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Tonight the gagging law is passed

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    #11
    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
    Perhaps take an interest in politics.
    Yes, I was trying to. 38 degrees does not could as objective reporting, they're all singing from the same hymnsheet as you.
    Originally posted by MaryPoppins
    I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
    Originally posted by vetran
    Urine is quite nourishing

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      #12
      Originally posted by Pondlife View Post
      How do you get that from the links you've posted?

      Charities and voluntary groups raise concerns for civil society as controversial bill limits groups' spending ahead of an election

      Neither article actually explains what the implications are other than limited spending.
      I assume this is why he was loath to post a proper link, in case people read it and realised he was talking utter tosh.
      Originally posted by MaryPoppins
      I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
      Originally posted by vetran
      Urine is quite nourishing

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        #13
        None of the dailies here are reporting this (at least I couldn't see it on the Telegraph, Mail or Guardian) so it can't be that much of a deal.

        Uless they've all been gagged from reporting on it

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          #14
          Yes, lobbying groups, including trade unions and charities, are being restricted on how much they can spend.

          Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
          From May 2014, the draconian new rules would prevent non-politicians from speaking up on the big issues of the day.
          No it doesn't. They can still say what they like. It does stop, for example, trade unions taking out full-page newspaper ads and billboards to support any particular party with the only limit being their bank balance.
          Normally this type of law would be seen as a good thing - look at the US and complaints over the power of lobby groups there.

          Originally posted by scooterscot
          Perhaps take an interest in politics.
          Perhaps you should.

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            #15
            Originally posted by Gittins Gal View Post
            None of the dailies here are reporting this (at least I couldn't see it on the Telegraph, Mail or Guardian) so it can't be that much of a deal.

            Uless they've all been gagged from reporting on it
            Indeed, he'll no doubt take the fact it's not being reported as the papers toadying up to the government.
            Originally posted by MaryPoppins
            I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
            Originally posted by vetran
            Urine is quite nourishing

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              #16
              Originally posted by zeitghost
              Do you think we can have the smart uniforms this time?
              "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                #17
                Originally posted by d000hg View Post
                Yes, I was trying to. 38 degrees does not could as objective reporting, they're all singing from the same hymnsheet as you.
                Interesting the relationship between the defensive submissive and the authority who dominates and lusts for even greater control.
                "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                  #18
                  Not really, even if I understood what you're trying to say.
                  Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                  I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                  Originally posted by vetran
                  Urine is quite nourishing

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                    Maybe an example would help.

                    It is the wish of the government to get fracking underway in the north.

                    Protest about this policy and you're now breaking the law as of today.

                    This isn't true.

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View Post
                      This isn't true.


                      I think you've missed the point of the Scooterbot

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