You know the news. I know the news. We all have our opinions on the news. So I won't talk about the news. All I am going to do is try and interpret what David Cameron said on his acceptance speech, shortly before he entered 10 Downing Street.
"I believe that is the best way to get the strong government that we need, decisive government that we need today"
He means a majority in Commons, which is only properly feasible through first past the post, a system which would not be getting tampered with if it weren't for the hung parliament. Just remember, even though 63.9% of the population voted for electoral reform, he would rather keep the system which is unfair and only benefits two party politics, a scenario we don't have anymore. Turkeys don't vote for Christmas.
"Real change is not what government can do on its own - real change is when everyone pulls together, comes together, works together, where we all exercise our responsibilities to ourselves, to our families, to our communities and to others."
This refers to this "Broken Britain" / "Open Government" / "Big Society" "We're All In This Together" jargon which he goes on and on about. Britain isn't broken, don't be fooled by the Daily Mail. He speaks of a laissez-faire attitude; after all, if you are in charge of your school it's your fault and not the Government when it goes tits up!
"And I want to help try and build a more responsible society here in Britain. One where we don't just ask what are my entitlements, but what are my responsibilities."
A Britain where we don't help those in poverty, the single mothers, the unemployed. But instead put more on their plate. And not in a good way.
"One where we don't ask what am I just owed, but more what can I give"
One where a Government doesn't look after it's neediest, but more what can it what it extract.
"We must take everyone through with us on some of the difficult decisions we have ahead."
Even though it wasn't the majority of us who got Britain into this (it was a global recession for crying out loud, the clue is in the name) we are all going to pay. After all, we are all in this together!
"Above all it will be a government that is built on some clear values. Values of freedom, values of fairness, and values of responsibility."
Copyright Nick Clegg, 2010.
"This is going to be hard and difficult work. A coalition will throw up all sorts of challenges."
I told you this co-operation thing is nonsensical. And it would've been fine if it weren't for those pesky Scots...
"Thank you very much."
Uberlölz.
But that's my opinion. I'm sure he'll do just great!
DC
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