Tooting Gull
Well-known member
- Jul 5, 2003
- 11,033
Swept to power with an overwhelming public mandate around 1997-ish after years in the wilderness under an oppressive regime that had sold the soul and the birthright of the public.
Enjoyed a honeymoon period spanning several years, carried along on a wave of euphoria and gratitude from the masses.
Issued a series of challenging and upbeat pledges designed to deliver to the faithful what they had been craving.
Begins to get bogged down in the machinery of managerial governance. 'There isn't the money, every penny must be accounted for.' Everyone wants more, the naivety and rash promises of opposition are just a memory.
Dissenting voices appear, questioning policy. The press turn nasty. A sense of drift descends. Mistakes are made, the odd PR blunder. There is a big problem with Prescott, and the chamber is too small for everyone who wants to get in.
Has anyone ever seen them in the same room?
Enjoyed a honeymoon period spanning several years, carried along on a wave of euphoria and gratitude from the masses.
Issued a series of challenging and upbeat pledges designed to deliver to the faithful what they had been craving.
Begins to get bogged down in the machinery of managerial governance. 'There isn't the money, every penny must be accounted for.' Everyone wants more, the naivety and rash promises of opposition are just a memory.
Dissenting voices appear, questioning policy. The press turn nasty. A sense of drift descends. Mistakes are made, the odd PR blunder. There is a big problem with Prescott, and the chamber is too small for everyone who wants to get in.
Has anyone ever seen them in the same room?
and DK is a GOD 
