General Election anyone

So, I've been thinking about this whole 'Labour down the tubes' thing, and I'm wondering what everyone else in .Org-land is thinking about it.

Personally, I'm starting to wonder if Brown can survive the summer - I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him gone by July - and if that happens, I don't believe the Labour Party can sustain another unelected leadership change without calling an election - so I'm thinking we might well see an election this side of Christmas. In fact, I've been thinking it might be the second Thursday in September, for some reason.

Anyone else with me? Vote in the poll/let's hear your thoughts!

keithd

Poll?

I know its just coming

Originally Posted by saoralba

Poll?

I know its just coming

One cannot post a poll until after the post has been made. It takes a minute to type all those options, you know

Originally Posted by hovis

keithd

Cheers, valuable contribution that

I'm voting KeithD on this one.

The Tories are likely to get back in and I doubt they'll do any better. I think part of the issue is spin at the moment- even if Gordo is not the best PM by a long stretch, if anyone was in his place at the moment they'd be under just as much fire- a global recession caused by bad lending policy of banks and self (ie no) regulation, followed by publication of MP's expenses (which was not just a Labour issue).

So who would be better? Have Lib Dems much experience of running a whole country, rather than just a few constituencies? No. Could be a good thing, but probably not.

And then there's the fringe groups and (heaven help us) the BNP etc. Aside from their short portfolio of policies that get them the votes and attention they get, have they really a clue about the wider picture? Probably not.

So I guess vote away- I don't think there's really anyone around at the moment who'd run the country any better (though Boris may be entertaining for a few years!!)

[fizzwheel]

I cant see Brown going anywhere quickly. He waited along time to be PM and he wont be giving that up. He's so far out of touch with his electorate he doesnt even realise that we dont want him anymore.

He wont call a general election untill he possibly definately has to, because he's to scared that he will loose.

I think he's in an untenable position and I'm reminded of how the Tories were when they chucked out John Major finally....

I actually thought that David Cameron dealt with the whole MP expenses thing a little more sensibly, i.e. telling people that they had to pay money back and suspending people. Then they went and revealed what he had spent our money on...

Its a complete mess and it is IMHO time for a change...

My guess is October this year.

[Biker Biggles]

I predict revolution before the New Year.

Originally Posted by thedonal

I don't think there's really anyone around at the moment who'd run the country any better (though Boris may be entertaining for a few years!!)

That is exactly the problem, all the main parties are much the same and have stagnated. I think the time is right for a new party to emerge, one which talks common sense and has members with integrity. One that will look after the working man/woman, one that will tackle the issues that need tackling and isn't scared to upset a few people.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the '.org'

You might think I'm joking, but would we obviously do any worse? Granted we might not be hot on economics or foreign policy, but that's what civil servants are paid for, to advise the government.