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Lee Griffin About Lee: Former students' union president and intermitent blogger since the turn of the century, who's aim is to promote objective thinking and a break from partisan politics when discussing the issues of the day. Contact him.

Unlock Democracy: oppose 42 days - donate now!

Sun 29th Jun 2008

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Last week (Monday 23rd) Unlock Democracy announced their plans to make the best use of the Haltemprice and Howden by-election, and that is to raise as much money as they can to raise awareness about the illiberal 42 day detention without charge legislation. Asking for £20 ideally they would be happy to get as much as possible as they have worked out they need £5,000 to provide enough literature and bodies on the ground to ensure that all the facts are out in the open for people to make an informed decision come election day, on July 10th.

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Touches on: Post, Charity, Common sense, Money, Elections, Detention without charge, Public engagement

The Lottery: Tories actually come up with a good idea

Thu 7th Feb 2008

2012 logo redesigned to say Well, I say it's an idea but really it's just returning the world to its right place. None the less, the Conservatives coming out with a statement that they would "transform" the lottery would be great news for local communities around the UK, charities, grass roots sport and therefore the general populations sense of charity.

In short the government is cherry picking the good will of the nation using the lottery to fund projects that the government want to fund, in particular the 2012 Olympics at the rather oxymoronic detriment to grassroots sport...damaging the development of athletes that may eventually play in the games in 4 years time...and to help line the pockets of people earning a god damn shit load of money, and it is time for that to stop.

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Touches on: Politics, Post, Money, Labour, Tory, Waste, National Lottery, Fairness, Charity, Olympics 2012

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So what the hell is going on, Labour are slumping in the polls and yet those most naturally in their shadow able to take their place (the Lib Dems) are failing to capitalise in the polls. And even though the Tories are enjoying high times so much they must think it's the 80's all over again (in more ways than one) they have failed to deliver one serious or credible attack against the government that would show them to be the true heir's to the throne. So to speak. Anyway, on with this weeks Politalks. NSFW as usual, transcript can be found if you go through to read more!