I don't "do" politics on the blog.
It's probably pretty apparent that I'm a Guardian reading liberal who has a wardrobe consisting of Birkenstocks, hand-knitted socks, a bra made by Balfour Beatty, M&S knickers (like the rest of the population) and whatever happens to be handy thrown on top. My jewellery is Fair Trade silver, and I have a metaphorical United Nations Blue Helmet to wear when it rains.
My approach to political censorship is largely "I may not like what you say, but I absolutely defend your right to say it".
I watched Question Time last night, along with, it seems, most of the rest of the population. Twitter was racking up 1,500 comments about it every minute.
What I think about the policies and the leadership of the BNP is unprintable.
It seems that most of the rest of the population are in accord.
In my view the BNP have risen to where they are now because of complacency, because it is regarded as a chore to go and vote. Especially if it is raining.
I regard voting as my right, and my duty.
If Question Time has made other people feel that they must vote to stop this man and his party, then that can only be good. I don't mind who people vote for, only that they do.
I have complete confidence that even though people may not agree with me in terms of my party politics (and I have voted for three different parties in my voting-lifetime), if they actually went to a polling station and put a cross or a number on a ballot paper, they darn sure wouldn't agree with him.
Normal Woolly Service will be resumed tomorrow.
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