Tess Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I didn't vote for him and never would however I think his apology, whilst meaningful, is too little too late. That said..he only made this promise on the basis he got elected in. As it was, a coalition government was elected, so part of me does think why he needs to apologise anyway. If it was just the Lib Dems I'm sure he would have stuck to it but something had to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janie48 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Name a politician that isnt STILL lying. Its second nature to them Thats true,and we seem to be more aware of that now then ever we were before. Can we trust any of them????? quite sad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kersplosh Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I accept his apology, thank you Mr Clegg, at least you had the guts Nice to see you on Sheffield Forum Mr Clegg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think this whole issue is a non-story, or at least should be. No party got a mandate to run the country and were therefore never in a position to deliver their manifesto in full. As the Conservatives and the Lib-Dems cobbled together a coalition, both would have to give up some of their intentions – it’s called compromise. IMO it is ridiculous to criticise Nick Clegg for not delivering on this promise, as he was never given the opportunity to deliver on it. Not enough people in the country voted for his party. Spot on it seems, at least, no one who's whining about him appears able to actually say why in any logical or rational way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think this whole issue is a non-story, or at least should be. No party got a mandate to run the country and were therefore never in a position to deliver their manifesto in full. As the Conservatives and the Lib-Dems cobbled together a coalition, both would have to give up some of their intentions – it’s called compromise. IMO it is ridiculous to criticise Nick Clegg for not delivering on this promise, as he was never given the opportunity to deliver on it. Not enough people in the country voted for his party. Just tabloid manipulation on the people too stupid enough not to understand the concept of election promises. It's been posted at least three times on this thread yet there are still people who don't understand. Clegg will be fine and have a long political career, just perhaps not in Sheffield where the level of ignorance seems to be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just tabloid manipulation on the people too stupid enough not to understand the concept of election promises. That does appear to be the case. It's been posted at least three times on this thread yet there are still people who don't understand. Clegg will be fine and have a long political career, just perhaps not in Sheffield where the level of ignorance seems to be higher. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Oh, I guess the mods do look for multiple aliases occasionally after all, bye bye Codes. Now.... the rest of 'em plz;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossyrooney Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'm not sure he will. Two universities in Sheffield so a whole bunch of students and lecturers who voted for him will twist the knife. Has a deputy pm ever lost his seat at an election ? Due to the pathetic performance of the Tories in Hallam Ward, Clegg is nailed on to be re-elected there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 The bickering and attacks can stop now please. If you cannot behave like grown ups then I will be happy to suspend your accounts until such time as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I think this whole issue is a non-story, or at least should be. No party got a mandate to run the country and were therefore never in a position to deliver their manifesto in full. As the Conservatives and the Lib-Dems cobbled together a coalition, both would have to give up some of their intentions – it’s called compromise. IMO it is ridiculous to criticise Nick Clegg for not delivering on this promise, as he was never given the opportunity to deliver on it. Not enough people in the country voted for his party. The problem wasn't that he didn't deliver the promise on the manifesto, it's the way that he went from basing his entire party around the idea that tuition fees were bad and that they would oppose any increase, to telling his MPs to vote for the increase. This isn't just failing to deliver, that's doing a complete u-turn. Of all the options available to him - asking his MPs to abstain, vote freely or campaigning for a longer review of options, amongst others - he chose the one which would cause the absolute most damage to his support. I wonder when he'll apologise for his subsequent statements that only a very few universities & courses would be able to charge over £6500, and virtually none charging the full £9000+, despite everyone with an ounce of common sense predicting that every university would charge as much as possible, as happened last time they could set thier own fee levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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