CHARBONNEAU – A multi-tent government might have stopped Site C

Posted on December 21, 2017 in Charbonneau, Local Voices, Page One, Politics // 0 Comments

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BIG-TENT parties are standard in politics but in government, they rule from a small room.

Getting as many voters into your tent ensures a win in the first-past-the-post system. Once elected, a relatively small group will determine the direction of government. A smart leader will pick cabinet members with diverse opinions. An arrogant leader will dictate the agenda.

Site C dam was one of those ideas that should have been halted early once it became obvious it wasn’t needed. Former Premier Christy Clark blindly proceeded with it.

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David Charbonneau is a retired TRU electronics instructor who hosts a blog at http://www.eyeviewkamloops.wordpress.com.

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