16 Apr 2010

Cameron crash TV.

I thought I'd be a sheep today, and join the rest of the UK in putting across my views on the upcoming election. I think that the general consensus following last night's live debate with the leaders is that Clegg stole the show. However, I find it quite ironic that he has the least political potential, realistically speaking.
Three (some quite similar) angles on how the world we live in can change for the better, did make for happy television watching. Wouldn't it be nice if everything that was said could be put in place? No recession... better education... no illegal immigration... they do paint a good picture, collectively.
As the leaders talked about how it's important for the public to regain trust in politics - it made me wonder. How did it get to this? Three men: one of which no one's really heard about, another who won't actually answer a question directly or give a real insight into his policies, and one who is campaining for change...but has been in power for years, already.
It's like having to decide whether to be burnt, froze, or eaten to death.
Newspapers, news channels, and people in general are already emitting a buzz about the election -  asking who people are voting for is second to 'how are you?' for most of the population. However, can we really get excited when there's so much holding it back?
Brown's responsible for the reappearance of Blair - but surely bringing back a man who has been branded a murder isn't the best tactic ever used. Labour and the Tories have both faced so much criticism, obviously. And Lib Dems, well, they're just not really written about.
My favourite moment, though, was when Clegg started a sentence with 'no matter who comes into power after the election...'. He portrayed himself as a politician, more than Brown or Cameron. He came across as a man who has a passion for change and the wellbeing of the public. He came across as caring about the improvement of the UK, despite who comes into power. He must know that he has little chance of coming into power - yet that doesn't quash his passionate efforts.
Until yesterday, my vote was for conservative. I thought 'there's no point voting for Lib Dems'. But despite that, it's voting for what you believe in. And for the first time, Clegg caught my eye, which is more than I can say about many other men.

2 comments:

  1. And this is why I plan on spoiling my ballot by drawing a 'none of the above' box and ticking that instead :)

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  2. Nice one Matt, you get my vote, or should I say you would do but I spoilt.

    Doncaster Geordie

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