Brown's New Conviction Politics
A new definition of Conviction Politics is emerging as Gordon Brown brings out the 'Clunking Fist' variety of Conviction Politics. This involves Ministers changing their Convictions within 1-2 hours after a quick fisting from Gordon. As the Guardian says
The government was plunged into disarray today over its proposed terror laws as security minister Lord West retracted his statement that he was not "totally convinced" about the need to extend detention of terror suspects for more than 28 days without charge.Brown just cannot stand having anyone disagreeing with him.The security minister "clarified" his remarks following a pre-planned meeting with Gordon Brown.
In a statement released less than two hours after his comments on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the minister said he was "convinced that we need to legislate now so that we have the necessary powers when we need them".
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This will ultimately be what will sink Brown. His Stalinest tactics and his plain unlikeableness will eventualy bring about his demise.
.......fisting? Tut tut, you need some diversity training.
I was going to say clunking but it didn't have the right ring to it.
Anyway as member of a minority in Scotland (A Tory)why should I need diversity training.
....... ring? You are asking for trouble!
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