Reality Unseen

A few weeks ago, David Cameron became Britain’s youngest prime minister.  This follows a historical election, for the first time since the 70’s that there has been a hung parliament or as Billy Bragg said on BBC a consensus parliament.  It will be interesting to watch how this develops, how the government will run and what changes will come from this new situation.  Will the tories and the Lib Dems, led by Nick Clegg, be able to effectively do anything.  And best of all for me I was in England when it happened and got to see it all and understand how the election process works here.

Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Nick Clegg

Poor Gordon Brown, he had to be so hurt by the results but at the same time he can’t be too surprised.  Anyone following Tony Blair as Prime Minister would have problems not just for the mess of troops in the middle east but  also because they are following such a strong PM.  Gordon Brown is in the same spot John Major was in after Maggie Thatcher’s reign.  No matter what Brown did he would appear weak and ineffective.  England, like the rest of the world has serious issues of high unemployment rates, particularly in the north, high crime, rising antisocial behaviour problems in the youth the global mixed bag.

Now on to racing.  What is the deal with my driver, Carl Edwards?  Carl still doesn’t have his mojo working.  It’s gotta come back right?  I am hoping so.

Sunday’s Coca Cola 600 was not the best race for him,  a 16th place finish isn’t the worse but it’s approaching the time to start stepping it up.  Clint Bowyer got a 7th place finish out of it, I’m happy about that.  But racing in a backup car doesn’t work out that well

Jimmie and Carl

that often unfortunately for anyone Carl included.  I do give kudos to Jimmie Johnson and the 48 team for a 37th place finish after a severe crash.  The fact that Chad Knaus had his guys put that car back out there and finished the race brings back to me their motto of “Maximum Points”, I have to admire the long view they compete with, it will probably allow Jimmie to become the 5 time champ or a close second at worst.  If only the 99 team could get into that headspace and look to the future as well as the next race.  Time will tell.  Bring on Pocono.

Finally, 10 more days until the World Cup begins.  Whoever you cheer for good luck to you, me,  I always cheer for Brazil and my home country, USA, though we have crappy chances.  But maybe, just one year, USA can win and go all the way. 

Ta luvs.