Ottawa

On cynicism

From Rick Mercer’s latest rant.

Apparently our opinion of politics and the people who practice the art is now so low that no matter what the behaviour, we’re no longer surprised. It’s like going to a family wedding. Why bother getting upset because Uncle Jerry has too much to drink and makes a holy show of himself out on the dance floor?It’s Uncle Jerry, that’s what he does.

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