TheEarl
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Two amazing things in the news today:
Tony Blair has decided to listen to the British populace
After several years of trying to force the issue of Europe and trying to convince the British people that we want to be part of the horrific mistake known as the Euro, Teflon Tony has finally accepted that we don't want to be there. He's been pushing for closer and closer integration for years, believing that he can create a legacy for which he will be remembered by putting Britain at the centre of the European experiment, despite the fact that all evidence points to it being a bad idea and the majority of the population are against closer integration.
Now, after the Dutch and French defeats of the European constitution and the fact that the 'No' vote still has 59% support in Britain, he has decided that Europe is not where his legacy lies and is turning his attention towards alleviating poverty in the Third World. I find it slightly disturbing that our leader is concentrating on what he'll be remembered for, rather than what's best for the country (He should reflect on the fact that Thatcher is remembered for the Falklands and usually that rememberance is punctuated with one fingered salutes), but at least he's putting his efforts towards something with public support now.
David Davis has decided to look at ways other countries do things better and see if they can be adapted into Tory policies
The forerunner to lead the Tories into the next election has called for a relook at Tory policies, not to lead the party into the centre-ground or to undercut Labour, but to look at how other nations have succeeded in areas such as public services. "Switzerland manages to provide the best public health care for all, including the lowest earners, by integrating the private sector into the public sector, whilst the public accountability of the Police Chief of New York helps cut crime. Why shouldn't that work here?"
If enough thought is put into that kind of policy, it could be something that would be well worth voting for at the next election. I'm growing to like Mr Davis.
The Earl
Tony Blair has decided to listen to the British populace
After several years of trying to force the issue of Europe and trying to convince the British people that we want to be part of the horrific mistake known as the Euro, Teflon Tony has finally accepted that we don't want to be there. He's been pushing for closer and closer integration for years, believing that he can create a legacy for which he will be remembered by putting Britain at the centre of the European experiment, despite the fact that all evidence points to it being a bad idea and the majority of the population are against closer integration.
Now, after the Dutch and French defeats of the European constitution and the fact that the 'No' vote still has 59% support in Britain, he has decided that Europe is not where his legacy lies and is turning his attention towards alleviating poverty in the Third World. I find it slightly disturbing that our leader is concentrating on what he'll be remembered for, rather than what's best for the country (He should reflect on the fact that Thatcher is remembered for the Falklands and usually that rememberance is punctuated with one fingered salutes), but at least he's putting his efforts towards something with public support now.
David Davis has decided to look at ways other countries do things better and see if they can be adapted into Tory policies
The forerunner to lead the Tories into the next election has called for a relook at Tory policies, not to lead the party into the centre-ground or to undercut Labour, but to look at how other nations have succeeded in areas such as public services. "Switzerland manages to provide the best public health care for all, including the lowest earners, by integrating the private sector into the public sector, whilst the public accountability of the Police Chief of New York helps cut crime. Why shouldn't that work here?"
If enough thought is put into that kind of policy, it could be something that would be well worth voting for at the next election. I'm growing to like Mr Davis.
The Earl
