The most surprising aspect — perhaps the only surprising aspect — of Health Minister Jane Philpott’s public upbraiding over an excessive limo bill is how often this sort of thing happens to politicians. They might just as easily reflect the curious cluelessness that so often strikes people exposed to easy access to public funds. RelatedThe question at the time wasn’t whether Oda deserved to go — of course she did — but how anyone could be so stupid. Perhaps that’s because he worked in the private sector and knows a problem expense when he sees one. The prime minister’s gadabout approach to office — chest-baring here, rock concerts there, selfies absolutely everywhere — is no mere accident but a deliberate image-building operation.

Source: National Post August 19, 2016 15:11 UTC