Why can't all polititions be like this?

[Streeteh]

All the guy did was stand up and explain (very accurately and in an interesting manner i'll give him that) what Gordon has done wrong. Thing is some of my less intelligent mates are able to pick at least a few of those out even while under the influence of copious amounts of lager (believe me i know, drunken politics arguments... horray).

He's right, but i don't think it was an impressive speech purely because, as many have already said, he doesn't give any answers himself. It's just first class criticism, very well delivered, but still not that helpful.

[phykell]

Originally Posted by iCraig

As Mark said, we are hearing a lot of criticism (all justified) but not many solutions. The politicians mocking GB's handling of the economic crisis haven't really offered any practical solutions of their own, just underlining what Gordon did wrong. Any old economist can do that. It's not a defence of Gordon at all, but it highlights the bigger issue, arguments and buck passing aside, what do we *need* to do?

There was one obvious point he made - the number of public sector jobs that have been generated. If there's one thing we *don't* need, it's more public sector employees being paid for by the private sector, and that's not even considering the people who consider it a perfectly reasonable life-choice to remain unemployed at the expense of the tax-payer.

Also, I think it's important to ensure that no latitude is given to Gordon Brown with regards to how new he is to the job. Remember, before he was PM, he was the Chancellor...