Milliband

[Grasshopper]

So we have no ambitious people on here who’ve never towed the line because it was in their interest to do so? I know I have…

Whilst I agree about Milliband I can’t help thinking that plenty of people operate in a similar way but just not in the public eye.

You’re missing the point, Aragorn.

He is a public servant, and is therefore to be expected to serve the interests of his constituents – not himself. This is the essential difference between Milliband and those “not in the public eye”.

Also, as an MP, he was required to make a decision on whether to send those constituents to fight and die in a war. When such momenentous and life-threatening matters are being determined, it is reasonable for us to expect our parliamentary representatives to display gravitas and solemnity when they make their decision. What they shouldn’t do is vote in the manner that they think will best further their careers.

[graysonscolumn]

On another note, the more i listen to Vincent Cable, the more impressed i become

A bit biased because hes my local MP and (haviong me t him a couple of times) a lovely bloke to boot. But definately no ones fool…..

Absolutely agree. He’s also the subject of this week’s Desert Island Discs, I note.

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[Aragorn]

I understand your point but this is about the populus of the UK and his parties reputation, not just his constituents. If the decision has been made above his head it would have done little to assist Mr Blair if party members were dissenting. Regardless of the impact on his career. (Just to be clear I was not in favour of the war). Did your local MP ask for your view on the war? Mine certainly didn’t!!!

The fact that he has come out afterwards I agree makes him a snivelling weasel. The fact that he kept his mouth shut at the time I can understand. Thats the point i’m making. He should have just kept quiet…

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