The rise of the liberals

ryansoton · 10-05-2008, 07:34 AM

In Southampton we have the re-launch of The Liberal Party and 2 ne liberal parties launching The Social Liberal party and The Economic Liberal Party.

All we seeing this rise of the liberals?

Millennium3 · 10-05-2008, 09:44 AM

I am sure the Southampton branch of the Liberal Party would welcome you as a member if you want to be in tune with our time.

Tom Wilde · 10-05-2008, 10:40 PM

I'm pleased to say he already has!

Here's the Southampton Liberals blog posting for 4th May:

Quote:

Leading local UKIP member defects
It is with great pleasure that The Liberal Party Southampton welcomes former UKIP Southampton Vice Chairman Ryan Newell.

Ryan is a known local campaigner and will be helping the party build its profile locally and fighting all local elections building up to the next locals for Southampton in 2010.

The Liberal Party Southampton

SuperiorSteve · 11-05-2008, 04:44 PM

The Economic Liberal Party looks forward to working with The Liberal Party, especially with Ryan as Southampton Chairman

Economic Liberal Party

22ANDUK · 11-05-2008, 07:19 PM

All too divided and factioned though - one single Liberal party is needed!

SuperiorSteve · 11-05-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22ANDUK

All too divided and factioned though - one single Liberal party is needed!

As I disagree with a few LP policies I thought I'd launch a new Party, working in partnership with LP but giving people a choice in which party they support.

As the name suggests, the Economic Liberal Party is mainly concerned with economic issues but is currently working on a full range of policies.

Millennium3 · 11-05-2008, 10:41 PM

Great idea SS - I think everyone should start their own party - then everyone can vote for the party which absolutely offers exactly what they want.

No need then to discuss issues amongst party members to come to common agreement.

It seems too good to be true - must be a catch somewhere.

SuperiorSteve · 12-05-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millennium3

Great idea SS - I think everyone should start their own party - then everyone can vote for the party which absolutely offers exactly what they want.

No need then to discuss issues amongst party members to come to common agreement.

It seems too good to be true - must be a catch somewhere.

Lmfao Sarcasm, lowest form of wit

Millennium3 · 12-05-2008, 03:50 AM

Yes I know SS - but it does seem surprising what you have done, for unless your party catches on and excels the LP then all of the votes you might get are totally wasted.

Since there is a straightforward process to change LP policy, wouldn't it be better to go this route to consolidate the liberal vote?

SuperiorSteve · 12-05-2008, 03:57 AM

I just think sometimes it's better to launch a new party, clean slate, policies that really help people.

Many people who support the LP also support the welfare state. I disagree with the welfare state as it encourages lost production.

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ryansoton Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 772 Party: Other	The rise of the liberals In Southampton we have the re-launch of The Liberal Party and 2 ne liberal parties launching The Social Liberal party and The Economic Liberal Party. All we seeing this rise of the liberals?

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SuperiorSteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 686	The Economic Liberal Party looks forward to working with The Liberal Party, especially with Ryan as Southampton Chairman Economic Liberal Party __________________ "Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life" Cecil Rhodes

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SuperiorSteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 686	I just think sometimes it's better to launch a new party, clean slate, policies that really help people. Many people who support the LP also support the welfare state. I disagree with the welfare state as it encourages lost production. __________________ "Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life" Cecil Rhodes

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10-05-2008, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Millennium3 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 4,212	I am sure the Southampton branch of the Liberal Party would welcome you as a member if you want to be in tune with our time.

11-05-2008, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
22ANDUK Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,438	All too divided and factioned though - one single Liberal party is needed!

11-05-2008, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Millennium3 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 4,212	Great idea SS - I think everyone should start their own party - then everyone can vote for the party which absolutely offers exactly what they want. No need then to discuss issues amongst party members to come to common agreement. It seems too good to be true - must be a catch somewhere.

12-05-2008, 03:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Millennium3 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 4,212	Yes I know SS - but it does seem surprising what you have done, for unless your party catches on and excels the LP then all of the votes you might get are totally wasted. Since there is a straightforward process to change LP policy, wouldn't it be better to go this route to consolidate the liberal vote?