Canadian Politicians

It was not until tonight that I realized the disgust I have for politicians! It doesn't matter to me what party they belong to or what they say. I have learned political pragmatism of the late 20th early 21st century means stating what you must to get elected, but when you are elected forgetting how to be pragmatic and hold on to a party line or an ideology, even if the ideology is doing harm or out of step with the electorate. The BC liberals only have to speak to the lower classes at election time, so they can be pragmatic and say outlandish things like " we inherited a deficit," or we have saved the province from ultimate disaster! I have never seen such drama queens and believe me, I have either been one or seen a few!

Someone phoned from the Tim Stevenson campaign and asked if they had my vote. It was not enough that I said "yes", I was asked did I want to attend a breakfast / brunch for 20.00. I said no.....I have been one of the ones affected by the BC Liberals. Then did I want to campaign with Tim. With this, I surprised myself. I said no! I do not want to be seen with any politician! I don't trust the lot of them, no not even the one I vote for because I know in the end it will be policy or ideology that will rule the day.

The federal politicians have worn my patience thin! I am sick of the House of Commons in Ottawa being treated as a place to throw names and push party agendas that have no regard to the well being of the country. At least the NDP are trying to both make the Parliament work and at the same time give some benefit to the country. The NDP and the Liberals are, at least trying to do something concrete. But I realize the situation has to be shared by all of them and I am ashamed of them all!

My hope would be that in the next election, there are a number of citizens who are called to social responsibility and service who put themselves forward as independents! Considering that most of the politicians are heterosexuals, I think the straight folks haven't a moral place to stand when it comes to the repulsiveness of their behaviour in politics. Having said that, I hope a number of gays and lesbians put them in the running as independents. Oh, and Lorne forget it, if we don't elect you to the BC government, we won't vote for you as a Conservative for the federal house!