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Lefties 7: Simples

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Ewe · 10/05/2010 22:11

Hope this is ok, I was getting withdrawal symptoms!

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policywonk · 10/05/2010 22:30

I was thinking I ought to do an Open University course in economics or something (if they do old-fashioned courses like that). My economics ignorance knows no bounds.

OBM how were the viewings? Who was that guy you squealed at?

Prolesworth · 10/05/2010 22:29

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policywonk · 10/05/2010 22:28

Welcome Jenny. Please place your perishables in the communal fridge and remember to hand over 80% of your post-tax income to the collective.

onebatmother · 10/05/2010 22:27

oh fuck I said another unelected pm!
I;m trying to process all this. I'm struggling.

I'd got my head round a v short ConDemNation.

I'm now thinking that the only way this is a good thing is if it's astonishingly, rigidly solid. So effectively a 4 year pact. Seems unlikely.

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Ewe · 10/05/2010 22:27

very good tyv

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Ewe · 10/05/2010 22:26

Definitely not, I am only studying because I absolutely have to! I will use any old excuse to put off working, even ironing and dusting.

It's not very enjoyable pw, I don't recommend trying it for fun, I thought I was going to forget everything as soon as I walked into the room. I think mainlining sugar and coffee helped somewhat!

Do you think if we didn't have lefty in the title would just descend into the usual political bickering we do on all the other threads though?

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SpringHeeledJack · 10/05/2010 22:26

marking place for proper reading tomorrow

(and roffling at lefty schism)

have been boycotting Guardian for the last week so this thread and R4 my only news sources right now

AppleTreeWick · 10/05/2010 22:25

I found that hiatus quite stressful...I agree that at some point we should engage a wider range of political opinion and let go of each other but please not just right now. Anyway Cartoose pops in occasionally doesn't she? That's diversity in action.

animula · 10/05/2010 22:25

Splitters!!!

Francagoestohollywood · 10/05/2010 22:24

at marina hyde

jenny60 · 10/05/2010 22:24

can i join you? I tried to start a progressive thread but it only seemed ti attract Tories and right wing Lib Dems. I like you lot better.

TDiddy · 10/05/2010 22:23

Committing cardinal sin and posting the same thing in two threads...just posted this in unlected PM thread:

I guess we don't have a presidential system...if the Tories or anyone else wants that system then maybe they should throw it into the pot for discussion with the LDs?

MarionCole · 10/05/2010 22:20

Me too Beachie, need to get some sleep.

Have been somewhat absent today but will try to pay more attention tomorrow (back at work so fewer distractions).

policywonk · 10/05/2010 22:19

I like the sound of your DH Mme.

I have no idea how I'd cope if I had to revise for a big old 3-hour closed exam these days. I used to find it really easy to memorise reams of stuff, but I really struggle now.

Beachcomber · 10/05/2010 22:18

Hello marking place before heading off to bed. See you all tomorrow.

Prolesworth · 10/05/2010 22:18

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TDiddy · 10/05/2010 22:17

Well Nick Clegg is playing IT all well considering everything that he has to balance. Hats off!

DavidHameron · 10/05/2010 22:17

I'd be very interested to hear a journalist's view of the Boulton thing... Obv not a Murdoch journo...

theyoungvisiter · 10/05/2010 22:17

"I think policywonk started one whilst I was writing this one... I knew this would bloody happen!"

Ah, it'll be a classic lefty schism.

We'll start in-fighting, accuse the rival thread of betraying the workers, wrangle over subtle differences in ideology and eventually implode in a fog of rage, recrimination and righteousness.

[eagerly awaits implosion]

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Ewe · 10/05/2010 22:17

Given how clunky that first sentence sounds in my previous post you're probably doubting my 'surprisingly well' assessment of my exam!

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MmeLindt · 10/05/2010 22:16

Hello all.

DH just shouted "Who is this Reid bugger? Old man. Should go fishing!"

He is getting to know all the players now. Although he is very well informed (for a German)

Next person who says, "unelected PM" is getting a slap on the face with a cold wet fish.

policywonk · 10/05/2010 22:15

Classic Marina Hyde

I do think the lefty thread/righty thread thing is not healthy tbh. Much as I love you all. But hell, that's not going to stop me posting.

Meglet · 10/05/2010 22:15

bookmarking. I'm not as educated on politics as you lot but I'm going to try and keep up and lurk

Hassled · 10/05/2010 22:15

Phew. I'm watching HIGNFY election night repeat - poor old Lembik (Lembit?). He looked shell-shocked.

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Ewe · 10/05/2010 22:14

Exam went surprisingly well thank you Proles, I only revised two topics and was praying they were one of the questions and thankfully it was! One more to go and then long summer holiday.

Have you had any joy catching up on your studies or are you waiting for a strong government to be in place before you resume?

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