'None of the Above' - X Marks The Spot...

I may perhaps be too late, but in case not am pleased to announce the formation of a new political party set fair to storm the hustings ere long.

The 'None of the Above Party' will of course be dedicated to ensuring that none of the above candidates of any of the present and utterly corrupt political parties will gain one single, solitary vote.

They hardly will of course, but people are stubbornly attached to voting; they don't care not to make their mark even if it is for the least of all the available evils.

So NOTA - could we even, and why not, pun it 'Nota Bene' - will be there for those who yearn not to absent themselves from the democratic process. A noble and an altruistic calling you'll readily agree.

Problems will doubtless later arise when NOTA is swept to power on a wave of popular sentiment and revulsion for others in equal measure. Our candidates will surely prove as venial as other men and women.

Already - as President of this fledgling force for good - I am measuring the rectorial library for new oaken shelving, and pondering if plain calf leather is sufficient for the strictly necessary re-binding of the thousands of books therein. H would no doubt much care for - need rather - a fine new kitchen of marble and chrome, whilst how could I apply myself to national duties knowing E did not have all the horses she requires to compete at the highest level?

Subscriptions for potential NOTA members will shortly be available. Fee rates are yet to be determined, so do please just send signed blank cheques payable to me at your most earliest convenience!