Who would make the best Prime Minister? - Page 4

garinda · 11-05-2008, 12:45

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Originally Posted by grannyclaret

Theres still only 5 people voted

It seems the three choices given make most of us feel apathetic.

derekgas · 11-05-2008, 13:22

You should have had the 'other' option cyfr, it seems most, including me, would have used it, my 'other' would be cashy or rindy, if for no other reason than they usually disagree with you.

Wynonie Harris · 11-05-2008, 16:20

Been to the pub, supped a few pints, watched the match, come back and there's STILL only seven people voted...still, you're getting the result you want, Cyfr, which I assume was the whole purpose of this little exercise.

Less · 11-05-2008, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Cyfr

Obviously a lot of people would choose 'other' but I'm going to go for a 'best of all evils' approach and list the leaders of the three main parties. Very similar to a recent poll released, but I won't announce those figures here so it won't skew the vote!

Why do you keep giving us your homework to do?

Every now and then, you're sent home with some idea from your tutor and instead of getting on with it you expect us to do thinking for you!

It's your degree, at least pretend you are working towards it and leave the rest of us alone.

garinda · 11-05-2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

there's STILL only seven people voted...still, you're getting the result you want, Cyfr, which I assume was the whole purpose of this little exercise.

I doubt it.

The majority of people have said they would have voted for an 'other' option.

Hardly a ringing Accy Web endorsment for 'Dave' Cameron, even when pitted against a deeply unpopular Prime Minister, and a faceless wonder.

MargaretR · 11-05-2008, 17:16

I can't help wondering why he isn't doing something more exhilarating on his birthday

emamum · 11-05-2008, 17:23

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I can't help wondering why he isn't doing something more exhilarating on his birthday

i think this is exhilerating for cyfr

garinda · 11-05-2008, 17:24

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I can't help wondering why he isn't doing something more exhilarating on his birthday

Perhaps 'new' Conservatism is a bit like old fashioned Puritanism...no fun.

BERNADETTE · 11-05-2008, 17:25

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I can't help wondering why he isn't doing something more exhilarating on his birthday

Never thought of that Margaret

blazey · 11-05-2008, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Less

Why do you keep giving us your homework to do?

Every now and then, you're sent home with some idea from your tutor and instead of getting on with it you expect us to do thinking for you!

It's your degree, at least pretend you are working towards it and leave the rest of us alone.

On this note, I am currently working on the offer and acceptance of contracts...

I have a scenario for you with two possible routes.

1. Bob is waiting at the bus stop.
The bus arrives, bob gets on, pays the driver the fee and receives his ticket and sits down. Bus sets off.

2. Bob is waiting at the bus stop.
Bus drives passed him even though he indicated he wanted the bus to stop. Bob isn't happy.

In situation 1, who is making the offer, and who makes the acceptance? Is bob making the offer, as he is offering his money, which the bus driver could reject or accept, or is the bus driver making the offer by allowing bob to get onto the bus, and the bob would accept by doing so? Or is the bus company making the offer by having a bus shelter available in the first place?

In situation 2, is the building of a bus shelter an offer of services? If yes, would it be acceptance to stand in the bus shelter? If you can say yes to both of these then are you breaching contract by only standing in the bus shelter for shelter rather than intention to get onto the bus?

These questions have been raised in the courts, but I still ponder over them as the answers are still quite uncertain. What do YOU think?

EDIT: Remember that the law doesn't necessarily recognise 'common sense', and in most contract law it is completely ignored

MargaretR · 11-05-2008, 17:37

A bus driver has the right to refuse to let a person board his vehicle, and does not need to supply a reason.

blazey · 11-05-2008, 17:38

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

A bus driver has the right to refuse to let a person board his vehicle, and does not need to supply a reason.

You haven't answered the question, the question is who is making the offer and who is making the acceptance. Did I not specify that this is a contract law question?

slinky · 11-05-2008, 17:39

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Originally Posted by blazey

2. Bob is waiting at the bus stop.
Bus drives passed him even though he indicated he wanted the bus to stop. Bob isn't happy.

I think this is a trick question, and really we need to be looking at the spelling mistake! AM I RIGHT??

MargaretR · 11-05-2008, 17:40

OK - split hairs then

The bus driver decides whether he wants to offer the ride

blazey · 11-05-2008, 17:41

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

OK - split hairs then

The bus driver decides whether he wants to offer the ride

at what point does he make that offer?

You realise that there isn't a right answer to this, but if I go into an exam and give a common sense answer like that I wont pass

so I'm just curious