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Kristallnacht Commemorated and Taught in Schools with Political Cartoons

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Kristallnacht Commemorated and Taught in Schools with Political Cartoons

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Education Site Names Jay Leno 'Educator of the Year for 2008'

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Education Site Names Jay Leno 'Educator of the Year for 2008'

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Education Site Names Jay Leno 'Educator of the Year for 2008'

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New Site Seeks to Entertain...And to Improve the USA

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MBA Good Degree Choice for Political Candidates

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As Bush and Kerry Square Off to Debate, Political Playing Cards Distributed by Activists Identify 108 Reasons to Vote Against the President and Other Republican Candidates.

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New Voters Have New Informational Resource: Award Winning Internet Radio Station Features All Major Presidential Candidates.

(PRWEB) May 20, 2004--First time voters and voters from all levels of experience now have an exciting resource to hear the all the major presidential candidates on Good Politics Radio... more

Political Research Associates to Appear at Local Events

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Open Question: How do I get into Primary school teaching in the UK?

I am currently finishing my AS levels in college. I do History, Geography, English and Politics. In order to become a primary school teacher, what route do I take in University? As in, what undergraduate degree shall I do? One to do with primary education or anyone of my choice?  more

Resolved Question: What does life off, but years of education and boring jobs?

I am sick of education, I am smart but seem to stray in education (I hate education, because it sticks me in one place of a subject and forces me to learn) all my lectures know I can debate and understand large veracity of information. But I am never interested in any of the subjects my college offers. I am a person who wants to make a difference and have always be fascinated by the miss understood and the unknown. What can I do in life, if every thing is red tape and hard to reach (time wise)? Interests: Politics Economics Psychology Law History  more

Resolved Question: Need Job Advice ASAP! Please?

I am totally confused as to what to do as a career. Perhaps if I state my skills and experiences some of you lovely people can give me some advice or recommendations on what I should or could do post-graduation? Education: 4 A Levels (Physics, Business, Computer Science, Economics). Grades ABBB First Year Undergraduate of Economics & Politics, in a top 10 University in the UK. Languages: English, Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian, Spanish, Slovene, and good proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and French. Currently working part-time as a bouncer, I am not particularly large, but would describe myself as being very fit and active (training 2x a day). I think I am academically as well as physically strong, and I am really unsure of what to do, although I do have some ideas. Can anyone advise me at all? Thanks Thanks for the suggestions, but I want to actually make use of some of my skills, rather than do something easy.  more

Resolved Question: I'm not sure I want to stay in Uni?

Okay, I'm 19 years old and not sure I want to be in University anymore. I'm at the end of my second year and my exams start in 2 days- I am completely unprepared even though I have revised constantly for 4 weeks. It feels like none of this goes in, and even though I feel like this every exam period, I always pass just scraping through by a few percent. What's different this year is I'm in a long-term relationship, and my boyfriend has moved 500 miles to be with me. We are very traditional and already have marriage and baby plans (though far in the future, as we're not silly). The thing is, I applied to do Politics and English at Uni and dropped down to just English after a year. I really like my course, but I honestly feel like I've never been smart enough to be here, and every year it obviously gets harder and harder. I have an amazingly supportive family and I am the first in it to go to Uni, so nobody would be any less proud of me if I decided it wasn't what I wanted. But I would.... that's the problem. I also want to be a primary school teacher, but I'm wondering whether it'd be best to have a low paying job as a teaching assistant and working my way up, or trying to stick out my bachelor's degree and the postgrad in teaching- but by that time I'll be 23 and I want to be settled down by then! (something I won't have the money to do for a long time if I'm paying off education!) Please suggest something. This is really upsetting me :(  more

Resolved Question: Do I have to go to Oxford to be Prime Minister?

I'm close to applying for Universities now. For quite a while, Ive been incredibly interested in Politics and Government and want to do a Politics-themed course. Im not stupid......Im predicted an ABB for A-Levels. Im applying to LSE, Manchester, Birmingham and Kent. But Ive always wanted to aim to be a politician and, eventually, Prime Minister. However, it seems like almost all PMs have gone to Oxbridge for their education. Now, Im clever, but not Oxbridge clever. Is it possible to be PM if I go to a mediocre uni? Will they just shun me?  more

Resolved Question: Now that the Department for Children, Schools and Families has been devolved...?

into the Departments of Education (in charge of schools) and Business, Innovation and Skills (including universities) who is looking after children and families? Or is it right that the DoE focus on education rather than social issues? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8679749.stm  more

Resolved Question: Is this really a priority and how does this help cut the deficit?

Micheal Grove went to work yesterday as the Minister for Children, School and Families, he left as the Minister for Education. A promotion perhaps? No!! - When we are facing spending cuts his first priority was not to save none essential money but to spend it in a re-branding scheme. A change of name and logo, meaning thousands of pounds being spent on designers, web designers, a change in headed paper, memos being issued and all the other things associated with a re-branding. So Mr Grove two questions. 1. How much did this re-branding cost? 2. Are you suggesting that this really is your first priority? Apparently other departments will also be re-branded at a cost of tens of thousands of pounds - Well why worry about it - we can always put VAT up!!!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8679749.stm John D - So two wrongs make a right now do they? So if David Cameron insults a member of the public that's ok because Brown did it first. If Cameron doesn't cut the deficit that is also ok because it was high under labour, if the tories allow immigration to rise that's ok it rose under labour? Within one day - this department has wasted 10's of thousands, if not 100's of thousands in a pointless name change when spending has to be cut and taxes have to go up. But I guess it is ok because it is a tory led government that is doing it. You accuse me of having red tinted glasses - hmmm maybe yours are blue tinted.  more

Resolved Question: Fellow Britons, Can you feel an optimism in the air since Labour were given the boot?

I have to say this Lib/Con coalition could the best thing to happen to British politics in many years. The Conservatives have told the Liberal Democrats that the EU, Immigration and the Nuclear deterrent are off limits. I'm quite pleased Lib Dem education policies and financial support for the least well off in our society have been adopted in to the coalition manifesto. I'm in no way a leftie, but a change in the voting system will come later this year, also referendums on any further powers being devolved to the European Union will be held. Oh and the fact that Labour are finished and won't be coming back in to power for at least another decade.  more

Resolved Question: 5 good things about Torrie's and 5 bad things about labour and lib Dem's!! help?

hi basically im suppose to take part in a political debate tomorrow in college but i have no idea about anything in politics. basically im representing the Torrie's so therefore i need 5 good things about the Torrie's and 5 bad things about labour and 5 bad things about lib Dem's on each of the following subjects: 1) crime 2) foreign affairs 3) health 4) education 5) economy 6) and any other subject you can think of thanks so much for your help  more

Voting Question: Is there a party in the UK that promises...?

Is there a government party that would help us advance more with technology? Also which party promises to make the biggest improvement to education? And which party will help make things easier such as, going abroad, customer services etc. I'm 17 and I've just started looking into politics to get an idea so any references would be nice. Ok, I have actually heard about political figures and broken promises and that but I guess I should have frased my question better. Which party has in the past done all of the above. Not just promised but actually done? Also for me these are at the top of the wish list, nothing else is going to affect me yet selfish as that is, isn't that what polatics is?  more

Resolved Question: isn't liberal politics too idealist in a world that would never work?

excluding individuals, my view is that human nature in the grand scheme of things (the world at large) means that there will always be conflict and never peace. surely right wing in the western world in generally civilized and is the best most realistic approach to govern a country. for instance take criminals, most hardened criminals end up back in prison. once the damage is done in their head they will always be damaged. right wingers would say build more prisons and punish them. isnt that a more realistic way dealing with the problem with liberals and left wingers giving them less harsh sentences and trying to reform and educate them. their education in todays world means little because civilized people with degrees cant even get work easily. this means that ultimately they will fall back into prison once released. so isnt a more conservative approach more sensible?  more

Resolved Question: Can you really be a gay christian and be a follower of Jesus? Jesus preached about God's word?

(Leviticus 18:22-23) . . .‘And you must not lie down with a male the same as you lie down with a woman. It is a detestable thing. 23 “‘And you must not give your emission to any beast to become unclean by it, and a woman should not stand before a beast to have connection with it. It is a violation of what is natural. (Romans 1:26-32) 26 That is why God gave them up to disgraceful sexual appetites, for both their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; 27 and likewise even the males left the natural use of the female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males, working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full recompense, which was due for their error. 28 And just as they did not approve of holding God in accurate knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mental state, to do the things not fitting, 29 filled as they were with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, badness, being full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malicious disposition, being whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, insolent, haughty, self-assuming, inventors of injurious things, disobedient to parents, 31 without understanding, false to agreements, having no natural affection, merciless. 32 Although these know full well the righteous decree of God, that those practicing such things are deserving . . . *** g89 1/22 p. 7 Christendom Walks in the Way of Canaan *** A columnist, himself an Episcopalian, said: “The Episcopal Church of the ’80s is a theological taxidermy shop. It can be depended on to stuff and mount in the window whatever societal trend seems most up-to-the-minute. Some years it’s politics. This year it’s sex.” He refers to a new sex-education curriculum that shows that “Christians are behind the times in refusing to condone gay sex . . . and unwedded bliss.” An Episcopalian bishop in New York believes that “responsible homosexual relationships will one day be accepted as God’s will.” *** w00 6/1 p. 3 Is the Word “Christian” Losing Its Meaning? *** One Protestant church tribunal, for instance, recently voted to uphold the right of a church “to elect an openly gay elder to its governing board,” reports the journal Christian Century. Certain theologians have even proffered the view that faith in Jesus is not crucial to salvation. They believe that Jews, Muslims, and others “may be as likely to enter heaven [as Christians are],” says a report in The New York Times.  more

Resolved Question: Should we vote for Cameron because he's a regular sorta guy?

The Radio Times interview says Cameron chose Books - Morpurgo - Children's Laureate TV soap - The Bill Theatre - Henry V IT - Apple,Blackberry Dr Who - Tom Baker Gosh - I'm so excited...what else? Light Interview - Jonathon Ross TV Tec - Morse Radio - Evans (he's poptastic) IT chatter page - none,not a gossip TV cooks - Jamie or Hugh (cool) Film - An Education 'I've sen that three times.' Board Game - Monopoly (I believe that) TV drama - Band Of Brothers Books - Kipling/Macdonald Fraser Artist - Tracey Emin (cool baby,cool) Music - Beatles,Oasis,Jam,Madona (Safe bets) Comedy - The Fast Show - (box ticked vote winner) TV character - Attenborough/Cowel is a star (Checkmate) That's all pretty cool isn't it? I mean...that's the leader we need...someone who is populist.He's gona be cool in school. It's just like picking in the X-Factor really.Politics is as easy as 1997.Sounds like Blair2 Dragons Den - Read the question and read between the lines. Then answer...dont just belittle the questioner... There's a point to be answered. octogen - wise words & I agree that the fox has to be kept at bay by the farmers and traditions that only the country people understand. The law has interfered by populist demand and is an ass,costing us millions and encouraging disorder. Our towns sitting MP Tobias Ellwood - Conservative, will abstain from the foxhunting votes and continue to pick up his full expenses each and every month. I'm sure we both love animals but the countryside needs to be tended by country people,not London.  more

Resolved Question: Is Britain turning into a soft totalitarian state?

There are no concentration camps or gulags but there are thought police with unprecedented powers to dictate ways of thinking and sniff out heresy, and there can be harsh punishments for dissent. The Government is pushing ahead with legislation that will criminalise politically incorrect jokes, with a maximum punishment of up to seven years' prison. The House of Lords tried to insert a free-speech amendment, but Justice Secretary Jack Straw knocked it out. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/free-speech-defeats-incitement-laws-1739550.html In the past 10 years, reports of many instances of draconian punishments, including the arrest and criminal prosecution of children, for thought-crimes and offences against political correctness. Countryside Restoration Trust chairman and columnist Robin Page said at a rally against the Government's anti-hunting laws in Gloucestershire in 2002: "If you are a black vegetarian Muslim asylum-seeking one-legged lesbian lorry driver, I want the same rights as you." Page was arrested, and after four months he received a letter saying no charges would be pressed, but that: "If further evidence comes to our attention whereby your involvement is implicated, we will seek to initiate proceedings." It took him five years to clear his name. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-508341/TV-presenter-awarded-2-000-compensation-arrest-following-legged-lesbian-lorry-driver-speech.html Page was at least an adult. In September 2006, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, Codie Stott, asked a teacher if she could sit with another group to do a science project as all the girls with her spoke only Urdu. The teacher's first response, according to Stott, was to scream at her: "It's racist, you're going to get done by the police!" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/6047514.stm SHOULD WE PUT UP WITH THIS? A 10-year-old child was arrested and brought before a judge, for having allegedly called an 11-year-old boya "Paki" and "bin Laden" during a playground argument at a primary school (the other boy had called him a skunk and a Teletubby). When it reached the court the case had cost taxpayers pound stg. 25,000. The accused was so distressed that he had stopped attending school. The judge, Jonathan Finestein, said: "Have we really got to the stage where we are prosecuting 10-year-old boys because of political correctness? There are major crimes out there and the police don't bother to prosecute. This is nonsense." Hate-crime police investigated Basil Brush, a puppet fox on children's television, who had made a joke about Gypsies. The BBC confessed that Brush had behaved inappropriately and assured police that the episode would be banned. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/northamptonshire/7300167.stm A bishop was warned by the police for not having done enough to "celebrate diversity", the enforcing of which is now apparently a police function. A Christian home for retired clergy and religious workers lost a grant because it would not reveal to official snoopers how many of the residents were homosexual. That they had never been asked was taken as evidence of homophobia. Muslim parents who objected to young children being given books advocating same-sex marriage and adoption at one school last year had their wishes respected and the offending material withdrawn. This year, Muslim and Christian parents at another school objecting to the same material have not only had their objections ignored but have been threatened with prosecution if they withdraw their children. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/keep-the-faith-should-muslim-children-receive-sex-education-1756750.html This campaign seems to come from unelected or quasi-governmental bodies controlling various institutions, which are more or less unanswerable to electors, more than it does directly from the Government, although the Government helps drive it and condones it in a fudged and deniable manner. Any one of these incidents might be dismissed as an aberration, but taken together - and I have only mentioned a tiny sample; more are reported almost every day - they add up to a pretty clear picture. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU,....AND YOU HAD BETTER DO AS THEY TELL YOU! OR ELSE! your thoughts.......  more

Resolved Question: If religion evolved, why do atheists want to eliminate it?

Christians believe that knowledge of the one true God originated with Adam and Eve, when they experienced encounters with God in the Garden of Eden. But atheists insist that religion evolved as humans evolved biologically and socially. If you believe that religion evolved, as part of the socialisation of humanity, then it must have been a desirable development for civilisation and the social order. So why would atheists such as Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens etc. want to eliminate something which is such an intrinsic part of the development and progress of humanity? Of course, they might say it has been used by some people for harmful purposes, but the same can be said for music, art, politics, education, philosophy and even Darwinism (as we have seen with social Darwinism & dialectical materialism in the Eastern Bloc etc.) I don't know of anyone who would want to eliminate music, art, philosophy etc. So to want to single out religion to eliminate seems to be a very dangerous experiment which goes completely against thousands of years of a (Darwinian style) tried and tested model for social order and the ascent of human civilisation and society.  more

Resolved Question: Dont know what to do after A-levels?

Im in year 12, im doin Business, sociology, politics and art (dropping). Im not a very high achieving student, although im not stupid, i find it very hard to sit down and study or do written tasks. in my first AS results i got an A in buisiness, and a D in politics (only two i had papers for). I live in the country and enjoy working outside and manually, however i want to earn more than a manual workers wage. Im good with buisiness marketing (eg. im good at ideas and taking risks) and im a very good public speaker. i enjoy politics, however i don't get good marks due to my written skills and inability to revise sufficiantly. My parents are supportive, my mum would like to see me go to uni, but my dad thinks its a waste of time,(he didnt do further education, but has done well for himself). i dont like the idea of uni as i think it will just be more of what im not good at (writing). I enjoy the idea of the military as i see it as a very worthy cause, but dont like the idea of going in at soldier level..... any help would be great thanks...all ideas welcomed  more

Resolved Question: I have no idea what to do once ive finished a levels?

Im in year 12, im doin Business, sociology, politics and art (dropping). Im not a very high achieving student, although im not stupid, i find it very hard to sit down and study or do written tasks. in my first AS results i got an A in buisiness, and a D in politics (only two i had papers for). I live in the country and enjoy working outside and manually, however i want to earn more than a manual workers wage. Im good with buisiness marketing (eg. im good at ideas and taking risks) and im a very good public speaker. i enjoy politics, however i don't get good marks due to my written skills and inability to revise sufficiantly. My parents are supportive, my mum would like to see me go to uni, but my dad thinks its a waste of time,(he didnt do further education, but has done well for himself). i dont like the idea of uni as i think it will just be more of what im not good at (writing). I enjoy the idea of the military as i see it as a very worthy cause, but dont like the idea of going in at soldier level..... any help would be great thanks...all ideas welcomed  more

Resolved Question: My mother is so uptight..?

Hi, my name's David, I'm 15. I do well in school and get on well with my family. My problem is my mother. She's very nice and supportive and all, but she is a bit...difficult to approach in certain areas. I'm quite a quiet, introverted boy, and have been so for all my life. In many ways, Mum sees my as quite innocent, but I'm not really. I'm the youngest, and because I'm not into drugs and random sex, (which is a good thing), Mum thinks I don't know those things exist. And so, the slightest mention of anything sexual/romantic (I am a teenage boy after all, and though I try my damndest to be asexual and disinterested, these things do slip out). I'm not vulgar, but I do know a fair bit about 'that stuff'. Here's an example of a conversation we had yesterday. MY ELDER BROTHER: Did you hear about so-and-so at the off-licence? Apparently she was caught on (what I assume is a pornographic website, lovebirds or somethng like that) and she had to be fired! ME: Personally, I find pornography disgusting. MUM: How are you meant to know about this sort of thing at your age?! (I'm fifteen, whilst I'm no 'purveyor of porn', I certainly know what it is!) I think compared to most boys of my age, I'm not that sexual. As I've said, I hate the sex industry, don't tell dirty jokes and am a bit of a feminist. (Not like Harriet Harman though). I think Mum sees me as vulnerable (I have a mild form of Asperger's Syndrome, so I'm not the most assertive of peeps), but, being a teenager in this world, I need someone to talk to. I have no real friends, so Mum is the only one I confide in, but as I've said, I can't talk to her about SOME issues (girls, dating, und so weiter), and because I don't have the confidence to confide in anyone else, these issues are left untapped. I may not be the most atypical teenage boy, but I do have some things in common with my peers, and I'd rather these were discussed with the person closest to me, if anyone. I do have an imaginary friend (I know, sad) an American lad (I'm English) called Landon B. Johnson, a pun on the name of the 36th US President. I talk to him about some of my interests, some of which he doesn't get, because firstly he doesn't exist, and secondly because he is American (the British TV shows Midsomer Murders and Doctor Who and the British politics (like US politik but less sexed up)). Landon's cool, an invisible confidante (No chance of him passing on embarassing stories on is there? (Like my crush on so-and-so). But I'd rather talk with my mother. I know, odd for a teenage boy, but there you go. How can I get Mum to open up and talk about not just MY worries, but other, atypical worries of most teenagers.Not everything, but just the girls/dating aspect. I'd be careful and respectful, and only see her in the holidays, because I don't want to screw up my education. I think Mum still sees me as her vulnerable little boy, and in some ways I am, but in others I'm just like the other lads. We all bleed the same colour. NOTE: 'Mum' is the British rendering of Mom. Just a cultural point.  more

Resolved Question: What options & Jobs are available to me with these A-level Subjects?

Hi, I am currently doing my GCSE'S. My ambition in life is to become a RAF Pilot, but that is unlikely as I am not doing Maths & Physics at A-level, So I dont stand a chance. I will list out my predicted GCSE grades and my A-level subjects. I plan to go to Oxford university or Cambridge hopefully. GCSE SUBJECTS: English Literature - A (I have already sat this GCSE and have a A) English Language - B -( English Language is really hard and I think I wont get higher than a B) Maths - A (I have already sat it and have a A grade) Science Core - A ( Got it in year 10 at A grade) Science Additional - A Info/Tech - A* Business Studies - A* French- B Geography - A* Welsh - D Religious Education - A Media - A The subjects I have chose for AS level are: 1. Business Studies, 2. Information Technology, 3. Government & Politics 4. Psychology What sort of Careers can I get into by picking these subjects? Please can you list out the Jobs that will be available to me after successfully completing my A-levels and degree. Can somebody please help me? Regards Dawood  more

Resolved Question: How can I become involved in a career in nutrition without a strong high school education in the sciences?

I have been accepted onto an undergraduate politics course in the UK, but have recently changed my mind about the career I want to go into. I am keen to complete my university politics degree, but without having completed basic high school or undergraduate science courses, how can I get involved in a career in nutrition? (I'm also keen to move to the US!)  more

Resolved Question: All websites are looking like this,is it a network or laptop problem...?

this is an example of what I am getting...I might get small pictures or boxes with an x in where the photo should be, but mostly it is lines of script... Searchweb search Home Browse Categories Arts & Humanities Beauty & Style Business & Finance Cars & Transportation Computers & Internet Consumer Electronics Dining Out Education & Reference Entertainment & Music Environment Family & Relationships Food & Drink Games & Recreation Health Home & Garden Local Businesses News & Events Pets Politics & Government Pregnancy & Parenting Science & Mathematics Social Science Society & Culture Sports Travel Yahoo! Products My Activity My Q&A My Network My Network Activity Edit My Preferences About How Answers Works Community Guidelines Leaderboard Suggestion Board Answers Blog Answers Badges My grandson has been using laptop and I don't know if he has changed something...if you have a solution can you explain it simply as I am a computer idiot...thanx  more

Resolved Question: A question for British contributors.?

I notice once again that our 'honest','upright' British politicians in the Houses of Commons and Lords have been up to their little tricks again. Whilst 99% of British workers have to pay their own fees for holidays;Our ever honest politicians have been on a nice little earner by virtue of asking questions for foreign countries. These 'freebies' and holidays add up to anything between £30,000 and £50,000 a year for asking questions in parliament or promoting that foreign country and they have tried to hide these freebies from the taxpayers and parliament by not declaring these little additions to their parliamentary salary. Now to my questions. How much more has the British taxpayer got to take from our 'money grabbing' politicians? Can we now trust any of our British politicians? Has political honesty and integrity 'gone down the drain', since Labour achieved power? Does honesty and integrity in politics reflect the basic core elements of the ruling political party?In this particular case;The Labour Party. Is the basic rule in politics now;Make as much money whilst you can;As quick as you can. Those mugs;The British taxpayers will stand for it? After all we can always cut the education budget,Increase the taxes on fuel and rob the pensioners and one parent families blind. The vulnerable in our society count for nothing as long as those politicians can exploit the system! What do you say? Edit. A question that has occurred to me is this. Have they paid Income Tax on these little scams? If not; Is there a law for them and a law for me?  more

Voting Question: How can I leave something without letting people down?

I joined a local branch of a political party a number of years ago and in that time have become quiet central to the functioning of the local party. However, I'm growing quiet disillusioned with politics as a whole and the workload (which is all done voluntarily) which is slowing me down in other areas of my life, namely my health and education. I'm good friends with the parties elected representatives locally, and they work a hell of a lot harder but at least get paid for it, and often depend on me to take the other workload in the mentioned areas of their minds. I don't want to be seen as turning my back on them but I'm just not happy any more with things as they are. Help!  more

Resolved Question: WHAT IS THIS? 10 points for first correct?

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Resolved Question: FEllow Texans: in theory would you fight for Texas if it came to it?

The rest of the union keeps wanting to ignore the 10th amendment by getting involved with our states politics. (Ex: the talk about our education system etc). I dont recall us getting involved in any other states politics. Slam Fire-That is because it is a bad habit. I used to post questions here to get a variety of answers.  more

Resolved Question: How do I apply to a University in Sweden?

I am 17 years old and have lived in the United Kingdom all of my life. I wish to study a course in Politics at Linköping in Sweden, and I have no idea where to begin! What are the requirements in terms of the education I should already have received, and how much Swedish must I know? I will obviously take a course that is taught in English, but whether it is or is not compulsory, I think - as a guest in Sweden - it is common courtesy to learn some of the language. I achieved great "GCSE" results and I have nearly completed my "GCE A-Levels" in the UK, and I wondered whether these hold any influence in applying to University in Sweden. I know this is a big question! But any and all information is extremely appreciated, thank you!  more

Resolved Question: College application letter! URGENT :/?

I have just written a college application letter, however i do not know how a letter is usually set up could someone edit it with where the date, and address should be as well as well as the paragraph spacing, it would be of a huge help, i have to send it by 9/3/10. Here it is.... i know its dumb. Dear Mr Alan Jones (head of seevic college), My name is Jasmin Bailey, I am 16 years of age. In September 2010 i will have finished my GCSE courses at Belfair’s Media Arts School. I wish to be considered for a place at seevic college, to do four AS and A level courses, in Law, Sociology, Government and politics, and English language. My reasons for choosing seevic as the place in which i would like to sit my A levels after going to various college opening evenings seevic was the only college, that suited my needs and expections. The standards of education within the college seem very high, I also felt the new developments with the buildings; have made SEEVIC, a very aesthetically pleasing college. As well as the wide variety of courses on offer in the colleges higher education curriculum. I am currently still studying for the GCSE qualifications, which i mentioned in the start of my letter, my expected grades, indicate what gsce qualifications i will have gained by July 2010: English: Predicted B Maths: predicted D Business studies: B ICT: B Media: A RE: A PHSE: Level 2 As well as my various GCSE qualifications i believe i have a host of qualities, which will not only help me on the subject, I have requested a place in, but the whole college. I believe that team work is a really important part of society and often encourage others to participate in things in which i believe they will benefit. I feel if I apply this skill to SEEVIC college i could really help create interest in certain subjects as well as the after college curriculum. I also have a huge passion for debating which i believe will help me in my law course, and government and politics class. I was head of the debate team at Belfair’s high school for 4 I also have a huge passion for debating which i believe will help me in my law course, and government and politics class. I was head of the debate team at Belfair’s high school for 3 years, before retiring to devote more time to my studies. I hope my application letter has been of interest to you, and will ask that you consider me for a place at your fantastic college. Yours sincerely Jasmin Bailey  more

Voting Question: How can I become a Philosophy teacher?

I am in 6th year at school and am about to go to university to study Philosophy and Politics. I have looked at various taught postgraduate degrees in education and cannot find any which will allow me to qualify as a philosophy teacher, only modern or religious studies. Any help?  more

Voting Question: do the teens and twentys realise that the government targets them most to get taxes?

we will be having a general election in may or june, but from polls taken it seems the young are not interested in either learning politics or voting in elections. yet it is these very people who the tory and labour governments take the most tax off. should they not have compulsory education time spent learning politics before leaving school or will we continue having the same unimaginative two parties forever in power. who it seems are only concerned in keeping the gap between rich and poor in its present massive bias towards the rich. lydia my question is what I asked all teens and twentys especially the single ones pay through the nose for going to university massive car insurance top vat on their clothes eating out clubs footy matches etc eating in cafes pubs. rents are enormous and government did that. what little they have left is not enough to get them on the property ladder. gaz and britsia I think I answerered your questions in reply to lydia. but to continue in my young days in the sixties you could buy a house for 6 months wage, rents were 35pence per week I know I paid it. a holiday in a caravan for a week cost £25. and even though I went out every weekend, smoked and drank, I could still save 20% of my weekly wage towards a house. I could walk out of one job into another the same day, can you do all these things.  more

Resolved Question: Do we really need more affordable houses in the UK?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8477709.stm The number of planned affordable homes built over the next 10 years could be halved by government spending cuts. The government has pledged to build three million new homes by 2020, a third of which would be affordable. "Reducing the number of new homes by such a huge degree would kill off the dreams of more than a million people in desperate need of decent, affordable housing, leaving many to live in cramped, unsuitable conditions for a generation. Chief executive David Orr said "as bad housing is closely linked to poor health, poor educational attainment and higher crime rates, ministers should give funding for the house building programme the same untouchable status as health, education and policing, and protect it from the coming savage cuts." In your opinion do we need more housing? Are these houses for first time buyers getting a step on the ladder, or council let properties? AN Mouse - I agree.  more

Resolved Question: Should I drop out of college? (I'm 17)?

Basically, I'm in my first year of college doing: Film Studies English Lit and Lang Government and Politics GCSE maths. My parents are moving miles and miles away soon, to a one bedroom (basically no room for me.) I have a job which i can get full time. I need to find a place to live - i moved out of my dad's and stepmums 3 times (we don't get on.) Living with my best friend, and then my ex, then we broke up so i had to go home. I hate government, and i hate maths, the other two i quite enjoy. I want to drop out, i've read around, and got peoples opinions, and i'm not too worried about my future, i just need more opinions. My mum who lives in France had a HUGE go at me when i told her what i want to do, she said my boyfriend will break up with me, ill regret it all my life, ill never go back to education, i'll kill myself.. all lovely nice things to support me. May i ask your opinions? Thanks.  more

Resolved Question: Where do you think two billion could be removed from the education budget without harming kids education?

"Schools Secretary Ed Balls has suggested England's schools could manage on £2bn less each year without the cuts hitting the front line. How?" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8267745.stm "The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) said the £2bn figure used in news reports had not come from them - although Mr Balls did not rush to deny it in a TV interview." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8265166.stm "It is said there is no list as such. But Mr Balls and his officials have indicated the sorts of savings they feel can be made."  more

Resolved Question: Is a working class education a good or bad thing?

My Father God rest his soul was a staunch Labour man and working class to the core. Now when the Sheep was 11 years old he saw this fantastic racing bicycle in the local shop.So the sheep wanted said bicycle real bad even bad enough to ask his Father which was a bit brave to say the least. Dad says young sheep i have seen this bike and i want it real bad Oh says Dad no problem son.Well said young sheep was in heaven at the thought of his new bike well the very next morning young sheep was awoken at 4am by his Dad(much to his surprise) to start his milk round and not only that Daddy had been to see the local bike shop and was given his payment card to pay weekly out of his wages. I loved that bike had it 4 years and kept it as good as the day i had payed for it. Now you may think what the hell has this got to do with politics well have a little think about such things.Maybe you have something similar. MJ i am very proud of my roots and the lessons that i was taught but probably something you could not understand.  more

Voting Question: Moving out at sixteen, am i doing the right thing?

i'm do A levels, and realised im not enjoying one subject which is history (i do philosophy, politics, english lit and history), takes up a lot of time, and also that a sixth form school is not best for me, so i want to drop out and go back to school next year. i already have a part time job, which i can go full time at, i will be earning approx £1280 a month, and the rent for the place im looking at his around £300 a month. public transport is flat fare 80p, i dont have a car, not 17 yet, and i do my own washing, cleaning etc. can anyone help me on budgeting costs? i'd be living in a student house with 5 others, will i have enough to live on etc? i'm scared but i feel like a year in education would be a waste, after this year i would like to move down to london (based in manchester now) to live with my dad and go back to doing Alevels, but at a college this time! any advice on if im making the right decision?  more

Resolved Question: I'm on my second degree and once again, am absolutely hating it. I don't know what to do...?

I am 22, and before the age of 19 all I have ever studied is performing arts. I've always had the burning desire to gain a degree as progression is very important to me. After college I went to drama school for a year and when I graduated I went travelling. The aim was to come back from Oz, get a degree and go back out there but to be honest I've been so miserable and depressed ever since I got back from Australia that I can't commit to anything. I've lost all sense of self control, don't know what i'm doing and feel completely lost in life. When I first got back I started a degree in Magazine Publishing and left it because of the poor teaching quality and that missing feeling that I always had while in performing arts. Then I worked for 2 years in Television and have just started a degree in Journalism, and 7 weeks into it I just can't go any further, I hate politics and the whole thing is politics, the only thing i've learnt is that I don't want to be a journalist and that I think the ethic is all wrong. I'm feeling so lost and scared right now.... Really don't know what to do with my life. I gave up performing arts as everybody says how much of a useless education it is and also because I lost my confidence at drama school... But the more I think of it, those were my happiest days because I was around people that I had stuff in common with... I've never found that since. Plus im worried that i'm getting old and wasting my time on everything... Has anyone got any advice?  more

Resolved Question: Should I be concerned about the BNP? Would they keep some non-whites here?

This is a rather long post, but one I feel is important, so please read :) My dad (who is deceased) was a white Englishman and my mother (who I hardly have contact with) is a Filipino immigrant, she married him just before I was born (I'm nearly 20). I'm starting university next September to do a Criminal Justice degree but after that I'm hoping to go on to British Army Officer selection, pass that and then train at Sandhurst, as I hope to become a Parachute Regiment Officer. I thought I would give you a little background. I feel fully British inside, I was born here, speak only English, have a white long term girlfriend, and want to serve my country through the armed forces. The only thing that separates me from the white British people is the colour of my skin; it is light brown, and my eyes, which are very dark brown. I do look like I was born mixed race. Now, my thoughts, and questions, are this... would Nick Griffin be happy in keeping me here? What about other hardworking folk of mixed race? What about hardworking immigrants, who aren't born here but contribute a lot to society? (say, working for British intelligence e.g. MI5 (I'm sure there would be at least a couple), or the police, or other specialist jobs such as surgeons?) Now, don't get me wrong, I have read FULLY, and I mean fully, the policies of the BNP as they stand, at present, on their website. I have watched interviews of Griffin recently saying it would be hard for him to imagine Britain without a small, proportionate number of immigrants and their descendents, and those who contribute are 'welcome to stay'. But does he mean it? I envisage, maybe in 30 - 40 years, the BNP becoming perhaps a third or second party in British politics. I do agree immigration in this country is too much. Now, before you read what I have to say, please have an open mind. I clearly see both sides of the argument (as in those who are loyal to the BNP and those is vehemently oppose them). I see both sides. I see much non-white scum, and much white scum. I live in a town near Liverpool which is overwhelmingly white. So I suppose I don't see much of a 'race problem' here. But too often I see 'chavs', who are clearly white Britons, drinking, hurling abuse at the public, partying loudly until 4am, smashed bottles left everywhere near the block of flats I live at, carrying knives, racist, don't bother getting an education, a job, and have about 5 children by the time they're 21, providing their families through benefits. But I am also aware of those people who probably lead very similar lives who were either not born here, or are children of those not born here. It works both ways indeed. If the BNP got into power and threw everyone like me out along with immigrants, would the white British people who voted them in shout out in uproar and defend those in my situation? If the BNP have indeed changed, then surely that won’t happen. But what if they haven’t and they still believe in their old beliefs? What would happen? Would there be secret police? What I'm trying to get at is politics isn't the same anymore. I don't really support any party at the moment. I agree with some of what Labour say, what the Conservatives say, what the BNP say, and even some of what the Communist Party of Britain say. But none of them appeal to me enough to vote. I'm therefore indecisive about voting, and especially for the BNP. I agree with massively reducing immigration however. But some of their members are indeed only in their party because they primarily want an all white Britain (I'm not using the word 'racist' as it is a word that is used, flung around and said too quickly by people these days). But I also sympathise with those who feel they have no other choice but to vote for them. Most mainstream politicians are out of touch with the public at the moment. I have a lot more to say on the topic, which I will do in the future, or if you e-mail me. I don't intend to offend anyone, BNP supporters or not, I'm trying to look at it objectively here, and open up peoples' minds. I'm sorry the structure of this post is crap, I'll try and do it better next time. Please don't reply too quickly and think your answer through :)  more

Resolved Question: Is education a waste of time ? Sensible debate please?

Technology has taken over, politics is corrupt and employs it's voters from the public purse. Added to that, we are overpopulated and most jobs could be done by monkeys nowadays, albeit we have too many on the council estates. In order to save a few quid off your council tax (which let's face it is a rip off in itself), wouldn't you rather see less money wasted on educating the stupid ones and concentrate on the "elite"? With teachers taking time off for training days, it strikes me that not only do we have so many thick kids leaving school with qualifications in turning up for examinations and signing their name correctly, but that the whole education system is rigged against progression. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bvT-DGcWw One always loves a smartarse answering one's questions.  more

Resolved Question: Questions about applying to UK Universities (international student)?

Hello, I'm an American student looking to apply to schools in England and have some general questions about the admissions process. I'd be applying with a very strong high school transcript (very good grades, high class rank), strong SAT scores, and good AP scores. From what I've heard, British universities only really care about AP tests, because they're equivalent to what you call "A-Levels." I've looked at some study programs that require "AAB", which converts to "554" for AP tests. I'd be offering credentials at 5554, or AAAB. My 5s (or As) are in US and European History and psychology. My B is in English literature (God only knows how that happened...). So I have several questions (sorry for the length of this)... What are good "match" schools for politics? I've looked at UCL, St. Andrews, and a few others. Are these realistic choices for me with my qualifications? Are there any other schools I should be looking at? Is the admissions process at all different for me because I'm also applying as a mature student? Are there any general pointers any of you would be willing to share with me as I prepare my application? Are international students given different consideration in the admissions process (I only ask because many US schools do this)? I'm very appreciative of any advice you guys can give me :-). I really want to continue my education abroad.  more

Resolved Question: Unqualified incompetent bosses placing barries to highly educated young employees?

I made a tremendous effort to obtain my MBA and PhD with the understanding that a high education and some experience were going to project me to executive positions at the Director or VP level earning a 6 figure salary. The basic principle was that companies are in business to make money and therefore it makes sense to place the most intelligent individuals at the top. Unfortunately, after 5 years of working in the corporate world, I learned that companies are nothing else but high school environments for adults. Politics and personal egos prevail over doing what is right for the company's bottom line of creating revenues and efficiency. Thus, getting promoted is all about who you are friends with, who you have lunch with, who you play golf with, or who likes you and who doesn't. Furthermore, you can be mediocre at what you do and even unqualified, but you can get to the top of an organization if you have lots of seniority with a given company (this is what people call experience). This so-called experience is so overrated, I have met so many bosses that claim to have 15, 20, 25 years of experience, but they are so amazingly incompetent at what they do. When I get hired, I usually get the initial speech by my bosses saying that I am obviously a highly educated individual, but I need many years to learn their business and how they operate. Interestingly, it takes me about 2 months to understand their entire business and I even start producing solutions to improve revenues and efficiency within 2 months. Here is the point where the problems start because unprofessional co-workers start to feel jealous and even threatened by my intelligence and skills. I know that some are going to say that I should learn not to make my coworkers feel threatened. However, I am just doing my job, my coworkers are the ones that should learn that we all get paid to do our best at our respectives jobs. It is time for corporate America to wake up and understand that to remain competitive at a global level we need to stop this outdated corporate culture and start placing highly qualified intelligent professionals at the top (regardless of age or seniority) . This is already being done in Asia and Europe where the majority of Senior managers, Directors, VPs and CEOs are younger and have MBAs (sometimes 2 master degrees) and even PhDs. I will appreciate people's comments.  more

Resolved Question: Who do you think is the best person to handle the mess our world is in?

NEW YORK – Sting isn't a religious man, but he says President Barack Obama might be a divine answer to the world's problems. "In many ways, he's sent from God," he joked in an interview, "because the world's a mess." But Sting is serious in his belief that Obama is the best leader to navigate the world's problems. In an interview on Wednesday, the former Police frontman said that he spent some time with Obama and "found him to be very genuine, very present, clearly super-smart, and exactly what we need in the world." "I can't think of anyone better qualified because of his background, his education, particularly in regard to Islam," he said. Still, Sting acknowledged the president had a "difficult job" ahead of him. The British singer, who released the seasonal album "On A Winter's Night" this week, said he's fascinated by American politics, Obama, and also by Obama's opponents on the right."It's aggressive and violent and full of fear," he said of the backlash against Obama. "They don't want change, they want things to feel the same because they feel safe there." Sting, 58, said he's hopeful that the world's problems can be dealt with, but is frustrated that "we seem to be living in a currency of medieval ideas." "My hope is that we can start talking about real issues and not caring about whether God cares about your hemline or your color," he said. "We are here to evolve as one family, and we can't be separate anymore." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091029/ap_on_en_mu/us_people_sting  more

Resolved Question: Is it bad for Christians to be educated?

The Rt Rev Patrick O'Donoghue, the Bishop of Lancaster, has claimed that graduates are spreading scepticism and sowing dissent. Instead of following the Church's teaching they are "hedonistic", "selfish" and "egocentric", he said. In particular, the bishop complained that influential Catholics in politics and the media were undermining the Church. Bishop O'Donoghue, who has recently published a report on how to renew Catholicism in Britain, argued that mass education has led to "sickness in the Church and wider society". "...every human endeavor has a dark side, due to original sin and concupiscence. In the case of education, we can see its distortion through the widespread dissemination of radical scepticism, positivism, utilitarianism and relativism. "Taken together, these intellectual trends have resulted in a fragmented society that marginalizes God, with many people mistakenly thinking they can live happy and productive lives without him." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/3464073/Educated-Catholics-have-sown-dissent-and-confusion-in-the-Church-claims-bishop.html And no comments please that catholics are not Christian - the argument applies to any kind of religion. matthew p, didn't you notice that is a BRITISH news story?  more

Resolved Question: Where can a Tourist meet Biffo in Ireland (For a vital Tourist meeting)?

A few Tourists want to meet Biffo to discuss Politics. They hear he is very knowledgeable in this area. Poem below to explain question. Once Upon a Rhyme Once upon a rhyme in a land green with rain, There lived a man called Biffo, With not an ounce of brain to his name. In his Kingdom he had Mary Coughlan The Bimbo of the Dáil, She was very silly, And had many a dumb theory as I recall. Then there was Lucifer, Oh I mean Brian L, The eyes of the dark one- Was casting little spells. Batty Bat was being impatient, The people hated his wings, As minister of education, He knew but simple things. Some are inspired by intelligence, Others by Art, Then there are those that inspired by stupidity, It is but a talented craft. By Crazygirl Thanks for the answers  more

Resolved Question: Is there an efficient quango in the UK? Or are they all just a complete waste of space and tax payers money?

The UK has 529 quangos financed with billions of pounds of taxpayers' cash - many of which are useless or duplicate each other's efforts, a report claims. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4255709.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8198105.stm From a different source Every quango in Britain Did you know there are nearly 1,200 unelected bodies with power over our lives? This is the full list, complete with number of staff and how much they cost. As a spreadsheet So doubled since the BBC reported it in 2005! http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2009/jul/07/public-finance-regulators  more

Resolved Question: What symbolizes behaviours, beliefs and characteristics of british culture?

What would you say [e.g. a picture of someone like the queen] represents/symbolizes the different aspects of British culture? in the areas of: Politics Family Work Education Media Religion Yes i am British, I'm trying to get other peoples opinions on something I'm working on.  more

Resolved Question: History degree - good idea?

I want to study History to degree level accompanied by English. Although I read that there is often a problem with not having much experience with History and also having a harder time getting a job. For example a Business degree gives you real grounds in the world of work, but History just gives you some good skills. What are people's thoughts? Would it be better to study History with Politics so as to have a more techincal side to your education? Thanks very much.  more

Resolved Question: "I was never up to the job" - guess who said this?

Jacqui Smith in a an interview with Total Politics Magazine. She was asked if she had been up to the job and that was the first part of her reply, she went on to say "every single time that i was appointed to a ministerial job i thought that". She also said that she thought ministers should have had better training in how to run their departments and that she would like to serve in any future Labour government She took her salary and expenses knowing that she wasn't fit for purpose didn't she? Do you think she did a good job in any of her ministerial roles, a former teacher who became education minister and then home secretary - was she fit for purpose? Cornelius - is 'average' good enough for us? Blair and Brown obviously thought so!  more

Resolved Question: What would u do if u were in my shoes?!?

I really am at a loss when it comes to wht I should do with my life- I've just finished my compulsory education at high school (expecting good-ish grades, 5 or more A*'s-C's) and it may be possible I'll be moving to spain in which case it really won't be possible to go to 6th form and I'll have to go to work instead (or do an apprenticeship). If it happens I don't move then I do have a position at 6th form where I'll do english lang and lit, history, gov + politics... Well, wht would you do if you were in my shoes?  more

Resolved Question: How can I get out of a career rut and feel good about myself?

I have to admit that I was not a bright pupil at school and was very much a late developer in every sense. I got terrible grades at school and had to work really hard to make up for it in my final two years at school where I got grades good enough to win me a place to study Politics at University. I really blossomed academically at University. I found that I become more disciplined and organized about my studies and when I finished my degree, I got a 2:1 BA Hons degree with distinction for the best dissertation. I exceeded both my own expectations and others. After this I spent some time pondering what I would be doing. I applied for a large number of graduate management positions but did not get one single interview for them so I gave up and instead decided to undertake a Masters degree in business hoping that it would boost my career credentials. After I completed the course, I applied for some more graduate management positions but despite the MSc, I still didn’t get a single interview. Since I finished my Masters I have plodded along doing whatever job I could get an interview for, and as a result have 4/5 years work experience but my CV does not look good. I have been unable to recoup the money I invested in my education as the experts all say that graduates earn more. Well, I can testify that it is not true. I worked for a brief time in my Dad’s accountancy business but had to wind that up when he passed away. I then worked in the public sector providing advisory services to small business owners, and then I worked as a tele-marketer for a real estate company for two years. I am currently working overseas in another country after being offered a job through a friend. Although that is helping financially, I am still doing a random job that I am not interested in, and am now very scared for the future, especially as I now have a 7 month old daughter. The only plus point I can see is that wherever I have worked, I have gelled very well with my co-workers and have been professional and efficient in my work. I am feeling depressed and extremely stressed. I don’t know if I have made bad career choices or not but the reality is that my education has not really got me anywhere far. I don’t know if I should re-train or not for another profession that would give me a specific job. Add to that, as the sole bread winner and leader in my family, a lot of responsibility and pressure lies on my shoulders and I feel that I am going to let my family down. Any insight, advice or words of wisdom for me from anybody else who has found themselves in a similar situation?  more

Resolved Question: Is Sexuality Education healthy for Children?

Nowadays, children, at the ages of 5 and up to 15, are more sexualised than they used to be twenty or thirty years ago. They learn about sex on tv, from juvenile journals (a famous German journal is called 'Bravo', what kinds of sex educating journals exist in Britain?), and in schools. More and more frequently, young girls under 18 or even 15 become young mothers, whilst they still go to school. I once read an article about a pre-pubescent girl who wore a T-shirt saying 'PORN STAR in TRAINING' (cf. [1]). Now I am seriously wondering whether it is healthy for children to be taught about sex. When you teach your child about sex, it becomes curious about sex. When it becomes curious, it thinks about practising sex. Of course, you can say, 'school teaches children to have safe sex by using condoms or pills. If they don't do that, it is their own fault'. And maybe you're right. But do we really need to make them curious about sex by telling them how to do it. I am sure, a child who never learns about sex will never ever think about having sex with anyone. Maybe we should not teach them about sex before they become 17. I think, 17 would be the perfect age to learn about sex. At the age of 17, juveniles graduate from schools. Some of them start going to the universities, and others would be searching for real jobs. What do you think? source: [1] http://uk.news.yahoo.com/blog/talking_politics/article/41389/  more

Resolved Question: what is Lib Dem's, Labour's & Conservative's, 2010 election manifesto's?

Hi I am not usually into politics, since i feel that no party really makes a difference, but i am curious to know what each party is saying in regards to what differences they will make once they come to power. Could someone please give me an overview of party manifestos or could someone link me to a website that compares each parties priorities. eg ID Cards, higher education, Health (NHS) etc. etc. i would really appreciate it thank you  more

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