Let's Talk - How Hazel Will Save the Labour Party...
OK, before we start, you need to head over to Chicken Yoghurt and read his latest post on "processology", yes it is a made up word. The PMOS made it up today, to explain why there was nothing tangible behind John Reid's spin and bollocks on Sentencing.
Then, you could do worse than read our own Tom's recent offerings on the subject of John Reid's self induced tabloid hysteria here and here. It's all mood music, to get you in the right frame of mind for "Listening Labour's" latest questionaire...
Remember back in last months reshuffle, Tony asked Hazel to save the Labour party [from itself presumably], and to use teh' interweb to do it.
Well, she has obviously stopped creaming herself with blatant delight at finding herself in the only organisation that could recognise her unique talents, and is prepared to promote her so far above her capabilities.
Building on the success of her previous boss with his 90 days questionaire Hazel presents Let's Talk, "which is about doing politics surreally. Labour doesn't have all the answers. They need to hear new ideas and solutions and want the tough questions to be asked and to hear from all sides of the argument - those who support their programme and everybody outside the cabinet..."
Do you feel the law is on your side?
Question 2
Does the criminal justice system provide the correct balance between the protection of civil liberties and the rights of the victims of crime?
Question 3
Do the police, courts, probation service and prison service work in favour of the decent law-abiding majority?
Question 4
What changes do you think should be made to the criminal justice system to better protect the public?
Wel, are you engaged yet? Do you feel part of the debate?
If this is supposed to be what will dig the Labour Party out of the hole it finds itself in, maybe those of us who oppose this government should just shut up - and let them hoist themselves by their own petards.
I headed over to the site
I headed over to the site and entered my opinions. I systematically emphasised that the greatest criminal threat was the authoritarian measures of the Blair cabinet. I wonder if they'll listen...?
"For evil to triumph, it is necessary only that good men do nothing"--Edmund Burke
Does this mean they are
Does this mean they are going to stop just picking things out of America's skip?
An anorak writes: Not a
An anorak writes:
Not a recent coinage - Downing Street is quoted as declining to discuss "processology" in the Hutton report. I expect it's one of those tics the PMOS operatives seem to acquire, like refusing to give a "running commentary". That one particularly annoys me because, AFAICS, giving a running commentary ought ot be pretty much the PMOS' job description....
A bored Google warrior
A bored Google warrior writes:
Are you facing challenges with achieving your goals?
Are you dealing with relationship issues?
Are you experiencing physical symptoms that won't go away?
Processology can help.
source
Do we know anyone who will soon need a new path in life, is having difficulties with relationships (say, with a neighbour), are always going on about how difficult their 'challenges' are, and are showing signs of physical deterioration (such as a nervous eye)? It would help if they aren't averse to quack therapies or barmy ideas from the USA.
Textbook "How to skew the
Textbook "How to skew the survey towards the result you're hoping for" stuff. Do they think the Body Politic hasn't read How to Lie with Statistics (or indeed watched Yes Prime Minister).