Does anyone think that Gordon Brown's comments urging the populace to support Shilpa by voting to evict Jade Goody is wrong and is interfering with the democratic voting process to suit his/the parties own ends?
2007-01-18 22:28:59 · 12 answers · asked by heath 3 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Hit the nail on the head, but let me as you this: what is our next (and come to think of it, current) Prime Minister doing even voicing an opinion on something like this? It would be good, though, if BB votes were counted like General Election votes: Shilpa could stand for Liberty and Jade for the BNP.... ;)
2007-01-18 22:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by PETER G 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think you hae to be charitable and put his remarks in context. He was speaking to the nation of India (as well as to Britin)...There is no doubt in my mind that unless this issue is dealt with firmly Britain as a country will lose out in terms of reputation and economics. The eviction of that woman does not mean that this issue will go away. Any politician worth their salt would have said the same...or similar things. Did u see Question Time the other night. They were queruing up! I think NOT party interest but national interest this time.
2007-01-20 11:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more pressing issue is that politics has even aligned itself with a TV show that is not even a good representation of the society that does the voting. I swear to God...I think that "reality show" voting should become an Olympic sport!
2007-01-19 04:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Browns Arrogance Beggars Belief ,, However it is a clear example that this shower think they are free to tell the Nation How and what to think --He,s not content to Tax the Nation out of Existence He considers it,s within his Gift to Instruct us on every Bloody Aspect of our Lives ......This has a Sinister Implication ...
2007-01-20 03:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, more worryingly to-days politicians seem completely in the thrall of 'public opinion' most of which is fickle and short term.
Leaders are supposed to be able to see and think through the fog of emotion to protect the people as a whole; not sit in the hole with those who can't climb out themselves.
2007-01-18 22:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by stephen t 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, he can voice a private opinion if he so chooses. As a politician sometimes it is better not to. Everyone else who is voting is aware that they are free to vote as they want and I don't see this opinion as placing undue pressure on anyone.
2007-01-22 14:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by mince42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe that people should vote for who they want to see out, not who they are told to vote for. Whatever happened to freedom of speech?
2007-01-18 22:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes - just a cheap attempt to get votes for himself. I hope it backfires on him.
2007-01-18 22:37:01 · answer #8 · answered by D B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Reality TV and Political representatives do not mix. My god, what has it all come to? This country has gone to the f**king dogs.
2007-01-18 22:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by clarky303 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In a word - absolutely!
2007-01-18 22:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by Christine H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋