wrighty Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-31127689 Brian May, Queen guitarist, astrophysicist and fervent badger lover is apparently considering standing as an MP in May. Good idea? I'd like to see it happen, if only for the spectacle of 649 other MPs stamping and clapping the beat to "We Will Rock You" when he stands to make his first speech. Seriously though, should we encourage politicians who are clearly in it to make the world a better place - a man in his position is not likely to be voting for pay rises and improved pension rights for MPs for example, and is unlikely to be swayed or bribed by lobbyists - or should we have 'ordinary people' like we have over here who may better understand the plight of the common man better than a multi-millionaire rock star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lao Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'm a huge fan of his work as a gifted musician, and hope he doesn't disappoint as a politician. I don't think he will, and it will be interesting to see what his contribution will be, i only hope that he doesn't get in on the strength of his fame, but by the strength of his policies instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 "Instead, he wants to see a House of Commons about "individuals voting according to their conscience"." That's basically the same argument our MHKs use for not having political parties. He wants to turn the Commons into the Keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I wonder if Angie will be his secretary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 ......fervent badger lover She's not that bad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Good for him. He is obviously intelligent, is in it because he cares, is beyond being in it to be a career politician, and best of all he isn't a lawyer. One thing the UK Parliament could do without is any more lawyers. Declan, political parties are a double-edged sword. The problem with our parliament has nothing to do with the lack of political parties. If anything, they would only make things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 The lack of political parties mean no one votes for a programme for government, no one's manifesto more than a vague list if hopes. People vote for an independent because they like the cut of his jib and hope he'll choose the right CM. He'll then pick a cabinet based on the deals that got him there and will keep him there. At least with parties you know what you're voting for. It's a compromise but at least you vote for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I am sure he would be better than the clown from the Happy Mondays. I follow his tripe on Twitter, the other day he suggested doing away with education, yes, because the population aren't thick enough already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Could we nominate Davy Knowles for legCo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Could we nominate Davy Knowles for legCo? In about 40 years maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Could we nominate Davy Knowles for legCo? In about 40 years maybe. Because he's presently A Minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulgarian Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Could we nominate Davy Knowles for legCo?In about 40 years maybe. Because he's presently A Minor. Yeah but he's A sharp minor. (sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Better to be A sharp minor than to B flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 did a few tours with queen back in the day inc.sun city, the manx could teach the white south africans a thing or to about racism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 did a few tours with queen back in the day inc.sun city, the manx could teach the white south africans a thing or to about racism You toured with Queen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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