[Grandad.Malky]

The lowest number of councillors since the party was formed in 1988 ……. Oops I forgot he is doing it for the good of the nation isn’t he ……….. never mind its only a midterm blip isn’t it ……. Yeah right.

[LeMaquis]

Paul Scriven is one of the casualties. He's lost his seat.

[Cyclone]

There's no accounting for how stupid people are is there.

[Grandad.Malky]

Originally Posted by Cyclone

There's no accounting for how stupid people are is there.

That’s not nice taking about Super Nick like that …….. as if he hasn’t got enough on his plate.

[Glennis]

be interesting to see what happens at the general election - no vote Nick?

[Frank Sidney]

He'll join the tories...

[PeteMorris]

Me thinks good ol' Nick will rue the day he leapt into bed with Dave! Oooer, that's an unfortunate phrase......I'm not suggesting for one miinute......oeeer!

Walks away whistling......

[Jim Graham]

The Lib Dems have hung on to most of their votes in the Hallam constituencies. They won't be throwing Nick Clegg out any time soon.

Not unless you think Hallam is going to vote Labour!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha aha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha aha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haHa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha aha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haHa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!

No, no please stop. It hurts too much.

[hard2miss]

Originally Posted by Frank Sidney

He'll join the tories...

Again ?

[Cyclone]

Originally Posted by Grandad.Malky

That’s not nice taking about Super Nick like that …….. as if he hasn’t got enough on his plate.

I was thinking about all those who are voting Labour as some sort of protest. Some people have extremely short memories don't they!

[rickiethecat]

It's better to be right than to be popular. The Lib Dems are doing an excellent job in government on two fronts. They're acting as a brake on the Tories more extreme measures while at the same time playing an important role in preventing Labour from getting back in power.

[Lexikia]

Originally Posted by Cyclone

I was thinking about all those who are voting Labour as some sort of protest. Some people have extremely short memories don't they!

My thought's too.

People never learn

[WeX]

Originally Posted by Cyclone

I was thinking about all those who are voting Labour as some sort of protest. Some people have extremely short memories don't they!

I think its more of a case of Labour voters turned out this time while voters for the other parties stayed at home.

[WeX]

Originally Posted by rickiethecat

It's better to be right than to be popular. The Lib Dems are doing an excellent job in government on two fronts. They're acting as a brake on the Tories more extreme measures while at the same time playing an important role in preventing Labour from getting back in power.

and for these reasons I am glad the Lib Dem exist ... anyone who thinks this result means Labour could win the general election in 2015 is seriously deluding themselves.

[banjodeano]

Originally Posted by rickiethecat

It's better to be right than to be popular. The Lib Dems are doing an excellent job in government on two fronts. They're acting as a brake on the Tories more extreme measures while at the same time playing an important role in preventing Labour from getting back in power.

Eh..What..er what..Eh....acting like a brake..?
did you mean to say that.? it looks to me like they are just making the numbers up....they have sold their soul...

[hard2miss]

Nick Clegg has put me off voting all together. I did not even bother voting this year, not even on the Mayor Referendum.
How did that go by the way ? I'm hoping it was a No or we will have that Paul Scrivern trying to get by at the top

[banjodeano]

Originally Posted by WeX

I think its more of a case of Labour voters turned out this time while voters for the other parties stayed at home.

hahaa..you can put a brave spin on it if you want...
I am sure the libs knew they were on dire straights and new that all their votes counted, and so they would have voted for Lib Dems in as many numbers as possible....but people have realised that they were stuffed by them and decided to give them the elbow....

[Cyclone]

Originally Posted by WeX

I think its more of a case of Labour voters turned out this time while voters for the other parties stayed at home.

Possibly, it's always difficult to quantify that effect.

[Glennis]

Originally Posted by hard2miss

Nick Clegg has put me off voting all together. I did not even bother voting this year, not even on the Mayor Referendum.
How did that go by the way ? I'm hoping it was a No or we will have that Paul Scrivern trying to get by at the top

Same here. I have always voted, but these last few years have become totally disillusioned.

[Cyclone]

Originally Posted by banjodeano

hahaa..you can put a brave spin on it if you want...
I am sure the libs knew they were on dire straights and new that all their votes counted, and so they would have voted for Lib Dems in as many numbers as possible....but people have realised that they were stuffed by them and decided to give them the elbow....

By which you mean they did the only thing they could and chose the party which had a marginal majority to work together with to form a coalition government with them as the minor partner.