[Livia]

Conservative. Aside from the fact I work for them - which in no way guarantees I would vote for them - I know my local MP and he is a good man. He is not likely ever to join the cabinet because he isn't a bum-kisser and doesn't always toe the party line. Not having a flashy Westminster job means he has more time to work for to the people who put him in Parliament in the first place and he never forgets he is a public servant. If my local MP was a tosser, I would vote for someone else based upon their background, policies and achievements.

Originally Posted by Livia

Conservative. Aside from the fact I work for them - which in no way guarantees I would vote for them - I know my local MP and he is a good man. He is not likely ever to join the cabinet because he isn't a bum-kisser and doesn't always toe the party line. Not having a flashy Westminster job means he has more time to work for to the people who put him in Parliament in the first place and he never forgets he is a public servant. If my local MP was a tosser, I would vote for someone else based upon their background, policies and achievements.

Then he is in the wrong party. The right has corporate pay masters to answer to.

The austerity measures they've introduced are a war on poor people, whilst all the time protecting the bankers that caused this mess.

Ask your boss how many bankers have been prosecuted.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

Then he is in the wrong party. The right has corporate pay masters to answer to.

The austerity measures they've introduced are a war on poor people, whilst all the time protecting the bankers that caused this mess.

Ask your boss how many bankers have been prosecuted.

I'm not here for a party political debate. It was a poll. I don't care who you vote for. If you want to discuss politics with me I will send you my hourly rate.

Originally Posted by Livia

I'm not here for a party political debate. It was a poll. I don't care who you vote for. If you want to discuss politics with me I will send you my hourly rate.

By explaining your vote you left yourself open to a reply, which is all I did. If your justification for voting is you like the man you work for, then that is your business, not mine.

However, the minute you share that information on a public forum, what do you expect? Good to see someone that works for a politician, only willing to discuss politics for money. The Tories have taught you well.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

The Tories have taught you well.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

By explaining your vote you left yourself open to a reply, which is all I did. If your justification for voting is you like the man you work for, then that is your business, not mine.

However, the minute you share that information on a public forum, what do you expect? Good to see someone that works for a politician, only willing to discuss politics for money. The Tories have taught you well.

The thread asks who you will vote for and the opening post asks you to supply your reasons why. The clue is in the words. As far as I can see, it does not say, have a pointless political arument with someone who is clearly anti-tory, quite hostile and doesn't understand the fact I am a "professional Conservative" and that my vote is always my own choice. And for the sake of clarity, I don't work for a politician, I work for the Party. My degree is in law, not politics.

Originally Posted by Livia

The thread asks who you will vote for and the opening post asks you to supply your reasons why. The clue is in the words. As far as I can see, it does not say, have a pointless political arument with someone who is clearly anti-tory, quite hostile and doesn't understand the fact I am a "professional Conservative" and that my vote is always my own choice. And for the sake of clarity, I don't work for a politician, I work for the Party. My degree is in law, not politics.

People voted and didn't give reasons. I was one of them, until I saw your post.

But you're probably right, it's better to only engage people that like the Tories. That way, you, me, and everyone else, can continue to live happily in our own political bubbles, without ever being challenged on it.

But I'll leave this little discussion here, before I raise your ire even further.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

People voted and didn't give reasons. I was one of them, until I saw your post.

But you're probably right, it's better to only engage people that like the Tories. That way, you, me, and everyone else, can continue to live happily in our own political bubbles, without ever being challenged on it.

But I'll leave this little discussion here, before I raise your ire even further.

You decided to reply to my post. Why? Because it had the word "Tory" in it.

I made it clear in my first post and in my second that because I work for a political party it doesn't meant that I would necessarily vote for them. You saw the word "Tory" and it was like a red rag to a bull. Have you seen me pick up anyone on this thread in the same hostile manner you approached me, because they say they would vote for someone other than the Conservatives? No. The most important thing for me is that people vote for someone they've chosen because they've thought about it.

Your political waffle doesn't raise my ire. I engage daily with politicians of all parties, waffle is an everyday thing for me.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Livia

I'm not here for a party political debate. It was a poll. I don't care who you vote for. If you want to discuss politics with me I will send you my hourly rate.

Which is pretty steep!

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Marc

Which is pretty steep!

I'd give you a discount Marc... if I thought you'd need a whole hour x