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I'm tempted by Nigel Farage !

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NanKate Fri 28-Feb-14 20:27:46

I have always voted Conservative but for the first time in my life I feel tempted to vote Ukip.

I like the way NF is not frightened to say things other politicians daren't say, such as our island has too many people in it and not enough Services e.g. NHS to deal with us all.

I am only against the NUMBER of people who come here, not who they are or where they have come from.

I live in a town that has a great grammar school that gives opportunities to children from all backgrounds. Long may it continue.

We are so PC now in the UK I daren't voice some of my other thoughts in case I am quite unfairly accused of being against this or that group.

I find it a sad that the UK is no longer the country I remember from my childhood.

GadaboutGran Tue 06-May-14 13:47:04

to be up-to-date & accurate, I should have said - married to a woman

GadaboutGran Tue 06-May-14 13:45:00

If that argument is used Ninny, does that mean that no man that is married can be sexist?

Iam64 Tue 06-May-14 13:20:46

I know, I know, I shouldn't respond But, Ninny, what on earth has the fact Nige is married to a german woman got to do with racism?

Nonu Tue 06-May-14 11:39:43

You can be an honaray one !x

Nonu Tue 06-May-14 11:37:59

NFK 9.30.22

grin

durhamjen Tue 06-May-14 11:10:34

Here's a link to facts about immigration other than the bloated bias of Ukip.
https://fullfact.org/finder/immigration/

ninny Tue 06-May-14 10:58:32

If you want to find out about UKIP policies look on their website, not the bloated bias bbc.

How can Nigel Farage be racist when he is married to a german lady.

NfkDumpling Tue 06-May-14 09:32:59

And thanks Jess for the link to UKIP policies. I'd failed to find any - apart from the Out of the EU/ No Immigration.

NfkDumpling Tue 06-May-14 09:30:22

I'd like to be of Huguenot descent - but fear I'm a Walloon! Huguenot sounds so much posher!

rosequartz Mon 05-May-14 23:06:30

I don't think I can be bothered to wade through the policies of ALL those parties!

JessM Mon 05-May-14 21:10:11

They don't seem to have many policies do they www.ukip.org/issues
I pronounce garage to rhyme with marriage - Farage pronounced like that sounds kind of agricultural.
It appears that in Wales there are 2 other parties standing that are competing with UKIP. Considering voting Green - they do stand a chance of getting EU seats and having an influence there.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-27127311

Nonu Mon 05-May-14 21:01:43

I am of Huguenot decent so what !!

Who damn well cares !!

This is now , let us live our life now , not in the past!!!!!!!!!!

Ana Mon 05-May-14 20:48:41

Of course a lot of us are of immigrant stock, granjura. The point UKIP and others are making is that Britain can't keep on taking in immigrants at the rate it has been doing. Of whatever race, colour, creed etc.

granjura Mon 05-May-14 20:38:04

Records show the Eurosceptic's great-grandfather Carl Schrod, who was born in 1864, was the child of German immigrant cabinet makers in London.

The census details reveal Nicholas and Bena Schrod came to London from Germany shortly after 1861, and their son was born three years afterwards.

Debra Chatfield, a family historian at findmypast.co.uk, said: "I am sure Mr Farage will be delighted to learn some more about his family history – or maybe not."

I do wonder how many of us really do not have immigrant heritage, or have close relatives who were or are immigrants elsewhere??

I am of Huguenot heritage too- the wing that went to the Swiss Jura on foot, the poor ones- instead of those who brought some of the best artisan skills to London, or wines to Sout Africa. My grandchildren have 3 races, and 10 nationalities in the past 3 generations. They look totally Irish- very blond and blue eyes- but they could have 'turned out' any shade of brown.

rosequartz Mon 05-May-14 17:03:12

We have had no literature from any of the candidates except from Nigel and UKIP.
We have no idea therefore of any other party's manifesto without looking online.

I pronounce it Fararge with the emphasis on the 'Fa', but garage as garridge; I wasn't brought up near an estuary wink

Aka Mon 05-May-14 15:32:54

This is a very silly digression grin

Aka Mon 05-May-14 15:24:13

how to pronounce garage

Go stick that up your estuary Feetle (only joking) smile

Aka Mon 05-May-14 15:21:59

As you say Feetle you know nothing! hmm well you did rather set yourself up for that didn't you!!!????

Not garaaage where I come from just simply garridge.

rosesarered Mon 05-May-14 14:50:57

I think Paul Merton should stand for Mayor of London, he would be better than the blonde twerp [I know before you tell me, it's all 'put on' but even so....] and Boris isn't even funny.At least Paul merton would amuse us. For the European elections, well, I can hardly be bothered to vote.The sooner we get a referendum the better, but I would hate UKIP to get any more seats.

grannyactivist Mon 05-May-14 13:35:52

No wasted votes in this election as it's governed by proportional representation. www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/how_do_i_vote/voting_systems/european_parliament_elections.aspx

DebnCreme Mon 05-May-14 13:24:24

It would be quite nice to hear from any candidates aound here.

Aka Mon 05-May-14 13:18:48

Thanks Ana i may use the Niggle bit too.

I like Paul Merton's sense of humour and his ability to think laterally very quickly.

feetlebaum Mon 05-May-14 13:17:42

Aka - English pronouniation is Garaaage, surely? I know you hear Garridj a lot, but that'a a tad Estuary, innit?

As for the 'Green' party - I know nothing. But they sound like a bunch of tree-huggers...

Ana Mon 05-May-14 12:52:14

Aka, as does Paul Merton on HIGNFY! Niggle Faridge.

Aka Mon 05-May-14 12:40:47

Think they're standing in all Regions.