you are taking political advantage by sounding annoyed about the situation without actually having to take any activity to back your position up.

How is this is different to the LibDem contribution to the coalition generally?

The LibDems are pretending to be an anchor on the Tory Voyage to Madness while actually enabling it.

Considering the speed with which Clegg abandoned his former sincerely held positions, it's clear that Clegg has no conscience -  and no interest in anything other than a full term in parliament, followed by some extra cash on the lecture circuit.

So this is a bit of panto designed exactly to pander to the faithful - the few who are left - that Something is Being Done, while doing exactly nothing.