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little bit of politics [May. 12th, 2009|04:18 pm]
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now, i don't bang on about politics much here (do i? i don't think i do...) but WHAT THE HELL IS THIS:

http://wageconcern.com/

i mean i ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ prescott when he's banging on about t'internet and grassroots activism because he's kind of amazingly enthusistic whilst clearly not having that much of a clue, but why on earth are the largest party in the house pretending that the minimum wage might fall under this tiny little tory bill backed by ten known idiots? i mean WTF?

it's just a ruse to get people friended up on fb right? then use them for euroelections/local council elections and The Big One next year, i assume... surely they'll end up putting people off who don't rly understand what they're signing up for, won't they?
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[User Picture]From: [info]martinskidmore
2009-05-12 03:49 pm (UTC)

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It could also be a big LOOK WHAT THE TORIES WANT TO DO TO HARDWORKING POOR PEOPLE thing, of course. Yes, there is no reason to assume it has a chance of getting through. There is also the sense that the reaction to it this time, in the country as well as in the House, might determine whether it is reintroduced under a Tory government next year.
[User Picture]From: [info]carsmilesteve
2009-05-12 04:01 pm (UTC)

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i'm *pretty* certain the tories that actually count have said they'll not get rid of the minimum wage although, just doing a quick google, cameron appears to Actually Change His Mind on this actually every six months...
[User Picture]From: [info]catsgomiaow
2009-05-12 05:45 pm (UTC)

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ten known idiots

I dunno, idiots have inexplicably got their own way before AHEMborisjohnsonAHEM...