Election versus Football - the Final

_{Election Final - Round-up}

_{Every now and then – on the televised news programmes - I keep hearing the “E” word bandied about , usually nestled between the ever growing human tragedy stories, the fiscal crisis of the day and even the funny – semi-animal – based, roundup skit. Basically, just about anything, that is even the least, vaguely bit more...interesting. I don't believe that I am alone with this feeling, just look at the ever decreasing turnouts for the last couple of general elections. Perhaps it's down to the fact that we – as a nation – consign ourselves with the acceptance that whoever wins, things will generally, remain pretty much the same. Or, maybe we're simply tired of the constant fear mongering, political assassinations, and the negative policy posturing of all the concerned parties. It doesn't help that this year, the candidates all seem a little, how shall I say this..”Flaky,” it's not so much a case of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but more the Posh, the Weak and the Geeky – then there's the also ran, the Green side, the Celtic side and the Dark side. But, I have an idea how to combat this political malaise...how about this, “ The Political League Tables !” We take politics and mix liberally with the greatest male passion of all FOOTBALL – after all there are a lot of similarities between these two activities. I can just see it all now – in my mind's eye, anyway.}

_{Political Pundit 1: “ Here we are, at last ! This years election final , it's a game of two halves, and the last - remaining, standing - two main parties.”}

_{Political Pundit 2: “ Yes, It's been a long few months, and we've seen our fair share of tears, tantrums and political broadcasts.”}

_{Political Pundit 1: “ Well, they've kicked off now.... and that's just the back-benches. The Prime Minister has started to push his Bill through the Commons, and just listen to how he's managing to do some pretty fast, side stepping, from the Oppositions, more tricky questions”}

_{Political Pundit 2: “ We're definitely seeing a class action here, just look at how he deflects attention from the Bill's human rights shortcomings.”}

_{Political Pundit 2: “ What a tackle from the Opposition Party ! Bringing up the Government's, embarrassing history on this issue.”
Political Pundit 1: " Yes, they have always been weak on that front. But at least they've tightened their left wing, this election. It was a real threat to their running last year ! 
Political Pundit 2: " True, they came very close to relegation back then, and they really need another term in order to consolidate their position.}

_{Political Pundit 1: “ I know, but I can see the P.M has come along way, and his Party Whip is right behind him. He may have enough support from his Party, to actually reach his goal, Just so long as....”}

_{Political Pundit 2: “ Oh No ! What a foul ! I do not believe it ! What a time for one of the Government's own team to be accused of Cash for Access ! It couldn't have come at a worse time ! ”}

_{Political Pundit 1: “ Absolutely, and there's been a strong follow through by the opposition, with accusations of a possible sex-scandal, by someone in the cabinet itself !”}

_{Political Pundit 2: “ Things are certainly hotting up now. The pressure from the Tabloids, are starting to have an affect on the Government's poll ratings and now I read, that they have just lost one of their Ministers, to the "other side.”}

_{Political Pundit 1: “ But, wait ! They think it's all over ! But, the Opposition has just announced that they will NOT be cutting taxes if they win this election !”}

_{Political Pundit 2 : “ The Government's making a last minute push, as they shoot the Bill over to the Lords for passing.”}

_{Political Pundit 1: “ Nothing can stop them now ! This Bill could be their final Act of the season – all they have to do now is hold their course and...”}

_{Political Pundit 2: “ No ! Wait, the Speaker has intervened and he's holding up a White Paper...”}

_{I think this might just catch on, and I'm sure all the M.P's would vote for the same fees as the footballers, unopposed as usual.}