The Complete History of the UK - Page 3

JohnFol · 21st May 2007, 10:11

1 flaw to your logic of voting for the policy . . this relies on a local candidate for the party whose policies you wish to vote for.

Buster · 21st May 2007, 10:30

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Originally Posted by JohnFol

1 flaw to your logic of voting for the policy . . this relies on a local candidate for the party whose policies you wish to vote for.

So get the closest match...

Or you have to put up with other peoples choices, even if the one you voted for doesn't get in, at least you tried..

The Yellow Peril · 21st May 2007, 11:10

Surely there are enough motorists in the UK to make an alternate party based around a better deal for motorists an attractive proposition?

I think that most people rarely vote altruistically, ie: whats in the best interests of the country, instead favouring the "what's in it for me"? approach.

I suggest therefore that the manifesto of the 'Motor Way' party (as oposed to the 3rd Way) is designed to appeal directly to the motorist by proposing such things as:

1 - The immidiate abolition of all speed cameras

2 - The reduction in fuel duty to 50p per gallon

3 - The de-restriction of national motorway speed limits (except on the M6 at Junction 10 - because you can't do more than 40 on a good day)

4 - A Free Sandwich and Bottle of fizzy drink of your choice when filling up at a motorway service staton

5 - The abolition of congestion charges, Bus Lanes and Red Routes

6 - HGV vehicles only allowed on Motorways, Main and Trunk roads between 6 pm and 6 am

7 - The immidiate sequestration of BMW and it's assets - just for the sheer hell of it

8 - The introduction of Car/Motorbike only Sundays. No HGV's to clutter up the place

9 - The enforced destruction of all caravans and the 4wd 'tractors' needes to haul them around the countryside - without compensation - if you're daft enough to buy one in the first place ......................

and finally

10 - Paid up party members will be issued with a remote control which will automatically turn any traffic light to your favour

Call me reactionary or a little to the right of Attila the Hun - but we have to start somewhere.

Seriously though, the amount of enthusiasm the fuel tax protestors generated and the perceived threat to the governement, was enough to ensure that the proposed rises in fuel taxs were deferred.

So join me today - lets make the UK the Motor-Way!!

(Vote for me) I'm AndyG - only slightly mad and loving it

Alan · 26th May 2007, 23:40

Properly exercising your franchise today requires a lot of time and effort to discern as close to the truth as one can. In order to save yourself the time and effort and still make an informed choice, seek out the opinions of the biggest idiot you can find and vote the opposite way.

You still may not have achieved accuracy in your choice but at least you have neutralised one idiot's vote.

peter lee · 1st June 2007, 11:19

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Originally Posted by JohnFol

Perhaps voting should be mandatory, and have an "Abstain" option

I was just going to say exactly that.

If you dont bother to vote, you shouldn't be allowed to winge about the politicians you get!

Keith · 4th June 2007, 11:27

BNP?

Buy it Now Party :SHOCKED:
Is Ebay going for world domination now then

To get back to Tatts op yes the History channel does seem to have a very narrow range of material to broadcast.
I wonder what the channels programme controllers answer would be if asked, as it does make you wonder why they show what the do?

21st May 2007, 11:10	#23
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Why don't we Surely there are enough motorists in the UK to make an alternate party based around a better deal for motorists an attractive proposition? I think that most people rarely vote altruistically, ie: whats in the best interests of the country, instead favouring the "what's in it for me"? approach. I suggest therefore that the manifesto of the 'Motor Way' party (as oposed to the 3rd Way) is designed to appeal directly to the motorist by proposing such things as: 1 - The immidiate abolition of all speed cameras 2 - The reduction in fuel duty to 50p per gallon 3 - The de-restriction of national motorway speed limits (except on the M6 at Junction 10 - because you can't do more than 40 on a good day) 4 - A Free Sandwich and Bottle of fizzy drink of your choice when filling up at a motorway service staton 5 - The abolition of congestion charges, Bus Lanes and Red Routes 6 - HGV vehicles only allowed on Motorways, Main and Trunk roads between 6 pm and 6 am 7 - The immidiate sequestration of BMW and it's assets - just for the sheer hell of it 8 - The introduction of Car/Motorbike only Sundays. No HGV's to clutter up the place 9 - The enforced destruction of all caravans and the 4wd 'tractors' needes to haul them around the countryside - without compensation - if you're daft enough to buy one in the first place ...................... and finally 10 - Paid up party members will be issued with a remote control which will automatically turn any traffic light to your favour Call me reactionary or a little to the right of Attila the Hun - but we have to start somewhere. Seriously though, the amount of enthusiasm the fuel tax protestors generated and the perceived threat to the governement, was enough to ensure that the proposed rises in fuel taxs were deferred. So join me today - lets make the UK the Motor-Way!! (Vote for me) I'm AndyG - only slightly mad and loving it __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000 Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 21st May 2007 at 11:13..

21st May 2007, 10:11	#21
JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1 flaw to your logic of voting for the policy . . this relies on a local candidate for the party whose policies you wish to vote for.

26th May 2007, 23:40	#24
Alan Avid contributor Other Make Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Glasgow Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Properly exercising your franchise today requires a lot of time and effort to discern as close to the truth as one can. In order to save yourself the time and effort and still make an informed choice, seek out the opinions of the biggest idiot you can find and vote the opposite way. You still may not have achieved accuracy in your choice but at least you have neutralised one idiot's vote.

4th June 2007, 11:27	#26
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	BNP? Buy it Now Party :SHOCKED: Is Ebay going for world domination now then To get back to Tatts op yes the History channel does seem to have a very narrow range of material to broadcast. I wonder what the channels programme controllers answer would be if asked, as it does make you wonder why they show what the do?