Have not been back to Uk for 10 years has it changed?
May 7th 2013, 3:29 pm
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The very point I was making is that the Tory party whether they liked it or not lurched towards elitism etc in choosing Dave over David. I'm not sure if it was 'forced' on them because of Davis's background (although the crucial part of his background for Tories was missed out!
Spot the odd one out - Macmillan, Heath, Thatcher, Major, Duncan Smith and Cameron (no, not Maggie the female or Duncan Smith the bald headed one).
I definitely wouldn't call Cameron a Social Democrat (sorry to Wiki!) - "Social democracy is the idea that the state needs to provide security and equality for its people and should actively reorder society in a way that is conducive to such developments, but that such changes should be brought about gradually, legitimated by a democratically-elected majority. It is native to Europe, where social democrats regularly feature as one of the major parties and have led (or at least participated in) governments in most states at some point in time, most notably in Scandinavia. Social democrats typically regard government intervention as a force for good, constraining markets and engaging in redistributive efforts for the benefit of the lower classes in order to establish a more equitable society." Is that really Dave? Cameron describes himself as a LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE.
May 7th 2013, 7:00 pm
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Re: Have not been back to Uk for 10 years has it changed?
Ever since he managed to climb into power I have never seen him fight for anything else...
May 8th 2013, 2:08 am
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Cameron has lost sight of the main issues which affect most Brits and the concerns they have. He and his Eton/Oxford/Notting Hill brigade as someone else pointed out are pursuing what they see as the main issues they should address - international development, the environment and his main plank of policy HE SAYS is social responsibility. The party members now see they probably should have gone for Davis and what he stood for - again as someone said traditional Tory values because UKIP offer the anti-migration, out of Europe, retain the pound etc policies this is why they are doing well.
The very point I was making is that the Tory party whether they liked it or not lurched towards elitism etc in choosing Dave over David. I'm not sure if it was 'forced' on them because of Davis's background (although the crucial part of his background for Tories was missed out!
Spot the odd one out - Macmillan, Heath, Thatcher, Major, Duncan Smith and Cameron (no, not Maggie the female or Duncan Smith the bald headed one).
I definitely wouldn't call Cameron a Social Democrat (sorry to Wiki!) - "Social democracy is the idea that the state needs to provide security and equality for its people and should actively reorder society in a way that is conducive to such developments, but that such changes should be brought about gradually, legitimated by a democratically-elected majority. It is native to Europe, where social democrats regularly feature as one of the major parties and have led (or at least participated in) governments in most states at some point in time, most notably in Scandinavia. Social democrats typically regard government intervention as a force for good, constraining markets and engaging in redistributive efforts for the benefit of the lower classes in order to establish a more equitable society." Is that really Dave? Cameron describes himself as a LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE.
The very point I was making is that the Tory party whether they liked it or not lurched towards elitism etc in choosing Dave over David. I'm not sure if it was 'forced' on them because of Davis's background (although the crucial part of his background for Tories was missed out!
Spot the odd one out - Macmillan, Heath, Thatcher, Major, Duncan Smith and Cameron (no, not Maggie the female or Duncan Smith the bald headed one).
I definitely wouldn't call Cameron a Social Democrat (sorry to Wiki!) - "Social democracy is the idea that the state needs to provide security and equality for its people and should actively reorder society in a way that is conducive to such developments, but that such changes should be brought about gradually, legitimated by a democratically-elected majority. It is native to Europe, where social democrats regularly feature as one of the major parties and have led (or at least participated in) governments in most states at some point in time, most notably in Scandinavia. Social democrats typically regard government intervention as a force for good, constraining markets and engaging in redistributive efforts for the benefit of the lower classes in order to establish a more equitable society." Is that really Dave? Cameron describes himself as a LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE.
I feel we need to look after people.
May 8th 2013, 5:54 am
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I was back at Xmas time, stopped over in Dubai for a few days which is an amazing place, I highly recommend people go see. I would say the UK has a great vibe to it, we had a brilliant time and will go back again this year (hopefully) made me want to return permanently, if we had a job to go to that is. I love Australia too but the UK had way more going for it IMO, each to their own and if your not pulled to even make the effort to go and see your own family then I don`t think you should be asking `is it worth it` in terms of going back for a visit, money wise, flights are way cheaper now than years ago, esp with Emirates.
May 8th 2013, 7:38 am
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Cameron has lost sight of the main issues which affect most Brits and the concerns they have. He and his Eton/Oxford/Notting Hill brigade as someone else pointed out are pursuing what they see as the main issues they should address - international development, the environment and his main plank of policy HE SAYS is social responsibility. The party members now see they probably should have gone for Davis and what he stood for - again as someone said traditional Tory values because UKIP offer the anti-migration, out of Europe, retain the pound etc policies this is why they are doing well.
The very point I was making is that the Tory party whether they liked it or not lurched towards elitism etc in choosing Dave over David. I'm not sure if it was 'forced' on them because of Davis's background (although the crucial part of his background for Tories was missed out!
Spot the odd one out - Macmillan, Heath, Thatcher, Major, Duncan Smith and Cameron (no, not Maggie the female or Duncan Smith the bald headed one).
I definitely wouldn't call Cameron a Social Democrat (sorry to Wiki!) - "Social democracy is the idea that the state needs to provide security and equality for its people and should actively reorder society in a way that is conducive to such developments, but that such changes should be brought about gradually, legitimated by a democratically-elected majority. It is native to Europe, where social democrats regularly feature as one of the major parties and have led (or at least participated in) governments in most states at some point in time, most notably in Scandinavia. Social democrats typically regard government intervention as a force for good, constraining markets and engaging in redistributive efforts for the benefit of the lower classes in order to establish a more equitable society." Is that really Dave? Cameron describes himself as a LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE.
The very point I was making is that the Tory party whether they liked it or not lurched towards elitism etc in choosing Dave over David. I'm not sure if it was 'forced' on them because of Davis's background (although the crucial part of his background for Tories was missed out!
Spot the odd one out - Macmillan, Heath, Thatcher, Major, Duncan Smith and Cameron (no, not Maggie the female or Duncan Smith the bald headed one).
I definitely wouldn't call Cameron a Social Democrat (sorry to Wiki!) - "Social democracy is the idea that the state needs to provide security and equality for its people and should actively reorder society in a way that is conducive to such developments, but that such changes should be brought about gradually, legitimated by a democratically-elected majority. It is native to Europe, where social democrats regularly feature as one of the major parties and have led (or at least participated in) governments in most states at some point in time, most notably in Scandinavia. Social democrats typically regard government intervention as a force for good, constraining markets and engaging in redistributive efforts for the benefit of the lower classes in order to establish a more equitable society." Is that really Dave? Cameron describes himself as a LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE.
He would probably be ok if times were different. Unfortunately for him he came to power at the wrong time. A conviction politician is what's needed and that is certainly not Dave.
Why do you so dislike Dave because he is posh?? I couldn't give a stuff if the whole cabinet is full of blokes who went to Eaton as long as they are doing a good job. I noticed when Turnbull was in charge of the Liberals here it seemed to provoke a lot of Aussies and "silvertaiil was bandied about a fair bit. Who gives a shit?
May 8th 2013, 8:12 am
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Of course it was meant a bit toungue in cheek about Dave being a Social Democrat but hw definitely way more liberal than conservatives in both Aus and the US.
He would probably be ok if times were different. Unfortunately for him he came to power at the wrong time. A conviction politician is what's needed and that is certainly not Dave.
Why do you so dislike Dave because he is posh?? I couldn't give a stuff if the whole cabinet is full of blokes who went to Eaton as long as they are doing a good job. I noticed when Turnbull was in charge of the Liberals here it seemed to provoke a lot of Aussies and "silvertaiil was bandied about a fair bit. Who gives a shit?
He would probably be ok if times were different. Unfortunately for him he came to power at the wrong time. A conviction politician is what's needed and that is certainly not Dave.
Why do you so dislike Dave because he is posh?? I couldn't give a stuff if the whole cabinet is full of blokes who went to Eaton as long as they are doing a good job. I noticed when Turnbull was in charge of the Liberals here it seemed to provoke a lot of Aussies and "silvertaiil was bandied about a fair bit. Who gives a shit?
the cabinet is what, a dozen people....out of 60 odd million....you have to be pretty special to get there...
May 8th 2013, 8:20 am
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May 8th 2013, 8:29 am
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For just over £100K plus expenses (therein lies many a tale) you reckon you get pretty special people? Pay peanuts and you get monkeys and all that. Just because it's 22 people out of over 60 million means nowt - that's about the size of the board of RBS - enough said!
May 8th 2013, 8:56 am
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For just over £100K plus expenses (therein lies many a tale) you reckon you get pretty special people? Pay peanuts and you get monkeys and all that. Just because it's 22 people out of over 60 million means nowt - that's about the size of the board of RBS - enough said!
you know, as in get on the box alot, get into the papers ;-)
You have to be slightly good in your area, admittedly even to get into Parliament and stay there and get to the front bench.
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May 8th 2013, 9:52 am
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I suppose if you do enough crawling and spout the party line it is possible to get a nomination as a parliamentiary candidate and then if you are lucky get elected depending on which party you are in and which part of the country you are standing.
Then, if you are a Tory MP and you went to Eton or Westminster or St Paul's and on to Oxford, you have an excellent chance of being a minister in the current government!
May 12th 2013, 12:43 am
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Thanks for all the input and some really interesting reasons for going back and having a stop over in a different country is a great idea.What I should have said was has the UK changed for the better? There are some great historical places to visit in the UK as someone mentioned but if I didnot visit them when I lived there then I probably wouldn't visit them if I went back. As for Australia having changed in the last 10 years well all I can say where I live in QLD it has and its getting better all the time!! If you are thinking of coming to Australia to live just do it it is a fantastic place to live warts and all.
I am going to look at the emirates airline as seeing my family will be a fantastic holiday after all!!
I am going to look at the emirates airline as seeing my family will be a fantastic holiday after all!!
May 12th 2013, 8:38 am
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I have just spent 6 months in the UK due to family reasons.
the changes I have noticed in my part of the south east has been that a few pubs have closed, shops have become pound shops or pawn brokers. It has also had a hell of a lot of building work. Motorways are a lot wider but that just means more traffic .
People seem to moan a lot when really it isn't too bad at times the ones moaning dont seem to have changed their lives much.
The Govt is screwing the disabled for every penny they can get. Those working for the Govt ie nurses, policemen , social workers those at the coal face have more work and less time and money but the senior execs are ok it will fall apart soon.
The newspapers seem to contain so much more information. Pubs are still a fantastic place for a Sunday lunch.
It's changed a bit but not drastically.
As with the rest of the world most people own a smart phone and run their lives with it lol
the changes I have noticed in my part of the south east has been that a few pubs have closed, shops have become pound shops or pawn brokers. It has also had a hell of a lot of building work. Motorways are a lot wider but that just means more traffic .
People seem to moan a lot when really it isn't too bad at times the ones moaning dont seem to have changed their lives much.
The Govt is screwing the disabled for every penny they can get. Those working for the Govt ie nurses, policemen , social workers those at the coal face have more work and less time and money but the senior execs are ok it will fall apart soon.
The newspapers seem to contain so much more information. Pubs are still a fantastic place for a Sunday lunch.
It's changed a bit but not drastically.
As with the rest of the world most people own a smart phone and run their lives with it lol
May 12th 2013, 2:54 pm
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Australian retail is very expensive, which is why wise people buy everything over the internet. Australian wages are for the main much higher than UK wages, so to be able to earn Australian dollars but pay British retail is the best of both worlds. You also need to remember that the British market is much bigger than the Australian market, and this always reduces prices. My opinion is that the current exchange rate is a new paradigm and will not change for decades unless it is to make the AUD even stronger against the pound.
More broadly, we're going back this year for the first time in many years (we left long before "austerity") and I'm looking forward to seeing the changes. We want to return to the UK at some point for a period of several years to enable the family to be together again, so I will be using this holiday to observe local conditions!!
More broadly, we're going back this year for the first time in many years (we left long before "austerity") and I'm looking forward to seeing the changes. We want to return to the UK at some point for a period of several years to enable the family to be together again, so I will be using this holiday to observe local conditions!!
May 12th 2013, 2:59 pm
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One thing to look out for is a country which has gone back in time politically. The country is run by ministers and advisers who overwhelmingly went to Eton/St Paul's/Westminster/Oxford (and live in Notting Hill) with only 4 of 22 cabinet ministers being female (reduced from 6 in the last re-shuffle) and few come from outside the south-east of England.
5 schools (Eton, Westminster, St Paul's, St Paul's Girls and a 6th form college in Cambridge) provide more entrants to Oxford and Cambridge than 2,000 secondary schools combined (2/3 of all). Banking, Directors of Companies, Civil Service and Politics are also dominated by the Chumocracy as the Sunday Times called it in an article yesterday from which the above is quoted.
Nowts changed that way, in fact it's got worse under Cameron/Clegg/Osborne etc. Cameron just appointed Boris's brother (Eton/Oxford) as his chief policy adviser much to the irritation of many in his party.
5 schools (Eton, Westminster, St Paul's, St Paul's Girls and a 6th form college in Cambridge) provide more entrants to Oxford and Cambridge than 2,000 secondary schools combined (2/3 of all). Banking, Directors of Companies, Civil Service and Politics are also dominated by the Chumocracy as the Sunday Times called it in an article yesterday from which the above is quoted.
Nowts changed that way, in fact it's got worse under Cameron/Clegg/Osborne etc. Cameron just appointed Boris's brother (Eton/Oxford) as his chief policy adviser much to the irritation of many in his party.