Another day in the life of Nick Clegg

[BillyStubbsTears]

You start to feel sorry for him after a while. He's so far out of his depth, it's painful to watch.

On the TV today:

Clegg: \"We're going to stop this disgraceful situation where rich kids are fast-tracked into top jobs by getting internships with leading companies or political parties. It's not fair on the rest of the population who don't have the links.\"

Interviewer: \"But you yourself got an internship with a multinational bank after you finished your A-levels, through your dad's business contacts. Are you saying that YOU had an unfair advantage and as a result got on in life further than your basic qualities should have allowed?\"

Clegg: \"Errr...with respect, that's not the question...\"

Interviewer: \"And just two weeks ago, your Tory partners had a fundraising bash at which highly valued student internships were auctioned off to City fat cats for their kids. Are you saying that was wrong.\"

Clegg: \"I can't comment on that. But anyway, we are going to do far more for social mobility than Labour did. Labour poured money into nursery education for poorer people but it hasn't improved social mobility.\"

Interviewer: \"Hang on. Labour only came to power 14 years ago. So even the oldest children that they helped by this approach will only be 17-18 now. So how on earth can you say that they haven't improved their life chances - they have probably not even left school yet, never mind gone to university or started a career.\"

Clegg: \"Yes. Yes...errr....yes, that's a fair point but it looks like it won't have helped...\"

etc, etc, etc.

If the useless t**t wasn't keeping the Eton mob in power, I'd almost feel a bit of sympathy for him...

[Viking Don]

THe 'colaition' always seem to put him on when it's a difficult issue, in the hope that we'll all blame Clegg, when in truth it's his puppet master who should take full credit.

He's a bas**rd anyway, he's made his bed etc.

Ed may bare a passing resemblance to Beaker, but he's still the only viable option.

VOTE LABOUR in the council elections!

[RobTheRover]

You start to feel sorry for him after a while. He's so far out of his depth, it's painful to watch.

On the TV today:

Clegg: \"We're going to stop this disgraceful situation where rich kids are fast-tracked into top jobs by getting internships with leading companies or political parties. It's not fair on the rest of the population who don't have the links.\"

Interviewer: \"But you yourself got an internship with a multinational bank after you finished your A-levels, through your dad's business contacts. Are you saying that YOU had an unfair advantage and as a result got on in life further than your basic qualities should have allowed?\"

Clegg: \"Errr...with respect, that's not the question...\"

Interviewer: \"And just two weeks ago, your Tory partners had a fundraising bash at which highly valued student internships were auctioned off to City fat cats for their kids. Are you saying that was wrong.\"

Clegg: \"I can't comment on that. But anyway, we are going to do far more for social mobility than Labour did. Labour poured money into nursery education for poorer people but it hasn't improved social mobility.\"

Interviewer: \"Hang on. Labour only came to power 14 years ago. So even the oldest children that they helped by this approach will only be 17-18 now. So how on earth can you say that they haven't improved their life chances - they have probably not even left school yet, never mind gone to university or started a career.\"

Clegg: \"Yes. Yes...errr....yes, that's a fair point but it looks like it won't have helped...\"

etc, etc, etc.

If the useless t**t wasn't keeping the Eton mob in power, I'd almost feel a bit of sympathy for him...

I saw that, but had the sound down on the TV so didnt get what was said.  However, Clegg's body language was all over the shop.  His eyes were everywhere but on the person asking the questions, a sure sign of a bullshitter.

[CusworthRovers]

The man is lower than Cammo, Haighy, Gidders and Letwin....at least those lot are true to form and we know what to expect.

In the words of the great political great Sandi Shaw:

I wonder if one day that, you'll say that
you care if you say you love me madly, I'll gladly
be there like a ...................................

[Filo]

What`s equally unbelievable is the rank and file Lib Dems still have him as their leader, although that may change after they get obliterated at the local council elections!

[RobTheRover]

The signs of dissention are there, Filo.

Expect him getting ousted within 12 months.

[bedale rover]

The signs of dissention are there, Filo.

Expect him getting ousted within 12 months.

thats an interesting conundrum

if he does get dumped presumably the agreement will go with him  labour will call for a vote of no confidence.......and then what?

will the parliamentary L/D party vote against the coalition? and therefore support the grassroots?

or will they attempt to maintain the coalition (and their chauffeurs)  or  split the party?

this will be political hacks wet dream!

[RobTheRover]

I think that will depend upon the depths of the dissent in the rank and file.  If they, as many LibDems do, think that the coalition is damaging to their party and the country then I guess they would see it as a price worth paying.

[BobG]

What on Earth makes you think that politicians, of any colour, have a sense of honour and a sense of duty? They died out in the 50's. 60's at the very latest. These pillocks won't support a no confidence vote. It's their jobs, perks and expense accounts that will be at risk.

BobG

[RobTheRover]

I think it will all depend on the rank and file party members representing their dissatisfaction.  I could imagine a \"Gang of Four\"-style split to prove a point.