An election I hear

Created: Tuesday, 05 May 2015 06:57 | Written by Glen R Stansfield

I don't normally say anything about politics. Well, that's not true, I don't usually say anything in public. However, (you knew that would be coming didn't you?) the current election campaign in the UK leaves me speechless. Also not true, it leaves me seething.

This is the only time you will see something akin to panic from a politician. Panic, because he knows in a few days' time he may not have a job.

Welcome to our world Mr Politician.

Welcome to the world where you don't get expenses for a house nearer your work; where you don't get paid to travel to your place of employment; you don't get an allowance for a box of pens, or a secretary or a duck-house, or having your moat cleaned. Welcome to a world where you may not have a job tomorrow, or the next day and every other day, not for one day on a four or five yearly cycle.

And whilst we are on the subject, how about a campaign based on what you are really going to do, not what you want us to think you are going to do?  A campaign based on honesty and truth, not lies and deceit; one based on decent and fair competition, not telling us how evil the other parties are. We know how evil they are because they are no different to your party.

Here's a novel thought. How about politicians start to do what is right for the country and the people, not what is good for the Rt. Hon. So-and-so? Granted, there are some politicians that do good for their constituencies, work hard for their communities. I have a suggestion for those politicians; form your own party – the 'We'll Do What's Right for You' Party. Then we'll see the biggest swing in voting ever, because you know what? – the electorate is sick of hearing the same old lies and excuses.

Anyway, I digress. Apparently there is some sort of election in the UK soon. I look forward to hearing the well balanced comments from the politicians of all parties (yes, even the Greens).

Guess I won't be getting anything in the Honours list this year then.