02-10-12, 11:02 AM
In 1997 my eldest son was ecstatic @ New Labours victory ( he was just 16 & becoming politically aware) I told him then not to be too disappointed when the mood of optimism passed. I grew up in the 60s & there was a genuine feeling that we could make the world a better place but of course we ended up disillusioned. When I cast my vote for the Libs I knew deep down it wouldnt make the slightest difference since the power behind the politics is the global marketplace and in the pursuit of power the ends always justifies the means.