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Anyone else remember how bad it was under the last Tory government.
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islandannie wrote: »http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/blair/Remember-life-under-Tories.2867180.jp
I remember it well.
Very sad times.
Anyone else remember the disastrous administration of Lord North? Lost the bloody colonies! Unbelieveable.0 -
It was marvellous. For a start I was a lot younger. Happy days. Not that I took much interest in politics then, too busy if you catch my drift.
Well. I'd like to be a Fungus type. Sadly, never was.0 -
It was marvellous. For a start I was a lot younger. Happy days. Not that I took much interest in politics then, too busy if you catch my drift.
Well. I'd like to be a Fungus type. Sadly, never was.
And no doubt never will be.Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. - Albert Einstein.
“The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.”-
Orwell.0 -
Ouch. It's not often a post cuts me to the quick. Keep trying.islandannie wrote: »And no doubt never will be.0 -
While the Tories tend to upset Labour heartlands, it takes Labour to really screw up the whole country.0
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You do realise that article you have posted is from 2007. More hilariously though one of its "arguments" is the following cracking line -
'The economy was still running on "Boom and Bust".'
Its just as well there's not more of that boom and bust malarkey under labour isn't it, oh wai...0 -
Cannon_Fodder wrote: »While the Tories tend to upset Labour heartlands, it takes Labour to really screw up the whole country.
Quote me 15% interest rates under a Labour government?
Because I can Quote that Figure when we had a Tory government.
Along With 4 million unemployed,.Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. - Albert Einstein.
“The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.”-
Orwell.0 -
islandannie wrote: »Quote me 15% interest rates under a Labour government?
Because I can Quote that Figure uner The Tories.
Along With 4 million unemployed,.
Because as previously pointed out they had to pick up Labours mess.....JesusIf you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly
I've only ever been wrong once! and that was when I thought I was wrong but I was right0 -
NerveAgent wrote: »You do realise that article you have posted is from 2007. More hilariously though one of its "arguments" is the following cracking line -
'The economy was still running on "Boom and Bust".'
Its just as well there's not more of that boom and bust malarkey under labour isn't it, oh wai...
Boom and Bust under the Tories....... NEVER.Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. - Albert Einstein.
“The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.”-
Orwell.0 -
I thought this thread was going to be an interesting historical comparison between two recessions. It seems it was just intended to be a party political broadcast. shame
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