Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:11 pm  

Dally wrote:

A well-informed critique of a poll whose results do not fit your agenda!

It certainly fits their agenda.
I mean, since when has the question "Do you think the government is too reckless with taxpayers' money" been a recipe for valuable insight?
No matter which government is in power and regardless of the political persuasion of those of whom you ask, you'll get pretty much the same answer.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:24 pm  

As "austerity" measures have proved an utter and complete disaster across the whole of Europe, can someone give me at least a superficially plausible reason why anyone might expect such measures might ever work?

Osborne and his Eurochums remind me of Basil Fawlty giving his economy car a good thrashing, and to as much effect.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:54 pm  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

As "austerity" measures have proved an utter and complete disaster across the whole of Europe, can someone give me at least a superficially plausible reason why anyone might expect such measures might ever work?

Osborne and his Eurochums remind me of Basil Fawlty giving his economy car a good thrashing, and to as much effect.

Things are not great in the UK, but have you seen how they are in France?

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:50 pm  

Austerity gone too far? No.

Same old trolling by the OP.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:06 pm  

Ajw71 wrote:

Austerity gone too far? No.

Same old trolling by the OP.

Hardly, he linked to a news report - you might not agree with it in which case say so, but its a valid news report by a valid news media outlet, he hasn't invented something to deliberately inflame a situation.

You really have to learn how to handle yourself in a social situation young man.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:47 pm  

The Video Ref wrote:

Things are not great in the UK, but have you seen how they are in France?

Yes. I have close relatives in France. This answers my question in what respect, exactly, though? To recap:

"Can someone give me at least a superficially plausible reason why anyone might expect such measures might ever work?"

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:53 pm  

Dally wrote:

The British public clearly do not think austerity has gone far enough. Appparently, per a poll reported this morning 72% of Tory voters think politicians are reckless in spending taxpayer money, 69% of Lib Dem voters and a whopping 79% of Labour voters. When asked the question differently, only 19% thought they spent money wisely.

In essence, Labour have nowhere to go on this issue as the Tories are in step with public opinion.

Seeing as Labour are ahead in all the opinion polls it suggests the public trust Labour to spend taxpayers money best now and are starting to ask questions why the Tories are being reckless with things like Thatchers funeral.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:08 am  

Ajw71 wrote:

Austerity gone too far? No...

Deep insight there.
Love the way you back it up with reasoned argument.

Ajw71 wrote:

...Same old trolling by the OP.

I see, so mentioning genuine stats about how the debt-to-GDP ratio has worsened is now trolling is it?
Dearie me.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:50 am  

Ajw71 wrote:

Austerity gone too far? No.

Same old trolling by the OP.

Since you seem to have missed the following:

Mintball wrote:

Second – this is an ideal opportunity to make a larger reminder to some of our trolls that, in general, this has been a tad more civilised a place recently. So, a) let's keep that going. b) If any of you have nothing more to contribute than the same 'arguments', over and over, illustrating only that either you are incapable of understanding what has been posted in response previously or have no inclination to do so, then action will be taken. Such an approach contributes absolutely nothing of value to any discussion.

And:

Mintball wrote:

He very kindly reposted a comment that I had made, in general, on another thread.

You have a choice.

Learn from it. Or you're history.

It's entirely up to you.

Re: Austerity gone too far? : Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:25 pm  

Ok I won't voice my opinion any more. I don't want to be banned or labelled a troll.