Originally posted by doodab
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
What is the different in ideology between the big 3 parties
Collapse
X
-
-
All parties are fighting for the centrist ground these days as that is where elections are won.
To me, Labour have shown themselves to be incompetent in the extreme, but that won't stop vast swathes of the country voting for them because of their perceived ideology (being "for the many").
Anyway, back to the point of the post which is to plug my shiny new Plan B Anything But Gord.
Plan C (Anything but Dave - for all you Tory haters) will be up and running once I've done the graphic..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
-
Given the nature of our electoral system, two parties can win. The difference between them is the difference between tulip and tulipe. Anyone who genuinely thinks that only one party is suitable to govern should be banned from voting.
Elections in the UK hinge on a tiny number of swing votes and the majority always votes for something other than what we get.Comment
-
Originally posted by BobTheCrate View PostMoscow Mule - pretty much captures the opposing ideologies.
DimPrawn - quite correctly castigates anyone for not knowing by now.
BlackenedBiker - You appear to be tieing yourself up in knots there.
When one considers the big state (Labour) stance v's the Small State (Conservative) I don't think that there REALLY is much difference between the parties, just tinkering at the edges, no real difference in scale.
We are lacking ground breaking ideas. Politicians really need to do better.
Their job is not about being elected it is about serving the electorate when they are. I submit that they are simply not doing that.Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.Comment
-
Originally posted by BlackenedBiker View PostOK, BTC when one offers up a question for debate that does not mean that they are bereft of any idea of the answer, They just might be interested in someone elses opinion HTH
When one considers the big state (Labour) stance v's the Small State (Conservative) I don't think that there REALLY is much difference between the parties, just tinkering at the edges, no real difference in scale.
We are lacking ground breaking ideas. Politicians really need to do better.
Their job is not about being elected it is about serving the electorate when they are. I submit that they are simply not doing that.Comment
-
There are clear fundamental differences between the two.
The Tories believe in personal responsibility and freedom. The Tories also understand concepts such as choice, markets. They are also proud of being british.
Labour or New Labour believe in collectivism. They believe in the concept of sharing and equality.
The two ideologies have been branded (incorrectly) as being (in the case of Tory ideology) selfish with Labour ideology being branded as morally right. Of course I (as you all know) argue that the reverse is true.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
-
Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostTotally agree, and as I have argued on here before, their "idealogy" is often founded on spin. Thatcher's "small state" included quangos, tax rises and a load of massive new databases and admin for the poll tax. I am not saying she was wrong - but the facts don't fit the revisionist view. Similarly, the rise in inequality during a supposedly socialist government demonstrates they are nothing of the sort.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
-
Anything but Gord needs a diagonal red line through it.
That means its a mandatory direction shown in the circle. The cross through it means a mandatory prohibition.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
-
Originally posted by vetran View PostAnything but Gord needs a diagonal red line through it.
That means its a mandatory direction shown in the circle. The cross through it means a mandatory prohibition.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/dr_consum_d.../dg_070642.pdf"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
-
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostThere are clear fundamental differences between the two.Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment