[Livia]

Better a rethink and a u turn than to plough ahead with something regardless. If Blair had taken on board public opinion over the war in Iraq and done a u turn it might have shown some strength of character, rather than an obstinate disregard for the people who elected him.

[Omah]

Originally Posted by Livia

Better a rethink and a u turn.

Not just "a" u-turn, but 32 costly turn-arounds - the pasty-tax, and many of the others, was clearly not thought through - with most of the world at war, either with others or amongst themselves, and the global economy in primary economic meltdown, the government should not be wasting time and money on bashing then un-bashing small businesses, charities and grannies .....

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

Better a rethink and a u turn than to plough ahead with something regardless. If Blair had taken on board public opinion over the war in Iraq and done a u turn it might have shown some strength of character, rather than an obstinate disregard for the people who elected him.

Bang On Right

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

Better a rethink and a u turn than to plough ahead with something regardless. If Blair had taken on board public opinion over the war in Iraq and done a u turn it might have shown some strength of character, rather than an obstinate disregard for the people who elected him.

Bang On Right