Originally posted by Zero Liability
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When is democracy not democratic?
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Hang on is that 93,000 SNP member count correct...... It's not but I'll leave someone else to provide the correct figuresmerely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by Zero Liability View PostWhat's membership got to do with it? Means diddly squat if next to no one votes for you, and very few voting intention polls put the Greens above 10%. Though I see no reason the SNP or Greens should be excluded, however much I'd like to see and hear less of Bennett.
Cameron doesn't want to debate against UKIP. MIlliband doesn't want to debate against the Greens. Clegg just wants someone to see that he's still there doing something.Comment
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostThe SNP have 6 MPs at the moment and the Greens 1, UKIP only have 2 because they jumped from the Tories and took their followers with them. Sweden has TV debates with 8-10 people on them so it can be done.Comment
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There is a debate with the SNP
BBC News - BBC invites Scottish party leaders to general election debate
I don't see the problem here
Most of the country can't vote for them so they're pretty irrelevant to anyone in England, Wales and NI.
They can debate in Scotland.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostHang on is that 93,000 SNP member count correct...... It's not but I'll leave someone else to provide the correct figures
Here's Nicola announcing the latest figure at the Hydro back in November:
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThere is a debate with the SNP
BBC News - BBC invites Scottish party leaders to general election debate
I don't see the problem here
Most of the country can't vote for them so they're pretty irrelevant to anyone in England, Wales and NI.
They can debate in Scotland.
Getting rid of a useless Trident system and use the money to protect people in poverty and the NHS might have a lot of support in England. Alex Salmond always got a good reaction when he appeared on Question Time.Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostWhy does the opinion of someone who lives in UK matter for any EU election?
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Frau Merkel"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostThey will only support Labour and will only support them if Trident is cancelled. At that point I think you will find the SNP won't be part of any balance of power just a few more people sat on the opposition benches."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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