Parliament has been reduced to an episode of fawlty towers only its not as funny and its costing us millions!!
Well I am turning my attention away from the filthy world of politics in an effort to forget how corrupt the whole system is. A younger actor friend of mine, who is not at all interested in politics, recently said at a social gathering that those entering Parliament attracted people who wouldn't expect to make it anywhere else and politicians were just attention seeking individuals who would never make it in show business! I think he could be right!! The expenses scandal has exposed all that is wrong with the type of people entering politics. There are few idealists in today's political life! Sad for Democracy but thank God for the Trades Union movement!
One of the reasons used to defend the actions of some of those involved with the expenses scandal is that they need to be retained in public life otherwise the private sector would 'swallow them up' and us mortals would lose out. I say total nonsense to that. Being able to bluff your way through life does not make you an essential member of our society. Are the comrades on the ultra left right about the politics of Britain? I have to say they might have a point looking at the entire mess that the expenses fiasco has exposed?
Nick Venedi
UNISON young members video campaigning against the BNP here
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Excellent video by the Young Members production team!! We can all focus on our effort to stop them!
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"just attention seeking individuals who would never make it in show business" Glenda Jackson! How many Oscars has your young actor friend won?
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ReplyDeleteYou will clearly see, if you read the whole text, that I did say there are exceptions. I can list the MP's that I have worked with and know to be good at what they do. My own MP, Malcolm Wicks is, for example, a hard working MP who enjoys the respect of his constituents. There is Jeremy Corbin, John MacDonald and indeed Glenda Jackson. I was, as it happens, on her support team when she stood for the London Mayor position (as opposed to F Dobson) so yes she is great. My actor friend expressess what 'normal' (as in non political) people seem to think?
Anyway you probably don't exist or you are one of them MP's who claim for their Cristian Dior Chandaler?
Good luck?
Nick
So my 'friend' are you saying we should not vote for any party because they are all losers and our vote is a waste of time? Am confused?? You sound more and more like Rogers all the time.
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How do you explain your attempt to be selected by the Enfield Southgate constituency Labour party then if you are so much against the concept of MP's? Can you explain?
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Anon at 18.21 No am saying vote Labour
ReplyDeleteAnon 21.13 Not true. Never been on a selection list (and never want to be) but I was asked by Brad Pitt to replace him when they were filming Troy, did you know that? (well as ridiculous as your theory...)
Happy Friday!
Well that isnt what we have been told. You need to decide what you want.
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