With the audience primed after heckling several comedic hopefuls, Mr. Gregor Robertson, MLA for the Vancouver-Fairview riding, decided to hop on stage following the show to deliver a sloppy speech. Apparently, campaigning to intoxicated 20-somethings is deemed to be an effective campaign tactic. Robertson is throwing his hat in the ring for the coveted position of Vancouver’s Next Top Mayor.
What would Miss Jay have to say?Following Robertson’s speech, I was left feeling confused, so I decided to say hello and introduce myself. I asked if he was in fact serious and sure enough, he confirmed his sincerity with bona fide beer breath. Did I mention he represents the NDP? Would that be the ‘No Drinking Party’, or…?
He was accompanied by a campaign manager-like fellow, who proudly looked on while Robertson spoke, slurring his words and spilling his pint. I noticed he was sporting a Barack Obama ‘Our Moment Is Now’ button. Right. Ofcourse, yes, that makes perfect sense.
With that, I leave you with Obama's campaign theme song by the legendary Stevie Wonder. Perhaps Mr. Robertson could use his own campaign song, for example “I got 99 problems and a bitch ain’t one”. Just sayin’.
2 comments:
This is, by far, your best work yet. Keep it up. xo
Knowing the political leanings of the "urban cowgirl" it does not surprise me that you pointed out the political party of Mr. Robertson. Yet he is one of the more respected members of the Big House in Victoria. Most politicians don't make sense at the best of times (just listen to the Health Minister)so being filled with alcohol just makes most of them sound that much dumber. As far as a Mayor for Vancouver, he will be far and away better than what that city has now. Enjoying your writings and rantings "D" XO
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