Oddly specific
I have resisted the temptation to comment on the recent election in the UK in any major way so far as I have the feeling that I could not really make an informed comment on proceedings anyway. In my mind, I tend to draw parallels to the current German political landscape, which might well not be totally fair on the Brits. The Lib Dems seem to have become a really important force in this election, as well as the party that most people are hoping to make a difference in the years to come. I need to constantly remind myself not to face them with the scepticism I feel after their direct German counterpart, the FDP, has become to all accounts of purposes a sub-faction/bootlicker of the CDU/CSU (Conservatives). As for the Tories becoming the strongest party, I wasn't really surprised. Labour had a good long grasp onto power and after 12 years of doing a less-than-excellent job, it would appear only fair to give the other team a shot again. Yes, I am old enough to remember Thatcher and Major and no, I am not all that keen to see their party back in power but seeing that there really seems to be very little difference between the two major parties at the moment, why not see if maybe the Tories have changed a wee, wee bit and give them a chance? After all, what are they going to do? Invade somebody again?