[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Salman!

Why can't people just speak in a way that everyone understands. Stop using fancy words you found from google

LOL Post of the year. Its a sorry state of affairs that Stu is being asked to dumb down his comments. Nice to see Stu posting. Welcome back.

Interesting interview but I 'm unfortunately on the side that this is the romantic ramblings of a comedian/actor/Tv personality. Paxman is astonishing ignorant in this interview and doesn't do himself justice what so ever. It seems Russell|Brands reference to Paxmans 'Who do you think you are' episode shows he seems to have done much more research that the 'serious' journalist

Russell Brand has always been reasonably political but I'm of the opinion that if he wants to get into politics then he has the means and the following to actually be successful. Not voting and refusing to vote due to the broken system doesn't impress me at all. Russell Brand is in a much better position to affect change than anyone of us but seemingly refuses to cuz it would be too difficult. Ok then stick to stand up then Russell and let the politicians deal with politics.

I no understand wha the stu man he say.

[GiRTh]

Further to my above point, I should point out that I work for a charity so am somewhat biased when it comes to celebs and their issues du jour. As soon as we get a celeb involved in an issue our funding goes thru the roof but are people throwing money at us cuz they believe in the issue or cuz a celeb is involved? I dont know and thus I'm not a big fan of celebs superficially getting involved in politics.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jesus.

I no understand wha the stu man he say.

He is younger
thats all.

[arista]

Russel Brand is not Good
for the young
as he says Do Not Vote.


Talked about today on Daily Politics

[Kizzy]

Was discussing this with my daughter last night she was really angry about that too... How can we change the status quo in a democracy if we don't vote?...

[arista]

Large amounts of young voters are not voting
thats what they said on the Daily Politics
its a mess

[Kizzy]

Do you blame them after what the lib dems did?.... hardly inspires confidence does it?

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Do you blame them after what the lib dems did?.... hardly inspires confidence does it?

Yes but understanding
what Clegg preached was only if he became PM alone.
And because they are the smaller one
in this this joint power - its all Logical


Now Clegg is saying things less big
as he knows he can only be a 2nd joint power
at any Election.

[Kizzy]

Unless Labour get a majority obv?

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Unless Labour get a majority obv?

Yes
or Conservative.



much to early to predict

[Kizzy]

Fancy a wager?... lol!

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Fancy a wager?... lol!

Not at this stage

[Kizzy]

You are most wise...

[MTVN]

I will put a fiver on a Ukip majority

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I watched a programme about Japan, they seemingly have a plutocrasy.... They feel part of the organization or sector they work within. We don't have that mindset any longer 'there is no such thing as society' remember?
Even though democracy is deeply entrenched in our culture it would take a something pretty massive to change that..... In fact I feel it would have to be enforced, with the tories cosying up to China that's not so crazy to imagine suddenly.
There is a way to beat the system by not using the services provided by these giants?
That would be thinking with our heads and our feet.

I was thinking this very thought when my new gas and electric statements arrived.

If a few people could sort it out online it could grow.
Make a few dates..in the summer obviously, when we all decide to turn everything off for 24 hours.
A day without a shower, TV etc and eating food that needs no cooking should not be to hard to do.
People power .

[Kizzy]

I'm in!

[arista]

"everything off for 24 hours. "


No
Markets Trade
Important Data
Never Missed

[the truth]

Maybe brand could look to set up some kind of political party, with the net , twitter and celebrity obsession who knows where it could lead. his moral arguments are pretty sound and I cant criticize him for any of them. if only politicians did actually have the guts to discuss moral issues

[arista]

Originally Posted by the truth

Maybe brand could look to set up some kind of political party, with the net , twitter and celebrity obsession who knows where it could lead. his moral arguments are pretty sound and I cant criticize him for any of them. if only politicians did actually have the guts to discuss moral issues

No he is too Busy Making Money

[the truth]

Originally Posted by arista

No he is too Busy Making Money

good for him

[Kizzy]

I think he would be better served inspiring youth to vote than not... there really is no alternative than to educate yourself and use your vote wisely.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I think he would be better served inspiring youth to vote than not... there really is no alternative than to educate yourself and use your vote wisely.

Totally disagree...have you ever written to mps councillors, papers, its possible to point out failures, ideas, suggestions, blogs letters, charity work, your own work , the way you bring up your children and help your family and friends....these things are more powerful that much of the mp's failures.....its important have an interest in individual issues. sharing knowledge and ideas are all essential too

[Kizzy]

During elections votes count... You can disagree all you want but that is fact.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

During elections votes count... You can disagree all you want but that is fact.

other things count too, that is also fact