Public Appointments Made Without Scrutiny
Topic: January 12, 2007
"Mr. Harper."
"Yes?"
"Congratulations on having passed the fairness in government rules."
"Thank you."
"How soon before we see the changes come to fruition?"
"Well it went through December 12, so we are guessing a few more weeks."
"Why so long?"
"Paperwork. It all takes time."
"There are critics who are stating that since the passage, you have pushed through 118 uncontested appointments to government positions."
"So?"
"Don't you think it's somewhat hypocritical to campaign on, pass a law for openness and accountability in government and yet still cram in as many patronage appointments as you can before it becomes law?"
"No. No I don't."
"I see. Is there someone else I can speak to regarding this issue?"
"Sure by all means. You can speak to the newly appointed government official Ethics Officer Jimmy Jack Harper."
"Any relation to you sir?"
"I couldn't say but I'm sure Jimmy Jack will be able to help you. If he can't, you can ask his assistant, Stickwell Day. And if you can't find Stickwell there's Prissy MacKay and Fred Ambrose. They're all qualified bureaucrats."
"But how can we know this for sure when they are snuck into these cushy, well paying jobs without any scrutiny?"
"You'll see. They'll also be in charge of putting a stop to this kind of frivolous spending as soon as it becomes law. Let history record that the Stephen Harper Conservatives have put an end to Cronyism in politics."
"I wish I could, I really, really do."