Toilet Wars Ending?

I don't mean to be argumentative here, but I actually think the company making a plan to install toilets and resolve this embarrassing situation in Cape Town should be commended.

Sure, the DA has a point, and for that matter, so does the ANCYL... The ANCYL however should not have destroyed the enclosures, but I also believe the DA should not have removed the toilets in question.

Furthermore, at a recent meeting, the DA leader and Cape Town mayor both walked out due to the ANCYL threatening to make the city ungovernable. At this stage it should be well known to all in sundry that the youth wing of the ANC is undoubtedly one of the most immature much of so-called youth the ANC has ever had, none more so that it’s leader. However, the fact that they shout off ridiculous statements such as the above is hardly surprising and it certainly cannot be a reason for Ms. Zille and co to take a stage left.

In fact, I strongly believe this was a perfect opportunity for either party to say "we actually care more for people than political advantage." The people should have been put first in this situation. Instead we have two parties arguing over whose job it is to put toilets in. It’s comical as much as it is tragic.

For heaven's sake, people have a right to dignity regardless of their political affiliation and from all the evidence I’ve seen the people did not destroy these toilets, it was the ANCYL.

It’s become horrendously clear to me that there is just about nobody in government who has the best interests of the people at heart. It’s shocking and incredibly sad.

What this country needs is less politicians after their own agendas and more moral leaders who will in all honesty and integrity put the needs of the people first.

So, thank you to whoever this company is - you are acting maturely and right in this situation.

PS: Before you all crucify me; please note I am a DA supporter. I just cannot whole-heartedly support them in this case.

Here we go

So here we go.

I've been putting off the start of this blog for quite some time, but I decided to finally give it a go. Allow me to make a few comments as to what this blog is and what it is not. Perhaps you can then decide if it's something you'd like to subscribe to.

1. I am not going to bitch about every single thing said or done by the ANC (African National Congress). That's what we've got the DA (Democratic Alliance) for.

2. I am going to comment on current issues making the news. Sometimes my comments might be critical, other times they may be complimentary. Whatever the angle, you will always get my honest opinion.

3. I am not going to try assume I can do a better job than our current government. It doesn't take much skill to see how things can sometimes be done better. I am not going to do that necessarily.

4. I believe that the majority of our governmental leaders inherently desire to do their best and not just line their pockets. Seriously, think about how many government leaders have been in the news recently for pocketing tax-payers money or misusing funding. Now compare that to the 400 members in the National Assembly, plus 62 ministers and deputies in Cabinet. When we start adding Premiers and MECs, the figure gets close to the 1,000 mark. You will probably find that the number of government officials doing under-the-table transactions is fairly small in comparison.

5. I am not excusing corruption in point number 4 above.

6. I think Julius Malema needs an education, however I find his rendition of "kiss the farm" hysterical.

7. I disagree with JZ that the ANC will rule until Jesus comes back.

8. I am not sure the DA will ever win a national election, but it would be fun to see the tables turned if only for one term.

9. I agree that a million Rand for a car is too much.

10. Why does Israel think it's untouchable?

That pretty much sums up my entire perspective on politics. I have tons more, but for now that's a pretty good start.

Looking forward to a long and prosperous politically disadvantaged career.

Peace out,

Prez GJ Abbott.