[NGTM-1R]

I'm trying to figure out the point where the Republicans got labelled the 'God Party', I would have thought that a Republican party truly dedicated to 'small Government' would dislike the idea of a theological government for the simple fact that, as the Middle East proves, there's no such thing as a small theistic Government, they will interfere with every aspect of life.

Regan let in the religious right to get elected.

It's been a downhill journey of hate and violence and theistic wankery ever since.

[IPAndrews]

All I know about British politics is that the Parliament stuff on CSPAN is like the best thing I've ever seen.

Please elaborate.

[vyper]

The Liberals had their chance to become the Opposition and they blew it. Given the fact that they can't even succeed at that what chance do they have of ever winning?

QFT. The tories were all but wiped out and the LD's absolutely and completely failed to take advantage of the situation. They should throw in the towel and make way for an effective third party.

The Lib Dems had a Ceasar moment with Charles Kennedy (all his supposed supporters stabbing him in the back) and promptly screwed themselves.

[vyper]

Also to reduce the scope of this problem simply to "they're giving my money to the banks!!" is dangerous in the extreme. While I consider Brown's fiscal recovery measures to be laughable at best, I'm afraid that the banks would always have to be propped up in some manner - lest they go under, and half the country finds itself without any credit at all.

[karajorma]

Well the way we did it with Northern Rock seems to be working. If the government is going to meddle in private firms we should get something out of it.

[MR_T3D]

want to get rid of a political party, eh?
i have the perfect girl to help you

Her name is Vera

[IPAndrews]

Well the way we did it with Northern Rock seems to be working. If the government is going to meddle in private firms we should get something out of it.

Yes we gave them our money to bail them out and they paid their staff 10% bonuses. Super.

[karajorma]

We're going to make a profit on NR. It's worth far more now than we actually paid for it. Bonuses or not.

[noodlezombie]

Please elaborate.

British Parliament is some of the finest entertainment ever. It's ruthless, if you screw up they well come after you and they don't hold back. It's amazing it doesn't just devolve into a brawl.

[karajorma]

It is a very different system from the way the Americans do it. Prime Minister's Questions is especially vicious.

I remember when George Galloway was asked to answer questions in front of the senate about taking bribes from Saddam Hussein that one of the political commentators said that the Republican Senators who asked him to speak there must have forgotten that anyone used to speaking in the House of Commons would be a lot more formidable than their usual prey. I don't think they were the slightest bit ready for what did happen.

[General Battuta]

It is a very different system from the way the Americans do it. Prime Minister's Questions is especially vicious.

I remember when George Galloway was asked to answer questions in front of the senate about taking bribes from Saddam Hussein that one of the political commentators said that the Republican Senators who asked him to speak there must have forgotten that anyone used to speaking in the House of Commons would be a lot more formidable than their usual prey. I don't think they were the slightest bit ready for what did happen.

Prime Minister's Questions is a fantastic system. I don't think Bush would have gotten away with all that he did if we'd had a similar system in place.

[terran_emperor]

Some fantastic bushisms would have ensued

[IPAndrews]

Two billion to car companies now

[BloodEagle]

While not related to British politics, the same crap is still happening here.

[noodlezombie]

Britain is a better functioning democracy than American.

OH THE IRONY.

[Mongoose]

While not related to British politics, the same crap is still happening here.

Sounds like a decent concept to me.  Vast regions of this country are woefully under-served by broadband access, and considering how crucial it's becoming in order to keep pace in today's society, initiatives to get more people access to it get my support.

In other words, won't someone please think of the children, attempting to download naughty images on dial-up?

(Drop that goofy-ass parliamentary system, noodle, and we'll talk. )

[BloodEagle]

While not related to British politics, the same crap is still happening here.

Sounds like a decent concept to me.  Vast regions of this country are woefully under-served by broadband access, and considering how crucial it's becoming in order to keep pace in today's society, initiatives to get more people access to it get my support.

It's a decent concept. The problem is that history tends to repeat itself.