Lonan3 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Times Poll Nearly three quarters of the public (73 per cent) believe that “the British Government’s foreign policy, especially its support for the invasion of Iraq and refusal to demand an immediate ceasefire by Israel in the recent war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, has significantly increased the risk of terrorist attacks on Britain”. Three fifths (62 per cent) agree that “in order to reduce the risk of future terrorist attacks on Britain the Government should change its foreign policy, in particular by distancing itself from America, being more critical of Israel and declaring a timetable for withdrawing from Iraq”. Just a half (52 per cent) believe that “even though there is no justification for terrorism, the British Government’s foreign policy, especially towards Iraq and the recent attacks on Lebanon by Israel, is anti-Muslim and it is understandable that many Muslims are offended by it”. But 63 per cent believe that “Muslim extremists hate democracy and the Western way of life, and if Britain’s foreign policy were different they would find another excuse for their terrorist activities”. Rattling Rog's cage? Who? Me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 What's it got to do with you? You live in a cultural vacuum which is an insular, insignificant little place run by a bunch of talentless, overpaid, un-elected little men in big hats. Rog and I live in the real world. Where politicians are not only elected but accountable. Where people make difficult decisions and stand or fall by them. There is no "club" over here that can shield them from the breathtaking incompetance demonstrated in such wonderful scams as Mount Murray, MEA, Incinerator, IRIS, Post Offices, Tourist Grants etc etc etc etc.... You live in that mess without doing anything about it and think you can criticise others? Get real... [/rant] The attempts to blame the current terrorist threat against the government of the day are as pathetic as The Daily Mail. They all cite Israel at some time or other. But Israel has been around for over 50 years and is not going to go away. They know it as well i.e. their campaigns of hate are not going anywhere. We can only hope it will run it's course and accept the status quo in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 /choke Was that post for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 So challenge it! The old "put up or shut up" if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Yeah, what's it got to do with you, Lonan? You can't post in International News if you live on the Isle of Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Rog and I live in the real world. Where politicians are not only elected but accountable. Where people make difficult decisions and stand or fall by them. Well there's plenty of that going on today. A wonderful example of good government, you and Rog must be really proud to have New Labour There is no "club" over here that can shield them from the breathtaking incompetance demonstrated in such wonderful scams as Mount Murray, MEA, Incinerator, IRIS, Post Offices, Tourist Grants No, you just have enquiries like Hutton, etc,etc,etc, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Yes, we have enquiries. How are your enquiries going over there? The last I heard was about strange but true no accounting trail left over the sale of Post Office premesis. Think that's laudable do you? Dream on... Tin pot stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Yes, we have enquiries. How are your enquiries going over there? The last I heard was about strange but true no accounting trail left over the sale of Post Office premesis. Think that's laudable do you? Dream on... Tin pot stuff. tut tut people in glass houses...how is Eutopia these days??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 tut tut people in glass houses...how is Eutopia these days???I have no idea how life in Eutopia is. In your haste to diss everything I post as a matter of course maybe you missed this...Rog and I live in the real world. Where politicians are not only elected but accountable. Where people make difficult decisions and stand or fall by them. There is no "club" over here that can shield them from the breathtaking incompetance demonstrated in such wonderful scams as Mount Murray, MEA, Incinerator, IRIS, Post Offices, Tourist Grants etc etc etc etc.... So your elections are coming up. How is your vote going to have a bearing on the machinations of your decision makers known as COMIN? Ooops, I forgot, your vote is going to have no effect on COMIN whatsoever.... I like living in a democracy. Maybe you should try it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 My vote wont be doing fuck all as I wont be exercising it....i'm not the one bellyaching about "our" Government. Unless of Amadeus wants to come round for a cuppa when I might change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Quite. Although the use of the word "Government" could be questionable. Says it all really.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Think that's laudable do you? No more laudable that Vaz, Mandleson, Filkin, Robertson, Kelly, Mittal, Iraq, 45 minutes, tough on crime, education, etc. etc. Tin pot stuff. I suppose it is compared to what goes on in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Quite. Although the use of the word "Government" could be questionable. Says it all really.... Shhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 You live in a cultural vacuum which is an insular, insignificant little place run by a bunch of talentless, overpaid, un-elected little men in big hats. You're confusing us with Knotty Ash - which is actually in your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Many thanks for the obvious comparison to Knotty Ash. Otherwise I may have missed it. Well done Albert! For once you've hit the nail right on the head.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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