tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post4315460396567615465..comments2023-11-05T10:53:07.638+00:00Comments on Patently Rubbish: An apology to Steve Bakerpatentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00602962323262055007noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post-79655427875158491022012-11-18T11:51:41.856+00:002012-11-18T11:51:41.856+00:00Fair enough. Personally, I thought Cameron was pr...Fair enough. Personally, I thought Cameron was pretty contentless from the moment he took charge of the party. I must admit that seven years later, I'm still unclear what the man stands for (apart from gay marriage - and even that looks like a gimmick he can't now climb down from). What has surprised me is his level of incompetence. He does not even appear to know his own polling figures:<br /><br />http://order-order.com/2012/11/15/full-downing-street-gay-marriage-poll-deceit-letter/<br /><br />Meanwhile, I see the Government is planning a smash and grab raid on home owners.<br /><br />http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9686083/Tax-raid-on-Britains-rich-in-next-few-weeks-Vince-Cable-says.html<br /><br />I suspect that Tory voters boil down to two types: social conservatives and those looking for economic competence. Since Cameron seems determined to alienate both groups, it's hard to see who will vote for him. If he can't even get his own house in order, how can he run the country? Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12407051721186824991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post-58618298973115227332012-11-17T10:12:23.947+00:002012-11-17T10:12:23.947+00:00Because I'm an optimist, Albert. A personal l...Because I'm an optimist, Albert. A personal letter from Mr Baker after my membership renewal was late, setting out his views and what he wanted me to do, persuaded me to give it another year and see. patentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602962323262055007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post-51016734617337427412012-11-16T08:39:52.305+00:002012-11-16T08:39:52.305+00:00So why are you only now ripping up your membership...So why are you only now ripping up your membership?<br /><br />Personally, at the next election, I will be voting against the Conservatives not in spite of being a conservative, but because I am a conservative.Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12407051721186824991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post-44896592098148502922012-11-16T08:19:57.038+00:002012-11-16T08:19:57.038+00:00BE - I think you're probably right about the R...BE - I think you're probably right about the Repeal bill. <br /><br />Albert - <a href="http://thepatentlyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/ok-ok-you-were-all-right.html" rel="nofollow">I've already admitted that</a>. Do try to keep up ;-)patentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602962323262055007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post-37221042824062179642012-11-15T21:41:56.463+00:002012-11-15T21:41:56.463+00:00Congratulations!
I wondered how long it would ta...Congratulations! <br /><br />I wondered how long it would take. <br /><br />Hate to say I told you so ... ;-)Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12407051721186824991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083855923964640893.post-42922912693195379562012-11-13T14:11:19.620+00:002012-11-13T14:11:19.620+00:00The Great Repeal Bill! Gah!
I expect the Labour p...The Great Repeal Bill! Gah!<br /><br />I expect the Labour placepeople in Whitehall said "non" and Cameron lacks the balls to instruct them otherwise.<br /><br />The government has done a few good things. Free schools, convinced the markets not to call in the IMF, criminalised squatting.<br /><br />As for the cuts, well both coalition party promised them..! As you say they've accepted the political pain without actually implementing any. How stupid!<br /><br />I predict a Lib-Lab coalition next time. Which might be worse.Blue Eyesnoreply@blogger.com