I watched the debate too and whilst I believe Nick Clegg gave the best performance I would not vote for someone based on their ability to win a debate on TV. I plan to vote based on what is right for the country at this time.
Although born here I’ve lived abroad most of my life and returned 5 years ago. I’d been living in a one party state (with all that goes with that) and we’d always looked to Britain as a fine example of democracy at its best with its regularly changing government that kept things in balance.
When I arrived here 5 years ago I got a job as a temp right in the heart of government. What a shock to see the absolutely reckless squandering of money and the arrogance and almost ignorance of most of the Ministers (5 in 4 years) who ran the Department. There were a few of the old school civil servants who were careful of how they spent public funds but the place was awash with temps and consultants. As for the quangos with huge budgets that never seemed to fund any projects. The hoary old chestnut of absolute power corrupts is completely true of the Labour party now.
The only vote that will stop Labout and get a balance back in the country is Conservative. I have no affiliation to any party through family or class and am amazed at how many people feel they have to vote the way their family votes or think that one party is for the people and the other for the posh people.
If we could ever find out how much money this government has wasted I think it would be as big a scandal as the bankers one.
Even if your heart is with the Greens (which mine is), the Lib Dems or any other party, please vote to get rid of Labour this time and use your council elections or even the next election for your real afiiliation. This time round lets just say NO to Gordon Brown.
