Disclaimer

The birth of this blog is thanks to my friend Ivan Pakhotin - together we have created this baby! I'll do the blogging, but I wish to aknowledge that it is he who gave me the idea for it. So really Ivan, thank you.
Before I get to work I wish to issue all readers (if there are any apart from me and perhaps the blog's father every now and then!) with a brief disclaimer about my chosen domain name. I understand that it could be taken the wrong way, and I want to make clear that I in no way uphold the belief that politicians are either universally charmless or all men, or both! But it cannot be denied that this is a gross stereotype of politicians within society and considering the fact that my other blog registered on this same site already has the domain name of thischarmingwoman-smiths, I thought it would be appropriate to apply a similar pun - this time of a Blur song. There is an invisible question mark which falls after the domain name, to show that I do not necessarily agree with this perception of politicians, though I do acknowledge that it is a stereotype. Given that I am such a politically passionate person, the name is somewhat ironic... it just amused me more than anything else.
The purpose of this blog is not to back any political party or to stir up scandal. It is merely for myself; to build up my own views on political issues - to consolidate them by analysing them into opinions through writing. Those who know me will already know I have a great political conscience and so starting this as something of a hobby should satisfy me somewhat (oh dear, so sorry for the sibilance! :P).
In all honesty it is probably something I should have started a long time ago. Thanks again to Ivan for finally kicking my ass into gear...