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Re: I guess a more important question is... said by cornelius785:I don't know what the UKIP party stands for (other than what wikipedia says). The quote 'the development of the party into broadly standing for traditional conservative and libertarian values'. SUGGESTS it lines of better with the republicans and libertarians of the US. I don't put much weight into the suggestion as libertarians want a much smaller government and to stay out of the private sector, which I don't see being pro-ACTA one of their things. Similar for the republicans, but not as strong IMO. UKIP stands for the "UK Independence Party" - basically they want the UK out of the European Union as they feel it is getting too powerful (I can sort of agree with that). I think they want us in the same position as Switzerland and Norway - working very closely with the EU, but not "in" it.
They disagree with the huge subsidies we give it, how it is slightly undemocratic (the latest Treaty, which expands the EU's powers, was only given a referendum in one country, because that country was forced to by its constitution), and the control that France and Germany hold over it.
As for the post you quoted, I am not sure why he listed "South West England" as a person. That is a constituency (mine, actually - I didn't vote UKIP though) that several people represent. It should also be said that MEPs (Member of the European Parliament) get paid very handsomely for their jobs. So these people who hate the EU, get a lot of money from it. Hmm.
I have to say I was considering voting UKIP as a viable fourth party, but if they support ACTA I don't think I will. |
