The result of the election is as predicted by most opinion polls: A hung Parliament. Disaster. The mechanics of the seats and vote shares present a most confusing picture. The Conservatives look to be falling about 16 seats short of a working majority. Labour can only hope to carry on with a complex coalition involving at least two other parties one of which has to be the Liberals.
For the latter to happen with Gordon Brown remaining in charge would represent the absolute nadir of British politics. How can a current unelected Prime Minister seek to carry on when 71% of the electorate have shunned him and his party? However, this looks to be the intention of Brown. Previously, I have found this odious man to be a two-faced power freak. My sentiment toward him has now advanced to unabated loathing. Clearly, he is bereft of dignity and self deluded to a Hitleresque degree.
So, what happened? Well, in hindsight it all now begins to make sense. The Scots and Welsh have been most faithful to Labour. Why? Because their dependence on the Public Sector to feed their economies has assumed the levels of life support. Brown is absolutely culpable in this. England, by contrast, has become staunchly Conservative.
I voted Conservative for the first time because when it came to putting my cross next to the Liberal candidate, I couldn't live with returning Brown to power. Simple as that. No complex policy assessments. No deep analysis of the TV debates or the manifestos. I just didn't want to see Brown continue. I only wonder how many others voted likewise?
Clearly, Cameron also polarises people only not to the same extent as Brown. The result? The Liberals were squeezed out in the middle. If anyone would like a taste of what PR would bring, this morning's result of nobody having a majority should present a more clear picture.
My birthday is on November 5th. I would be amazed if we haven't gone back to the polls before then. With even a modicum of dignity, Brown would resign forthwith and go now.
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