tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post5658674479100873845..comments2024-01-23T16:53:02.428+00:00Comments on Mark Thompson: Eric Pickles made a fool of himself on Question TimeMark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-73465423548503914392009-03-31T12:26:00.000+01:002009-03-31T12:26:00.000+01:00That first post typifies the Tories - low on actua...That first post typifies the Tories - low on actual content and high on insults. What this country needs is more constructive and informed dialogue, and less petty point scoring (i.e. Tories).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-10767671856368779802009-03-27T17:31:00.000+00:002009-03-27T17:31:00.000+00:00Hello Mr Anonymous.I just transcribed the bit wher...Hello Mr Anonymous.<BR/><BR/>I just transcribed the bit where he initially answered the question. I did not have much time this morning so could not do all the follow up stuff. Politics Home have transcribed more of it <A HREF="http://www.politicshome.com/Landing.aspx?Blog=6903&perma=link#" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>I agree that the calibre of MPs is not as good as it could be. I really do feel though and I have blogged about this before that the Lib Dems punch above their weight in this area with proportionally a lot more better MPs than the other main two parties. It's one of the things that attracted me to them in the first place.<BR/><BR/>As for my blog title - never really thought about it before. A bit pedantic for someone happy to throw around accusation of anorakedness though?<BR/><BR/>As for your last comment, I am a member of the Lib Dems (or TEH LIB DIMMZZZ!!!1 if you prefer) because my personal political outlook most closely matches theirs. I could have joined one of the other parties if I was being cynical about my motives for getting involved with politics (as with the current electoral system they are more likely to get into power) but I would rather stick to my principles.<BR/><BR/>Everything I have experienced in my party so far has reinforced my decision to join them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by.Mark Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-82367525854918450832009-03-27T17:00:00.000+00:002009-03-27T17:00:00.000+00:00Your transcription is missing bits!!As a Tory myse...Your transcription is missing bits!!<BR/><BR/>As a Tory myself, I am happy to volunteer that Pickles should be kicked into touch, he certainly wont be Party Chair come next election.<BR/><BR/>The problem with Politics in all three aprties is not just the apyment of MP's it is the sheer low calibre of people who become MP's.<BR/><BR/>Pickles is a grassroots "leafleteer" the type of a Local Government Pol and Political obsessive that are in fact the hallmark of the DimLebs.<BR/><BR/>By the By, puzzled by your blog title...."Politically Active AND a Lib Dem" shurely shome mishtake, as they say.<BR/><BR/>Poor Lib dims!! Still I suppose Trainspotters, IT Anoraks and other assorted obsessives and losers need a home too, and better there than in a real, grown up political party eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com