tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post9144013589165730258..comments2023-10-25T07:29:40.789-02:30Comments on UNCLE GNARLEY: LEADERSHIP WOES OF THE CONSTABLE PREMIERDes Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566013585647491614noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-79318668763731486932014-10-14T14:00:24.180-02:302014-10-14T14:00:24.180-02:30I say the root of the whole governance issue is th...I say the root of the whole governance issue is the lack of awareness by the constituents. We get what we deserve when we vote. If we vote out of ignorance, or just because we are expected to vote, then this is wrong. If we acquaint ourselves to the issues facing us in the future then vote, the blame is not on misjudging the future, anyone can miss that, we have done our best. On the other hand we decide someone is a demigod, then we have a problem. Trust only goes as far as the wisdom to trust on issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-59316929073578751552014-10-14T06:56:37.805-02:302014-10-14T06:56:37.805-02:30The problem in Newfoundland and Labrador is that o...The problem in Newfoundland and Labrador is that our politicians are incredibly insular and introspective. Danny Williams, Dunderdale, Grimes, and now Davis have spent their adult lives in the province. For them the world is the North East Avalon, and the hinterland extends to the provincial boundries. The result is that politics here is unbelievable small minded. Political discussions by default will quickly degrade to personalitiies instead of real issues. <br /><br />The reality right now is that the entire province should be focused on the looming financial crisis about to unfold due to low oil prices. Davis told us last week "not to panic". He was referring to the 2014 fiscal year. <br /><br />If our politicians could abandon their overly optimistic, local view, they would realise that oil will be in the 75-90 dollar range for the next several years. We will be running deficits neart 1 Billion dollars for the next 3 years if this holds. <br /><br />If our politicians were focusing on the real issues they would understand the severity of the structural issues in our provincial government. We can not afford the size of government that we have. <br /><br />The reason for this is that the little long term strategy we do have (The provincial energy plan) is premised on oil being avoce 120 $barrel. From our equity investments in offshore projects, to the white elephant of Muskrat Falls, Danny's plan required expensive oil to be successful. He built a government service to support that level of revenue. <br /><br />80 $ oil will be a global reality which we can not stick our head in the sand any longer and choose to ignore. <br /><br />It will also mark the end of Danny Williams tenure as being a Newfie Demigod as it will clearly expose the weakness of his economic record. <br /><br />There are many smart people in this province. To encourage them to run, we must first start by attacking ideas, and not personalities. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-66620501563428849112014-10-13T19:59:51.356-02:302014-10-13T19:59:51.356-02:30Not to worry when the Pharmacist becomes Mr Premie...Not to worry when the Pharmacist becomes Mr Premier every thing will be coming up rosy. Wonder on what standard will Mr Pharmacist be judged.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-5200488684014173662014-10-13T14:05:05.981-02:302014-10-13T14:05:05.981-02:30He can and should make the biggest decision of his...He can and should make the biggest decision of his career and do it soon, be fair to the people of this province and call a general election!<br />Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426047801314706063noreply@blogger.com