So it's here.
My Mid Winter Ignorance.
The time where work and life have completely consumed all waking (and unfortunately most of the sleeping) hours and I have become oblivious to what's been happening in Fredericton, Ottawa, and other places where our so-called leaders spend time making decisions.
It also seems that a quick review of question periods in both Fredericton and Ottawa today has revealed that the Mid Winter Bla's have also hit our capitols and have made our elected officials rather grouchy.
We already know this is an election year in New Brunswick and the opposition Conservatives smell blood. The real question is whether or not leader David Alward has the parts to lead his party across the finish line without stumbling. My bet is no and that Premier Graham will hang on to government. He will however get the scare of his political life and he will take a long hard look at the way his government has been communicating to New Brunswickers. He'll also remember that the best communicators are also the best listeners.
An election federally is seeming less and less likely. Prime Minister Harper is riding a wave of national pride following Olympics and para-olympics (8 medals and counting - GO CANADA) and opposition leaders are arguing about who's the real king maker in Ottawa. Canadians aren't that crazy about another election this year and would probably rather spend the year basking in our olympic success and limping out of the recession before being asked which political party we despise the least.
So as I sit here amid my Mid Winter Ignorance I wonder - Should I take the time to find out what's going on or should I remain blissfully ignorant.
After all, its Ignorance that has worked for so many of our elected leaders.
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