Labour Prangs
Yesterday was bad for Labour. At first it looked good with better than expected unemployment figures. Then came PMQ and the overstated expenditure figures on defence to add to the problems of the BA strike. By the end of the day Cameron had reclaimed the initiative. This was a much better performance with much better aim than recent Tory efforts.
The defense issue is something of pile up for the Labour campaign. It is nothing like as bad as it seems, but unfortunately in a General Election how it seems is bad. This is because the troops fighting first Iraq and now in Afghanistan have been given hero status by the ordinary people of this country who turn out in huge numbers to mourn for each and every soldier who makes that doleful homecoming through the silent streets of Wooten Basset. Never in our history has there been a comparable spontaneous demonstration by the people for their fallen, one by one, as they fall.
There are many reasons. At the core of this common grieving is enormous respect. In the age of ferrel youths, knifings, binge drinking and greedy bankers, these young people, highly disciplined, supremely motivated and very brave, daily risk their lives for us. It does not matter whether we believe the war is just or should be fought at all. They, on the front line do believe it. They believe that we are in danger and are willing to go all the way to save each other and to save us. In an age where so many cherished values appear to have gone, where even our leaders cannot be trusted over their expenses, where politicians never tell the truth, where family breakdown is everywhere, these young people show what is best in all of us. Politicians make us feel tainted. These brave young people show us what it is to be clean.
Moreover they lack helicopters and fighting vehicles and other essential items. Yes these gaps are being filled bit by bit, but how many lives could have been saved? The Generals say it is all down to money. Gordon kept saying he gave them more and more. Now he discovers, we all discover, that is not true. Oh dear. Oh dear.
In military terms this blog continues to blame the Generals and the Ministry of Defense. This is not a matter of money or for the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Vast sums of money were squandered on internal incompetence by a Ministry which has all but lost control of its accounting and despite being given over £17 billion extra and above the defence budget for Iraq and Afghanistan, most of it for the Army. The Generals did not have a war plan prepared, they did not organise procurement of the right equipment and as inquests have shown, at times did not even organise proper training. To emphasise this, it is worth noting that the Admirals have recently taken delivery of the first of the Type 45 Daring class destroyers, described as an air defense system so advanced it is the best in the world and scares the Americans because they have nothing to match it. Yet the Generals could not get beyond a Safari car as a weapons platform, organise some helicopters or kit out their troops.
However that is a military argument. Gordon’s problem is that the prang is a political one. It upsets the core Labour vote, the Sun and the Mirror readers. Often it is their children who arrive at Wooten Basset. Or if they survive, return to live in substandard accommodation which is an utter an absolute disgrace. All down to money. All down to Gordon.
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Interesting approach towards this. What are your thoughts on expansion on a global scale? People obviously get frustrated when it begins to affect them locally. I’ll check back to see what you have to say.
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I’m wondering if you have noticed how the media has changed? What once seemed like a never discussed issue has become more prevelant. Overall though I’m looking for a change.
Just now you can branch out from your daily understanding. The real truth comes with being honest with yourself and your goals. This will lead to a sad and unfulfilling life.
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It’s pretty interesting that the mainstream media has changed the way it looks at this recently dont you think? What used to neve be brought up or discussed has changed. It’s that time to chagnge our stance on this though.
Depending on yourself to make the decisions can really be upsetting and frustrating. Many of us develop this ability over the course of our life. Frankly it takes more than just happening to happen.
This is a good subject to talk about. Sometimes I fav stuff like this on Redit. This article probably won’t do well with that crowd. I will be sure to submit something else though.
I’m wondering if you have noticed how the media has changed? What once seemed like a never discussed issue has become more prevelant. It’s that time to chagnge our stance on this though.
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It’s pretty interesting that the mainstream media has changed the way it looks at this recently dont you think? Now it seems that it is discussed thoroughly and more in depth. Frankly it is about time we see a change.
I’m curious if you ever have problems with what people post? The internet never used to be like that, except that recently it seems to have become better. What do you think?
Just now you can branch out from your daily understanding. The best thing you can do is become relevant with yourself and faithful with your own morals. Generally this will lead to a mistaken and unproductive life.
Wow I’m frustrated. I’m not pointing fingers at you though, I think it is everyone else out there that isn’t taking notice.
Relying on your instanct is tough for most of us. Many of us develop this ability over the course of our life. It doesn’t really just happen if you know what I mean.
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Have you ever wondered who posts some of this stuff that you come across? The internet never used to be like that, recently though it has turned around. What do you think?
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This is tough. I’m not saying you are responsible, really I think its everyone else that is responsible.
Wow I’m frustrated. I’m not calling you out though, I think it is everyone else out there that isn’t taking notice.
Good thinking. What are your thoughts on expansion on a global scale? Sometimes people get a little upset with global expansion. I’ll check back to see what you have to say.
Good thinking. Wondering what you think of it’s implication on society as a whole though? There are times when things like this begin to have global expansion and frustration. I’ll check back to see what you have to say.
This sort of thing needs to happen! Really its a must to take a look past everything and get upset. Generally this will allow you to take the inititive to make things happen.
I’m wondering if you have noticed how the media has changed? Now it seems that it is discussed thoroughly and more in depth. Overall though I’m looking for a change.
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Just now you can branch out from your daily understanding. The real truth comes with being honest with yourself and your goals. This will lead to a sad and unfulfilling life.
I’m wondering if you have noticed how the media has changed? What used to neve be brought up or discussed has changed. Frankly it is about time we see a change.
Excellent ideas throughout this post, I just added this to my RSS feed. Do you have any feedback on your most recent post though?
Have you noticed the news has changed its approach recently? What used to neve be brought up or discussed has changed. Overall though I’m looking for a change.
Good thinking. What are your thoughts on expansion on a global scale? Sometimes people get a little upset with global expansion. I will be back soon and follow up with a response.
Thanks for sharing that link… but unfortunately it appears to be down? Anybody have a mirror?
It’s pretty interesting that the mainstream media has changed the way it looks at this recently dont you think? Now it seems that it is discussed thoroughly and more in depth. Frankly it is about time we see a change.
Personally I’m impressed by the quality of this. Sometimes I fav stuff like this on Redit. This article probably won’t do well with that crowd. I will be sure to submit something else though.
It’s pretty interesting that the mainstream media has changed the way it looks at this recently dont you think? What used to neve be brought up or discussed has changed. Overall though I’m looking for a change.
Sometimes I question the internet and what is posted? Recently it seems to have become an epidemic, except that recently it seems to have become better. What do you think?
If you really want you can look the other way and not talk about it. The real truth comes with being honest with yourself and your goals. Generally this will lead to a mistaken and unproductive life.
Interesting approach towards this. What are your thoughts on expansion on a global scale? Sometimes people get a little upset with global expansion. I will be back soon and follow up with a response.
It’s pretty interesting that the mainstream media has changed the way it looks at this recently dont you think? What once seemed like a never discussed issue has become more prevelant. It’s that time to chagnge our stance on this though.
Trusting to make the right decisions can be tough. Many of us develop this ability over the course of our life. Frankly it takes more than just happening to happen.
This is tough. I’m not pointing fingers at you though, really I think its everyone else that is responsible.
This makes me somewhat upset. I’m not calling you out though, personally I think that its those that aren’t motivated to change.
This is a different sort of opinion that many people don’t usually talk about. Generally when I come across these sort of things I like to post them on Digg. Although this time I’m not sure if this would be best for the users. I’ll look around and find another article that may work.
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