Is UKIP strong at Universities

Alex McKee · 24-09-2005, 10:59 AM

No it doesn't. Oh, come off it Christina, not you too :roll:
Simon doesn't know any better but I gave you a great deal more credit than that.

Alex

24-09-2005, 11:03 AM

You are both completely missing my point! I'll spell it out for you.

What I quoted from Alex, about UKIP being comprised of old men, says what I posted. I was critiquing Alex's comment, not agreeing with it.

Someone over 65 may be considered old (I'd put it at over 70) those around 50 are middle-aged.

Alex's reply to Simon was not an answer to his point, it was a confirmation.

I've seen the photos of the local UKIP meeting and was surprised to see how many young faces there were. I was particularly surprised at Alex, I previously thought he was in his 50s.

Christina

Alex McKee · 24-09-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMUK64

You are both completely missing my point! I'll spell it out for you.

What I quoted from Alex, about UKIP being comprised of old men, says what I posted. I was critiquing Alex's comment, not agreeing with it.

Perhaps a quick lesson in quotes is needed as well. You cannot cite what you interpret my comment to be as what I have said. I might think that anyone over 30 is ancient (I don't but I could have written that with that in mind.)

So you cannot quote me as saying that UKIP is mainly men over 65 because I didn't say that. Oh, and for future reference I consider old to be 75+ and ancient to be 125+.

Alex

24-09-2005, 12:03 PM

Alex,

Did you or did you not write:

Quote:

I'm going to be blatantly honest - UKIP IS a party of old men at the mo...

If you did, then UKIP is a party of men over 75, in your estimation. I do not believe that.

Christina

Cyburn · 24-09-2005, 12:51 PM

My uni choices are:

Essex
Bristol UWE
APU in Cambridge
Oxford Brookes
Hertfordshire
Wolverhampton

Is YouthKip planning on making socieites at any of these unis?

Alex McKee · 24-09-2005, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyburn

My uni choices are:

Essex
Bristol UWE
APU in Cambridge
Oxford Brookes
Hertfordshire
Wolverhampton

Is YouthKip planning on making socieites at any of these unis?

We're planning to have one in every uni and college.

TomPhil · 24-09-2005, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETE REEVE

Hi TOMPHIL

We have a very active Branch in Manchester and are very keen to get involved at the University. Please give me a call or email me and I can provide as much resources, etc as you require. Tel 07970 017669 email PR.UKIP@hotmail.com.

We have had some activity with the debating Soc., and they are putting out UKIP and democracy info in their fresher week packs, but getting a Uni. Soc. established is one of the goals of our Branch. I look forward to speaking to you.

Pete Reeve

Thanks very much for your message. I'll be in contact by E-mail within the next few days.

mkpdavies · 24-09-2005, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

We're planning to have one in every uni and college.

You make that happen and you will go down in UKIP history as a legend. If you need help doing them and don't mind early 30's types like me, then give us a shout!

Alex McKee · 24-09-2005, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkpdavies

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

We're planning to have one in every uni and college.

You make that happen and you will go down in UKIP history as a legend. If you need help doing them and don't mind early 30's types like me, then give us a shout!

You know I will! 8)

Mikeuk · 25-09-2005, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

I doubt it. Youthkip have a website, but I think that's about it. There aren't very many UKIP members younger than 50.

Well that's better than the Tories.

You'll be lucky to find one younger than 80

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24-09-2005, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,666	No it doesn't. Oh, come off it Christina, not you too :roll: Simon doesn't know any better but I gave you a great deal more credit than that. Alex

24-09-2005, 11:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	You are both completely missing my point! I'll spell it out for you. What I quoted from Alex, about UKIP being comprised of old men, says what I posted. I was critiquing Alex's comment, not agreeing with it. Someone over 65 may be considered old (I'd put it at over 70) those around 50 are middle-aged. Alex's reply to Simon was not an answer to his point, it was a confirmation. I've seen the photos of the local UKIP meeting and was surprised to see how many young faces there were. I was particularly surprised at Alex, I previously thought he was in his 50s. Christina

24-09-2005, 12:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cyburn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kilburn, London Posts: 523	My uni choices are: Essex Bristol UWE APU in Cambridge Oxford Brookes Hertfordshire Wolverhampton Is YouthKip planning on making socieites at any of these unis?