SCARED TO SAY WHAT YOU THINK?

The older I get the less tolerant I become. And that's why my political allegiance has changed - at least for the time being.

Take the three old established British political parties.  Look at their leaders.  Look at their M.P's.  When was the last time you remember any of them giving a straight answer? Why should we tolerate such behaviour?

But now consider a new party: #UKIP.  Its leader #Nigel Farage and his political colleagues seem unafraid to say what they think; and what they think appeals to an ever-increasing percentage of the UK electorate.

Many observers now believe #UKIP brings to U.K. politics a wonderful breath of fresh air. An air of honesty from politicians with the courage to express their view unequivocally;   politicians willing to give a straight answer.  Perhaps no longer will we have to put up with devious answers from old-fashioned #Labour #Conservative and #Liberal politicians.   

The other day another #UKIP party member - now referred to as #Godfrey "Bongo" Bloom got into a bit of a fix when he spoke his mind on the matter of overseas aid. In a nutshell he referred to a billion or so pounds being wasted. His weakness was to use language now deemed politically incorrect. Apparently when the furore died down it was quite clear that Bloom's comments were made honestly and without intending offence. And his views were supported widely. Maybe Mr Bloom's character was moulded in the infectious days of Dad's Army? Days when no one gave a second thought if Jonesy the Butcher referred to his previous military engagement with fellows who evidently "didn't like it up 'em."

#UKIP politicians certainly have a vote-catching magnetism. Magnetism that will no doubt intensify with their simple ability to give straight unequivocal answers.  The courage to say what they think, take the consequences, move on, and so maintain the moral high-ground. 

Time will tell  if they can keep it up in the face of aggressive political shenanigans !