I was a little sceptical at first but I've really been impressed by him, looks like we've finally got a politician who is honest and has the British people's interests at the top of his agenda. His honesty in coming out and saying that he wont be able to slash taxes straight away is a welcome change from Labour's empty broken promises that we've been getting for the last 10 years. What do you all think of him?
2006-10-03 01:06:41 · 19 answers · asked by Jiggy_O 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
As with the New Labour mission in John Smith's leadership and from 94 Blair's - Cameron's role at the moment is to reform his party so they are seen as both relevant and electable.
He is achieving some success in this as the Tories are wisening up to the fact that he is presentable to the public and importantly middle England friendly.
All the talk about policies is correct - he hasn't explicitly formulated them, but neither should he yet. It would play into Labour's hands, provide kindling for internal divisions in the Conservatives and besides - wouldn't we want our politicians to think policies through rather than simply say they'll cut taxes?
One other point - i'm no Labourite but aside from Iraq (a haunting and ludicrous mistake) the Labour government since 97 have done a lot of good things in a time that required immense change in the role of government. And Gordon Brown is dour but very capable and has integrity. Do we really want interesting politicians that make videos like David's Webcameron?
2006-10-03 01:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Richard M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Weak, no substance, just very savvy ( but it is his background) at marketing himself. I have had enought of that with New Labour, we don't need any more.
He is like a cut price Tony Blair & all the same old ( very old) Tories are still running things behind the scenes.
We need a leader of substance like Gordon Brown, someone who is not obsessed with photo opps with husky dogs etc.
David Cameron is a very rich bloke, with an even richer wife & don't be fooled the Tories never did and never will really care less about most working people.
The nano second he got his party into power only the rich & big bussiness would benifit.
Have we all forgotton how the Tories, kept unemployment high, introduced the poll tax & Labour have never matched The Toties for greed & sleaze.......... wake up, these are the same people repackaged.
2006-10-03 01:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fundamentally dishonest and unpleasant man. There is a reason why he hasn't put forward any policies whilst blasting on and on about change - it's the same old Tory party. Say one thing, do another.
He's already said he wants to extend the right to buy, knowing full well that this would decimate the housing system for the very poorest in our society.
They are committed to tax cuts, just not promising them straight away. Which still means they are going to make cuts to the most important parts of this country's infrastructure.
The Tory's still campaign on the notion of the smaller state. Which doesn't mean a smaller state at all, just a badly functioning, underfunded one.
For the sake of this country's future these ultra-rich self-serving fat cats must never get in Government again.
2006-10-03 01:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Sean R 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's young dynamic, a visionary, enigmatic and everything Tony Blair WAS back in '97. Labour have committed political suicide by ousting Blair, they won't admit it's a coup, but that's how the electorate have perceived the vilification of their leader.
If there was an election announced tomorrow, David would almost certainly get my vote.
2006-10-03 01:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
An honest politician? Get real!! Cameron changes his opinioln quicker than Blair, and THAT takes some doing!!
There are two honest politicians in this country, and nobody likes what they have to say - Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnston.
2006-10-03 01:25:38 · answer #5 · answered by AndyG45 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He rather reminds me of an ipod. Nice and glossy, media friendly and sleek and shiny. One can download any policy you like into him and he will play it back to you whenever you press his buttons.
I have been listening to the Tory conference and cannot see that they have any policies at all. There is no vision of the wider world and certainly nothing domestic other than what they will not do.
Only to be expected really.
2006-10-03 05:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Blair Clone, rushing to the middle ground.
2006-10-03 04:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by A True Gentleman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's his policies? What does he stand for?
Just like blair out of Eaton, charasmatic - but absolutely no policies to speak of. Although probabily the best tory leader in a long time.
Ask me again when we know what he really stands for, but he's all a bit too smarmy for my liking.
2006-10-03 01:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by Alonsofan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He just says whatever he thinks people want to hear. Based on that thought it is clear that British politics has moved to the left during the Blair years.
2006-10-03 01:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by Gareth M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not quite sure yet. Time will tell. When someone in Government say's things like "hug a hoodie", it raises question marks!!!
2006-10-03 01:58:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋