The case for Nick Clegg

Nick Clegg is almost as popular as Chrchill, and I like his moment of fame. I cringe while writing these words. If I weren't a committed Tory I'd very much juggle the idea of lending Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats my vote. I'm not a serial kool-aid drinker, nor am I barking bonkers.

The Lib Dems want to join the Euro. None of the main parties will cooperate on scrapping the pound sterling, however it's about time the UK allowed transacting and accounting in the European denomination. Britain's debt aside, joining a weaker currency would give the country a nudge toward resuming its manufacturing. Ballooned by a weaker Euro, British debt would eventually make a default on several Treasury bonds a viable alternative. With its credit rating shot to hell, the UK government would have no money to finance its bureaucracy and be forced to cut mercilessly, whoever happens to be in power. Joining the Euro would be an unmitigated disaster leading to several potentially beneficial outcomes. 

Ridding yourself of tooth pain via an extraction without anesthesia.

The Liberal Democrats would scrap income tax for those earning less than 10.000 pounds a year. With exemptions already topping 5.000 quid, removing this peanut wage bracket from the tax system will hurt, but not significantly.

Tackling world hunger by donating a can of baked beans.

The Liberal Democrats would give long-time resident illegal immigrants an amnesty. By this time they are likely to be able to add up, write and speak English better than a school leaver if current exam standards are any benchmark. International law prohibits their return to some of heir home countries, while returning them to the country of first safe transit would annoy plenty of friendly nations. We might as well allow them to work without having to be paid cash-in-hand.

Disposing of a bottle of crap wine by making sangria. Hey, it's booze.

Lib Dem defence plans include scrapping Trident. Who in their right mind would want an island full of - according to some Brits themselves - knife-brandishing chavs, lazy asses, benefit scroungers and a basket case for a Treasury? Get real. We defeated Argentina without needing nukes, the Russian elite sends its brightest offspring to Cambridge and in Beijing teachers make an effort to teach the Queen's English. Be nice to the Americans, pay the French to keep up their subs, British-ize the russkies, send bowler hats to Hu Jintao and just enjoy the ride.

Realizing your quest for a Commodore software update is a little stupid, as it's a collector's item by now.

Nick Clegg's popularity might not last or it could result in a VERY hung parliament. Either way, his entry into the race is nothing but a much needed wake-up call. His party is the only one offering something radical enough to be remembered after the end of soundbite time. I really disagree with the Lib Dem stance of soaking the rich and businesses, yet the latest moods in Britain seem to want just that.

Read around the comment sections in most online newspapers and you'll be treated to nonsensical tirades against greedy businessmen and the rich, who deserve nothing but a 90% tax rate and tons of regulation.

If that's the country that goes to the polls, they fully deserve the Liberal Democrats holding the reins of power. If the populace is so incapable of seeing what's best for the country, it's only beneficial for Brussels to take over. 

Clegg's popularity isn't Britain's Obama moment. It's the indictment of an entire model of governance and communication. It's the agony moan of a Britain beginning a fall into a precipice and too hopeless to attempt clutching at the cliff top. They'd rather supinely fall, hope to survive and start from what is essentially a new blank slate. 

Maybe my cynicism is unjustified. I say bring it on, this Brave New Britain.

Just vote Tory. Please!