tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post4507969330037648705..comments2023-11-02T04:40:21.698-07:00Comments on Dr. Eric Edmond's Blog: Nikki's WDAR party - further thoughtsEric Edmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-40513318387366279942012-10-09T02:55:06.529-07:002012-10-09T02:55:06.529-07:00Agreed. Its not ideal and it is registered as a po...Agreed. Its not ideal and it is registered as a political party with all the baggage that carries.<br /><br />I would prefer a 'movement' like the 19th century Chartists or 21st century Tea Party but we have to use what is there and try and modify it. This may not work but its worth a try. Its very important to keep it pragmatic and cross party with Labour and Liberals on board too<br /><br />Politicos in Switzerland are very low profile. Can you name the President or PM of Switzerland? That is what we should be aiming at and binding referendums are the only way I can see to us achieving a Swiss type system.<br /><br />EricEric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-41715471932447047762012-10-09T02:30:29.819-07:002012-10-09T02:30:29.819-07:00But Switzerland has no MEPs because it doesn't...But Switzerland has no MEPs because it doesn't need them. What good will MEPs do to provide a change to our governance? UKIP do well at European level and then fall off a cliff in the general election. It is only in home elections that we will see progress. I see no difference with this party. What are their plans to provide a grass roots organisation or are they hoping that a good showing in the Euro elections will deliver support?<br />At least with proportional representation the Euro withdrawal vote will provide the same number of anti EU MEPs whether this party existed or not. Just a different hue.<br />Perhaps this new party could fill us in on what they are planning.Oxonoreply@blogger.com