Election analysis of the two-leg vs. one-leg race
In the same great tradition of modern-day political journalists, I’d like to contribute my own analysis of the recent political debate between the three major candidates, using the photo above. The issues at stake in this election: the budget, jobs, immigration. Scratch that. Style, poise, eye contact, sound bites, tone. Nick Clegg sounded and looked [...]
Does anyone in this government know what they’re doing?
First, we had Alistair Darling asking for tax advice. He’s the Chancellor, so he should understand the intricacies of the tax code better than anyone, with the exception of Gordon Brown, the former Chancellor, who was probably most responsible for the current tax code. Now we have Baroness Scotland breaking the very law that she [...]
Madonna’s celebrity status wins her the adoption bid in Malawi
If people here think that Britons are obsessed with celebrities, maybe they should compare themselves with Malawians. Was it really any surprise that Madonna would win her adoption appeal? I mean, she managed to adopt her first Malawian baby without fulfilling the residency status, so why did the Malawian court go through the pretence of [...]
Lessons in politics: no appointment reviews, too many undeserved peers, bad arguments, no fixed terms, no general election, confusing public image
What have I picked up from politics recently? #1. There is not a committee that reviews appointments to the Cabinet as there is in the US. This means that the PM can appoint whomever he wishes. And if that person happens not to be a current MP, then he/she is made a peer. #2. The [...]
Sir Alan nonpartisan? Shahid Malik innocent? Sir Peter’s duck house anyone?
Sir Alan Sugar claims that his new appointment in Gordon Brown’s government is to be non-partisan and that he will not be in the Cabinet. As I understand it, anyone can be an advisor, so Sir Alan may claim that he is non-partisan in that respect. However, why, then, the need to make him a [...]
Can we get back to the business of running the country now?
What to make of this political mess? Or, is it a mess? Conflicting opinions about New Labour have me trying to figure this out: if leftist Labourites consider New Labour an extension of Thatcher and the Tories, does that mean that Gordon Brown will not get any votes from the Labour left-wing? Also, does that [...]
Inadequate Home Office is real reason for Smith’s resignation
While everyone is still discussing expenses scandal, calling elections, ministers resigning, and Labour party disintegration, there are a few wondering who is running the country? Apparently, the country is running itself. Does it mean we do not need a government? No, but we do need to be careful of what kind of government we are [...]
Please vote for the right reasons
On the eve of the EU and local elections, there has been much activity at Parliament. As several ministers have announced their intention of resigning, there are rumours and speculation of an early election. But, in my opinion, everyone needs to cool down and think logically. The expenses furore has gone over the top, with [...]
Rumour has it: cabinet reshuffle?
What are all these rumours that are floating around? Is Gordon Brown preparing for a reshuffle in his cabinet? Rumours are that Alistair Darling will be replaced by Ed Balls, Education Secretary. Considering that education and education reform has not been very spectacular, is Mr. Balls equipped to be Chancellor? What about the injunction that [...]
What are words for?
Enough has been said about MPs expenses, so the new list of questionable expenses published in the Daily Telegraph is getting tiresome. I will not defend any of them but I’m not going to concentrate on criticising them, either. No, I’d like to focus on comments made by politicians and political bloggers. Gordon Brown: “MPs [...]
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