tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694454756676640378.post8453215325524436127..comments2023-04-03T07:27:12.949-07:00Comments on Whittlesey North Blog: Election Counts - The Ultimate Emotional Rollercoaster?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694454756676640378.post-20028216551859626212011-05-11T13:12:31.965-07:002011-05-11T13:12:31.965-07:00THat's a fair argument, but I am quite happy t...THat's a fair argument, but I am quite happy that at a National level we have a coalition which has meant that both parties have had to ditch there more extreme political ideals, and instead are trying to do their best for the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694454756676640378.post-15477690282532894342011-05-08T10:49:51.238-07:002011-05-08T10:49:51.238-07:00Of course political idealism is important. Conser...Of course political idealism is important. Conservatism, including good fiscal control, and value for money principles are as relevant at a local level as they are Nationally. Giving people a hand up, not a hand out is right as a policy for Fenland as much as it is for National Government.<br /><br />The quality of the candidate is important locally and Nationally too. When I speak in schools about politics, I make the point every time that they should look at individuals as well as party when it comes to voting.Martin Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176326240748841872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694454756676640378.post-54376455331361840402011-05-08T10:11:03.582-07:002011-05-08T10:11:03.582-07:00Is politcal idealism really approriate at a local ...Is politcal idealism really approriate at a local level. Surely the well-being of the electorate should is paramount and should be free of political dogma. Surely we should be voting for the person, and not a party at a local level?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694454756676640378.post-30633395925601448312011-05-06T15:46:58.183-07:002011-05-06T15:46:58.183-07:00Thanks Chick XXX
p.s. should this be public?Thanks Chick XXX<br /><br />p.s. should this be public?Martin Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176326240748841872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694454756676640378.post-24822934496671113252011-05-06T11:14:50.214-07:002011-05-06T11:14:50.214-07:00Thank you Martin, that is very sweet of you.
Ul...Thank you Martin, that is very sweet of you. <br /><br />Ultimately the proof of the pudding is in how hard the candidates themselves work, although this does not always produce the results they deserve, as we have seen.<br /><br />Today we were humbled that democracy was served and that the people of Fenland have voted resoundingly in support of the Conservative administration.<br /><br />It's a pleasure to work with you all and I am delighted most of the chicks are safely home to roost.Debbie Clarknoreply@blogger.com