Conservatives and Liberal Democrat Coalition Government

[cmonstanley]

well done question time ripping the coalition apart lol

[garinda]

Originally Posted by cmonstanley

well done question time ripping the coalition apart lol

Heseltine hit the nail on the head.

Both parties who make up the coalition, will soon be both hugely unpopular, with all sections of the general public.

Plus it's going to be hilarious in five years time, at the next General Election, when the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats eventually get out of the same bed, and start slaggin' each other off again, when contesting and fighting for the same seats.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by garinda

Heseltine hit the nail on the head.

Both parties who make up the coalition, will soon be both hugely unpopular, with all sections of the general public.

Plus it's going to be hilarious in five years time, at the next General Election, when the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats eventually get out of the same bed, and start slaggin' each other off again, when contesting and fighting for the same seats.

my moneys on it dont last the full course.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by cashman

my moneys on it dont last the full course.

Looks highly likely it will last.

Part of the deal was that the coalition would be part of a fixed term of government for five years, and without a sizable opposition seems unlikely it could be challenged.

[jaysay]

I'm one of those people that can remember general elections very close together on two occasions, which did absolutely nothing for the country as a whole, I have to say that any coalition isn't recommended, but its what the people wanted so that's what they have got, but another election say in six or twelve months time would be a disaster, especially in the financial climate we find ourselves in, deep in debt and nothing in the coffers

[cashman]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I'm one of those people that can remember general elections very close together on two occasions, which did absolutely nothing for the country as a whole, I have to say that any coalition isn't recommended, but its what the people wanted so that's what they have got, but another election say in six or twelve months time would be a disaster, especially in the financial climate we find ourselves in, deep in debt and nothing in the coffers

I hardly think its what the people wanted, its whats come out wi the electorates vote yeh, but i aint spoke to anyone who wanted a coilition no matter who had won. in fact goin off that theory i reckon most wanted none of em, as they never bothered to vote lol

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by cashman

I hardly think its what the people wanted,

I'd agree with you on that , but the Country couldn't afford to be without Governance due to the present World climate. It is the old war time mantra of "Make do & mend", the position of the parties had been decided by the public, so the best of the situation had to be pushed through, hence a coalition !

I'd say the true benefactors in all this are the Lib/Dems, they've achieved a position that would not normally have been possible to them on their own merits. Always the 3rd party, an also ran, but by brokering an agreement with a major party they gotten in through the back door.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

I'd agree with you on that , but the Country couldn't afford to be without Governance due to the present World climate. It is the old war time mantra of "Make do & mend", the position of the parties had been decided by the public, so the best of the situation had to be pushed through, hence a coalition !

I've always wondered why everybody can work together for the good of the country in war time but not when there is peace

[cashman]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I've always wondered why everybody can work together for the good of the country in war time but not when there is peace

They do mate, but only the general public, the ordinary folk/fighters etc,still get shafted wi the upper class *******.

[Tealeaf]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I've always wondered why everybody can work together for the good of the country in war time but not when there is peace

Simple Jaysay....when there are bombs crashing through the roof of your house you don't sit there and argue about whose turn it is to put the kettle on.

[Mancie]

Originally Posted by jaysay

I'm one of those people that can remember general elections very close together on two occasions, which did absolutely nothing for the country as a whole, I have to say that any coalition isn't recommended, but its what the people wanted so that's what they have got, but another election say in six or twelve months time would be a disaster, especially in the financial climate we find ourselves in, deep in debt and nothing in the coffers

Seeing as there is no alternative I hope it does not fail.. I don't like the idea of another Election within the year that would most likely have the same results.. at the same time I don't think much of a Tory Government that have somehow got a majority that keeps them in for five years no matter what they get up to.

[Ken Moss]

Both parties need this to work, the Liberals in particular, as the damaging effects of a collapse would probably have lasting consequences. I personally hope they succeed. Who in their right mind wants a government to fail in their own country?

However, there have been some interesting appointments, the only glaring boob being George Osbourne as chancellor instead of Vince Cable.

[MargaretR]

Con Dem = conned 'em

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Both parties need this to work, the Liberals in particular, as the damaging effects of a collapse would probably have lasting consequences. I personally hope they succeed. Who in their right mind wants a government to fail in their own country?

However, there have been some interesting appointments, the only glaring boob being George Osbourne as chancellor instead of Vince Cable.

that appointment to me is a case of "Jobs fer the boys" blindingly obvious Cable = smart cookie, Osbourne = Knobhead, cynical as i am, hope alliance suceeds, at the same time, reckon Osama visiting Ground Zero is probably a better bet.

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by cashman

Cable = smart cookie, Osbourne = Knobhead,

This is where the first split might come. Can you imagine a canny operator like Vince taking orders from an arrogant Hooray Henry? How long before he snaps? If Clegg had any sense, he would've held out for a reversal of roles - Vince as the bossman with George as his gopher!