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[Nickbat]

With so much uncertainty and worry in the world, with debt and civil wars raging, the Limp Dems have come up with these gems:

"Fizzy drinks could be taxed to help tackle the “obesity timebomb” among children, according to the Liberal Democrats."

"The same conference will also consider measures to cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in residential areas."

Nice to see these loony sandal wearers coming up with the goods.   

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9477961/Tax-fizzy-drinks-suggest-Lib-Dems.html


..and in the FT:

Liberal Democrats have, for the first time, begun to break ranks with the chancellor, calling for him to loosen his deficit reduction targets and fund immediate building and infrastructure projects.

This would, in effect, mean borrowing more to pay for growth-boosting policies, something that Mr Osborne has repeatedly attacked Labour for advocating.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f602202e-e6c6-11e1-af33-00144feab49a.html#axzz23eZBgo3d

They are truly bonkers. 

[Vamps]

With so much uncertainty and worry in the world, with debt and civil wars raging, the Limp Dems have come up with these gems:

"Fizzy drinks could be taxed to help tackle the “obesity timebomb” among children, according to the Liberal Democrats."

"The same conference will also consider measures to cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in residential areas."

Nice to see these loony sandal wearers coming up with the goods.   

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9477961/Tax-fizzy-drinks-suggest-Lib-Dems.html


..and in the FT:

Liberal Democrats have, for the first time, begun to break ranks with the chancellor, calling for him to loosen his deficit reduction targets and fund immediate building and infrastructure projects.

This would, in effect, mean borrowing more to pay for growth-boosting policies, something that Mr Osborne has repeatedly attacked Labour for advocating.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f602202e-e6c6-11e1-af33-00144feab49a.html#axzz23eZBgo3d

They are truly bonkers. 

I do wish our politicians lived in the real world..... lets price hike ciggies and everyone will stop smoking.....utter claptrap

How about making more fresh food available at a reduced cost, this might help and cooking lessons for today's young Mum's................No Mike, don't start......

[albitz]

Unfit to be in charge of a cake stall at a jumble sale,never mind governing the country.
Still, no doubt Clegg will be back in his beloved Europe as a comissioner after the next election, on an obscene salary and pension which is exempt from UK taxes.

[Sir Tigger KC]

You hit the nail on the head with the title Nick! 

[Dishevelled Den]

I think that being out of touch with reality is a prerequisite within the ranks of those who like to follow a ‘liberal’ doctrine.

In my own experience those groups constituted under the banner of being either ‘Liberal’ or ‘Democratic’ are frequently anything else but in their desires to ram their dogmatic views down the throats of those unfortunates sentenced to live under their control or influence.

Coalition government in this country has been a miserable failure and I fear the day should the Liberal Democrats ever be in another position to form a part of government simply to boost the numbers of whatever party that hasn’t quite managed to get the numbers necessary to form majority government.

Then I suppose there’s a sound reason why these muppets - espousing such tripe as easily as the air they breathe - have never formed a majority government in recent times.

May Christ help us should they ever be in a position to do so!   

[Kevin Wood]

I think that being out of touch with reality is a prerequisite within the ranks of those who like to follow a ‘liberal’ doctrine.

Yes, and the reason it has been quietly ignored for so long is that it has been rendered insignificant by them not having a hope in hell of getting the opportunity to put their policies into practice. Where does that leave us now? Oops!

[albitz]

I think its quite likely that the next govt.will consist of a coalition between the Limpdems and Liebore.Now that is a truely scary thought.

[ted_one]

Stuff arranging an OOF meet! let's arrange a revolution and get rid of ALL the parasitic scumbags because even without anyone running the country we  would still only be where we are at the moment and that's basically dead in the water with a bunch of bull****ing big girls blouses talking the talk and believing that they can walk the walk,the only thing they can do is mince like the bunch of tarts that they are.

[cleggy]

I think its quite likely that the next govt.will consist of a coalition between the Limpdems and Liebore.Now that is a truely scary thought.

I think scary is rather mild, downright freaking terrifying Time to pack up and leave for those young enougth to do so

Agreed UKIP the only option

[Kevin Wood]

I think its quite likely that the next govt.will consist of a coalition between the Limpdems and Liebore.Now that is a truely scary thought.

I think scary is rather mild, downright freaking terrifying Time to pack up and leave for those young enougth to do so

Agreed UKIP the only option

Yep. We think we're up sh1t creek without a paddle at the moment? 

[ted_one]

I'm with Cleggy on this one,leave the sinking ship because this one's going down..slowly but surely...going..going..that's all folks.

[Varche]

Go on then I'll stick my neck out again just for a change.

Q1 What is so wrong with taxing carbonated drinks? There isn't anything good in them whatsoever except for the water element. The rest is pure evil. Have a google on Aspartane - a truly modern horror chemical. The rest of the ingredients aren't much better , oh and they are packed with empty calories. They make you fat without providing body supporting sustenance like proper food does. I am not a Lib Dem fan but they have a point.

Q2 I have long said on this forum that UK speed limits should be raised on Motorways and in some areas of towns and cities reduced to 20 mph. I wouldn't advocate a blanket 20 speed limit. In fact arterial roads in and out of towns and cities could be better protected (barriers, railings and pedestrian bridges etc) and the speed limit on them increased in many cases. We have all seen the damage a 20 mph and a 30 mph car can do to a pedestrian.  So what would be so wrong with 20 limits? Take too long to get somewhere? set off 2 minutes earlier. Better that than the misery of a roadkill.

I dare say Cleggy is preparing for a Labour coalition cos the Tories won't win the next election. Vote UKIP

[albitz]

If they are harmful and evil they should ban the sale of them rather than tax them.If they are in the category of "not very healthy",then imo education is always the best approach.
Similarily with driving. Education is best. You can impose a blanket 20mph in urban areas,but that wont stop Gary Chav in his lowered Saxo or whateve driving through there at xxmph just like he does now.

[Kevin Wood]

Go on then I'll stick my neck out again just for a change.

Q1 What is so wrong with taxing carbonated drinks? ....

On both counts, I would say firstly that the government has more important issues to be addressing rather than wasting time on non-issues like these, and, secondly, that they are not sufficiently qualified to be telling me what I should be allowed to drink nor how fast I should be driving. Leave that to the experts, please.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

There are no big beasts in British politics at the moment, Nick.

Cameron and Clegg are instantly  forgettable.........and as for Mr Ed, the country would probably be better of with the "talking horse" from the fifties.

Perhaps it's time for Nigel to take hold of the reins?....