Hansen Is Even Less Entertaining Than Hanson

I was invited to a business dinner function where the B.C. Economic Development minister Colin Hansen was the guest speaker. While he was speaking, I, for a split second, felt sorry for him. Granted, I am not a fan of his or his party, I nonetheless felt that no one should be so ignored. Seven hundred people were sitting in a large banquet hall after drinking for a couple of hours. Everyone was fighting futilely the onset of haziness hoping against hope that dinner would come before the growling of their stomachs became too noticeable. Meanwhile, the real reasons for people to go to these functions are to make now business connection and shore up old ones. Most people were diligent in their duties and thus ignored the “feature.” I, for one, was paying more attention to my wine glass than the words of the not-always-Right Honourable Minister. Of course, he was not saying anything revealing in his speech, so there is no loss in not listening. I know from personally experience that speaking to full room of people who are not paying attention is quite a humiliating experience. I therefore propose that, in the future, Colin or whoever should have a recorded speech shown in these event, and the “real” Hansen can spend his time going from table to table doing what he was there to do—to butter up to the participants for future votes. That way he will be able to be less ignored and we can test his drinking abilities. After all, I may vote for him if he can hold his liquor. Call me old fashion, but I still think that is the major measure of a politician. Just think, if his boss were able to hold his liquor, this province would not have been so embarrassed a few years ago. Plus, even if he were no able to hold it liquor, it would be far more entertaining than his speech.