2005, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zim Flyer

Has anyone heard the politicians talking about transport .

no - other than the greens Ive honestly not heard one mention of public transport . The Lib Dems have been a big let down for me in this campaign.

AndrewC · April 28th, 2005, 09:47 PM

Yeha, i've been really suprised at the lack of transport debate this campaign. I found the transport policies on the Beeb online, but nothing else.

It wouldn't be an overiding factor but its such a vital issue, and yet ignored.

***Jonesy55*** · April 28th, 2005, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pricemazda

I am very intolerant of intolerance

So are you intolerant of yourself too??

johnnypd · April 28th, 2005, 09:52 PM

some of the public on this question time programme are extremely rude and ignorant... almost as bad as the leaders!

AndrewC · April 28th, 2005, 10:02 PM

Yeah, i do hate people who come and 'heckle' (thinly disguised as questions) the guests and then don't really listen at all to answers.

JDRS · April 28th, 2005, 10:09 PM

Damn I wanted to watch supersize me as well plus I've got French homework.

AndrewC · April 28th, 2005, 10:12 PM

Leaving work til the last minute! Shocking JDRS.

Right I'm off to finish my vital coursework thats in for tomorrow.

***Jonesy55*** · April 28th, 2005, 10:18 PM

CK came over pretty well I thought. Lots of hostility to Howard and his policies so far

, the tories will probably accuse the BBC of loading the audience, Blair will probably get a hostile/sceptical reception from some too though.

Martyn · April 28th, 2005, 10:42 PM

the 'asylum seeker' with the west country accent was hilarious! 'you're evil, evil!'

MIDGEBLACKANDWHITE · April 28th, 2005, 10:50 PM

I would have voted LibDem, simply coz I feel let down by Blair. However if I did that here we'd end up with a Tory. (Birmingham Edgbaston) Thats definately not what I want, and so I'll be supporting Labour again. Reluctantly, but what can you do?!

JDRS · April 28th, 2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIDGEBLACKANDWHITE

I would have voted LibDem, simply coz I feel let down by Blair. However if I did that here we'd end up with a Tory. (Birmingham Edgbaston) Thats definately not what I want, and so I'll be supporting Labour again. Reluctantly, but what can you do?!

Well unfortunately that seems the case for many people. If it was a choice between letting the tories in or having to vote labour rather than lib dem I'd choose the latter one.

April 28th, 2005, 08:45 PM	#21
*dinp* Go! Limo! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Corby Posts: 8,646 Likes (Received): 17	What channel is supersize me on? __________________ CORBY, Northamptonshire The road to Downing Street apparently runs through Corby, but if you prefer public transport, its only 70 mins direct from London & Derby by rail. For more info on Corby as part of the 'North Londonshire' campaign, click here... The views posted here probably differ from those of my employer. Heck, they probably even differ from my own. Always take dinp with a pinch of salt

April 28th, 2005, 08:45 PM	#22
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,903 Likes (Received): 1	channel 4 - i wanted to watch it too but i've got too much work so i'm in the library __________________ Any progress on this?

April 28th, 2005, 08:47 PM	#23
*dinp* Go! Limo! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Corby Posts: 8,646 Likes (Received): 17	I should've done loads of work today but it just aint happenin. Did my 500 word one, but am neglecting the main two.... __________________ CORBY, Northamptonshire The road to Downing Street apparently runs through Corby, but if you prefer public transport, its only 70 mins direct from London & Derby by rail. For more info on Corby as part of the 'North Londonshire' campaign, click here... The views posted here probably differ from those of my employer. Heck, they probably even differ from my own. Always take dinp with a pinch of salt

April 28th, 2005, 08:49 PM	#25
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,903 Likes (Received): 1	IT and research Development? Don't forget Careers and your PDR. Oh and i have a presentation tomorrow and a follow up individual report for the 27th of may. __________________ Any progress on this?

April 28th, 2005, 08:50 PM	#26
*dinp* Go! Limo! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Corby Posts: 8,646 Likes (Received): 17	PDR???? I've done the careers one... __________________ CORBY, Northamptonshire The road to Downing Street apparently runs through Corby, but if you prefer public transport, its only 70 mins direct from London & Derby by rail. For more info on Corby as part of the 'North Londonshire' campaign, click here... The views posted here probably differ from those of my employer. Heck, they probably even differ from my own. Always take dinp with a pinch of salt

April 28th, 2005, 09:18 PM	#29
pricemazda King of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincoln, EU Posts: 17,458 Likes (Received): 134	Its not about what skin colour the candidates have that is important, but whether the party is offering an inclusive vision for the country, and not one for just the rich, or white, or native born, or straight, but they should be offering something for everyone in the country. __________________ In Brussels no one hears you scream

April 28th, 2005, 09:47 PM	#31
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,903 Likes (Received): 1	Yeha, i've been really suprised at the lack of transport debate this campaign. I found the transport policies on the Beeb online, but nothing else. It wouldn't be an overiding factor but its such a vital issue, and yet ignored. __________________ Any progress on this?

April 28th, 2005, 09:52 PM	#33
johnnypd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Newcastle/Edinburgh Posts: 6,088 Likes (Received): 8	some of the public on this question time programme are extremely rude and ignorant... almost as bad as the leaders!

April 28th, 2005, 10:02 PM	#34
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,903 Likes (Received): 1	Yeah, i do hate people who come and 'heckle' (thinly disguised as questions) the guests and then don't really listen at all to answers. __________________ Any progress on this?

April 28th, 2005, 10:09 PM	#35
JDRS Against ID Cards Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,823 Likes (Received): 0	Damn I wanted to watch supersize me as well plus I've got French homework.

April 28th, 2005, 10:12 PM	#36
AndrewC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,903 Likes (Received): 1	Leaving work til the last minute! Shocking JDRS. Right I'm off to finish my vital coursework thats in for tomorrow. __________________ Any progress on this?

April 28th, 2005, 10:18 PM	#37
*Jonesy55* Mooderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shrewsbury, Salopia Posts: 12,419 Likes (Received): 757	CK came over pretty well I thought. Lots of hostility to Howard and his policies so far , the tories will probably accuse the BBC of loading the audience, Blair will probably get a hostile/sceptical reception from some too though.

April 28th, 2005, 10:42 PM	#38
Martyn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bradford Posts: 411 Likes (Received): 0	the 'asylum seeker' with the west country accent was hilarious! 'you're evil, evil!'

April 28th, 2005, 10:50 PM	#39
MIDGEBLACKANDWHITE In the brig Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BIRMINGHAM Posts: 414 Likes (Received): 0	I would have voted LibDem, simply coz I feel let down by Blair. However if I did that here we'd end up with a Tory. (Birmingham Edgbaston) Thats definately not what I want, and so I'll be supporting Labour again. Reluctantly, but what can you do?!

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