I’m confused

The politicians that make up the present Government have released their Budget for the next twelve months.

Meanwhile, the politician that is the leader of the Official Opposition is quoted in the press as saying the Budget "is an election ploy" designed to get votes, while the only independent politician has reportedly said the Budget is "political".

Well, the dictionary says that a politician is "a person who is professionally involved in politics, esp. as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office."

So shouldn't one expect a politician to be political or attempt to get votes?

Politicians confuse me.

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4 Responses to I’m confused

  1. Dennis Pinder's avatar Dennis Pinder says:

    True, he should, but, he should do it with truth & reality

  2. Illuminati's avatar Illuminati says:

    An election ploy. Isn’t the PM obligated by law to release a budget?

  3. Nicolette's avatar Nicolette says:

    I would prefer if they concentrated on governing the country.

  4. Rick's avatar Rick says:

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting Illuminati and Nico.
    You are absolutely correct “Illuminati”. And it doesn’t matter who the PM is either, he/she will have to present a budget.
    It’s been a while Nico. Isn’t the country in the mess it’s in because of the “governing” by the political class?
    I think government is simply too big to be effective. It doesn’t matter which party “runs things”.

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