PMQs Wednesday 6th March 2013: Live Discussion Thread!

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  • David TeeDavid Tee Posts: 22,833
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    The trouble is when Miliband asks a frank and honest question Cameron rarely gives a frank and honest answer, instead he usually finds away to turn the question back on Miliband.

    That's how PMQ's work and in defence to all PM's who been on the receiving end, the questions coming at them are rarely "honest". Carefully conceived traps would be a better description. 99 times out of 100 their sole purpose is to discredit the PM, a member of his party or his party in toto. Now wonder they get short shrift.
  • helioslumoshelioslumos Posts: 516
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    Rafer wrote: »
    Then don't.

    Don't watch Prime Minister's Questions because I don't like the Prime Minister? Yes, maybe I should not watch football because I don't like the other teams
  • MartinPMartinP Posts: 31,358
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    Annsyre wrote: »
    A tad biased ?

    Yes just a little. I look forward to Labour supporters (and there are many), explaining how Ed has won PMQs today.... they don't normally, they just insult others who explain why they think he's put in a bad performance.
  • rusty123rusty123 Posts: 22,872
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    The trouble is when Miliband asks a frank and honest question Cameron rarely gives a frank and honest answer, instead he usually finds away to turn the question back on Miliband.

    You'll have to remind me of any examples.
    Loads of open ended, spin laden, non specific tosh gets asked. Specifics about key policies?........ rarely if ever.
  • MartinPMartinP Posts: 31,358
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    Don't watch Prime Minister's Questions because I don't like the Prime Minister? Yes, maybe I should not watch football because I don't like the other teams

    Yes but when you've got such a poor captain it must be annoying to watch your team getting thrashed most weeks....
  • ExiledchillerExiledchiller Posts: 1,138
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    Cameron usually finds some ham-fisted way of getting in some pre-scripted insult about "Labour's mess / Unions / wrong Brother / no policies / borrowing." It's just awful to watch

    Yes it's very tiring

    Be nice if he outlined his plans and how things are improving, instead of looking back
  • gummy mummygummy mummy Posts: 26,600
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    David Tee wrote: »
    That's how PMQ's work and in defence to all PM's who been on the receiving end, the questions coming at them are rarely "honest". Carefully conceived traps would be a better description. 99 times out of 100 their sole purpose is to discredit the PM, a member of his party or his party in toto. Now wonder they get short shrift.

    But the difference is that most PM's have always answered the question knowing that they are rarely "honest", Cameron seems to have started a new trend.
  • RaferRafer Posts: 14,231
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    Don't watch Prime Minister's Questions because I don't like the Prime Minister? Yes, maybe I should not watch football because I don't like the other teams

    It's entirely up to you. But if you've taken a position before the event and you know you're not going to like Cameron no matter what. Don't complain about it afterwards and don't throw around accusations of bias.
  • helioslumoshelioslumos Posts: 516
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    MartinP wrote: »
    Yes but when you've got such a poor captain it must be annoying to watch your team getting thrashed most weeks....

    Who wins PMQs is a matter of opinion, not a matter of fact (unlike football)
  • AnnsyreAnnsyre Posts: 109,469
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    Yes it's very tiring

    Be nice if he outlined his plans and how things are improving, instead of looking back

    He has repeatedly referred to achievements - such as unemployment numbers down, apprenticeship numbers up, numbers of people taken out of paying tax up and so on.
  • alcockellalcockell Posts: 25,160
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    And we're off.
  • AnnsyreAnnsyre Posts: 109,469
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    The bedroom tax (which isn't a tax) raised.
  • RaferRafer Posts: 14,231
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    "bedroom tax" already
  • helioslumoshelioslumos Posts: 516
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    Rafer wrote: »
    It's entirely up to you. But if you've taken a position before the event and you know you're not going to like Cameron no matter what. Don't complain about it afterwards and don't throw around accusations of bias.

    I don't like David Cameron. However sometimes he does get the better of Ed Miliband, which is undeniable. People on this forum are very biased (see earlier posts in this thread)
  • MartinPMartinP Posts: 31,358
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    Who wins PMQs is a matter of opinion, not a matter of fact (unlike football)

    And it looks like your opinion was made up long before 12 noon today.
  • gummy mummygummy mummy Posts: 26,600
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    MartinP wrote: »
    Yes just a little. I look forward to Labour supporters (and there are many), explaining how Ed has won PMQs today.... they don't normally, they just insult others who explain why they think he's put in a bad performance.

    When have I ever insulted anyone:confused:
  • AnnsyreAnnsyre Posts: 109,469
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    How can it be fair that those in private rented system don't get a subsidy and those in social housing do asks Cameron in response to the planted question.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 33,260
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    ah ha Bonus cap - told you so
  • RaferRafer Posts: 14,231
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    I don't like David Cameron. However sometimes he does get the better of Ed Miliband, which is undeniable. People on this forum are very biased (see earlier posts in this thread)

    yes they are. Particually the idiot who voted "both bad" before ed even stood up.
  • LostFoolLostFool Posts: 90,623
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    Interesting line of questioning.
  • alcockellalcockell Posts: 25,160
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    Nice one there from Ed...
  • AnnsyreAnnsyre Posts: 109,469
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    Miliband in jocular mood.
  • MartinPMartinP Posts: 31,358
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    Dear John letter for Ed?
  • ExiledchillerExiledchiller Posts: 1,138
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    Lol great dig by ed

    Dave answer aw look back blame labour, pathetic
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 6,900
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    David Tee wrote: »
    Yup. I'm campaigning for Russell Brand.

    I look forward to the ceremonial defrocking.....
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