Letter to the Editor

I trust that the 50% of citizens in B.C. who may vote again have studied the promises being made by the various candidates representing the three and a half parties as they spar with each other and promise us what a terrific job they will do if successful.

Once upon a time there was a political party called the “BC Liberals” (LIB), who were really the conservative party.  The real conservative party (CON) has been miniscule and hiding under a rock.  The LIB changed their name to “BC United” (BCU) who were in control for a few decades until defeated by the NDP, who currently have the upper hand.

While waiting for the forthcoming election, BCU kicked out one of its members for not believing in climate change, and he joined the current CON party to become leader for those who do not like climate change, vaccinations and gender or ethnic diversity.  However, this CON leader got vaccinated while a BCU member, and now feels deep remorse for allowing this to happen to him.

As a result, he became more popular, causing the BCU leader to get cold feet and throw in the towel, thereby abandoning the other BCU candidates (where was Kootenay Bill when he was badly needed?) and suggested they join the CONs or they could blow in the wind as independents (which a few of them are).

Meanwhile the NDP party may “ax the carbon tax” (the one thing that makes some sense to reduce pollution without us having to do anything) if the Feds think that is OK. They promise to continue increasing jobs by cutting trees and digging in the earth to keep the province running and will bend over backwards to do more for housing and affordability “from now on,” plus give us money if we vote for them.

The Green Party has been observing these shenanigans, so far keeping their noses clean, and standing by in case folks lose interest in the aforementioned drama and machinations by the other parties.

Most pre-election rhetoric is fascinating, as it brings interesting personalities into focus, making one wonder what their livelihood was before they decided to grovel in politics. Some were undoubtedly ordinary people serving their community in various ways. I will vote for the one who displays the fewest road and sidewalk signs, which to me indicates the least ego, paranoia and financial resources.

Jack Loeppky,

Cranbrook

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