Your politics

I do read many of your papers on line to keep up with current news.Like I've said before I see a lot of U.S. stories in your papers I don't see here.Just need to learn more about the parties. About that Alan Clark,not sure how seriously I can take a man that lived in a castle.Maybe I better read it and not skim the book.

Try www.thestudentroom.co.uk/attachment.php?id=56962&d=1218694413 A beginners guide to UK politics. It's unbiased and accessible.

MiceElf,don't worry about me,I wouldn't be here if I didn't expect a little ribbing now and them.

EA

I love America. We have very close friends who live in Virginia, both lawyers, they keep us au fait with the complexities of American politics. But it's hard to really understand without actually being there on a regular bais.

Your politics seem to be a bigger part of life in your country.Thats why I'm interested.

I think it's lovely that one of our 'cousins' from across the pond is interested.

All too often people on both sides of the Atlsntic don't care or are content with their uninformed prejudices. The more we know, the more we understand.

MiceElf,I've been looking at the link,thanks,everyone else too.
should keep me busy for awhile.

envious I've put together a must-read list for you. Just follow the link. Reading these will explain all you need to know about the English, their politics and much, much more

The Quintessential Reading list

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I'm really impressed that you are following UK politics. You can't judge how interested the British public is in politics by some of the discussions on Gransnet. Most people don't even bother to vote in national elections. What would you recommend as a way in to American politics for the non-specialist reader?

Lilygran,you've got me there! I'll sound like a politician and say " let me get back to you" I don't have a big interest in American politics,I do vote of course,usually democrat,which would cause my parents to roll in their graves if they knew.Im for helping people the best way possible and parties don't matter to me.My best friend is republican all the way and just steams when she talks about Obama and healthcare.In my lack of interest I've never read a book on American politics. To much like school!

BTW,that free book is in the bin.Read quite a bit of it last night and I agree with his wife Jane.Acording to Wikipedia she said he was a 'S,H,one,T.Wikipedia isn't always correct but this I believe!

A precise and accurate judgment EA!

I've enjoyed reading this thread.

Yes I've enjoyed reading it too (the thread, that is). In fact I'm going to take up some of the suggestions for myself.

Everybody

I've got libraries of books to recommend. Best not to get me started,...

I did laugh at that book when Alan Clark stated he hated to drink coffee and tea from mugs!