" Another day, another opportunity....." Opportunity for what? Will what you envision materialize... upon said other day or anytime at all? Well, increasingly, I entertain that it is possible that what was doesn't absolutely hold true for today. Though some "realities" take hold and are not subject to change for a very long time. How much, can any individual effect change, on those deeply entrenched life occurrences?
For example, though I have moved (from one city to a much smaller one) I still reside on Vancouver island, which is part of the Province of British Columbia (one of the geographical sub-divisions of "Canada." I personally don't wave a flag to identify with any of that, but perhaps it offers the reader some context. There was just a "provincial election," which resulted in a vastly different representation, whenever the Legislature reconvenes, than what existed previously.
The New Democratic Party lost, resulting in a significant majority, being made possible for the BC Conservative Party. How different will this make life in British Columbia? Time will tell .....
Urban myth would have one believe, that NDP is all about the people and looking after "workers...." they would have one believe, that they and for the most part, only they, are champions of the oppressed. Are they? Well they say yes, as do the media pundits, that spin their narrative. But there is much to suggest that if they ever did occupy anything a kin to center/left, they have drifted farther and farther to the left. At this time, to disagree with their policies, to speak out won't land you in exile, but for sure your career might well abruptly end, while your reputation is destroyed, you may roam "free" but for all intents and purposes, you will exist in social/economic/professional exile.
The NDP that were handed their butts, had a majority (albeit razor thin) still had two years left in their current mandate when their "leader," a self-proclaimed "Socialist..." decided to call a snap election, on top of an already scheduled Municipal election. Why? (only he knows for sure what his motives were...) however, he began his campaign, down the path of blaming the all Canadian scapegoat Trump..... no doubt there are some realities in Canada and else where, in the world that Trump, is only making worse. However, there are far more problems in this country, that pre-existed him even getting back in office. Politicians at all levels of government have been exploiting the long standing (insecurity driven) Canadian past time, of dissing Americans, whipping it into a frenzy and directing all that rage at Trump (an all to convenient and long-standing distraction from what is actually going on here at home. The now ex-Premier tried to about face on his campaign multiple times, desperately trying to justify the millions of dollars that would be spent on this unnecessary election.
The NDP are all about growing the size of government (not unlike the federal "Liberals,") both levels of government are constantly crowing about job creation, but upon closer examination, the jobs are for the most part, public sector government jobs (paid for by taxpayers)... in sectors where failure results in "government subsidies...." more tax dollars...... Private investment and large companies are getting out of Dodge. While these charlatans virtue signal their way into manufacturing what exactly?? Inflation is out of control (government printing money) crime - steadily rising, homelessness (increasing) food bank patronage (off the charts)...
So then, will the newly appointed to office, BC Conservatives "save the day...?" Honestly, I don't know. In a world where those claim to be the champions "for the people" (communists and fascists along with their watered down comrades... the "socialists...." always began their scourge, by creating the crisis and then convincing the people, they would save them from their imminent demise), once the bait was taken the trap snapped shut quickly and mercilessly. There is no more "black and white" in political arenas than any other facet of life, it is still after all, comprised of human beings along with the human condition.
Apparently BC hasn't had a Conservative government for a very long time. The vast majority of those that bothered to vote, convinced that they were holier than thou, by electing and re-electing those that were "for the people.." everyone else, were only there to do the bidding of the corporations.... Those on the left label anyone that disagrees with them, an "right wing extremist....." if you so much as ask a question, cast doubt on a popularly held notion..... dare to voice another viewpoint ... boom!!! You're relegated to the right wing and to the extreme at that...... All the while, those that claim to be all about inclusion, and equality, protection from hate crimes, racism, bullying, violence...... go at anyone that disagrees with their viewpoint.... screaming, red-faced, eyes-bugged out, spewing language that is anything but, tolerant, respectful, compassionate, empathetic - it is nothing more than rage/violence..
So then, if one faction can present so completely and absolutely, as those that represent all that is good and yet turn a blind eye; to social decay, growing poverty, increased crime etc. What's to say, that those wrapped in a different veneer, go on to come off, far from what they sold themselves as.
Here's what I know, the analogy used, to discredit government's, that run massive deficits (printing money that has no under-pinning.... driving the Province or Country, further and further into debt) as being flawed, based on the premise that, if you ran your personal finances that way, spending money you don't have, borrowing money beyond your ability to service the debt.... then borrowing more money make the payments on the previously borrowed money..... eventually, leads to a shattering crash!!!!
How do I know, because I've lived it! If financial planners used visual aid, citing the habits and financial practices of two types of people .... I would be the poster boy for "don't do this......!!!!!!"
The federal Liberals and the now out-going NDP handle the money they've been entrusted to oversee, like drunk sailors on shore leave. Run out, print more, raise taxes ... rinse repeat... Those that support them are too busy consuming the myriad of distractions to really scrutinize those that are stealing them blind.
For the life of me I don't know how the idea of Conservativism can have been twisted to represent nothing but evil.
Conservative.... "Easy Does It..." "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" Don't put all your eggs in one basket..." Save for a Rainy Day.... These are what I think of when considering what it is to "conserve..." Long did I ignore such wisdom.... and now I pay the price (pun intended...)
I know that there are those that hide within a "Conservative" representation, that harbour ideas that are not all squeeky and wholesome..... This is absolutely true of those that come on stage and instead of Blue, they are wrapped in Orange, or Red or Green...... whatever it takes to convince enough people to vote for and uphold, their passage to office .... then the most egregious practices, are sold through the smoke and mirrors, wrapped in your favorite colour, and proclaimed to be for the common good of all that is good and of course each in their chosen group, are the embodiment of just that, the rest must perish as that is their lot!!
So then, where lies the "opportunity..." I'm thinking more and more for myself .... (that could be the answer right there).... I believe there is not much to be gained by continuing to bear witness to the political stage and that it hopes to purvey and convey....
Moment to moment day by day, search your heart, if something seems off, wrong, out of alignment ... good chance it is.... Then the clear (not easy) choice is to say NO!