A(nother) new start
Well, a great new start for us in the UK – or rather, yet another new start. Do I sound cynical? Perish the thought. I really hope and pray that this new coalition government works. It ought to – we in the sticks manage to work together for the good of the majority, so the top politicians ought to be capable of a little co-operation.
This is the first coalition government since the second world war, so most of the electorate have no experience whatsoever of coalitions. It all looks very promising and exciting at the moment. So why my skepticism?
Every time there’s a new government we’re promised a new start, with lots of blandishments to encourage us. It’s usually quite good for around six months, then things start to slide. Will this new start be any different? I doubt it, especially with the huge financial problems we have.
But I do know one thing for sure. Whatever happens, we – the people – will have to pay. ‘Twas ever thus. I just hope that the poorest won’t be paying the highest price.