I'm right here. I'm not debating hanging with you in this thread because it'll derail the thread and we've done it before to no avail. If you're desperate to discuss the matter, start another thread, avoid insults, and I'll discuss it. If you're looking for a reaction, you'll be disappointed.
Can I take it from the predictable resort to name-calling that you want to drop the matter? If so, it's fine by me.
I think I'll drop it, thanks.Anyone who's interested in my views on the matter can find them discussed in detail elsewhere on Urban, and I'd rather the thread went back to debating elections.
I don't agree that it's minor.I wouldn't want an election now because it would be dominated by the minor issue of MPs expenses. Wrong issue!
I don't agree that it's minor.
In any case, even if you'd like it to be minor, the fact is the people don't think it's minor. They think our MPs are in very many cases a bunch of greedy, selfish, untrustworthy shits. There is a lot of disgust.
But what's the alternative to the major political parties. Is there one really?
If you want to debate capital punishment, start a thread about it.
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Yes it is, for the reasons I gave. I'll discuss it with you in another thread if you can remain civil. Seeing as you criticised me for dragging capital punishment into this thread, you'll presumably be happy if this the last post on the matter.It is you not me that has attempted to 'drop it'.

In the short term probably not, but they can be made to get themsleves in order and get their snouts out of the trough, I hope.
Yes it is, for the reasons I gave. I'll discuss it with you in another thread if you can remain civil. Seeing as you criticised me for dragging capital punishment into this thread, you'll presumably be happy if this the last post on the matter.![]()

If you want to discuss it, start another thread, remain civil, and I'll reply. If on the other hand you've no interest in discussing it, and are on a wind-up, I remain unwound. Sorry.
Whichever option you choose, it'll have to wait until the morning 'cause I'm off to bed now. Night.
*edit* JHE has kindly posted up a thread here.
There is now a thread (complete with poll) devoted to the question of capital punishment.