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13. July 2011, 22:24:04

Mort

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........"The worst thing of all is to see politicians coming out playing the "open government" and "transparency" game. I will believe that BS on the day when intelligence agencies and the police stop spying on people."

When we live in Utopia, I'd agree.. but then it wouldn't be necessary in order to keep track of the 'bad guys'.

..........."Politicians have known for decades about what was going on. They feign ignorance only to protect their own hides."

Since Thatcher the way of UK politics changed with the use by Maggie of a PR firm to change the image of the Conservative party & leader. An old reporter said there was a fallout years ago when the press stopped being invited to the parties.

... A free drink here and there kept the relationship sweet.