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May 11, 2010 12:41 PM Subscribe
Stop. Cameron Time! He looks a little like Robert Englund in V. Or that guy from Star Trek. Eton toff David Cameron is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
This post was deleted for the following reason: This seems awfully thin and the jokey presentation isn't really helping. Maybe someone can make a stronger post about this. -- cortex
There's lots of tweets from the UK right now about how the country's been ConDemned.
posted by You Can't Tip a Buick at 12:47 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by You Can't Tip a Buick at 12:47 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
wait, THAT GUY?! correct me if I'm wrong guys but isn't that like the Darth Vader of the british election?
posted by shmegegge at 12:49 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by shmegegge at 12:49 PM on May 11, 2010
that guy from Star Trek
More specific, please? (He sorta-kinda looks like Brent Spiner, from the right angle...)
posted by Halloween Jack at 12:49 PM on May 11, 2010
More specific, please? (He sorta-kinda looks like Brent Spiner, from the right angle...)
posted by Halloween Jack at 12:49 PM on May 11, 2010
I am intrigued by the use of the "lizard" tag.
posted by elizardbits at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by elizardbits at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
You can piece your head back together for the moment ArkhanJG. There's no indication the Tories will allow a referendum on proportional representation, just the Alternative Vote system. And maybe the deal between the Lib Dems and Tories will fall through, and the Tories will have a minority government.
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2010
No, Lord Mandelson was a kinda gay Darth Vader.
posted by tweemy at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by tweemy at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
For once Canada leads political trends! Prepare for years of standoffs with non-confidence votes Britain!
posted by GuyZero at 12:51 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by GuyZero at 12:51 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
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posted by silence at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by silence at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
Wait, I'm confused. I thought they had to come up with some kind of coalition to create a majority before anyone could be named PM. If the conservatives could just go ahead and form a government because they got the most seats, why do they need the LibDems at all?
posted by Naberius at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by Naberius at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2010
Can we confirm that he's a toff before we go throwing allegations like that around?
posted by Mister_A at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by Mister_A at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2010
What confirmation do you need? Just watch any random video of him spouting his New Tory master-gibberish for 20 seconds.
posted by blucevalo at 12:54 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by blucevalo at 12:54 PM on May 11, 2010
There's lots of tweets from the UK right now about how the country's been ConDemned.
Yes, we are the Con-Dem Nation.
posted by Grangousier at 12:55 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
Yes, we are the Con-Dem Nation.
posted by Grangousier at 12:55 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
Or that guy from Star Trek.
Data? Odo? O'Brien?
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 12:55 PM on May 11, 2010 [4 favorites]
Data? Odo? O'Brien?
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 12:55 PM on May 11, 2010 [4 favorites]
If the conservatives could just go ahead and form a government because they got the most seats, why do they need the LibDems at all?
They could've formed a minority government without the LDs. But they wanted to form the "strongest" government possible.
posted by blucevalo at 12:59 PM on May 11, 2010
They could've formed a minority government without the LDs. But they wanted to form the "strongest" government possible.
posted by blucevalo at 12:59 PM on May 11, 2010
Wait, I'm confused. I thought they had to come up with some kind of coalition to create a majority before anyone could be named PM. If the conservatives could just go ahead and form a government because they got the most seats, why do they need the LibDems at all?
The previous Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned, and recommended him to the Queen as his successor. Even if there's no coalition, as the leader of the largest party, David Cameron could still lead a minority government, trying to win each vote by appealing to members of the other parties.
The Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition dealing is basically over, it looks very likely, but it has to be formally approved by bodies on each of the parties involved.
This is a terrible post, without even cursory links to explanations of this kind of stuff.
posted by TheophileEscargot at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
The previous Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned, and recommended him to the Queen as his successor. Even if there's no coalition, as the leader of the largest party, David Cameron could still lead a minority government, trying to win each vote by appealing to members of the other parties.
The Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition dealing is basically over, it looks very likely, but it has to be formally approved by bodies on each of the parties involved.
This is a terrible post, without even cursory links to explanations of this kind of stuff.
posted by TheophileEscargot at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
What does God need with a prime ministership?
(Forgive me, I am considering heavy drinking for the rest of the night.)
posted by kalimac at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2010
(Forgive me, I am considering heavy drinking for the rest of the night.)
posted by kalimac at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2010
For once Canada leads political trends! Prepare for years of standoffs with non-confidence votes Britain!
I assume you mean the minority/hung parliament angle, but the presence of a formal coalition agreement would be an important difference from Canada's current Tory minority.
posted by Adam_S at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2010
I assume you mean the minority/hung parliament angle, but the presence of a formal coalition agreement would be an important difference from Canada's current Tory minority.
posted by Adam_S at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2010
This is a terrible post, without even cursory links to explanations of this kind of stuff.
We can all learn along together, then. For example, I've learned that my new prime minister bears a slight resemblance to anyone who stands up and talks while wearing make-up foraliving.
posted by tigrefacile at 1:04 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
We can all learn along together, then. For example, I've learned that my new prime minister bears a slight resemblance to anyone who stands up and talks while wearing make-up foraliving.
posted by tigrefacile at 1:04 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
I think my favorite likeness was from BBC 4's radio news-quiz: "He sort of looks like half a buttock with googly eyes"
Have fun, UK!
posted by Ufez Jones at 1:05 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
Have fun, UK!
posted by Ufez Jones at 1:05 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
(Forgive me, I am considering heavy drinking for the rest of the night.)
Some of us started last Thursday morning and have yet to stop. This announcement will not change anything.
posted by Len at 1:06 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
Some of us started last Thursday morning and have yet to stop. This announcement will not change anything.
posted by Len at 1:06 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
No, Naberius, there's no need for a coalition or a majority - if the coalition deal falls apart the Tories can carry on with a minority government as long as they can. Obviously, if they can seal the coalition deal, that will have a majority, but the Con / LibDem deal, which the LibDems have yet to ratify, has nothing directly to do with why the handover of power happened now specifically. That was triggered instead by the collapse of talks between Labour and the LibDems and Gordon Brown's subsequent resignation.
And on preview, what TheophileEscargot said.
posted by motty at 1:06 PM on May 11, 2010
And on preview, what TheophileEscargot said.
posted by motty at 1:06 PM on May 11, 2010
Funny how Labour let the Lib Dems walk on over to the Tories. I'm not firm believer in coalition governments (Italy, anyone?) and Cameron will be forced to call an election sooner then later, favoring Labour who will be rid of Gordon. He's unelectable.
I was surprised to see that Mr. Cameron wasn't much older than myself, and I suddenly had a sinking thought of not having made much of myself, only to remember that he'd been born into it. Good luck with that schmuck.
posted by jsavimbi at 1:07 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
I was surprised to see that Mr. Cameron wasn't much older than myself, and I suddenly had a sinking thought of not having made much of myself, only to remember that he'd been born into it. Good luck with that schmuck.
posted by jsavimbi at 1:07 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
Out on his arse within the year, God willing, and taking that TV21 puppet Osborne with him. Clegg indeed the Tory twat I had him pegged as.
posted by Abiezer at 1:08 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Abiezer at 1:08 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
Dear Private Eye
I can't help but wondering if our new Prime Minister has decided to head for France for a cycling holiday and leave someone resembling him to run the country?
Yours,
Len
posted by Len at 1:09 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
I can't help but wondering if our new Prime Minister has decided to head for France for a cycling holiday and leave someone resembling him to run the country?
Yours,
Len
posted by Len at 1:09 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
What are you guys talking about? It's obvious Cameron looks like the giant alien probe from Voyage Home.
posted by brundlefly at 1:10 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by brundlefly at 1:10 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
Cameron is Britain's new prime minster.
Good for him.
I thought Ferris had more potential in politics.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 1:12 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
Good for him.
I thought Ferris had more potential in politics.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 1:12 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
This post is perfectly in keeping with Cameron's style - cursory, dismissive and depressing.
posted by him at 1:15 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by him at 1:15 PM on May 11, 2010
Is it all public school educated people you hate Abiezer, or just tories?
posted by ArkhanJG at 1:15 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by ArkhanJG at 1:15 PM on May 11, 2010
I'm so out of touch with life. I thought Tony Blair was still around. Ugh. Embarassing.
posted by stormpooper at 1:20 PM on May 11, 2010
posted by stormpooper at 1:20 PM on May 11, 2010
Since sometime in 2008 Brown's government has been unelectable, everyone knew it, and the most likely outcome seemed to be a Conservative government with the same iron grip on parliament as Thatcher enjoyed, which would have been rubbish for all but 40-45% of voters (the usual Tory share when they won parliamentary majorities under Thatcher). British voters and the need for cross-party compromise have put paid to that; the Labour party might now rediscover civil liberties in their attempts to woo Lib Dem voters; there’s a chance we’ll get something, anything except first-past-the-post in time for the next election; the Greens have a toehold in the Commons; and the BNP have been set back, if not sent packing. So hurrah!
posted by rory at 1:20 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by rory at 1:20 PM on May 11, 2010 [2 favorites]
Is it all public school educated people you hate Abiezer, or just tories?
It's not the people, it's the self-reproducing elitism that allows utter non-entities to swan through pseudo-careers into the highest offices in the land with merit nowhere coming into the equation. Though being a Tory twat is a bit of black mark against an individual, yes.
posted by Abiezer at 1:21 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
It's not the people, it's the self-reproducing elitism that allows utter non-entities to swan through pseudo-careers into the highest offices in the land with merit nowhere coming into the equation. Though being a Tory twat is a bit of black mark against an individual, yes.
posted by Abiezer at 1:21 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
Common People Cameron style. It's been posted in a comment before, but... now... oh my god. I'm moving back to the UK in 3 weeks and you've gone and done this?
"We're gonna shit on the common people, because we're Torys and that's what we do."
posted by handee at 1:22 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
"We're gonna shit on the common people, because we're Torys and that's what we do."
posted by handee at 1:22 PM on May 11, 2010 [1 favorite]
Gggggrrrrnnnnhhrhrhnnrgrgrhhnhhllglrlgrgrlllllrgnurgurgururugghhrhrhrhllnn.
posted by Drexen at 1:24 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
posted by Drexen at 1:24 PM on May 11, 2010 [3 favorites]
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