Comments on: No excuses. UK on its knees. Why Cameron & Co need to hit harder in Opposition, extend Conservatives lead in the Polls and ensure no glimmer of hope for Labour in the next election http://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:19:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Invictus_88http://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-995 Invictus_88 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:42:13 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-995 I used to think it obvious that an appalling collapse in Labour would lead to a great gain by the tories, but on reading this article I'm sharply aware that i was wrong to make that assumption.Of course the gains made haven't been what they should be. It seems obvious now that so many of the problems destroying Gordon Brown and the Labour Party more broadly are as bad as they are because the tories were so useless in opposition!It is, I think, I bit too optimistic to expect the public to forget past poor performance and - by extension - the shared responsibility for the appalling issues you outline above. I used to think it obvious that an appalling collapse in Labour would lead to a great gain by the tories, but on reading this article I’m sharply aware that i was wrong to make that assumption.

Of course the gains made haven’t been what they should be. It seems obvious now that so many of the problems destroying Gordon Brown and the Labour Party more broadly are as bad as they are because the tories were so useless in opposition!

It is, I think, I bit too optimistic to expect the public to forget past poor performance and – by extension – the shared responsibility for the appalling issues you outline above.

]]> By: John Laityhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-984 John Laity Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:04:18 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-984 In the first past the post system, Elections are not won by the winning party...What am I talking about??? Try it this way:Public opinion is lost by the incumbent party and key election seats are lost to the opposition. This might seem like the same thing, but it isn't!Labour Voters have to switch! Those who voted Labour last time, vote Conservative.Some of these people will have thought Tony Blair and his ideas where right for the UK. Some of them will have believed Gordo's economic policy was sound. Some will have not cared about either and just voted with the party who they liked...What is the solution? Belief...Most voters need to believe that the Party Believes it can make a difference.First you believe in a person / party Second you believe the proposition presented by the person / party Lastly you believe you can be part of the proposition In the first past the post system, Elections are not won by the winning party…

What am I talking about??? Try it this way:

Public opinion is lost by the incumbent party and key election seats are lost to the opposition. This might seem like the same thing, but it isn’t!

Labour Voters have to switch! Those who voted Labour last time, vote Conservative.

Some of these people will have thought Tony Blair and his ideas where right for the UK. Some of them will have believed Gordo’s economic policy was sound. Some will have not cared about either and just voted with the party who they liked…

What is the solution? Belief…Most voters need to believe that the Party Believes it can make a difference.

First you believe in a person / party
Second you believe the proposition presented by the person / party
Lastly you believe you can be part of the proposition

]]> By: Raffaelhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-983 Raffael Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:08:00 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-983 You are completely right, Mr. Jeffrey. As am I - may I be a guest blogger with this article?http://my.telegraph.co.uk/thomashogg/blog/2009/12/29/attacking_the_privileged_the_hypocracy_is_sickening. You are completely right, Mr. Jeffrey. As am I – may I be a guest blogger with this article?

http://my.telegraph.co.uk/thomashogg/blog/2009/12/29/attacking_the_privileged_the_hypocracy_is_sickening.

]]> By: Alexandrhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Alexandr Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:02:14 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-979 The last week has appeared plentiful on sensation, all has mixed up in the big heap. Without having left a place on digestion and judgement of occurring events. In what way and what approaches of common sense it is possible to solve all disagreements with small losses, and with true approaches of expediency. Certainly more and more or less undertakings always begin with modernisation of economy, stimulation of all processes in economy. Findings of a golden mean of liberalisation of the economic market, search of rational balance between business and an active policy of the state forming of all vertical and horizontal possibilities of management by all these processes. Through creations of appeal of the state in the opinion of neighbours of G8, but also it is not simple neighbours. But also with those with whom lived many long years in one state. And from our historical validity which totals many centuries of Russian civilisation. Certainly it is necessary to solve at first all internal problems and contradictions of a modern political policy. First of all it is necessary to answer a question who we? What hereditary qualities we possess, that we wish to construct, and in what direction we wish to move? The first lesson the state and the nation has had in an erroneous course of socialist development. Full loss of the sovereignty over the historical national territory, a demographic condition, disorder and agriculture destruction, loss of village and village from our use. But how to build attractive and necessary communications with the developed economic powers of our present. As them to interest, that they have refused the former belief, buildings and NATO modernisations to force them to put monetary resources in modernisation of the Russian economy that all participants felt the in all national projects of today's and future time. Have been interested in stability and territorial integrity of the state by name of the Russian empire in historical borders of 1913?..... The last week has appeared plentiful on sensation, all has mixed up in the big heap. Without having left a place on digestion and judgement of occurring events. In what way and what approaches of common sense it is possible to solve all disagreements with small losses, and with true approaches of expediency. Certainly more and more or less undertakings always begin with modernisation of economy, stimulation of all processes in economy. Findings of a golden mean of liberalisation of the economic market, search of rational balance between business and an active policy of the state forming of all vertical and horizontal possibilities of management by all these processes. Through creations of appeal of the state in the opinion of neighbours of G8, but also it is not simple neighbours. But also with those with whom lived many long years in one state. And from our historical validity which totals many centuries of Russian civilisation. Certainly it is necessary to solve at first all internal problems and contradictions of a modern political policy. First of all it is necessary to answer a question who we? What hereditary qualities we possess, that we wish to construct, and in what direction we wish to move? The first lesson the state and the nation has had in an erroneous course of socialist development. Full loss of the sovereignty over the historical national territory, a demographic condition, disorder and agriculture destruction, loss of village and village from our use. But how to build attractive and necessary communications with the developed economic powers of our present. As them to interest, that they have refused the former belief, buildings and NATO modernisations to force them to put monetary resources in modernisation of the Russian economy that all participants felt the in all national projects of today’s and future time. Have been interested in stability and territorial integrity of the state by name of the Russian empire in historical borders of 1913?…..

]]> By: 4gb micro sdhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-975 4gb micro sd Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:42:59 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-975 Cameron is a man that has changed much about the Conservative Party. He deserves a great deal of credit. He has gained public confidence on issues previously unheard of by Conservatives. This evolves around his embracing compassionate Conservatism and the public trusting Conservatives with the health service and public services. Cameron is a man that has changed much about the Conservative Party. He deserves a great deal of credit. He has gained public confidence on issues previously unheard of by Conservatives. This evolves around his embracing compassionate Conservatism and the public trusting Conservatives with the health service and public services.

]]> By: Simone Smithhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Simone Smith Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:03:57 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-966 Thanks for sharing this. Hope you blog more regularly over the Christmas period. Thanks for sharing this. Hope you blog more regularly over the Christmas period.

]]> By: Eric is Duffhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-965 Eric is Duff Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:01:21 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-965 The blame lies with eric Pickles. The man is seriously out of his depth. Big time. drowning.Let's hope the Conservatives ralise that using him on the screens in the election campaign will be a vote loser. Yes, his use of the word 'Chums' is amusing but he is a damp, wet fish! The blame lies with eric Pickles. The man is seriously out of his depth. Big time. drowning.

Let’s hope the Conservatives ralise that using him on the screens in the election campaign will be a vote loser. Yes, his use of the word ‘Chums’ is amusing but he is a damp, wet fish!

]]> By: Shakira Roderiquezhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Shakira Roderiquez Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:59:39 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-964 Lots of talk of Simon Cowell helping out generate excitement in politics. I could not see why.This article gives me that insight. I now get it. Politics lacks excitement and emotion. Cowell generates that in bucketloads. Lots of talk of Simon Cowell helping out generate excitement in politics. I could not see why.

This article gives me that insight. I now get it. Politics lacks excitement and emotion. Cowell generates that in bucketloads.

]]> By: Bob the Builderhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-963 Bob the Builder Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:57:50 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-963 Enjoyed this piece. This country is in a real mess. Frightening. I hope the Conservatives get in. I agree that Politics lacks 'emotion' in its campaigning. Enjoyed this piece. This country is in a real mess. Frightening. I hope the Conservatives get in. I agree that Politics lacks ‘emotion’ in its campaigning.

]]> By: Deliahhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-962 Deliah Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:56:24 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-962 Tories do need to fight harder in opposition. Good article. I would leave the country if the Tories dont get in. Tories do need to fight harder in opposition. Good article. I would leave the country if the Tories dont get in.

]]> By: Mileshttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-961 Miles Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:55:27 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-961 You ask who is voting for Labour.Easy.Unemployed, (benefits). Immigrants Public sector workers Scottish Northerners Insane You ask who is voting for Labour.

Easy.

Unemployed, (benefits).
Immigrants
Public sector workers
Scottish
Northerners
Insane

]]> By: Xbox gamerhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-960 Xbox gamer Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:54:34 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-960 I was playing the game 1 v 100 on Xbox Live. The 100 were asked which Party does David Cameron lead? The choices were: Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat.Out of 100, 22 got the answer wrong. Nearly a quarter did not know DC led the Conservatives. I was shocked. What made this worse was that over 22,000 people were online playing the quiz and the 100 selected were designated as the best players online. shucks. That is frightening. I was playing the game 1 v 100 on Xbox Live. The 100 were asked which Party does David Cameron lead? The choices were: Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat.

Out of 100, 22 got the answer wrong. Nearly a quarter did not know DC led the Conservatives. I was shocked. What made this worse was that over 22,000 people were online playing the quiz and the 100 selected were designated as the best players online. shucks. That is frightening.

]]> By: Left shoe gone Righthttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-959 Left shoe gone Right Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:51:55 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-959 Conservatives are too focused on cameron. hague is not let loose enough. Osborne lacks likeability. The Party needs to ensure its tFront Bench team is more recognisable.I would imagine that apart from David Cameron, William Hague, Ken Clarke, much of what's left could walk into my local pub on a busy Saturday night and be left alone as noone would have a clue who they were. Conservatives are too focused on cameron. hague is not let loose enough. Osborne lacks likeability. The Party needs to ensure its tFront Bench team is more recognisable.

I would imagine that apart from David Cameron, William Hague, Ken Clarke, much of what’s left could walk into my local pub on a busy Saturday night and be left alone as noone would have a clue who they were.

]]> By: Frank Baineshttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-958 Frank Baines Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:49:51 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-958 I agree with much of the above. Some killer punchlines in this.The one that appealed to me and starting me thinking was the line about Bob crow as an auditionee on X Factor.Now that would be something I would pay to see.What song would he sing. 'My Way'. LOLPriceless. I agree with much of the above. Some killer punchlines in this.

The one that appealed to me and starting me thinking was the line about Bob crow as an auditionee on X Factor.

Now that would be something I would pay to see.

What song would he sing. ‘My Way’. LOL

Priceless.

]]> By: Sarah Johnsonhttp://trueblueblood.com/2009/12/no-excuses-uk-on-its-knees-why-cameron-co-need-to-hit-harder-in-opposition-extend-conservatives-lead-in-the-polls-and-ensure-no-glimmer-of-hope-for-labour-in-the-next-election/comment-page-1/#comment-957 Sarah Johnson Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:47:51 +0000 http://trueblueblood.com/?p=1285#comment-957 Well written piece. Your article is long but I could not stop reading it. Ever considered writing a book? Well written piece. Your article is long but I could not stop reading it. Ever considered writing a book?

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