tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post2154161008849561878..comments2023-11-02T04:40:21.698-07:00Comments on Dr. Eric Edmond's Blog: Thoughts on UKIP's manifestoEric Edmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-87272432419089916142017-05-28T02:22:08.508-07:002017-05-28T02:22:08.508-07:00I don't blame you for switching off Nuttall. T...I don't blame you for switching off Nuttall. The North West Kippers did not want him in 2009 as their MEP. They wanted Beaman who came first in the polls but was 'persuaded' to stand down in favour of the ScouserEric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-71027474195662376382017-05-28T01:37:02.382-07:002017-05-28T01:37:02.382-07:00I suggested PR because UKIP needed a new campaign ...I suggested PR because UKIP needed a new campaign to replace BREXIT. The present system is bust, however PR will only ever be a campaign because turkeys do not vote for Christmas.<br />Tried 10 seconds of Nuttal and then had to switch off.<br /> Stephen Harnessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-6577342020295065912017-05-26T06:22:48.128-07:002017-05-26T06:22:48.128-07:00sadly true but maybe not under PR, the great thing...sadly true but maybe not under PR, the great thing about PR the Tories couldn't say "Don't vote UKIP/Lib Dem etc or Labour will get in" - they would have to explain why they are better than all other parties not just Labour. That would give us more choice which is normally a good thing.L fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274756119129254373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-49859781255155090542017-05-26T06:04:43.375-07:002017-05-26T06:04:43.375-07:00Maybe in 2015 but in 2017 UKIP is a busted flush.Maybe in 2015 but in 2017 UKIP is a busted flush.Eric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-82477296885759499472017-05-26T06:00:11.197-07:002017-05-26T06:00:11.197-07:00In 2015 it would have probably let UKIP hold the b...In 2015 it would have probably let UKIP hold the balance of power. However the correct question is not whether a) or b) would do well, but "Would PR let the people of the UK have a government which reflects their views better than now?" I think in combination with it being easier to call referenda the answer is yes.L fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274756119129254373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-54532158346523170352017-05-26T05:55:45.739-07:002017-05-26T05:55:45.739-07:00OK Mr Fairfax lets go back to my original point it...OK Mr Fairfax lets go back to my original point it will end up with the Lib Dems holding the balance of power. European elections are not fought on domestic issues. PR wil generate party list non=entities like Nuttall as MPsEric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-77120203943835253312017-05-26T03:50:01.366-07:002017-05-26T03:50:01.366-07:00Just because they want it, doesn't mean that i...Just because they want it, doesn't mean that it will be good for them. Thatcher wanted the Poll Tax but it was not good for her.L fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274756119129254373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-31425163373776084522017-05-26T03:48:30.699-07:002017-05-26T03:48:30.699-07:00Its a long held Lib Dem wish so it cannot be good ...Its a long held Lib Dem wish so it cannot be good for the rest of us. That's why we had the pointless AV referendum to smooth Lib Dem feathers.Eric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-78800410119577735312017-05-26T03:15:22.162-07:002017-05-26T03:15:22.162-07:00I disagree with you about PR, the Lib Dems did wor...I disagree with you about PR, the Lib Dems did worse in the last 3 European Elections than UKIP which were held under PR. <br />The Lib Dems could easily get their vote going to UKIP and the Greens under PR.L fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274756119129254373noreply@blogger.com