Danny's Puppet Show?

44 elected MHA's,
16 ministers,
9 hold 2 - 4 posts,
28 back bench's - 10 & more years served,
13 MHA's elected 2003 to present,
3 ministers elected in 2007.

The open line shows, public feedback forums such as VOCM question of the day, CBC comments and feedback both television and Internet, The Telegram feedback system and certainly public chatter put a lot of emphasis on the Danny Williams Puppet syndrome. This is to suggest that Mr. Williams uses his caucus as puppets in some master scheme to control any power given to them by virtue of the peoples vote.

At a glance this belief all seems more than likely, especially given the hide-away posturing of Kennedy and Wiseman of late. VOCM has been trying to reach the pair for more than a week now, no go. It appears that not one member of the cabinet speaks free will, or without first having consent of Mr. Williams. However, if you give these ideals more than a glance, it still looks the same.

A near obvious reality shows with the cabinet selection alone, the entire cabinet is made up of ministers who were made ministers after being elected to office in 2003 and 2007, prior to the cabinet posts in 2007, those MHA's not granted that post in 2003 served in high profile parliamentary roles, the grooming stage.

I believe had most of us been bestowed that kind of recognition our first week at a new job, we would somehow feel obligated to honor thy boss. For example; Burke, Skinner, Kennedy, Dunderdale, Sullivan, Denine, and many more were newbies when they were posted. Joan Burke came to power after giving up her job as a parole officer in 2003, that same year she was appointed HRLE Minister. Would it not seem right to toss a bouquet of gratuity at Mr. Williams in pledging to tow his rope?

I tend to lean on the argument of the many, the democracy under Williams is weak, the direction we are taking as a province is the wrong direction. Enjoy the show!

Brudder