Staggering Incompetence Revisited

Yesterday I may have given the impression that the government has no fucking idea what they are doing. This, of course, is not the whole picture.

I should have emphasised that the opposition also have no fucking idea what they are doing.

Because, you see, David Miliband has unveiled his 'bold plans to save Britain's pubs'. Just over 750 words ... and not even a passing mention of the smoking ban.

Sigh. Here we go again. Some sobering figures for you, David.

UK Pub Closures 2004-2009

Or ...

2004: 478
2005: 102
2006: 216
2007: 1,409
2008: 1,973
2009: 2,365

Of course, one might argue that he is well aware of the impact of the ban but won't consider any amendment due to the lethal 'danger' of second hand smoke. But then, considering this is the guy who fully believes the sight of alligators basking off the coast of Sweden is only around the corner, one must wonder if there is anything so outlandish that he wouldn't believe in.

This ridiculous fool will most probably be the next leader of Her Maj's opposition - and potentially a future Prime Minister - yet he seemingly struggles to cope with the concept of reality.

Scary, huh?

UPDATE: Just noticed Mr E has had his own excellent rant this morning, too.