Justin Smith   10 #1 Posted June 29, 2016 Has anyone seen this petition for an independent office to monitor the truthfulness of political campaigns ? I have to say after just about the most dishonest campaign in memory (I`m referring to the EU referendum....) it might be a very good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Blackbeard   10 #2 Posted June 29, 2016 I am waiting for the cold calling asking if I have been miss sold an election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   267 #3 Posted June 29, 2016 Whilst I totally agree with it, you have to accept you're dealing with politicians and this sorta stuff is their bread and butter.  They'd run rings round any independent body, and my worry is anything created will be just as useless as the ASA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ukdobby   221 #4 Posted June 29, 2016 The lies were so gross anyone with sense could see through them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dangerousedd   10 #5 Posted June 29, 2016 seems unlikely to work and probably a waste of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #6 Posted June 29, 2016 The majority of voters had the lies arguments presented to them almost exclusively through the filter of the media. If you didn't already appreciate the huge importance of Murdoch and Dacre in the process you only have to take a look at the leaked Lady MacVine email.  The crap spouted by odious, mendacious turds like Johnson, Farage and Gove is nothing compared to the poisonous and cynical cobblers drip fed from the tabloids day after day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #7 Posted June 29, 2016 The majority of voters had the lies arguments presented to them almost exclusively through the filter of the media. If you didn't already appreciate the huge importance of Murdoch and Dacre in the process you only have to take a look at the leaked Lady MacVine email. The crap spouted by odious, mendacious turds like Johnson, Farage and Gove is nothing compared to the poisonous and cynical cobblers drip fed from the tabloids day after day.  I've been exposed to the tabloids for a week or so recently and it's not even attempted to tell the truth. Just lie after lie after "opinion" passed as fact, and more lies.  If a society is judged by the freedom of its press ours is an open sewer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   193 #8 Posted June 29, 2016 I am waiting for the cold calling asking if I have been miss sold an election.  Perhaps something could be done, but you wouldnt know if promises were to be kept, until they are out of office. There are already various fact checking organisations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
psynuk   10 #9 Posted June 29, 2016 take a look at the leaked Lady MacVine email. .  I'm lost?  who's that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #10 Posted June 29, 2016 I'm lost?  who's that? We, fail? But screw your courage to the sticking place and we’ll not fail.  Be your stubborn best.  GOOD LUCK.  (Lady Macbeth). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ANGELFIRE1 Â Â 10 #11 Posted June 29, 2016 It will NEVER work, 650? of them and every time time their lips move little porkies spring out. How can that be monitored. Â Angel1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
I1L2T3 Â Â 10 #12 Posted June 29, 2016 The staff would have breakdowns and the computers would melt within one week of opening. Â Nothing could cope with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...