A political post this morning as I've just gone and placed my vote for Conservative in both the local and European elections...
What a shame that Gordon Brown is so ruled by ego that he cannot see what damage he is doing to both his party and to the country. He was so desperate to become PM that he got rid of the only thing that was good about Labour (Tony Blair) and after a brief honeymoon period everything he has touched has turned to dust. He has no charisma and a smile that looks completely forced. He is a shambles and so is the government.
He should put his ego to one side and realise there is no glory in being PM if no one likes or respects you.
By the way, I took action yesterday on a life aim which I set for myself long ago, I emailed David Cameron and asked if I could stand as an MP for the Conservative Party. Hey presto everything I needed came back within an hour! Whether they will accept me is another matter but I would love to be in a position where I can be a force for positive change in the world. Particularly in creating an enterprise and empowerment culture within the UK.
I will let you know how my dream unfolds...
Have a thrilling Thursday!
Rachel
Showing posts with label Labour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Labour. Show all posts
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Friday, 2 May 2008
Labour Isn't Working
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out the reason why Labour is languishing at #3 in the polls.
Voters want to elect a party with a young, fresh, dynamic (and dare I say it, sexy) leader - like the fabulous David Cameron.
Look no further than the remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of the LibDems since they replaced old duffer Sir Menzies Campbell with Nick Clegg.
The best thing that Labour can possibly do right now to salavge any hope of winning the next General Election is to replace Brown with someone much younger, handsome and more vibrant.
Someone like, er, Tony Blair...
Voters want to elect a party with a young, fresh, dynamic (and dare I say it, sexy) leader - like the fabulous David Cameron.
Look no further than the remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of the LibDems since they replaced old duffer Sir Menzies Campbell with Nick Clegg.
The best thing that Labour can possibly do right now to salavge any hope of winning the next General Election is to replace Brown with someone much younger, handsome and more vibrant.
Someone like, er, Tony Blair...
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
At last the LibDems get it right...
Thank goodness the LibDems have finally seen the light and voted in a young, sexy dynamic new leader in the shape of Nick Clegg. I loved his acceptance speech - so positive and forward looking. And yes Nick you were spot on, there are so many people who are 'almost' LibDem voters (myself included - I briefly voted LibDem after the men in grey suits deposed Thatcher) that this is exactly where you need to be working.
And shame on Chris Huhne for descending into backstabbing in the contest. I suspect that's what won it for Clegg. I see it all around at the moment - people are moving away from conflict and competition - there is a new spirit of harmony and collaboration dawning.
Put our new man Nick alongside the gorgeous David Cameron and suddenly Gordon Brown is looking like an tired old windbag...
Roll on the next General Election!
And shame on Chris Huhne for descending into backstabbing in the contest. I suspect that's what won it for Clegg. I see it all around at the moment - people are moving away from conflict and competition - there is a new spirit of harmony and collaboration dawning.
Put our new man Nick alongside the gorgeous David Cameron and suddenly Gordon Brown is looking like an tired old windbag...
Roll on the next General Election!
Saturday, 14 July 2007
Tough at the Top
Despite all the criticism, I was fascinated to watch the televised highlights of the Alastair Campbell Diaries this week.
The struggle to implement the 'Big Vision' when dealing with people who can't see much beyond the end of their own nose, let alone anywhere past tomorrow; the emotional highs and lows of the journey; the determination is takes to keep going in the face of huge adversity; the unfairness and bias of the media, and the constant juggle between career ambition and family demands.
All in all, a bit like building a big business really.
The most amazing part was how Tony Blair managed to put on such a charming and persuasive front throughout, when much of the time his blood must have been boiling.
Although I am a dyed in the wool Tory - and a big Cameron fan - I still have a great respect for Tony Blair. He transformed Labour at a time when they were totally unelectable; yes Iraq was probably a mistake, but it's easy to criticise the decision in hindsight. If Saddam had continued in power and committed a few atrocities we would all be complaining why no one took a stand when they had the chance.
In the way of all great leaders, like Thatcher before him, the faceless talentless ones always eventually turn and kill the goose that laid their golden egg. Does anyone seriously think that Brown would have won the election back in 1997? It was Blair who made it possible for him to take power today.
In politics (as in business) momentum, once created, is a great asset - but it's only possible for the free ride to last for so long. It will be interesting to see how long Brown can ride the wave that Blair created for him.
The struggle to implement the 'Big Vision' when dealing with people who can't see much beyond the end of their own nose, let alone anywhere past tomorrow; the emotional highs and lows of the journey; the determination is takes to keep going in the face of huge adversity; the unfairness and bias of the media, and the constant juggle between career ambition and family demands.
All in all, a bit like building a big business really.
The most amazing part was how Tony Blair managed to put on such a charming and persuasive front throughout, when much of the time his blood must have been boiling.
Although I am a dyed in the wool Tory - and a big Cameron fan - I still have a great respect for Tony Blair. He transformed Labour at a time when they were totally unelectable; yes Iraq was probably a mistake, but it's easy to criticise the decision in hindsight. If Saddam had continued in power and committed a few atrocities we would all be complaining why no one took a stand when they had the chance.
In the way of all great leaders, like Thatcher before him, the faceless talentless ones always eventually turn and kill the goose that laid their golden egg. Does anyone seriously think that Brown would have won the election back in 1997? It was Blair who made it possible for him to take power today.
In politics (as in business) momentum, once created, is a great asset - but it's only possible for the free ride to last for so long. It will be interesting to see how long Brown can ride the wave that Blair created for him.
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