Bag's Rants

Feeding us some more crumbs.

Well, I must admit to being surprised by how quick this came about. Blunkett has resigned. Read more here.

Looks like in this instance pressure from the media, politicians and public opinion seems to have won out. What is different in this case? Why did Blunkett resign after saying he wouldn't and with Bliars backing.

The media, politicians and public opinion have been against him before. Certainly on issues significantly more important than this inconsequential issue. What could the difference be?

Then I thought. It is currently being used as a sign of Bliars standing. The chances are that it could be a chink in his armour and used to lever him out of power. Forcing a vote of confidence which he may not win. There seems to be more rebels now than there ever were in the past. He is feeling politically weak over the support he has given Blunkett. He was hoping that it would subside as quickly as it appeared. Additionally, it takes pressure away from the controversial processes being introduced daily. The Blunkett distraction. Maybe he does it deliberately and the save the exposure for an opportune time.

Blunkett falling on his sword shows Bliar is not prepared to put up with this. It makes Bliar appear stronger and in charge and seals up a chink in his armour. It also makes Blunkett look honourable. How quickly we forget the defiance of yesterday and the support from Bliar.

We take our crumbs and slink off feeling victorious while they carry on with business as usual and draconian legislation goes through our laughable justice system.

posted by Bag @ 10:40 am