This "muh X" so-called argument that leftists here primarily use is irritating by this point and only serves as a distraction away from actually refuting any of the points made here. Talking with someone as ideologically driven as TNF about changing his mind on this is absolutely pointless and he acknowledges that. I would hope that the other comparatively moderate Laborites listen in, however. So far I haven't seen anyone really refute the criticisms of the bill as substantively as those who made those criticisms.
I didn't choose to put my name toward this bill as a sponsor for any ideological reason. Indeed, there are parts of it that run counter to some of them. I did this because of the reasons I outlined in the debate thread. I grew up with a family that had to use things like LIHEAP in order to get by. I'm not ordinarily someone who favors nationalization of industries, but if it meant families like that have one less bill to worry about, especially in winter, then I'd support it. My reasons are less ideological than they are personal.
I will vote
Aye and if it "destroys my reputation", then I guess it's something I'd have to live with.
