....idk, it is a bizarre coalition. But my understanding is that the Lib-Dems are getting some sort of election reform deal out of it.... so they sold out? I don't see why they can't just go with a minority government like we have in Canada, but FINE BRITAIN.
Well I'm not sure it's necessarily "better" or "worse." We have practically the same situation - a Conservative party that has won the most seats, but not enough to hold a full majority. But they're governing alone without the backing of any other party. It does mean, theoretically, that there could be an election at any time, but... idk, we've muddled through for six years now, so I think the Brits could manage as well.
Yeah! The Conservatives have been quite successful at pushing their agenda, actually.... and unfortunately. DD:
I was reading more about the coalition today and I'm starting to think there could be something to it - Cameron DIDN'T win a majority and he seems to realize that and be willing to compromise with other parties and move his own party closer to the centre. It seems like a pretty good deal - at least, compared to what we ended up with in Canada, which is a regressive socially conservative right-wing party that only garnered 34 percent of the vote but is governing like it is legitimately supported by a majority of Canadians and refusing to work with Opposition parties.
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I was reading more about the coalition today and I'm starting to think there could be something to it - Cameron DIDN'T win a majority and he seems to realize that and be willing to compromise with other parties and move his own party closer to the centre. It seems like a pretty good deal - at least, compared to what we ended up with in Canada, which is a regressive socially conservative right-wing party that only garnered 34 percent of the vote but is governing like it is legitimately supported by a majority of Canadians and refusing to work with Opposition parties.
I have some issues with the Tories, okay. :D
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