As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
maths history politics and for the last im chosing economics or geography - im thinking which is better!!!
what do you think
I would say economics as it goes very well with history and politics. also,imo, geography would be alright if it was just human geography but physical geography is so boring
Come General Election time I've often voted Liberal/LibDem/Social Democrat.
It's great. I have shown an interest in politics. Done my bit as a responsible citizen. And I can't possibly be blamed for the shortcomings of any future government.
On a serious note, my local Lib people are elected more times than not. Because they are good at what they do.
Dont really know what to do when it comes to an election. Grew up in a Tory safe house seat....live in Eastboure which is well....as Tory as you can get...so lived all my life with a Tory MP...would love to have a Labour MP in my area...will never happen.
Want LAbour to stay in power because the Tories scare the shit out of me.....The Lib Dems (sorry Chippy) are just not cutting the mustard in Eastbourne, the candidate is a softie and quite frankly will never take the seat of Nigel Waterstone.
Would like to live in Lewes though...very good MP in Norman Baker....seems to look after his constituency.....oh bollocks...politics is bull
Seems to be good at his job. Which is the best you can hope for. My daughter had some dealings with him. She asked him to look at a particular issue. He did it. She got loads of official letters from both sides of the House.
For those who are not aware, if you write to your local MP, they HAVE to respond. By law.
I understand both sides of the argument here, but basically both sides have taken perfectly rational positions too far.
IHH and I have had a few debates in the past. I think it is fair to say we are the two most rational people on here. (God help us all)
Given some of the contributors to the forum, I'm not sure if I should take that as a compliment!!
Believe it or not, my first post was only meant to wind you up Chippy. The following one was a bit nearer the truth of what I believe - although I had no intention of getting drawn into a serious political debate. After reading your reply about 'local democracy' I've since written at least three other posts, which I subsequently deleted when I realised that I was about to do exactly what I was trying to avoid!! As the girlfriend said to me as I tried to slip her one in the arse whilst she was asleep: This isn't the right time or place!!
Although I've had a long-term interest in it, the truth is I'm in too much of a depressed state (due to the Eduardo bad publicity/hypocrisy and our lack of transfer activity) to get involved in trivial things like politics!!
TBH I don't want to get involved in a long political debate on here either. I think politics is at a very low ebb at the moment and people's anger is very understandable.
Sammy I'm surprised you think we won't take Eastbourne as it is one of the most marginal seats in the country. With the boundary changes the notional majority is only 755. If you want to restrain the Tories you are one of the few people in the country whose vote will actually count!
Seems to be good at his job. Which is the best you can hope for. My daughter had some dealings with him. She asked him to look at a particular issue. He did it. She got loads of official letters from both sides of the House.
For those who are not aware, if you write to your local MP, they HAVE to respond. By law.
I have voted Labour at every election that I have been able to vote in.
I believe in a good state benefit system to support those who really need it - I now believe Labour have given us a system that supports wasters over the average hard working person.
I believe in the NHS - Not some system that employs more admin and managers than it does Doctors and Nurses (How does that work?)
I believe in greater participation in Europe as I think this is the only way forward - I don't want to lose the fact the I am English/British though.
I thought Labour did a great job for years, but like other posters have said, they do seem to have stagnated.
However, the recent expenses scandal has completely depressed me with regards to politics and until it has cleaned up, I will never vote for anyone again. I have felt sick when I see some of these people even defending themselves? I'm completely fed up with everything
(God help us all)
As the girlfriend said to me as I tried to slip her one in the arse whilst she was asleep: This isn't the right time or place!! 
I think politics is at a very low ebb at the moment and people's anger is very understandable.
