tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500025938065809262.post5491192135156233891..comments2023-11-29T19:57:51.001-08:00Comments on Not a Village in Westminster: Reforming our ElectionsNot a Village in Westminsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062118291841981671noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500025938065809262.post-72725916940353902682010-02-03T03:13:07.967-08:002010-02-03T03:13:07.967-08:00Hi Calum, thanks for commenting and I am delighted...Hi Calum, thanks for commenting and I am delighted to see you back blogging.<br /><br />Sadly I think you are right about the general lack of altruism in our political sphere, it is a disappointing if expected situation. All the parties are fighting for their own existences and political successes and unfortunately we the public are sometimes just an afterthought.<br /><br />In picking AV the PM is unfortunately adding further fuel to this perception and allowing the legitimate debate which is needed to be lost in wrangling over seats.<br /><br />It looks like it will be another opportunity lost.Not a Village in Westminsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062118291841981671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8500025938065809262.post-3641357459017706532010-02-02T08:32:17.572-08:002010-02-02T08:32:17.572-08:00Unfortunately little, if anything, is done in the ...Unfortunately little, if anything, is done in the political arena which is altruistic. Every party is looking for an electoral edge. <br /><br />Brown is pushing this now not because he is in favour - he isn't - but because he sees a benefit to the Labour party.<br /><br />There is going to be a dirty scramble to garner votes here or there by any legal means. A few lies, half-truths will be par for the course.<br /><br />I'm with you on not wanting blue anywhere near No. 10.CalumCarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069686044236255387noreply@blogger.com