Grandad.Malky Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 12 months and finally the penny as dropped. Mr Cameron sparked fury earlier this week when he said coalitions meant politicians were more likely to break their promises. Deputy PM Mr Clegg hit back by all but accusing Mr Cameron of double standards. He said: “There are people on the left and the right who preach new politics and pluralism and yet are now so damning of its inevitable consequence, which is compromise “I believed the Coalition was working well but the damage that has been inflicted during this wretched AV campaign has done tremendous damage to personal relations.” There may be trouble ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuckle Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 True a coalition is an excuse to go against everything they told us they would stand for in the run-up to the elections How many times have you heard them say 'oh we had to make changes and go back on our word because we are a coalition' TECHNICALLY NOBODY ELECTED THIS GOVERNMENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 TECHNICALLY NOBODY ELECTED THIS GOVERNMENT Ah but they are doing it for the good of the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 What I don't understand is why people think that getting a third, or a quarter, or even a tenth of the manifesto they supported through government, is a worse outcome than not forming a coalition and getting none of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 What I don't understand is why people think that getting a third, or a quarter, or even a tenth of the manifesto they supported through government, is a worse outcome than not forming a coalition and getting none of it. Because it means you have to give up a 2 thirds, 3 quarters or 9 tenths of your manifesto. Loose the battle and live to fight another day or capitulate ……. Tough choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I have noticed the BBC Have Your Say website has stopped discussion on what the government are doing. I wonder why that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Because it means you have to give up a 2 thirds, 3 quarters or 9 tenths of your manifesto. And how is that worse than giving up all of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuckle Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 What I don't understand is why people think that getting a third, or a quarter, or even a tenth of the manifesto they supported through government, is a worse outcome than not forming a coalition and getting none of it. What makes you think that if they didn't form a coalition nothing would have been formed or organised by the British public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 What makes you think that if they didn't form a coalition nothing would have been formed or organised by the British public? I was referring specifically to the Lib-Dems, who had essentially two choices; form a coalition and get some percentage of their manifesto into government, or stay in opposition and get none of it while the Tories operated as a minority government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrneil Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 What I don't understand is why people think that getting a third, or a quarter, or even a tenth of the manifesto they supported through government, is a worse outcome than not forming a coalition and getting none of it. Partly because they aren't adult enough to understand the concepts of compromise and cooperation but mainly because they are Labour supporters outraged that the Lib Dems had the temerity to go into a coalition with the Conservatives rather than getting shafted again in another Lib-Lab pact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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