The Internet rules - OK!
A day or two of quiet reflection, whilst all around the politicos fuss, fume and fumble. The shock/horror of the first episode of TV's new virtual reality gameshow has lingered on through the week. Another 'Debate' tonight, anticipation mounts but gently: there is no mass hysteria at this evening's second episode, one feels, merely mild curiosity.
The contest has set new markers for the eventual outcome; a re-grading of the opening personal ratings of the competitors.
What everyone wants is a change - well, 13 years of an outfit with the Great Gordo in a co-driving seat would drive some reaction. But its not change for change sake. Its not change from one established party to another: no, it is CHANGE in the system, the method, the morals, the style and format of the whole governing process.
Ordinary folk were shocked rigid by the expenses betrayal, even though there had been plenty of prior evidence of a long-established, widely pursued racket enjoyed by all shapes and colours of 'hon' members.
Filling in the ballot paper with a vote for 'none of the above' will achieve nothing. A balanced result, requiring consensus and collaboration, could go a little way towards answering the lectorates demand for'change'.
Government is too big, pervasive and interfering where it isnt needed. Local govenment is pretty shoddy but let it have a chance to do more locally. Pull Big Government out of local tasks.
Let local government have a go but with much more reference to their local people: through online polls, referendums, 'chat and blog', and use of the 'GetSatisfaction' format for online problem-solving and self-help. Let the Internet cut our budget deficit and expand our influence.
The contest has set new markers for the eventual outcome; a re-grading of the opening personal ratings of the competitors.
What everyone wants is a change - well, 13 years of an outfit with the Great Gordo in a co-driving seat would drive some reaction. But its not change for change sake. Its not change from one established party to another: no, it is CHANGE in the system, the method, the morals, the style and format of the whole governing process.
Ordinary folk were shocked rigid by the expenses betrayal, even though there had been plenty of prior evidence of a long-established, widely pursued racket enjoyed by all shapes and colours of 'hon' members.
Filling in the ballot paper with a vote for 'none of the above' will achieve nothing. A balanced result, requiring consensus and collaboration, could go a little way towards answering the lectorates demand for'change'.
Government is too big, pervasive and interfering where it isnt needed. Local govenment is pretty shoddy but let it have a chance to do more locally. Pull Big Government out of local tasks.
Let local government have a go but with much more reference to their local people: through online polls, referendums, 'chat and blog', and use of the 'GetSatisfaction' format for online problem-solving and self-help. Let the Internet cut our budget deficit and expand our influence.
Cameron's perked up, getting into his stride, looked much more together (he was shiny and 'surprised' last time).
ReplyDeleteBrown was his usual clunking, unwieldy, lowering self, whilst Clegg was chipper and cocky again.
All will rest on the final round, next Thursday, a week from the real POLL when virtual reality meets the Man in the Street!
Cameron's perked up, getting into his stride, looked much more together (he was shiny and 'surprised' last time).
ReplyDeleteBrown was his usual clunking, unwieldy, lowering self, whilst Clegg was chipper and cocky again.
All will rest on the final round, next Thursday, a week from the real POLL when virtual reality meets the Man in the Street!