Comments on: Where in the world… http://iangrey.org/2005/05/04/where-in-the-world/ A riotous colour of life's rich tapestry Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:25:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Octopusuk http://iangrey.org/2005/05/04/where-in-the-world/#comment-12 Octopusuk Sat, 07 May 2005 20:06:00 +0000 http://iangrey.org/where-in-the-world/#comment-12 Maybe this is the way that Colin is ensuring his campaign is carbon neutral<br/><br/>http://www.futureforests.com/<br/><br/>Excellent idea and he is to be congratulated on this. Maybe this is the way that Colin is ensuring his campaign is carbon neutral

http://www.futureforests.com/

Excellent idea and he is to be congratulated on this.

]]> By: Paul J http://iangrey.org/2005/05/04/where-in-the-world/#comment-10 Paul J Wed, 04 May 2005 22:46:00 +0000 http://iangrey.org/where-in-the-world/#comment-10 Hi<br/><br/>These are interesting comments, and this aint a party political broadcast ;)<br/><br/>I got involved with the Tories because I bought a T- shirt thru an advert in Viz magazine; a YC thing (interesting to think that YC things were thought advertising in those days!) A week later, I received a phone call from the local Conservatives, asking me nicely if I'd help out (this was just before the 19992 general election)<br/><br/>It was purely because of John Major, who I liked and still like, that I became involved. He seemed to represent a Tory Party that would be fairly dry on economics, but fairly wet socially.<br/><br/><br/>Unfortunatly, the party committed hari-kari because of its regicide; and I believe it is still coming to terms with that. However , it is in line with the general jettisonning of principles, forgetting of identity, pilfering of policies which New Labour has made its own since 1994. <br/><br/>I make no wonder that people think party politics is dead. However, the thought of Parliament made up of independents (and I smile here, since even the 6 on Leeds vote as a bloc, ususally with Labour) fills me with horror. Just think of 600-odd Albert Slingsby's.<br/><br/>For the record, as local Tory Boy:<br/><br/>I want less Whitehall; more delegated powers to municipal government<br/><br/>I am dead against I.D. cards, in any form<br/><br/>This present Government wants less personal freedom. I won't even mention the stealth taxes!<br/><br/>No Prime Minister has ever taken our Army into war on a false premise and survived. Why on earth is he still there?? Disgusting<br/><br/>There are plenty of libertarians within my party; and we will have our day. The more liberal (with a small l) we get in, the more the party machine will have to listen (and they will do; they'll have no choice) Hi

These are interesting comments, and this aint a party political broadcast ;)

I got involved with the Tories because I bought a T- shirt thru an advert in Viz magazine; a YC thing (interesting to think that YC things were thought advertising in those days!) A week later, I received a phone call from the local Conservatives, asking me nicely if I’d help out (this was just before the 19992 general election)

It was purely because of John Major, who I liked and still like, that I became involved. He seemed to represent a Tory Party that would be fairly dry on economics, but fairly wet socially.

Unfortunatly, the party committed hari-kari because of its regicide; and I believe it is still coming to terms with that. However , it is in line with the general jettisonning of principles, forgetting of identity, pilfering of policies which New Labour has made its own since 1994.

I make no wonder that people think party politics is dead. However, the thought of Parliament made up of independents (and I smile here, since even the 6 on Leeds vote as a bloc, ususally with Labour) fills me with horror. Just think of 600-odd Albert Slingsby’s.

For the record, as local Tory Boy:

I want less Whitehall; more delegated powers to municipal government

I am dead against I.D. cards, in any form

This present Government wants less personal freedom. I won’t even mention the stealth taxes!

No Prime Minister has ever taken our Army into war on a false premise and survived. Why on earth is he still there?? Disgusting

There are plenty of libertarians within my party; and we will have our day. The more liberal (with a small l) we get in, the more the party machine will have to listen (and they will do; they’ll have no choice)

]]> By: Ian Grey http://iangrey.org/2005/05/04/where-in-the-world/#comment-8 Ian Grey Wed, 04 May 2005 22:10:00 +0000 http://iangrey.org/where-in-the-world/#comment-8 I'll blog one day about my old man being a Tory Candidate & why I wouldn't trust the party machine as far as I could throw it.<br/><br/>There are some decent people in politics but power corrupts. I’ll blog one day about my old man being a Tory Candidate & why I wouldn’t trust the party machine as far as I could throw it.

There are some decent people in politics but power corrupts.

]]> By: James http://iangrey.org/2005/05/04/where-in-the-world/#comment-5 James Wed, 04 May 2005 19:32:00 +0000 http://iangrey.org/where-in-the-world/#comment-5 Hi Ian,<br/>I have been pondering my own vote for a while, and like you, I have problems with almost all of the parties being a bit statist. <br/><br/>I've been thinking about the NeoLibertarian article about become part of the libertarian tendencies in the main parties rather than supporting the Libertarian Party. It appears that there probably is such a tendency in the Tories although it is probably not as vocal as those who are currently calling the shots. If the majority of bloggers who fancy themselves Tory are any representation, there could be time for the Tories to change before they go the Whig route.<br/><br/>What do you think of becoming an activist in the Conservative Party?<br/><br/>I've thought of that for myself.<br/><br/>Luckily, I have a Conservative MP who seems to be a bit of a rebel (scored 69th out of all MPs for voting against the whip). Much of his voting record on those things that have been voted on in this last parliament matches my own stand on those issues. And he appears to be a thoroughly decent chap, calling me within practically minutes of my leaving a message on his web site.<br/><br/>This election, I am voting for the candidate and not the party. Although I wish the party would better represent my own views.<br/><br/>Have fun tomorrow.<br/><br/>Regards,<br/>James Hi Ian,
I have been pondering my own vote for a while, and like you, I have problems with almost all of the parties being a bit statist.

I’ve been thinking about the NeoLibertarian article about become part of the libertarian tendencies in the main parties rather than supporting the Libertarian Party. It appears that there probably is such a tendency in the Tories although it is probably not as vocal as those who are currently calling the shots. If the majority of bloggers who fancy themselves Tory are any representation, there could be time for the Tories to change before they go the Whig route.

What do you think of becoming an activist in the Conservative Party?

I’ve thought of that for myself.

Luckily, I have a Conservative MP who seems to be a bit of a rebel (scored 69th out of all MPs for voting against the whip). Much of his voting record on those things that have been voted on in this last parliament matches my own stand on those issues. And he appears to be a thoroughly decent chap, calling me within practically minutes of my leaving a message on his web site.

This election, I am voting for the candidate and not the party. Although I wish the party would better represent my own views.

Have fun tomorrow.

Regards,
James

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