Then There Were Two

After all the weeks of election campaigning and the arguments over policies and the very clear differences between the three political parties, Britain now has a new relationship David Cameron and Nick Clegg.  How will the coalition of these two very different parties work going forward?  How will all the personalities and individuals within both parties behave with each other to make it work?  The main point I am hearing is “in the National Interest” – is this really true or just a statement so they can each get into power.  Will both David and Nick have the strength to ensure that as the days pass and the in fighting start they can demonstrate strong leadership and hold it together? Will they both together deliver what is expected or what could be amazing?

What is a good relationship built on?

They have communicated that this relationship is built on the following three aspects

1. Freedom
2. Fairness
3. Responsibility

They have said that they will demonstrate “grown up behaviours” and “strong leadership“. Maybe grown up behaviours is not what is required as the opposite could be child like behaviours.  If politicians behaviours from what I have seen so far is grown up behaviours (lack of accountability, greed, expenses, should I continue) well I would prefer they acted like children as this might produce a far better result – out of the mouths of babes comes truth.

What about a relationship build on real values like the following?

1. Honesty
2. Trust
3. Respect

I believe these values would be better in the “National Interest” let one wait and see.