Now on to the big news of today - Cameron has finally done the complete 180 we've all pretty much been expecting since he came into office. He's gone all thrifty! Which means that, unfortunately, his speeches at Cheltenham Racecourse had slightly less ironic charm to them. He's also likely to kinda piss off much of his party. Smaller Budgets?! Hell no! And not scrapping the 50% top tax rate?! How dare he! However, this new drive towards economy and 'prudence' does seem, politically, quite the sensible idea. Two-thirds of the electorate, angry at the arrogant city bankers who brought the economy to its knees, support the top tax rate. The concept of focusing on tax-rates that affect the majority of voters seems relatively new age and kinda zany, and is making him look like a 'man for our times'. It is also notable that Cameron himself has pointed out that the tax would be very hard to scrap - in his own words he 'can't wave a magic wand'. It basically means the electorate is stuck between New Labour and the Conservatives, with controversy following both and many of their policies.
Bo the "goofy puppy" is settling in at the White House. apparently, that's about all that's happened politically in the US...like ever. So shall we go in for some facts??? Hell yeh!
- Bo has had four homes in his young life!
- Bo is six months old
- Bo is a Portuguese Water Dog.
- Bo is actually called Charlie
It makes you wonder why stuff like this isn't news over here.
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