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« on: February 21, 2008, 09:40:18 AM »


I've been a life long labour supporter, but after the terrible administration of Brown, I beginning to think of changing my support to the Lib Dems (I'd never support the conservatives).

Today, we find out that the US did refuel on British soil despite being assured otherwise, is the straw that is going to break the camel's back for me (even though it happened during Blair's Government).

Issues that are close to me, namely gay rights, are supported by both parties, so I wouldn't be betraying my views.

I dunno!

Needless to say, the Atlas gay community has another member!!
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Filuwaúrdjan
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2008, 10:28:24 AM »

It's always time for change. Equally it's always time to be concerned that things might not remain the same. Personally I don't agree with the idea that change is an inherently positive thing in its own right; it's only good if the change itself is good. Thatcher, Reagan and Hitler all represented "change". But that's something for later.

Today, we find out that the US did refuel on British soil

Well, Diego Garcia.

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Not only did it happen during Blair's government, but it seems that the government didn't actually know about it. Which is concerning, but in a (very) different way.
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2008, 12:24:34 AM »

Its time for a change alright. David Cameron in the next general election, that'd be enough change for me.

But what if David Miliband was the Labour candidate? Then I wouldn't know who(m) to support.

My problem with the Lib Dems is that even in 2005, when they should have had a huge breakthrough because they were the only major party against the Iraq War, they still only managed 62 seats out of 646. Damn tactical voting.
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2008, 12:46:43 AM »

It's always the right time to vote Lib Dem Tongue

Even for those who agree more with the ideals of Labour than the ideals of the Lib Dems, Labour has clearly lost its ideological way since the 2001 election.
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2008, 03:54:41 AM »

It's always time for change. Equally it's always time to be concerned that things might not remain the same. Personally I don't agree with the idea that change is an inherently positive thing in its own right; it's only good if the change itself is good. Thatcher, Reagan and Hitler all represented "change". But that's something for later.

Today, we find out that the US did refuel on British soil

Well, Diego Garcia.

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Not only did it happen during Blair's government, but it seems that the government didn't actually know about it. Which is concerning, but in a (very) different way.

Moving those fingers a little quickly today.
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