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Discussion in 'Watford' started by Leo, Aug 31, 2014.

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  1. oldfrenchhorn

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    Osborne is a strange one, apart from not concentrating on the national debt and a few cock ups he has been a relatively successful chancellor. Unfortunately nearly all political careers end in failure.

    Apparently the cabinet has recently been less influential on policies than is healthy with Dave and George dominating proceedings. They have been concentrating too much on easing George into Dave's chair, somewhat very unlikely now.

    When is he going? Before he can do the party anymore damage? Sounds as if you are looking for a new leader at the same time.
     
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    It all depends on the outcome of the referendum. If the country votes out then Boris must be odds on to be PM, he will probably choose another Chancellor.

    If as I suspect the remain side will win then Cameron will try to carry on until his chancellor hopefully recovers his reputation to have a shot at being PM. I expect them to realise that their plan is not working after about six months. The future will then depend on the ability to re-unite the party. Maybe they will both be gone within a year.
     
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    If the remain side win, then you can be fairly sure there will be a big reshuffle with the outers removed. It would seem a perfect time to push Osborne sideways. If the remain side win then Cameron will quite rightly say that he lead the country down the right path, and his position will be strengthened.
     
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  4. superhorns

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    If Cameron stays there is no way Osborne will not remain in his job. They are intrinsically linked.

    As Cameron has announced he will not contest the next election he is effectively a dead man walking, his influence has already started to wane.
     
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    Not quite right there. Cameron has said he will contest his seat and if elected stay. He just doesn't want to carry on as PM. Far better than to outstay your welcome and be ousted as Maggie was.
     
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    I obviously meant contesting as PM. Very few politicians leave office on their terms so quite unusual. I do not see any prospect of a vote of no confidence in the government.

    Labour MP's very unhappy with Corbyn's lame response in parliament today.
     
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    Blair , Brown and Mandelson were all part of the Bilderberg group ..the same people who groomed Thatcher ...Maybe the truth is that there is no such thing as democracy . We imagine we have a political choice , but is this really the truth ?
    As an aside I'm certainly happy labour dropped the silly "New " tag .
     
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    No. its new new Labour now. When Dan Jarvis replaces Corbyn it will be the New New New Labour Party :emoticon-0125-mmm:
     
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  10. wear_yellow

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    Case rested m'lud...
     
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    You accuse me of all sorts but when SH insults people it's fishing?

    That seems fair...
     
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  12. superhorns

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    Nobody has sunk to your level of insults, you need to re-read your posts.
     
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  13. Toby

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    I don't want to interact with you.

    Go away <ok>
     
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    Well SH is allowed to post what he likes, even abuse, as he is a troll and it is amusing but if anyone else does...... ....:emoticon-0138-think
     
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    Sadly the only interest is in peddling his own views and stereotypically abusing those disagreed with...

    I shall flip back to ignore content myself as there is virtually no attempt at relating on a cordial level....

    Seemingly a troll gets their thrills by winding up others.... sad.....
     
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    Caps are even doffed...
     
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    Might just do the same to both of them.
     
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    You need to be more consistent, you claim to dislike party politics but only post anti government news :emoticon-0181-fubar
     
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    Just seen the news from Brussels. I have loads of friends and former colleagues there so hoping they're all ok. Truly dreadful events.
     
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    Yes Mr Cameron, staying in the EU will keep us safe...
     
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