politics

You've got to grant it to politicians, when elections are coming up they show up on tv like clockwork. So far this week, the prize goes to Hilde Crevits who got prime-time to explain that walkers on organized walks should throw their garbage in the bin. Recognizing the fact that this was maybe not such a great performance, she explained today that the reason there's roadworks going on or starting up in almost every possible location in the country is that she doubled her budget for roadworks this year and that now is the best time to start them ...

Surely nothing to do with the upcoming elections ? At least we all have a lot more time to think about our vote while we are locked in traffic.

There's also the usual politicians publishing a book these days. Former prime minister Guy Verhofstadt and Bart Maes went down that road. I do wonder who pays for the surplus stock of these books. Could it be ... no ... the taxpayer ?

Also unable to kick from prime time is Mr Toady, Guido De Padt. And what the hell was Bert Anciaux doing in Doel, trying to make it into an artists village. Forgot that the Flemish government (with you in it Bert) decided to demolish it ? What was your answer to that ? O yes, it's not forbidden to 'think', even when in the Flemish government. Glad to hear it Bert, glad to hear it ... no, don't start crying now ... I can't stand it (and you).

I'm not even going to mention the spat between Open VLD and LDD. Too ridiculous for words. Lots of prime time for it though ...

Look, my dear politicians. It's simple. Back in the day I voted for the man that abolished the military draft in Belgium. He wasn't a good politician, but he did something for me, so I did something for him. On June 7th I'll vote for the person that promises (and has a change to pull off) the abolishment of the mandatory vote in Belgium. Then, when we don't like the way politics go in Belgium or Europe, we can just stay home and give you all the proverbial finger. So, I'll be watching and listening the next couple of weeks for that particular promise ...