A Competent Government

On December 13th 2007 - I wrote this article about "Competent Government".

Little did I know that in February 2010 that same line up of politicians would become an "Incompetent Government"?

I don't care if they are stressed out or have a big workload - they need to manage their portfolio's competently and they need to lose the *arrogant* factor that seems to have taken over their political lives.

Both Garrett and Conroy need to go - and soon.

I can't believe that Peter Garrett seems to have such little control of his portfolio. His senior bureaucrats also need to go - they clearly can't look after their minister. What on earth is wrong with the Department that they can't properly resource a simple program like rolling out insulation and solar panels? This is a joke - and these people need a serious kick in the backside. Put people in place who know what the real game is.

And Conroy needs to take a large dose of "humble pie" as he is pushed out the door. This Minister has taken arrogance to a new level and needs to come down a peg or seven. I can't believe that he seems intent on "bluffing" his way through the current crisis - clearly he thinks that he is above it all. Get Gordon Brown to recall him back home to the UK and make him chief dustbin inspector for West Leeds.

Of course none of the current problems are the *fault* of these two Ministers.

In the case of Garrett, the States are the problem - after all they have licensed the builders, the electricians and everyone else who touches houses - so why did they allow such a crappy situation to develop? Oh I forgot - the States are about issuing licenses - and taking money for them - they aren't interested in actually delivering anything - especially anything of quality.

In the case of Conroy - I just give up. He just doesn't "get it" - a bit like in the same way that Facebook users don't get email. Or twittering politicians don't get *trust*. That last bit is a joke Joyce.

Anyway, it might be that Kevin is pushing hard and some of his Ministers can't hack the pace. Those who can't need to put their hand up now and move slowly and quietly to the backbench. The rest of them need to take some "humble pills" and get on with it.