After the second world war, did the people of
Britain worry about Clement Attlee`s lack of charisma and his hopeless attempts
at public relations, or did they simply want a fairer society, better homes,
improved educational opportunities for their children, and have hopes for a free
health service for all? After all, they weren`t voting for a president, but the
leader of the party with the policies which suited their needs the
most.
The political system has not changed, yet now, it
appears, the leader`s personality is as important as his policies.and for some,
more so! The news that Ed Miliband "makes four out of ten people less likely to
vote Labour" is disappointing. Voters now seem to care more about politicians` geekiness than
their proposals, more about their hairstyles than their principles. Is it any
wonder we end up with a government which passes legislation to benefit the rich
and to curtail social mobility, and privatises institutions owned by the people
at the drop of a hat?
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