Avert Your Eyes From Political Teases
When politicians have some good news to announce, they send out a media advisory. It will say something like, “Hey, tomorrow I’m going to give you some good news, so come show up to see me deliver it.”
Before the leader races began for the BC Liberals and BC NDP, of course, there was media speculation about who would throw their proverbial hats in the ring. Did any of them simply respond, “Yes, count me in”? No, we were strung along. Even for more than a week, which is a lifetime in leader races. First, comments like, “I’m assessing my options.” Second, “I’ll have something to say next Monday.” Until finally, the candidate did what we all knew they were going to do: run for the position.
I understand these people wish to have carefully scripted events like it’s their big storybook wedding. And drawing things out brings more press. But still.
Knock off the teasing and get on with it!
If you have something important to announce, announce it. If you are running for a political position, tell us you’re running.
Stop this narcissistic and patronizing political burlesque.
Because, too, we will respect you less if once you do reveal yourself, there are more interesting things to examine.
No matter what, they’ll always wear pasties to protect their most precious political private parts; won’t they? If they didn’t, no one would ever get a vote… or would they!?
Pasties! I know what they are; couldn’t remember the name to work that into the post. Mind you, a Prime Minister once posed nude (albeit behind a lawyer’s robe) for a photo. Thanks for reading.