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Our politicians stink! Agree or disagree?

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papaoscar Sun 05-Jan-14 10:11:57

Having reached a certain age, and regarding myself as a typical retired citizen who has (nearly) always obeyed the law, paid my taxes, never claimed benefits to which I'm not entitled, I find that I am getting increasingly dissatisfied with the political class who have governed us. I think they share common features regardless of party. They are full of wind, waffle, false promises, and downright lies. Their greatest achievement is looking after their own interests and lining their own pockets at public expense. What are your views?

durhamjen Sat 25-Jan-14 14:48:11

No papaoscar, we do not deserve to be run by a load of megalomaniac liars. If this government had been honest, they would not have got in last time.
I like to think I am honest, as do most people on this site. What I ask is that they should be honest.
IDS still talks about compassionate conservatism in his discussions of the universal credit. There is nothing compassionate about the way his government treats those who live in poverty.
And look at the mess they are making of the NHS. We diid not want politicians to do that.

papaoscar Sat 25-Jan-14 18:41:08

Saddest thing of all, durhamjen, I used to support the old Liberal party, beards, sandals and all, and some of those were female members. After this coalition and their shifty activities I wouldn't touch any of 'em, Liberals I mean, with the proverbial. As for IDS, just a silver-spoon-lifestyle failed Tory leader with a reputation for bullying and threats.

durhamjen Wed 29-Jan-14 14:55:10

You might have worked out that I am obviously a socialist. However I knew there was something wrong with the Labour Party the time I could not bring myself to vote for Blair, but my lifelong Conservative parents and my old style Liberal friends all did!
If you wish for Vince Cable to make amends for one of his crimes, sign up to this to get him to have a public enquiry into zero hours contracts. https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/zero-hours-government
I wear sandals for as long as I can every year. Bit wet at the moment.

gillybob Wed 29-Jan-14 16:07:04

I agree with you about zero hour contracts durhamjen disgusting.