That Coalition

[drplokta]

If you voted LibDem (and I did), you were always voting for a messy compromise in a hung Parliament. There was no other way the LibDems were going to get any of their policies on the agenda, or get any power at all. So you've got what you voted for, and shouldn't complain unless it turns out that there could have been a better messy compromise. If the coalition delivers a referendum on AV and restores our civil liberties, then I shall be happy with the LibDems' part in it, while still wishing that it was possible to push through STV instead of AV.

Comments

[lil-shepherd.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

Furthermore, all the other options were either unworkable or would have brought us deeper into the mire.

[cuboid-ursinoid.livejournal.com]

You are most likely right but I am still going to sulk for a while.

[watervole.livejournal.com]

As another LibDem voter, I'd say I'm pretty much in agreement.

[megamole.livejournal.com]

IAWTC. You have more chance than ever before of seeing the implementation of key LibDem policies.

[stevegreen.livejournal.com]

For the first time in decades, our policies are actually going to be put to the test.

[rdmaughan.livejournal.com]

Personally I currently prefer AV to STV.

[captainlucy.livejournal.com]

This.

[evil-mogwai.livejournal.com]

Even if you voted Conservative its (largely) the same situation. We were told for weeks before and after the election was called that the way it was looking would be a hung parliament and lots of compromise would be needed.

personally I think it should bring more views and options to the table and make it more open about what decisions are being made and for why.

[evil-mogwai.livejournal.com]

make that "whoever your vote was for" - I don't think Labour voters should have expected a majority either!