Political classes are "drunk on power"

"Drunk on power: control politicians not the people" writes Brian Monteith on The Free Society website today. The former MSP wrote the article after Scotland’s minority SNP administration announced tougher regulations on alcohol and tobacco.

Brian's comments could apply equally to politicians (and the medical profession) elsewhere in the UK. Full article HERE.

Comments

[Norman]

I have long wondered whether devolved, regional and local government - parish councils excepted - have become habitat multiplication systems for agents of Daleks and Borgs, though the individuals may not know it. This runs opposite to the way these systems are promulgated. Higher and Further Education, Quangos, think tanks, centre left media. large charities and the administrations surrounding the various activities also provide a prosperous environment. We are involved in an age old battle between the human instinct for oppression and reverence for freedom and individual self-determination. The uniforms are modern but not the motivation.

[Jenny of Yorkshire]

I hope I am around to see these people 'sobered up'!

[Basil Brown]

And when the power is gone, they just get tired and emotional in their smokefree bars.

[Margot Johnson]

Brilliant blog, Basil Brown!

[Basil Brown]

Cheers Margot. :-)