“This
is pure and unadulterated piffle politics”.
Those words were penned by a friend of mine, Al Siebring, who lives on Vancouver
Island … and yes indeed “Piffle Politics” is what we have been subjected to
year after year for the past 2 decades.
Piffle
Politics is what we have been getting with all 4 throne speeches as well during
the 39th session of the legislature.
Let’s
look for example at all the TALK that has been generated around the BC economy
beginning with the first speech from the throne of the 39th parliament
which was give on August 25th, 2009
As in the early part of this decade, it is a smart focus on our economy that will lead us back to the
successful position that, only a year ago, we took for granted.
... heard clearly from British Columbians that they wanted a
stable government that would live within its means, improve and protect vital
services and lower costs on the economy so that we could invest in jobs and
infrastructure.
The government
committed to work to make B.C. more competitive, reduce barriers to the economy
and protect core public services.
The benefits will flow through in higher
productivity, higher wages and lower costs, increased competitiveness, reduced
bureaucracy and red tape, more jobs and
a stronger economy in every part of the province.
This administration's commitment to climate
action is equally unflagging and crucial
to our economy.
That sounds like the government is placing a high importance on the economy, and well they should, right?? I guess
that then means that in the 2nd throne speech, of the 39th
legislative session, given on February 9th, 2010, we should be hearing
good news. Let’s take a look …
